Shunsui is also playable as an alternate-universe version of himself introduced as part of the Bleach: Spirits Are Forever With You tie-in event who gained a power beyond Bankai, causing him to gain an enlarged version of Katen's headdress over his midsection, intersecting and symmetrical large bones composed of pink Reiatsu behind his back, and a patchwork extension to his captain's haori also composed of pink Reiatsu.

To maximize damage, you have to use a color that maximizes the risks to yourself as well as your enemy. After trying to kill the Qingkui and Yetan sisters, he kills Manman and is eventually killed by Yetan in revenge. Shunsui is also playable using his Shikai, Katen Kyōkotsu, drawing from his battle against Coyote Starrk. Later in his barracks he was addressed by a very young Nanao Ise, who had come to see his lieutenant, Lisa Yadōmaru.

Despite being assured they were to be let off, the Heavenly Emperor and King Li of the Void seized them and pushed them all in a corner, while trapping Youqin and Chaofeng. The first teaser trailer was revealed in June 2022, and the show received its distribution licence from the General Administration of Radio, Film and Television on 27 December. Afterwards, as the two Kenpachi begin their battle in the Central Great Underground Prison, Shunsui thinks over his decision to let them fight whilst sitting in his office. Saying he would not have come here otherwise, Haschwalth draws his sword and states it is his role to make the scales lean to the side of the Wandenreich.

To Kisuke Urahara) " Waiting patiently and believing in your subordinates is all part of a captain's job. It premiered on February 16, 2023, on Jiangsu TV and Zhejiang TV, synchronized on Youku and premiered on LINE TV in Taiwan. When Ukitake states they can simply rebuild them if this is the case, Shunsui admits he knew Ukitake would say something like this.While he usually swings with more strength in his left hand than his right, he can easily switch or balance the strength between his two hands, allowing him to surprise his opponent. hana kaze midarete kashin naki, tenpū midarete tenma warau; Viz " When the Flower Wind Rages, the Flower God Roars, When the Wind of Heaven Rages, the God of the Underworld Sneers", English TV " Flower Wind Rage and Flower God Roar, Heavenly Wind Rage and Heavenly Demon Sneer") Kyōraku sets the two blades against each other in a cross, and then pulls after uttering the poem-like command. Aizen proclaims that they are all wide open, and proceeds to strike down Shunsui, Shinji, Hitsugaya, and Suì-Fēng.

He further elaborates on the purpose of the wall surrounding Seireitei and asks Ichigo where it is when not around the city. Shunsui appears to be evenly matched with Starrk, as he does not seem to display any form of difficulty while battling. He asks Okikiba and Nanao if they should leave the Seireitei, saying that the Soul King Palace is in danger.

Ukitake and Shunsui both question who he is, while Starrk says his name, just as surprised to see him here being accompanied by Hooleer. Shunsui is somewhat impressed at Starrk's observations and comments on how he thought he had corrected his strength difference. Despite this, she treated everyone in the Void with kindness, and even set up a hospital for the injured. As he flares up, and releases his Zanpakutō's Shikai, he then asks them both to do the same, as anything else would be a disgraceful death.