Bleach Concepts

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A character that has had one or more of his/her limbs completely severed.

This is for any anime/manga that has created another series within itself that is referenced quite often.

The main opposing force of a story. Normally the antagonist is a villain but other forms of fiction may have them as heroes or indifferent characters.

A Hollow that has removed its mask and has gained Shinigami-like powers

The character is head over heels of him -or herself. He/she might be the best(or not) , but usually the laziest to act and always underestimates the enemies. Rather popular concept for villains and rivals.

Also known as resurrection. This is when a previously dead character is restored back to life.

A fight scene or epic battle that stands above the norm of what the series offers and goes down in history as one of the best combat encounters in the series. The perfect combination of epicness and animation.

Ban-Kai is a zanpakutou's final form. It means "Full Release'"

Betrayal is the act of treachery or a violation of a trust or allegiance. This can be to one's friends, country, or God.

Usually the main villain of the season/show. Most difficult to kill.There are even bigger bads

What is anime without the over-sexualization of women's breasts?

A handicap where a person has severely poor eyesight. It may range from very poor eyesight in one eye to being unable to see anything with both eyes.

A massacre

The act of Breaking the 4th Wall is when a character seem to show knowledge that they are in a fictional series. Normally by talking directly to the audience.

A male and a female member of a family that share the same parents.

A Butler is a male servant. Similar to a Maid. These people often tend to those of high social status.

The highest level of soldier in Soul Society. Each Captain is served by a Lieutenant, and is in charge of an aspect of Soul Society's structure

Feline animal with four legs and says "meow." Many are found hanging around animes and mangas.

The history of anime censorship largely involves the early anime releases and the question of their place in the larger media model.

Cero is an attack used by the creatures and beings known as Hollows and Espada. It is seen as a blinding flash of red light and is extremely deadly.

Chibi means to be small in stature. In anime/manga the term is used for a character that is small in appearance and exaggerated features.

The character has known the protagonist for a long time, typically all his/her life. If he/she's from the opposite gender there's a high chance he/she has a crush on the main character.

A Clone is a biological copy of any organic creature. A Clone is mostly created through science and is sometimes abused to an extent.

Collateral Damage is a military term describing a situation where soldiers destroy property or kill civilians by accident or on purpose. Example:Dragon Ball Z, there is a lot of property damages and lives lost when Majin Buu blows up the whole city.

Nearly every anime has a comedic moment here or there. Everyone likes to laugh.

Convenient Censorship such as steam, hair and beams of light are often used in anime and manga to show naked characters while obscuring their "naughty bits".

Someone or something to do with cooking.

Someone who remains calm in most of the situations. Even in the middle of battle.

Often used as a form of comic relief in anime, cowards run away to fight another day. This doesn't mean they won't stand up for what's right, they'll just do it with trembling knees.

Huge spikes, multiple colors, gravity-defying ponytails... and it's probably all natural somehow too.

What someone does when upset/sad. Sometimes people can also cry from sheer joy.

One or more past events that negatively affected one or more people. It's very common in an anime for at least one person to have such a past.

Not to be confused with "Evil Twin" which is a completely different person who is an evil version of a character, the Dark Side is an internal evil persona of a character. It is often seen as a figure that must be defeated to gain control over one's own body and gain extra powers.

These characters had died by the end of the manga, anime or movie. Permanently.

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One who disobeys or breaks rules or laws, often used to describe younger individuals such as high schoolers who cause trouble.

Are powerful creatures that live in the pits of Hell. That are many classes and levels for these monsters but no matter the rank they are deadly beasts.

A Doctor is a medical professional that works to the goal of curing illness in others.

Canine animal with four legs that is seen as a pet.

Drama is a concept used in story telling to invoke an emotional reaction from the audience by using serious themes; such as tragedy, suspense, and death.

The imaginary events that goes on in your head when you are asleep. In some anime's they can bring important messages or to haunt a person.

Someone who loves to consume alcohol, and typically overdoes it.

Perhaps the greatest past-time in Anime, eating is often done in more lighthearted moments as a source of humor or as a way of showing togetherness with characters, usually involving characters who can eat insane amounts of food and not gain an ounce.

Ecchi is a Japanese term meaning sexy or erotic, anything that evolves sexy characters. Derived from the word "Hentai" but their meanings are completely different. Ecchi walks that line between sexy, but never crosses it into full graphic nudity or sex.

A character can harness their power and shoot energy-based projectiles from their body.

The Espada are the highest ranked Arrancar in Sosuke Aizens army.