Ichigo’s Bankai is Tensa Zangetsu. Unlike normal Bankai, which is the full release of the Captain’s power and as such normally are of a representative size (Such as Senbonzakura Kageyoshi, or Daiguren Hyouinmaru). Ichigo’s, conversely, is incredibly small for a Bankai - as opposed to the relative size of his sealed sword. This focuses the normal energy of a Bankai to effectively a single point, granting speed faster than even the “foremost user of Shunpo in the soul society” - Byakuya Kuchiki - could react to at first. It also increases it’s power and durability immensely as well. However, the downside to this is it proportionally increases the swords spirit pressure - to the point that in his first actual battle with it Ichigo couldn’t use it properly because he himself was being crushed by the Bankai’s energy. In addition, although not clear at first Ichigo’s Bankai - and Shikai in general - is a “clad” type Zanpakutou, a rare kind that boosts the users attributes over having many unique abilities - as revealed in the Fullbring arc (and hinted at during the Karakura town defense arc when being healed by Unohana).
Another favorite anime/manga gaming replica for your collection! This fantasy sword features a carbon steel blade with a black finish and a red and black hardwood handle.


Anime/manga replica gaming sword
Carbon steel blade
40" overall length