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| - The Shikai (始解, "Initial Release") is the second form (or first "upgraded" form) available to a Zanpakutō. To activate it, the Shinigami needs to learn the name of their Zanpakutō. This is not as easy as simply picking a name, as the living spirit of the Zanpakutō already has its own name. Therefore, the Shinigami must be able to communicate and harmonize with their Zanpakutō effectively, which requires being able to speak to the spirit within its world. A Zanpakutō can change size and shape depending on the spiritual strength of the owner.
- Das Shikai (jap.:始解, etwa Erste Befreiung) ist die erste befreite Form eines Zanpakutō. Um diese Form zu erlernen muss der Shinigami den Namen seines Zanpakutō kennen, wozu er mit dem "Geist" des Zanpakutō innerhalb seiner Seele kommunizieren muss. Das Shikai zeugt von Kontrolle über sein Zanpakutō und es scheint eine Vorraussetzung für das Fortkommen innerhalb einer der Gotei 13 zu sein, da die meisten Offiziere und wahrscheinlich auch alle Leutnante fähig sind, Shikai anzuwenden.
- The Shikai (始解; initial release) is the second form (or first "upgraded" form) available to a Zanpakutō. To activate it, the Shinigami needs to learn the name of their Zanpakutō (one notable exception is Kenpachi Zaraki who was able to achieve Shikai without learning the name of his Zanpakutō). This is not as easy as simply picking a name, as the living spirit of the Zanpakutō already has its own name. Therefore, the Shinigami must be able to communicate with their Zanpakutō effectively, which requires being able to speak to the spirit within its world. Achievement of the Shikai is a mark of control of a Zanpakutō, and it appears to be a requirement for advancement within the Shinigami ranks, as most seated officers and presumably all Lieutenants are capable of Shikai. The one exception is
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| - The Shikai (始解; initial release) is the second form (or first "upgraded" form) available to a Zanpakutō. To activate it, the Shinigami needs to learn the name of their Zanpakutō (one notable exception is Kenpachi Zaraki who was able to achieve Shikai without learning the name of his Zanpakutō). This is not as easy as simply picking a name, as the living spirit of the Zanpakutō already has its own name. Therefore, the Shinigami must be able to communicate with their Zanpakutō effectively, which requires being able to speak to the spirit within its world. Achievement of the Shikai is a mark of control of a Zanpakutō, and it appears to be a requirement for advancement within the Shinigami ranks, as most seated officers and presumably all Lieutenants are capable of Shikai. The one exception is Rukia Kuchiki, although she has the power of a seated officer, she is only not a seated officer on the request of her brother. After first learning the Zanpakutō's name, the Shikai can be performed at will simply by speaking a command followed by the Zanpakutō's name. The commands vary between users and range from a simple imperative verb to a short poem. They often relate to the Zanpakutō's signature ability, or hint at the nature of its spirit. This step may be bypassed by expert Shinigami who have learned how to use their Bankai, although this has only been demonstrated once, by Renji Abarai. In rare cases, a Zanpakutō, once released, will remain in that state indefinitely. Such Zanpakutō is described as a full-time released form type, such as Ichigo's. Once the Shikai is activated, the Zanpakutō will change form to access whatever special abilities it is capable of. They usually remain in the form of a sword (with multiple exceptions, such as Soifon wielding a stinger, Ikkaku Madarame wielding a spear, Kaien Shiba wielding a trident, Marechiyo Ōmaeda wielding a flail and Shūhei Hisagi wielding two connected dual scythes), but the type of sword differs radically among various Zanpakutō. The special abilities of the Zanpakutō, like the Zanpakutō itself, have specific names that usually must be announced to fully activate the effect. As Ichigo's Zanpakutō, Zangetsu, explains, knowing the name of an attack and not knowing it makes a difference in the amount of power that attack has.
