User blog:Tinni/Ichimaru Gin

The man has two ties to the Gotei 13, Matsumoto Rangiku - his childhood companion/classmate/only friend and Kira Izuru - his former lieutenant. Otherwise he was pretty much an outcast in an organisation that embraced, more or less, Zaraki Kenpachi and Kurotsachi Mayuri. But then I suppose Gin's sadism makes Mayuri look like a fluffy bunny who gives out hugs and cuddles; Zaraki is more a insane masochist who loves being cut.

He also seems to be something of an outcast among the Arrancar. Tosen doesn't seem to like him much. He tells Ulquoirra he's been lonely since Luppi died. Luppi says in an omake that he doesn't like Gin. Ulquoirra himself chooses silence over answering Gin when Gin asks Ulquoirra to be more friendly towards him. Wonderweiss thinks Gin is a threat.

Seems that Aizen is the only person who likes Gin. Gin also seems to have a better understanding of Aizen then anyone else. He seems to know what Aizen is thinking, is in tune with Aizen's emotions and seems to be able to see through Aizen's manipulative games. So I guess we can assume that Aizen isn't manipulating Gin. I.e. whatever Gin is doing, Gin is doing out of his own free will and not because he's being fooled/brainwashed/has some delusions about Aizen and Aizen's personaliy, goals and methods.

Now to what he's done. He's cut Hiyori in two and was delighted at his deed. Loved seeing Fura get one-shoted by Mashiro, loved seeing Wonderweiss get beaten up by Mashiro. Gin loves messing with Rukia's head, taunting her just before her execution and manipulating the corridor controls to get her to face "Kaien". While Aizen was talking about his ambition and Tosen sprouted about his justice, he said sorry and good by to Matsumoto thus keeping his reasons for following Aizen a mystery. He seemed to genuinely be happy that Kira wasn't wallowing in despair. Killed the third seat of the 5th squad as a kid for some reason. Made an effort to kill Hitsugaya, Hinamori and Rukia, although whether he was actually trying to kill Ichigo or Aizen's instructions were "just don't let them through so easily", is a bit of a mystery. But pulled back his sword from Matsumoto.

Although chances are he won't withdraw his sword from her again... or he might... because he does seem to be doing things for shits and giggles at the moment and so chances are that if it stops being fun, he'll just stop. Or will he... god damn it! What's going through that little silver head of his! *shakes her Gin plushie (yes I have a Gin plushie!)* What's your motivation! What are you thinking! Why are you so god damn mysterious! And why are you just standing on a building! *sob* I want a Gin gaiden! Also, am I the only one who finds Gin's picture caption from the Art Book, All colour but the Black (see picture), ominous and full of foreshadowing? *sigh* I wish Kubo would put more Gin in the manga but it doesn't seem likely. A well, as long as Gin doesn't mysteriously disappear from the manga like Kensai, I'll be happy.

Gin's Popularity
 * 2nd Popularity poll: 5th by 3602 votes
 * 3rd Popularity poll: 5th by 4039 votes
 * 4th Popularity poll: 12th by 3699 votes (Damn you, arrancars!!!!)
 * 5th Popularity poll: Shinso came 8th
 * 6th Popularity poll: Gin vs Hitsugaya came 5th

The great fox vs snake debate
For those of you who don't know. There is a great debate that consumes all Gin fans. Is he a snake or is he a fox! Rukia called him a snake. Given Shinso, many fans think he's a snake too. Kira, of course, famously thinks of his captain as a fox as seen in the Colourful Bleach chapters.





Well, the debate has been settled! Look at the picture below and tell me that's not Gin... in the fresh!