SGABR #9 (Bleach vs. Fairy Tail) - Lisanna Strauss vs. Rukia Kuchiki

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Welcome back to another installment of SGABR (Sexy Girls of Anime Battle Royale) where MIKandIK3 and myself, Stillmattic, pit the girls of Bleach & Fairy Tail together and give our thoughts on which of these lovely ladies has a more intriguing storyline, interesting personality, and overall attraction/appeal as a woman. If the SGABR posts are delayed, it'll be posted during the weekend. So far in the last 8 weeks, Fairy Tail leads 6-2 against Bleach w/MIKandIK3 & I interchanging in giving verdicts. We are on Week 7 (05/01) of SGABR (Bleach vs. Fairy Tail Edition). Can Bleach make a possible comeback against the many women of Fairy Tail or will Fairy Tail keep the lead? Who knows? Only MIKandIK3 & I know. For today's post, we are pitting Fairy Tail's Lisanna Strauss and Bleach's Rukia Kuchki The verdict will be decided by MIKandIK3. And here's MIKandIK3 with a few starting words.

It’s here! It’s here! The top three are here!! Welcome all to the 9^th round of SGABR that marks the first of what I believe are the top three match ups. This week we have two fierce contestants both are pivotal characters and are very attractive ladies. Bleach’s black haired beauty Rukia vs. the Tigress soul user Lisanna Strauss. These girls are without a doubt my 2^nd favored female characters from both respected Anime. So let’s get to the good stuff and get this show started!

Storyline (Lisanna)

Sometime during her younger years, Lisanna’s parents died. At one point in time, as Mirajane defeated the demon in her village and gained its abilities, Lisanna and her siblings left the village. Together she and her two elder siblings came to Fairy Tail. There they grew up together as they began their new family with the guild. At a young age Lisanna had learned to copy her elder sisters magic, though different in her own use, she can use take over to mimic animal souls and use their specific abilities like flying or breathing under water. She also became best friends with most if not all the guild members her age in the guild. One in particular is Natsu, when he discovers a large egg outside of town and doesn’t know in the slightest how to take care of it she offers to help him out. While taking care of the egg she and Natsu start to have a close relationship. Lisanna admiring Natsu as one who is strong willed and though he breaks a great deal of things does have a soft side that he does not show often. She also loves to teases him making him blush or get worked up over small things. We learn this in the Fairy Tail’s second season how the two were close childhood friends. And after, during the war with Phantom, we learn about how we was said to have died in an incident that occurred on a mission she was on with her siblings. We see in a flash back threw the memories of her elder brother Elfman how the three were heading out on a mission and Natsu begging and complaining that Lisanna got to go on an S-class quest before him and also out of concern for her safety. Elfman at the time assures Natsu that he would be enough to keep his sisters safe, but the Elfman who was forced to relive that dreadful day could only shout out to “take Natsu with you!” only to no avail. The quest was to defeat an demon beast the was threatening an town, but they gravely underestimate the foe. Mirajane was beaten and Lisanna was no match for the beast, the only thing Elfman could do was try to permanently remove the beast and protect his sisters. Elfman not able to even do a complete soul takeover attempts to take over the soul of the beast king with success, but the best takes his mind as a price. Unable to control his movements he begins the cause more destruction when Lisanna unarmed or in a threatening way approaches her brother in his giant form. Convinced that she could talk him out of his trance knowing of his frustration of not being able to use his magic skillfully like herself and her sis, saying that the three of them could all go back to the guild together as a family. While Mirajane, off to the side, could do nothing as the beast the was contolling her brother raised its arm and brought it down on Lisanna, the horror in her eye’s as she say the hit sent her sister flying. She rush to her quickly but could do nothing but hold her and her beloved sisters body glow bright and disintegrated into small balls of light that were whisked away. Elfman never forgave himself, when he was apologizing to Natsu, who had built a stone head for her outside the hut she had built where the two of them raised Happy together, his response was not to be said because she wouldn’t want those she loved to feel bad that she was gone. Two years had passed when the guild is sucked into the world of Edolas where it is a parallel universe with limited magic. There Natsu encounters the Edo version of Fairy Tail and notices one in particular, Lisanna who is alive. Over joyed Happy and Natsu both try to embrace her with a hug but are cut off by Edo-Lucy (odd he was that happy to Lisanna and Not Lucy huh?). After the whole issue with the royal army is done the group are sent home they het one shocking surprise. Lisanna from Edolas was actually their Lisanna from Earthland! While the group is still taking the shock, Lisanna quickly jump hugs Natsu and apologizes for not saying anything earlier. Natsu and Happy quickly wants to return the favor and the hug, but Erza stops them and demands a better explanation. Which turns out that she did not die two years ago rather she was taken away in her weakened state to Edolas. When the news is out the whole guild is shocked and overjoyed especially Mira and Elfman that their sister was alive and with them again. 