- Das Shikai (jap.:始解, etwa Erste Befreiung) ist die erste befreite Form eines Zanpakutō. Um diese Form zu erlernen muss der Shinigami den Namen seines Zanpakutō kennen, wozu er mit dem "Geist" des Zanpakutō innerhalb seiner Seele kommunizieren muss. Das Shikai zeugt von Kontrolle über sein Zanpakutō und es scheint eine Vorraussetzung für das Fortkommen innerhalb einer der Gotei 13 zu sein, da die meisten Offiziere und wahrscheinlich auch alle Leutnante fähig sind, Shikai anzuwenden. Nachdem ein Shinigami den Namen seines Zanpakutō kennen gelernt hat, ist es ihm möglich, das Shikai willentlich zu aktivieren, (meistens) dadurch, dass er einen Befehl spricht, gefolgt vom Namen des Zanpakutō. Dieser Befehl kann alles sein, von einem einzelnen Wort bis zu einem kleinen Gedicht. Er nimmt meistens Bezug auf die Fähigkeit des Zanpakutō oder weist auf die Natur seiner Kraft hin. Dieser Schritt kann jedoch von erfahreneren Shinigami, die schon ihr Bankai erlernt haben, übersprungen werden. In seltenen Fällen bleibt ein Zanpakutō immer in dieser Form, da das Reiatsu, der spirituelle Druck, des Besitzers zu groß ist, um sie zu unterdrücken. In solchen Fällen muss der Besitzer anscheinend nicht einmal den Namen seines Zanpakutō kennen. Yoruichi Shihōin zufolge trifft dieser Fall auf Zangetsu zu. Ist Shikai einmal aktiviert, verändert sich die Form des Zanpakutō den neuen Fähigkeiten entsprechend, bleibt jedoch meist in Form eines Schwertes. Die Art von Schwert kann jedoch von Shinigami zu Shinigami drastisch variieren. Die Spezialfähigkeiten des Zanpakutō haben, genau wie das Zanpakutō selbst, ihre eigenen Namen, die genannt werden müssen, um das volle Potenzial der Attacke freizusetzen. Laut Ichigos Zanpakutō, Zangetsu, macht das Kennen und das Nicht-Kennen einer Attacke einen Unterschied in der Kraft dieser Attacke. Manche Shikais bestehen auch aus zwei Schwertern, z.B Jūshirō Ukitakes Zanpakutō, dieses jedoch nimmt erst im Shikai die Form von zwei Schwertern an, während Kyoraku schon im normalen Zustand 2 Schwerter besitzt.
- The Shikai (始解, "Initial Release") is the second form (or first "upgraded" form) available to a Zanpakutō. To activate it, the Shinigami needs to learn the name of their Zanpakutō. This is not as easy as simply picking a name, as the living spirit of the Zanpakutō already has its own name. Therefore, the Shinigami must be able to communicate and harmonize with their Zanpakutō effectively, which requires being able to speak to the spirit within its world. A Zanpakutō can change size and shape depending on the spiritual strength of the owner. Achievement of the Shikai is a mark of control of a Zanpakutō, and it appears to be a requirement for advancement within the Shinigami ranks, as presumably most seated officers are capable of Shikai. It is also required in order to achieve the rank of lieutenant; as it is a requirement most captains look for. After first learning the Zanpakutō's name, the Shikai can be performed at will simply by speaking a command followed by the Zanpakutō's name. The commands vary between users and range from a simple imperative verb to a short poem. They often relate to the Zanpakutō's signature ability, or hint at the nature of its spirit. This step may be bypassed by expert Shinigami who have learned how to use their Bankai. Constant-Release: In rare cases, a Zanpakutō, once released, will remain in that state indefinitely. This is due to the vast amount of spiritual energy the possessor has that cannot be finely controlled upon initial generation of their Zanpakutō, as such the Zanpakutō is described as a constant released form. The only known Shinigami with Full-Time Release Zanpakutō are Ichigo Kurosaki and Kenpachi Zaraki. By the nature of this type of Zanpakutō, a Shinigami with a constant release form does not need a release command nor is it necessary to even know their Zanpakutō's name. However, not knowing the name of one's Zanpakutō can put a Shinigami at a disadvantage in terms of power against those who do know their Zanpakutō's name. Shikai Forms: Once the Shikai is activated, the Zanpakutō will change form to access whatever special abilities it is capable of. They almost always take on the form of a weapon of some kind, though the type of weapon can vary greatly among different Zanpakutō. One exception is Retsu Unohana's Shikai, which seems to take on the characteristics of an animal, rather than a weapon. Special Abilities: Once the Shikai is activated, the Zanpakutō will change form to access whatever special abilities it is capable of. The special abilities of the Zanpakutō, like the Zanpakutō itself, have specific names that usually must be announced to fully activate the effect. As Ichigo's Zanpakutō, Zangetsu, explains, knowing the name of an attack and not knowing it makes a very drastic difference in the amount of power that attack utilizes. Some special abilities are automatically activated upon release.
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