The climactic final arc of Tite Kubo's BLEACH is an intense rollercoaster for its various character introductions, battles, character arcs and, in the anime, its elevated direction and animation production. During the Quincy's invasion of Soul Society, many Shinigami lost their lives as they were unable to stand up against Yhwach and his Sternritter. During the first skirmishes, Captains had their Bankai stolen from them via the Quincies' medallions, and one of the first to suffer the consequences of having their trump card removed from their arsenal was 6th Squad Captain, Byakuya Kuchiki. Absolutely devastated in his battle against Sternritter F The Fear, s Ndt.