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Mayuri Kurotsuchi is one of the most unpredictable characters in Bleach. As the captain of Squad 12, he's known for his twisted experiments, creepy personality, and sharp mind. This character is also often portrayed as someone who lacks empathy and tends to be ruthless.
While many fighters rely on strength, Mayuri wins with strategy and science. Over the series, he’s had some wild and unforgettable moments. Here are eight of his best.
List of Mayuri's moments in Bleach
1. Defeating Szayelaporro Granz
In Bleach, Mayuri’s fight with Szayelaporro showed just how far ahead he thinks. Szayel thought he had won, but Mayuri had already prepared for every move. He turned Szayel’s abilities against him, even slowing down his senses so badly that a second felt like a century. It was a moment that proved Mayuri was just as terrifying as he is smart.
Even in a series like Bleach, filled with powerful characters, his way of winning stands out. It wasn’t brute strength that won the battle. It was pure planning and control. This moment helped show just how dangerous science could be in the world of Bleach.
2. Turning himself into liquid to escape Uryu Ishida
During the Soul Society Arc in Bleach, Mayuri fights Uryu Ishida in an intense battle. There were moments when Mayuri was overpowering him with his Zanpakuto-based attacks. There were also times when Ishida was leading in the damage-dealing department. When things go south for Mayuri, he does something truly shocking. Mayuri turns his own body into liquid to escape. It’s gross, weird, and genius all at once.
No one expected it, especially not Uryu. He stabbed himself with his sword and activated an ability called Nikushibuki. Doing this did not kill him; it just gave him a chance to run away from the Quincy. This moment was a clear sign that Mayuri didn’t care about rules or normal limits. He’d rather melt than lose. In Bleach, this kind of unpredictable tactic is rare, and it helped make Mayuri one of the most unique fighters in the entire series.
3. Stabbing Kenpachi in his fight against Pernida
In the Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War arc, Kenpachi goes into battle against Pernida, and things start getting really rough. With no means to adequately guard himself from Pernida’s pulverizing nerve assault, it seemed the revered Zaraki Kenpachi was going to fall. That’s when Mayuri steps in by stabbing Kenpachi. It’s surprising, but also not really surprising.
Mayuri does what he thought was necessary, to the point of harming a comrade. He was aware that Kenpachi would be killed if he continued to recklessly engage in combat. So, he decided to take matters into his own hands. It wasn’t about being a hero. It was about getting results he judged good and favorable. This moment proved how far Mayuri would go to accomplish the job and that no one would be able to get in his way.
4. Mayuri grieving Nemu’s death
One of the most surprising moments in Bleach comes when Nemu dies. Mayuri, who often treats her like just another experiment, actually shows sadness. He doesn't cry or shout, but his grief is clear. For a character who usually acts cold and cruel, this quiet reaction was powerful. There was even a moment when a hallucination of Szayelaporro Granz appeared.
Fans saw a side of Mayuri that had never come out before. It proved that even in the cold world of science, there can be deep emotion. In Bleach, moments like this help make characters feel real. Mayuri’s pain made people see him differently, and it gave his relationship with Nemu more weight. And after that fight with Pernida, the scene of Mayuri carrying Nemu’s brain made it feel more emotional.
5. Mayuri releases his modified Bankai
Mayuri’s Bankai in Bleach was already terrifying. That giant baby with poison abilities is scary as it is. But his modified version took things even further. During the battle against Pernida, he shows off a completely new version, complete with a bigger baby-like creature and a fancier outfit than the former version. It’s bigger, looks better, and is brilliant. This Bankai doesn’t just fight; it adapts and evolves mid-battle.
Any and all information that Mayuri sends to his Bankai causes it to process and react to match the situation to benefit Mayuri. That’s what makes it so scary. Mayuri proves that science can keep up with anything, even strange powers like Pernida’s. In Bleach, no other Bankai looks or works quite like his. This scene was a reminder that Mayuri never stops experimenting, even on the battlefield.
6. Paralyzing Uryu Ishida mid-battle
During their battle in Bleach, Uryu pushes Mayuri to his limits. But before Uryu can be said to have pushed Mayuri to his limits, the captain showed that he was worthy of his title. After activating his Shikai, Mayuri’s Konjiki Ashisogi Jizo has a poisonous vapor that paralyzes Uryu without him or the viewers knowing. It’s quick and brutal. Uryu could not even move. He wanted to help Nemu, but he could not even help himself.
This wasn’t just a fight; it was a game of who could outthink the other. And Mayuri won. He didn’t need strength. He used poison and the element of surprise. That’s what makes him scary. In Bleach, this was one of the first times fans saw what a captain can do. It made him one of the most unpredictable captains in the entire Soul Society.
7. Mayuri defeating Pernida
Pernida, the left arm of the Soul King, is one of the weirdest enemies in Bleach. It can twist and tear apart anything with its nerves. But Mayuri didn’t panic, even though he did not have a way to defeat him yet. Instead, he studies Pernida during its fight with Kenpachi and quickly figures out how to beat it. He even lets his body get damaged to collect some information on how Pernida’s abilities work. At the start of the fight, he stops Kenpachi from fighting a losing battle. He quickly analyzes how his Schrift works and thinks of multiple ways to counter it.
Throughout the fight, Mayuri was dreaming of using Pernidas as a test subject and was testing different ways to defeat him. The fight was intense, with Mayuri activating his Modified Bankai and Pernidas creating clones. Ultimately, Mayuri won, but at a steep cost. This Bleach battle is one of his best because it shows how brains can win over brawn.
8. Mayuri appearing in a light cloak
In the Thousand-Year Blood War arc of Bleach, the Quincies have a special technique used to teleport to places. This ability, called Shadows, allows them to move from one place to another by using existing shadows. Most Soul Reapers are caught off guard, and it makes sense because appearing from the shadows is unexpected. But in the time between the invasions, Mayuri had prepared.
He made a room completely without shadows, and his clothes were bright yellow. It's one of the coolest entrances in the arc. Entering the space where the Shinigami Research and Development Institute used to be, Mayuri meets Askin Nakk Le Vaar. Mayuri didn’t prepare for a fight; he just prepared for the way the enemy moves. In Bleach, this kind of thinking is very necessary. It’s one of those moments where Mayuri doesn’t say much, but his actions show how far ahead he is. Always one step beyond everyone else.
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Conclusion
Mayuri Kurotsuchi always stands out in Bleach for his strange style and brilliant thinking. Whether he’s fighting enemies or experimenting on allies, his actions are never boring. These moments show why he’s one of the most interesting characters in the series.
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