Best Kenpachi fights, rankings

Key Takeaways

• Kenpachi's reckless fighting style leads to memorable battles, but it also shows his flaws as a combatant.
• Kenpachi's thirst for battle pits him against powerful enemies and even his own allies, proving his raw power.
• Kenpachi's evolution in battle is evident in battles where he demonstrates his growth as he unleashes new powers and techniques.

No one in Soul Society loves the thrill of intense combat as much as Zaraki Kenpachi. This wild and reckless captain is only interested in one thing: Finding someone he thought was strong enough to give him a good fight, and throughout the process. bleachHe encountered several enemies with varying degrees of success in satisfying Kenpachi's appetite.

While most Gotei 13 captains tend to be more calm and calculating in battle, most of Kenpachi's fights involve throwing everything he has at his opponent as quickly as possible to test his opponent's strength once the battle officially begins. So while it's always fun to see him go all out, there have also been a few times where Kenpachi unleashes new powers and techniques during battle, which goes a long way to making him memorable.

8 Kenpachi VS Pernida

A rare but interesting showcase of Kenpachi's flaws as a combatant.

Of course, it's Mayuri who does most of the fighting against Pernida, but Kenpachi's little battle with the mysterious cloaked Sternritter still says quite a bit about his character, mainly to his fault. Kenpachi sees Pernida and rushes in without a second thought, despite Mayuri warning him otherwise. In the end, Kenpachi doesn't seem to care, but focuses more on the enemy standing right in front of him, but ends up having his arm completely torn off.

Only after Kenpachi attempts to attack does he ask Mayuri what exactly Pernida is. This shows how he tends to act before he speaks, and if the enemy is a powerful one, it could land him in serious trouble. Normally Kenpachi would win a fight, but his encounter with Pernida proved that his hot temper can sometimes get the better of him.

7 Kenpachi VS Tosen

Kenpachi proves himself willing to fight if his allies stand in his way.

Throughout the Soul Society arc, each of the captains and lieutenants of the Gotei 13 are given their time in the spotlight to show who they are, what they represent, and how loyal they are to the Seireitei as a whole. While Tosen's unwavering belief in justice overshadows his loyalty, Kenpachi is simply obsessed with combat, leading to a brief but still memorable fight that puts Kenpachi's monstrous power on full display when the two inevitably clash. .

The fact that Kenpachi mocks the power of his fellow captains Tosen and Komamura shows that at this point in the story, all he cares about is power and nothing more. However, Kenpachi also surpasses Tosen by escaping from a Bankai that blocks his opponent's senses, showing that he still has a few brains to match his powers.

6 Kenpachi VS Yami

Kenpachi's pure power is displayed in a duel with a cruel giant.

One thing you need to know about Kenpachi is that he is a character who never shrinks from his opponents, no matter how big or powerful they are. Nowhere is this more evident than when he willingly approaches Yammy, who at that point in the story reveals himself to be No. 0 Espada, the strongest of the bunch.

The fact that Kenpachi threw himself at Yammy proved that he was still willing to put himself in danger as long as it would alleviate his itch for battle. He also reminded viewers that he was ready to take on Byakuya in this battle, and that he was willing to fight alongside his comrades if he saw them as worthy opponents or if they got in his way.

5 Kenpachi, Byakuya, and Hitsugaya VS Gerard Valkyrie

Brawls filled with power-ups and epic moments

Similar to the battle with Yammy, Kenpachi's showdown with the Sternritter Gerard Valkyrie sees him face off against a giant, but this does not scare him or make him hesitant to engage in battle alongside Byakuya and Hitsugaya. Instead, Kenpachi decides to get creative and wield Gerard's massive blade to deal a devastating blow to his newfound enemy that only someone with his level of raw power could muster.

This is also the fight where Kenpachi gets to wield the Nozarashi, a traditionally used sword, rather than simply wielding it without a care in the world. Plus, seeing Kenpachi unleash his long-awaited Bankai as part of the battle is just a feast for the eyes, and shows just how far his relationship with the Zanpakuto has come since those early episodes.

4 Kenpachi VS Nnoitra

Kenpachi is pushed to his limits and reveals his hidden powers.

Just as Nnoitra was about to deliver the final blow to Ichigo, none other than Kenpachi swooped in to save the situation, and it's fair to say he had the job done for him when he took on this Espada. This is the first time in the series that the captain reveals his rarely seen side, as Kenpachi is a little worried that he might die.

However, it also emphasized that the longer Kenpachi fights, the more bloodthirsty he becomes. A standout moment in this battle is when Kenpachi decides to use two hands when wielding the Zanpakuto and lands a devastating blow on Nnoitra after trying it, despite admitting that it is not really “his”. This is a clever way to show how unorthodox Kenpachi's fighting style is, with a subtle hint of the absurd levels of power he hasn't yet unlocked.

3 Kenpachi VS Ichigo

The first real showcase of the bloodthirsty 'monster' known as Kenpachi

Kenpachi's first major fight in the series is bleach Fans will always remember how ruthless and one-sided it was, at least in the first half. The weight of Kenpachi's spiritual pressure forces Ichigo to flee for the first part of the battle, and Kenpachi teases the protagonist by giving him the opportunity to get a free attack. Considering that Ichigo has been slowly rising in terms of power levels, seeing him completely humiliated by Kenpachi was a great way to show just how terrifying the latter, who is both absurdly powerful and terrifying, is.

The reveal of Kenpachi's species, giving his opponents the opportunity to know where he is and when to attack, showed just how strong Kenpachi is to the point where he can play with his prey during combat. Ichigo eventually gathers enough power to take down Kenpachi, but this is where the captain's persona as a bloodthirsty, violent warrior who shows no remorse for his enemies all began.

2 Kenpachi VS Unohana

Kenpachi must prove his worth to take on the title of Kenpachi.

Visually, the fight between Kenpachi and Unohana is one of the best fights of all time. bleachBut there's also a lot to be said about Kenpachi's character throughout this battle. Although he starts off with the joy of being able to fight an opponent of the same level as usual, there are moments where Kenpachi wonders if he's weakened and if he's really worthy of being called Kenpachi, which is something he didn't really care about before. .

This was also one of the only times Kenpachi faced off against someone he respected, and it provides an interesting insight into how his mindset and fighting style changes when facing off against a familiar foe. Kenpachi's epic battle with Unohana was also a fight that made him strong enough to take on the powerful members of the Sternritter he would later face.

1 Kenpachi VS Gremmy

Gremmy's imagination allows Kenpachi to unleash everything he has in dazzling battles.

Kenpachi's duel against the imaginative Sternritter Gremmy is a battle that developed the captain's character in many ways. Almost as soon as the battle begins, Kenpachi proudly proclaims himself 'The Kenpachi', emphasizing that he is finally starting to take the title seriously after his bloody confrontation with Unohana just a few episodes ago.

Kenpachi also unleashes new abilities in this fight to counter Gremmy, who can turn anything he imagines into reality. Needless to say, this pushes Kenpachi to his limit, forcing him to unleash his Zanpakuto and literally shatter the meteor. He even uses his brute strength to escape the sealed vacuum of space. This is a fight that shows that even though Kenpachi has matured and accepted new responsibilities after losing Unohana, his killer instinct still lives beneath the surface.