Highlights
- Bleach villains showcase their sense of style through their outfits, adding to their captivating personalities and making them stand out.
- Aizen’s professional dress code during the Arrancar arc proves that even merciless villains like him have a sense of style.
- The casual yet smart outfits of Tsukushima and Ginjo demonstrate Tite Kubo’s talent for designing fashionable and eye-catching attire.
Alongside its intense fight scenes and fantastic world-building, Bleach is also a series renowned for its stylish characters, which is a testament to just how immensely talented Tite Kubo is as an author. Kubo’s interest in the world of fashion has massively influenced how he designs not only his main characters but also his villains. Despite orchestrating some malicious plans behind the scenes to try and stop Ichigo and his friends in their tracks, many of Bleach‘s villains still somehow find the time to dress for the occasion, resulting in some downright stunning outfits being showcased throughout the series.
Of course, a good villain needs to have a captivating personality and a layer of mystery to make them at all interesting, but their appearance also goes a very long way in helping them stand out, and that certainly goes for the antagonists described below.
Only the villain’s most common and recognizable outfit will be taken into account, and characters who were once considered to be an enemy but eventually became allies in the story will also be considered.
1 Sosuke Aizen
Wears The Same Clothing As His Fellow Espada With A Few Extra Personal Additions
As anyone who has seen or read Bleach will know all too well, Aizen is a master planner in every sense of the word, always being one step ahead of his enemies thanks to his god-like abilities and powers. However, alongside planning to take down the Soul King and retrieve the Hogyoku, he also seemingly kept his appearance in mind the whole time too, resulting in a rather professional dress code that he wears during the Arrancar arc.
When face to face with the Gotei 13 above Fake Karakura Town, Aizen can be seen sporting the same white shirt as the rest of the Arrancar, but rather than leaving it wide open, he’s tied it together with a pink sash around the waist. He’s also wearing a very sleek white coat that similarly contains a long and pointy collar as if one wasn’t already enough. He may be one of the most merciless beings in the Bleach universe, but Aizen proves that he still has a sense of style when confronted by his former allies during this portion of the story.
2 Byakuya Kuchiki
Puts His Noble Heritage On Full Display Through His Luxurious Outfit
Before becoming his close ally and friend, Byakuya was Ichigo’s main enemy during the events of the Soul Society arc, and while the Captain’s immense strength made him stand out from his peers, his appearance also helped make him unique. Byakuya wears the same black and white attire as his Soul Reaper comrades, but he’s also decorated it with some incredibly fancy and delicate ornaments, one of which being a long and silky scarf that adds a touch of elegance to the overall outfit.
The scarf itself was created by none other than the master weaver Tsujishiro Kuroemon III, and it’s said to be worth the same amount as ten entire mansions in the Seireitei. Byakuya likes showing off his noble heritage through his outfit, not only through the scarf but also in his kensaiken headpieces, which are symbolic of the Kuchiki family. While some Soul Reapers will throw on their shihakusho uniform without a second thought, Byakuya ensures that he looks the part of a proud member of the prestigious Kuchiki clan.
3 Shukuro Tsukishima
His More Casual Outfit Looks Both Smart And Professional
By far the most mysterious villain in the entire series, very little is known about Tsukushima throughout much of the Lost Agent arc, but what is apparent is that the guy has a unique sense of style. Rather than being shown with a large coat or jacket like many of the other antagonists, Tsukushima is instead far more casual, choosing to wear a long-sleeved checkered shirt that is held together by long black suspenders.
Additionally, he also has some extremely suave black pants that are complemented by a pair of smart black shoes. It might not be as flashy or detailed as other villains, but there’s no denying that Tsukushima’s outfit is still very smart and eye-catching. It’s just a shame that he doesn’t get too much screen time to show it off more.
4 Kugo Ginjo
Fur Jacket And Flashy Necklace Lend Him An Endless Amount Of Style
Similarly to Tsukishima, Ginjo has a much more casual fit that may not look as evil and villainous as some others, but it’s hard to argue that it lacks style. Ginjo’s most recognizable piece of clothing is his black white-fur jacket which he can always be seen wearing, alongside a clear white undershirt and his necklace, his most prized possession.
Kubo has shown through some of the openings and extra material that he has a real knack for designing eye-catching and cool casual outfits, and it feels like he allowed himself to let this shine through when coming up with Ginjo’s design. Ginjo might not have too many extra details to his outfit aside from the necklace, but his more stripped-back appearance is still incredibly fashionable and proof that if Kubo were to ever design his clothes, they would undoubtedly sell out within minutes of being up for sale.
5 Barragan Luisenbarn
Still Continues To Dress Like A King, Even When Under The Command Of Aizen
Since the majority of the Espada were simply powerful Hollows before they were turned into Arrancar with the help of Aizen, Barragan was actually once the king of Hueco Mundo, so it only makes sense that he would take a little more care in his appearance. While Barragan sports the same white gown as his peers, he’s fitted the collar with thick black fur and has also opted to cut down the sleeves to expose his arms, which helps to demonstrate just how menacing he is.
Despite now being under someone else’s command, Barragan still portrays himself as a luxurious and powerful leader in his own right, especially when also taking into consideration other smaller additions such as the giant golden bangle that is attached to his right hand. It’s also impossible to miss the hollow white crown that rests atop his head, a decoration fit for a king, or at least, a former king.
6 Jugram Haschwalth
Militaristic Uniform Features A Few Extra Ornaments To Show Off His Position In The Hierarchy
As the imperial adviser to the mighty Quincy leader Yhwach, Haschwalth’s outfit is decorated with small but important additions that symbolize his powerful position within the army. While he does wear the signature white-hooded Strenritter cloak, Haschwalth’s uniform also comes with a green fur collar that runs down his left shoulder, along with a glossy golden belt that proves to his enemies just how high up the Quincy hierarchy he is.
A lot of the Sternritter, in a similar vein to the Espada, will customize their outfits to suit their personality and attitude, but Haschwalth’s is by far the most formal and professional, to the point where it almost looks a little too pristine to be worn in battle. There are plenty of reasons why Haschwalth has remained a fan-favorite member of the Sternritter for so many years, and while his cold and calculated personality is one, another is his downright dashing outfit.
7 Yhwach
Despite How Evil And Malicious He Is, Yhwach Certainly Knows How To Dress For An Occasion
Yhwach certainly isn’t shy about showcasing just how much authority he possesses through his appearance alone, and while there are plenty of small features that make up his outfit, by far the most noticeable at first glance is the giant black cape. Surprisingly, there are barely any characters in Bleach who decide to don a cape, but Yhwach’s is certainly a feast for the eyes, especially because of how massive it is.
When looking closely, he can also be seen wearing the Wandenreich symbol on his double-breasted coat, which itself is an extremely fashionable clothing choice to throw on. Pair this with the buttoned-up cuffs and the fancy trench boots, and it results in a very classy and decorated outfit that perfectly suits the character’s personality.
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