Quiz: Ichigo Kurosaki

Alright readers, I've been trying to think of the next thing to post and I've decided to start a new series of quizzes.

1) How old is Ichigo throughout the series?
a. 15
b. 16
c. 17
d. all of the above

2) What color is Ichigo's hair? (this should be simple...)
a. black
b. orange
c. red

3) Why do bullies at Karakura High start fights with Ichigo?
a. his hair color annoys them
b. because they're bullies
c. he actually starts them

4) How does Ichigo know Tatsuki Arisawa?
a. they were in the same kindergarten class
b. they both trained at the same karate dojo as kids
c. they are neighbors

5) When Ichigo was 9, his mother, Masaki Kurosaki, was killed by a hollow. What was the hollow's name?
a. Grant Fisher
b. Grand Fister
c. Grand Fisher

6) What is the name of Ichigo's father?
a. Shin Kurosaki
b. Isshin Kurosaki

7) Ichigo's zanpakuto, Zangetsu, is a constant release shikai. True or false?
a. true
b. false

8) What is Zangetsu's special ability that is similar to a cero?
a. setgusa tenshou
b. gestuga tenshou

9) Zangetsu's special ability previously mentioned is shaped like a what?
a. crescent moon
b. full moon
c. half moon

10) What is the name of Ichigo's zanpakuto's bankai?
a. Tenso Zangetsu
b. Tonsa Zangetsu
c. Tensa Zangetsu

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Meaning of the Title "Bleach"

   A lot of people don't know the meaning of the title "Bleach" Some have even watched the entire series so far without asking. The explanation for Tite Kubo's choice of a name is simple. 
   Each Shinigami in the series possesses a sword known as a zanpakuto. Each of these swords are created from the individual souls of the Shinigami. The main purpose of a Shinigami is to perform Konsu (Soul Burial) and purify the souls of Hollows. 
   The zanpakutos work by slashing a Hollow and reverting it back to its original form; the form they appeared as directly after death. The purification relates to bleach in the sense that bleach purifies and "erases" all "stains". A Hollow's "stains" are the crimes they have committed after death. They can be cured of these "stains" and possibly go to the Soul Society after Konsu is performed. If they have committed sins before death, they may still go to Hell.
   In conclusion, the name symbolizes the purification of a soul such as bleach erases stains.

Shinigami with Special Abilities Aside from Bankai

   Hey readers, sorry I haven't posted in a while. I've been really busy at school,... but now I'm back! Feels good to be back. Aside from the matter of my return, I was recently asked a question by a fellow Bleach fan. Why is it that some characters either don't have bankai or don't possess the ability to summon bankai, but possess a number of other special abilities beyond the release of shikai? Characters like this include: Kisuke Urahara, Kenpachi Zaraki, & Hanataro Yamada. This has always been a subject that I've pondered upon because Kenny and Hat 'n Clogs are two of my favorite characters. 

   Hanataro wields a zanpakuto named Hisagomaru (瓠丸 Gourd). He resides in the 4th Division and is captain of its 14th Relief Squad. At many points near the beginning of Ichigo's journey's in the Soul Society, Hanataro takes care of his wounds. He saves his life many a time. Like all Shinigami, Hanataro has a zanpakuto, though he rarely uses it in battle. Its shikai, as I previously mentioned, is named Hisagomaru. Hanataro either cannot or will not release bankai, but the sword has healing abilities that Hanataro has used to close wounds with Renji, Ichigo, and more of his close relations.

   Kenpachi's zanpakuto's name is never known. The explanation by Tite Kubo and many of his loyal fans is that Kenny is merely strong enough to fight off most any foes without the aid of a bankai. An example of this is when Ichigo first uses Zangetsu to try and slash  Kenny's chest. The attempt uses a lot of Ichigo's strength, but no mark is left. Not even the slightest scratch. Plus, whenever Kenny is nearby, most anyone can sense his presence because of the super immense strength of his spiritual pressure. He does, however, reveal extra abilities predominately triggered by the removal of his eye-patch which is thought to be a binding on his spiritual pressure. Some think, that without the patch, most would die in the presence of Kenpachi Zaraki. These extra abilities include large outburst of yellow energy accompanied by Kenny's insane laughter and the signature bell tones associated with the bells at the tips of his hair spikes.

   Kisuke Urahara is well known to be a pretty powerful Shinigami though he was exiled to the human world. He was once the captain of the 12th Division and is the founder of the Shinigami Research and Development Institute. His zanpakuto's name is Benehime (深紅色のプリンセス Crimson Princess). He does know bankai and can release his. This is learned when Yoruichi mentions that Kisuke was able to accomplish bankai in the same three day training like Ichigo. Special abilities aside from bankai include: Nake (Scream or Sing), Chikasumi (Blood Mist Shield), Shibari (Binding), Hiasobi (Fire Playing), and Juzutsunagi (Beaded Mesh)