Storyline (Rukia)

150 years prior to the storyline, Rukia and her older sister, Hisana, were brought up together in the 78 District of Rukongai, Inuzuri. Unable to take care of her sister, Hisana abandoned her and so a majority of Rukia's life was spent alone up until she met Renji. Rukia's chance meeting Renji & his friends flourished into a dynamic relationship ~ creating a little family, but things went downhill for the two when Rukia was adopted into the Kuchiki clan by Byakuya, later found out to be Rukia's adoptive brother & Hisana's husband. Rukia enrolled in Shin'o Academy in order to become a Shinigami alongide Renji & other Lieutenants and eventually found herself in the 13th division under Captain Jushiro Ukitake (she was admitted into the 13th division without taking an entrance exam). From here on, she developed a little crush on her lieutenant and admirer, Kaien Shiba. When Kaien Shiba became under the control of a Hollow, Kaien asked Rukia to do the unthinkable - Kill him. Following his lieutenant's request, Rukia killed both Kaien & Hollow controlling him and up until the rescue arc, had to live with the idea that she was Kaien Shiba's killer. Her relationship with Kaien is much like her relationship with Ichigo - Dynamic in the sense that both encouraged one another and have gotten stronger in terms of utilizing their Zanpaktou & becoming an incredibly strong Shinigami. During her stay and commission in Karakura Town, she met with Ichigo (who could see spirits and thus kicked Rukia). Her meeting with Ichigo, as said above, is much like Kaien Shiba's. However, her stay in Karakura Town with helping out Ichigo in fighting hollows & her Gigai body, were in jeopardy as the 6th Division Captain & Lieutenant, Renji (childhood friend) & Byakuya (older brother), took her in for her stay in the Human World. It wouldn't be until later where she learned that her Gigai body that Kisuke Urahara gave her was only a shell to hide Aizen's target - The Hogyoku. Rukia was eventually saved by Ichigo & his friends and though she's grateful for life being saved, she was ready to face execution without any regrets. After Ichigo & Byakuya's intense and badass one-on-one battle, Byakuya explained to Rukia the origins of her past - him being Rukia's adoptive older brother & of Hisana's fate. Soon after, Rukia would play a pivotal role in Bleach as Ichigo's right-hand. During the Arrancar Arc, she showcases her Zanpaktou for the first time - Sode no Shirayuki against D-roy (but was no match for 6th Espada, Grimmjow) and beating the 9th Espada, Aaroniero (who utilized Kaien's Zanpaktou and kept appearance from hollow). She helped out in Hueco Mundo by fighting Rudborrn & Yammy, but later would be saved by Ichigo's friends, Byakuya, & Kenpachi. After Ichigo loses his powers, Rukia is last seen disappearing from Ichigo's sight (this indicates that Ichigo can no longer see spirits). However, it wouldn't be long before Rukia reappears once more when she restores Ichigo's power with a sword imbedded with the reiatsu of the Shinigami from the Gotei 13. She plays a more pivotal role during the bloody war between the Shinigami & Sternritter as she finally achieved Bankai (as well as being Lieutenant of the 13th Division) ~ defeating As Nodt in the process as a result of her stay with the 0 Division & training intensely to help out Ichigo & his allies. She currently, alongside other Shinigami, are fending off against various Sternritter in hopes that Ichigo will thwart Yhwach's plans. 

