Guardians of the Forest of Menos

The Guardian of the Forest of Menos is an Anime-exclusive character. He is an Adjuchas-class Hollow and the leader of the Hollows who reside in the Forest of Menos.

Character Outline
The Guardian of the Forest of Menos is a large Adjuchas-class Hollow. He has a large shell-like appendage on his back, which is also wear his tail stems from. His Hollow hole is located on the left side of his chest and he wears a large body wrap around his waist.

The Guardian of the Forest is familiar with Ashido Kanō and has fought him many times in the past. Because of their conflict, he has a hatred for Ashido and tries to set up traps for Ashido every chance he gets. He has also shown to be cunning as he also sets up traps for other intruders in the forest, such as capturing Nel Tu, Pesche Guatiche, and Dondochakka Bilstin in order to lure Ichigo Kurosaki, Renji Abarai, Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado, and Bawabawa into a trap.

Powers & Abilities
The Guardian of the Forest of Menos is the most powerful Hollow in the Forest of Menos, which is why he was given his title and granted leadership in the forest.

Trivia

 * In the Zanpakutō Unknown Tales arc, a Hollow that resembles the Guardian attacks Muramasa while he is wandering through the Forest of Menos. Muramasa dispatches it with little effort (though, Muramasa is in a weakened condition).