Bleach Soul Slayer Guide (Zanpakutou)

The zanpakutou, "Soul Slayer or Soul Cutter", is a Shinigami's

primary weapon. The zanpakutou is a reflection of the Shinigami's
skill and self. All zanpakutous have a unique name and spirit that
dwells in the owners inner world. Most zanpakutous remain in
sealed state also known as an "Asauchi". Most low-class
shinigami wield these swords because they are not yet able to
summon open the zanpakutou's name.

To release the seal from the zanpakutou, the user must say a
command and the zanpakutou's name. There are two levels of
soul release for the zanpakutou. When released, the the
zanpaktutou takes upon a new form and may have several
abilities. The first release is the "Initial Release" and the second
release is the "Ban Release". When the ban release occurs the
owners power increases five to ten times.

In order to maximize one's strength the user and the zanpakutou

must be able to share one anothers powers and must trust each
other. To be able to reach the rank of Captain one must be able to
perform the initial release and the ban release. The only
exception to this is 11th division captain, Zaraki Kenpachi.
Zangetsu
Owner - Kurosaki Ichigo
Command - N/A
Type - Sword
Special Abilities - Is able to release and aim a large amount of
spirit energy at an opponent. This attack is called the Zangeki
also known as "Moon fang striking the sky".
Sword Gender - Male
Other Information - This Soul Slayer cannot be sealed due to the
fact that it is too powerful to be sealed.

Zabimaru
Owner - Abarai Renji
Command - "Howl"
Type - Sword
Special Abilities - Can stretch and act as a large saw.
Sword Gender - Male
Other Information - This weapon attacks in a pattern of 3 phases.
After the 3rd phase, Zabimaru is forced to contract leaving an
opening.
Benihime
Owner - Urahara Kisuke
Command - "Awake"
Type - Sword
Special Abilities - Able to send a long range attack similar to
Zangetsu.
Sword Gender - Female
Other Information - N/A

Shinsou
Owner - Ichimaru Gin
Command - "Shoot him dead"
Type - Sword
Special Abilities - Can launch a long beam that can inflict damage
to enemies from far away.
Sword Gender - Male
Other Information - N/A
Houzukimaru
Owner - Madarame Ikkaku
Command - "Grow"
Type - Tri-Part Staff
Special Abilities - Can split into 3 parts. Is able to change attacks
in an instant.
Sword Gender - Male
Other Information - This Soul Slayer appears to be a spear at first
but is really a Tri-Part Staff.

Fujikujaku
Owner - Yumichika
Command - "Bloom"
Type - Sword
Special Abilities - Can split into 4 seperate blades.
Sword Gender - Male
Other Information - This Soul Slayer can easily pierce any
substance due to the duel blades.
Ikkanzaka Jiroubou
Owner - Tsunzakigarasu
Command - "Flap away"
Type - Airborne blades
Special Abilities - Is able to split into many parts and is used as a
projectile weapon.
Sword Gender - Male
Other Information - These small blades are able to cut enemies
without touching them.

Tobiume
Owner: Hinamori Momo
Command: Snap
Type: Sword
Special Abilities: Can produce energy blasts similar to those of
Zangetsu and Benihime. It has however been shown that
Tobiume?s ones could really be fired at a distance.
Sword Gender: Female(?)
Other Information: In its true form, Tobiume looks like some sort
of old antenna or sonar.

Wabisuke
Owner: Kira Uzuru
Command: Raise Your Head
Type: Sword
Special Abilities: N/A
Sword Gender: Male(?)
Other Information: Once unsealed, Wabizuke grows much bigger
and forms a big square hook facing the front on its end.

Unknown
Owner: Zaraki Kenpachi
Command: none
Type: Sword
Special Abilities: None
Sword Gender: Male(?)
Other Information: Since Zaraki Kenpachi can?t control his spirit
power, he doesn?t know the name of his Soul Slayer and can?t
seal it. It remains in its true form all of the times just as Zangetsu.

Bleach Manga Guide

Faux Body (Gigai) - A faux body is a tool used by Death Gods

when they need to heal there regular bodies. These bodies
resemble themselves except they are in a human state so
they can be seen by regular people.

Soul Slayers - The soul slayer is a sword which is a Death

Gods primary weapon. The soul slayers size is determined by
the owners spirit power. Soul slayers all have a unique name.
When you call there name they turn ridiculously stronger then
before. All soul slayers have special abilities such as
stretching and contracting.
Gikongan (Soul Candy) - Gikongan ,also called Soul Candy, is
used to force one's spirit out of there human shell. The body is
then controlled by an artificial soul so that no one will know
the person is missing. The most popular kind of Soul Candy is
the happy rabbit kind.

Mod Soul - A mod soul is an artificial soul that is constructed

to combat hollows. Mod souls are made from deceased
bodies. Each mod soul has a special power such as a strong
arm or leg. All mod souls were sentenced to be destroyed
when the Soul Society decided mod souls were immoral. Kon
is one of the very few mod souls to survive.

Memory Chikan - This is used to displace the memories of

people. The missing memories are replaced by memories of
everyday occurances. This item is essential for Death Gods
because it keeps the presence of of Death Gods secret from
the living.