Personality (Lisanna)

Lisannas is one of those girls does her best to get along well with everyone. She not that strong of fond of fighting but will go all out when it comes to protecting her guild and family. She has a deep caring for all animals and looks up to both of her elder siblings.  She the spitting image of every dream girl. Though that doesn’t mean she’s not a bit mischievous, she does tease Natsu ever since they were kids about how she likes him and about her becoming his wife someday. She also makes similar quotes to Natsu after Happy is born about how their like a family and she’s the mom and he’s the dad. While still very young Lisanna is very mature and says some very grown up stuff. Like if she were ever lost she asks Natsu if he would come find her, or when she talks about that all living things eventually will die but if it’s remembered then it lives forever. 

Personality (Rukia)

Rukia is a determined Shinigami who upholds her duties without fail and was adopted into the Kuchiki clan, adopting a modest & graceful persona. Rukia is one of those people who cares for others and bottles up everything inside so as to avoid the suspicion that something may/may not be wrong with her. Rukia, since teaming up with Team Ichigo, has become a helpful aid in Bleach's many antagonists. Lastly, Rukia is obsessed with cute things as she won't do harm to cuteness. 

Attraction/Appeal (Lisanna)

Over all Lisanna is my 2^nd favorite character in Fairy Tail. Stats wise she might not have the exact measurements as her sister but she’s pretty dam close. Also unlike Mira, she has short instead of long white hair which I like better. Lisanna seems to match her sister’s looks and heart like and angel style, but the slight difference is I get more of a tomboyish vibe from her. She isn’t always in a dress or fancy outfit, and she likes to take care of animals and go exploring with Natsu. When she was a kid she was cute and know that she’s grown she looks as fine as her older sister. But unfortunately, also unlike Mira, this heavenly beauty might be taken fellas. Since the discovery of her childhood best friend being Natsu and the relationship they had growing up. Lisanna and Natsu (if you haven’t guessed it, yes I am a NaLu fan) is one of the major unofficial couples in Fairy Tail. The fact that they raised Happy together and acted like a family I think is really great and adorable. However Natsu, like with Lucy, doesn’t seem to have any interest in anything that’s not fighting, eating, sleeping and fighting.

Attraction/Appeal (Rukia)

Seeing Rukia for the first time, I thought she was cute. I'm a sucker for girls w/short-hair and Rukia is no exception. When she got her hair even shorter, I was even more in love. Something about that hairstyle of her + her personality & demeanor = ideal girl. To me, Rukia is one of the cutest girls in all of Bleach despite not possessing much package in other parts. She makes up for it by being a relevant figure in Ichigo's world as well as being responsible for the events transpiring Bleach's conception. Not much else to say, but Rukia is KAWAII! 

Verdict (By MIKandIK3)

And the winner is...

Dam these things never get any easier I tell you… Honestly I was really on the edge to give this one to Rukia, but after pondering over it a while I came back to give it to Lisanna. While Rukia is the sole reason why Bleach came to be, and without her it wouldn’t be the same. Lisanna wasn’t present till after she came back from Edolas and only then does she start playing a role befitting of her. She’s defiantly a staple character, but doesn’t quite come to Rukia’s standers just yet which Rukia wins the story block. For personality I love Rukia’s tragedy and her role in Bleach but it’s just that she too shallow and timid in the beginning and even after she doesn’t improve much. Don’t get me wrong I love her character and her relationship with Ichigo. However, I like Lisanna’s friendly and heartwarming side better how she always puts a smile on for her friends to cheer them up. And the cute way she teases Natsu is great, even if it’s a one-sided love. (I hope the bastard gets a hint soon). So for personality a think Lisanna had a slight lead so it’s her win there. No on the debate on which girl is sexier…. Sorry Ruikia, Lisanna’s got you out gunned. That don’t mean I find her unappealing (like StillMattic) I have an attraction to girls with short hair and colored eyes which, both girls do have. Both are petite slim girls though Lisanna’s chest is a bit more developed than that of Rukia. While Fairy Tail is known for its great fan service and Lisanna is no exception, with Rukia it’s a bit different. Aside from her robes she doesn’t have much of a fashion sense, and what human clothes she does wear are often taken from Ichiog’s sister. All and all I’m giving it to Lisanna for this round. Her body features, her cute personality, her toughing story and love interest are all what I love some much about her character.

So who do you think won? Lisanna from Fairy Tail or Rukia from Bleach? Comment below and let us know. Look forward to SGABR posts on Fridays (11 weeks). Until then, you all stay classy now. Fairy Tail still leads 7-2 against Bleach.