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These men live for battle. They are incredibly strong and are at the top of their class. One is incredibly strong S-Class Demon & 1/3 Kings of Demon World and the other is the 5th Espada under Aizen's Sousuke's command. One is a Demon & the other an Arrancar. One met a woman and fell in love and the other met a woman and despised her. Today I will be comparing Yu Yu Hakusho's Toshin Taizen & Bleach's Nnoitra Gilga. I will be comparing the following: Backstory, Role in Story, Powers/Abilities, and Fight Record.
Backstory (Raizen)
Raizen was the most powerful of the Demon Kings. During the coexistence of humans and demons together, Raizen was considered at the top of his peak - towering over Mukuro and Yomi in power and stature. When being chased by the League of Demons, Raizen was gravely injured and sought the help of a young beautiful woman who is proficient in utilizing poison. It was love at first sight and way way way way later, Yusuke was born. He has remained one of the strongest leaders next to Mukuro & Yomi, who by now have grown stronger. Ever since he met his true love, he has refused to eat humans, keeping his word to his true love to see her again.
Backstory (Nnoitra)
Before Nnoitra was the 5th Espada, he was the 8th Espada who constantly was at ends with then 3rd Espada, Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck. He despised her for her peaceful demeanor, her rescuing him, and the idea that she was stronger than him. A violent man, Nnoitra laid waste on a barrage of Arrancars for his own amusement, but Nelliel, the bane of Nnoitra's existence, reminded him that he wasn't supposed to do any killings on fellow Arrancars. However, Nnoitra explains that he did it for the greater good - for Aizen, but Nelliel saw foul play as he looks down on Nnoitra. Later, Nnoitra alongside Szayelaporro Granz laid waste on Nelliel and her Fraccion, but instead of her dying - she reverted back to her childlike form. From then on, Nnoitra eventually rose to the ranks of 5th Espada and constantly challenges any who oppose him.
Role in Story (Raizen)
In the Chapter Black Saga, Raizen took control of Yusuke's body in his fight against Shinobu. Ending Shinobu's life, Yusuke depises Raizen since Shinbou wasn't defeated by his hands. Yusuke realizes that Raizen was the one who took control of him, killed Shinobu, and is his descendant. In the Three Kings Saga, Yusuke, chosen by Raizen, is picked up by Hokushin as his successor. Knowing thus, Yusuke goes on ahead to challenge Raizen for killing Shinobu and to personally kick his ass. Up until his death, Yusuke relentless trained until he eventually becamee the rightful ruler of Raizen's empire. At the very end of the series, Yusuke finally comes to respect and admire his ancestral father and his spirit gives Yusuke advice to be together with Keiko and to never let her go.
Role in Story (Nnoitra)
Nnoitra was first introduced during the Espada meeting where Aizen explains of Ichigo, Uryu, & Chad's arrival in Hueco Mundo. Seeing Grimmjow fight, lose, and being by Ichigo, Nnoitra intervenes and kicks Ichigo's ass. Ichigo, still fatigued from his fight with Grimmjow, was replaced with Kenpachi. But before his fight with Kenpachi, he had to deal with Nelliel, who reverted back to her adult form and did a little damage on Nnoitra before she reverted back again. After beating Ichigo & Nnoitra, Nnoitra released his Zanpaktou, Santa Teresa (translate: Sacred Crying Mantis) and manages to grow extra pair of arms and wield more scythes in order to try and do more damage to Kenpachi. Kenpachi, being immune to Nnoitra's attacks, gets angry and does everything in his power to cut him down, but to no avail. In the end, Nnoitra lost to Kenpachi's Kendo and dies watching a young Nelliel mutter out his name.
Powers/Abilities (Raizen)
Being a Mazoku, Raizen is one of the strongest S-class demons out there; in past he was stronger than Mukuro & Yomi in their prime. Raizen's demonic energy is up there, being able to handle just about anyone in his way. Some of Raizen's abilities include energy cutter, made by just flicking his fingers and creating energy blasts from his demonic energy. His power and skills garnered the respect and admiration of Enki & his gang, former sparring buddies of the late Raizen. As well having incredible power, he, as shown in the Chapter Black saga, can possess people as he took control of Yusuke to kill off Shinobu. His love for fighting and his strength are unparallel.
Powers/Abilities (Nnoitra)
Nnoitra claims to have the toughest skin in all of the Espada, but Kenpachi was the only one who managed to cut through it like butter. As a Arrancar, he is capable of using Cero and Sonido proficiently, but his true power comes from his Resurreccion - Santa Teresa. In his Resurreccion mode, he grows extra limbs (can also regenerate), has weapon regeneration, and, of course, enhanced strength. Being an Espada, his power/abilities exceed that of Captain-class Shinigami. He is neither shown to be an ally or friend (but is loyal to Aizen) as he only wants one thing - to fight. He dies fighting the strongest opponent he's ever faced while looking upon the very person who he wanted to surpass.
Fight Record ~ Raizen
Raizen has only had a few fights, but his strength and power is still unrivaled. His record is as follows:
Raizen (possessing Yusuke) vs. Shinobu - Win
Raizen v. Yomi & Mukuro (Unseen) - Unconfirmed
Raizen vs. Yusuke (1st meeting) - Win
Raizen vs. Yusuke (Final Battle) - Loss
Fight Record ~ Nnoitra
Nnoitra has had a few fights, but met his match against an opponent who is just as battle-thirsty as he is. His record is as follows:
Nnoitra vs. Nelliel (every time)- Loss
Nnoitra vs. Ichigo - Win
Nnoitra vs. Kenpachi - Loss
Verdict
And the winner is...
Raizen's transformation from blood-thirsty Demon to a Demon that won't do harm to humans is quite a feat. Raizen's devotion to his promise is something I greatly admire because you can't honestly say all Demons would fall in love and devote their lives to not doing the very thing they were born to do - terrorizing humans. Raizen, being our hero's ancestral father, is a lot like his ancestral son - both love fighting, fall head-over-heels for the women they love, have friends who mourned for their deaths, and are reckless. With Nnoitra, you see a man who wants to be at the very top whereas Raizen naturally is. Nnoitra progressively gotten stronger over time, but little changed. A power-hungry madman transforming into something more than just a monster has more of an impact than a power-hungry madman who can't take a hint. Nnoitra is the 5th Espada too, meaning that the 1st-4th Espada are stronger than him. Raizen practiced discipline whereas Nnoitra's overconfidence and recklessness got him to eventually lose to his ultimate opponent - Kenpachi Zaraki. I believe Raizen, despite having very little fights, is more of an interesting character because of his resolve and his willingness to be devoted to the very promise after falling in love. This victory goes to Raizen.
So who do you think won - Raizen from Yu Yu Hakusho or Nnoitra Gilga from Bleach? Leave a comment below and let me know. Bleach Hakusho posts all throughout March on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays (unless specified). The 2 current March Bleach Hakusho posts are up. Until then, you all stay classy now. Bleach leads Yu Yu Hakusho 8-7. WBCR posted below.
1) Toya vs. Hitsugaya (Bleach)
2) Seiryu vs. Rukia (Bleach)
Please be sure to check out the other Bleach Hakusho posts last month
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Kuwabara vs. Chad
Genkai vs Urahara
Keiko vs. Orihime
Kurama vs. Uryu
Hiei vs. Sui-Feng
Jin vs. Kensei
Chu vs. Kyoraku
The Doctor vs. Kurotsuchi
Shinobu vs. Ginjo
Shishiwakamaru vs. Rose
Yukina vs. Yuzu
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