Following is a list of last words from various Bleach media.

Quotes

  • I'm sorry for being so dependent on you even in the end. I'm sorry for not being able... to return the love that you've given me whole-heartedly. The five years in which I spent with you... were like a dream... Byakuya-sama...
    • Who: Hisana Kuchiki
    • Notes: Character is dying of a disease, and asks her husband Byakuya to find her younger sister Rukia, but not tell her that she is her sister, and instead be her older brother.[1]
  • ...Captain... thanks... for letting me... fight until the end. [Ukitake: Yeah... Rukia: Kai...Kaien...?] Rukia... I dragged you into this... my stubbornness has caused you pain... I'm sorry... you must be torn apart inside. Thanks... to you... my heart can stay here.
    • Who: Kaien Shiba
    • Notes: Character had fought with a Hollow that had killed his wife, but was possessed by it, forcing Rukia to kill him. He regains his original self in his final moments before dying of his wounds.[2]
  • Don't! Ichigo!!
    • Who: Masaki Kurosaki
    • Notes: Character calls out to her son Ichigo as he runs after a girl whom he believes will jump in the river. The girl turns out to be the Hollow Grand Fisher's lure, and Masaki sacrifices herself to save Ichigo from the hollow Grand Fisher.
  • Then- goodbye, Orihime.
    • Who: Sora (Orihime's brother (Hollow Form))
    • Notes: The character is the Hollow form of Orihime's dead brother. When he comes back as a Hollow, searching for his sister, he attacks both Tatsuki and Ichigo, in an effort to get her to come back with him (seeing as those two tore him and Orihime apart). In this process, he even threatens to kill Orihime, but eventually regains his humanity after Orihime lets herself be attacked by him, and after such, he stabs himself with Ichigo's Zanpakutō, allowing him to pass onto the Soul Society.
  • The years I spent with you were like a dream... Byakuya...
    • Who: Hisana Kuchiki
    • Source: "Gather Together! Group of the Strongest Shinigami!" [Ep. 62]
    • Note: In the flashback. She is dying of a disease, and asks her husband Byakuya to find her younger sister Rukia, but not tell her that she is her sister, and instead be her older brother.
  • No, it can't be...
    • Who: Ryo Utagawa
    • Source: "Crashing force! Fried vs. Zangetsu" [Ep. 76]
    • Notes: A Bount seeking to betray Jin Kariya and take over, he is caught on by Maki Ichinose, who kills him. As he dies, Utagawa curses his work.
  • Thank you... last, proud Quincy...
    • Who: Yoshino Sōma
    • Source: "Yoshino's Decision of Death" [Ep. 79]
    • Note: Said after being killed by Kariya.
  • Help me, please! Ritze, no!
    • Who: Mabashi
    • Source: "Suì-Fēng Dies? The Last of the Special Forces" [Ep. 100]
    • Notes: A Bount who uses Ritze to mind control enemies, Sui-Feng hits him on the Homonka. With Suzumebachi's poison turning Ritze against him, Mabashi pleads with his Doll, but crumbles to dust, freeing his victims.
  • Spare me and I will tell you everything! [Mayuri: Oh my. How pathetic] He... help me... [Mayuri: Unfortunately, I find I am no longer interested in you so...] Help me... Oh no!
    • Who: Sawatari
    • Source: "Mayuri's Bankai!! Sawatari・Clash of the Demon" [Ep. 101]
    • Notes: The Bount with the ability to enter into alternate spaces, Sawatari is poisoned by Konjiki Ashisogi Jizō, and attempts to plead with Mayuri, but the poison quickly kills him.
  • I guess you win, and I lose. Can't say it wasn't fun...
    • Who: Yoshi
    • Source: "Ishida, exceeding the limits to attack!" [Ep. 103]
    • Notes: The Bount with the ability to switch her Nieder doll between offensive and defensive modes, Yoshi is eventually pierced by Uryu's Quincy arrow. As she dies, Yoshi admits her duel with the Quincy was fun.
  • Thank you. I'm glad you were with me to the end...
    • Who: Dalk
    • Source: "10th Division's Death Struggle! The Release of Hyōrinmaru" [Ep. 104]
    • Notes: The Doll of Go Koga able to shift her form, after being shattered to pieces by Hyorinmaru, Dalk thanks her master for being with her. She is reduced to her core, a hand axe for Koga to use.
  • Ka... riya!
    • Who: Maki Ichinose
    • Source: "The Swung-Down Edge! The Moment of Ruin" [Ep. 106]
    • Notes: A former member of Squad 11, Maki Ichinose realizes his ally, Jin Kariya intends to use his power for revenge, and tries to stop him, but the Bount uses his wind powers to skewer Ichinose.
  • I guess it's all over with now. I am a little disappointed. I suppose I won't get to see, whether or not you walk down the same path that I have. Ichigo... I...
    • Who: Jin Kariya
    • Source: "The Wailing Bount! The Last Clash" [Ep. 108]
    • Notes: The leader of the Bounts. After his final fight with Ichigo, he then mourns the fact he won't be able to see if he walks down his path, then crumbles into dust.
  • Ha ha! Too bad, soul reaper! The sky is my domain! A sword that freezes the ground has no effect on a flying opponent! DIE!
    • Who: Di Roy Rinker
    • Notes: Character had evaded a move that froze a circle of ground made by Rukia Kuchiki by taking to the sky and was preparing an attack of his own when he was cut off, frozen in a pillar that the frozen circle instantly created in the entire area above it.[3]
  • Ikkaku Madarame... Good thing you told me your name.
    • Who: Edrad Liones
    • Notes: Said after being grievously wounded in his fight with Ikkaku. He is referring to Ikkaku's preference of introducing himself to those he kills.[4]
  • Retreat! Retreat for now!
    • Who: Shawlong Kūfang
    • Notes: Character realizes that the soul repear fighting him and his fellow Arrancar have released the limits placed on them, returning to full power in the process. His opponent, Hitsugaya, tells him that he will not let him escape, and kills him with his Zanpakutō.
  • You've been wasting your time on someone like this? (sees ice building onto him) Impossible! No, it can't!
    • Who: Menis
    • Source: "Battle of bad faith, Aizen's trap" [Ep. 137]
    • Notes: After losing to Toshiro, Menis attempts to warn his boss Patros, but is frozen by Hyorinmaru's ice and shattered to pieces.
  • This is terrible. Patros... I wish you never took you up on your... on your... offer...
    • Who: Aldegor
    • Source: "Battle of bad faith, Aizen's trap" [Ep. 137]
    • Notes: Beaten by Ikkaku, the Arrancar Aldegor dies knowing he should have rejected Patros's offer to rebel against Aizen.
  • Damn it! It can't end like this!
    • Who: Patros
    • Source: "Battle of bad faith, Aizen's trap" [Ep. 137]
    • Notes: The leader of the anti-Aizen Arrancars, Patros attempts to use his attacks rapidly on Renji, Ririn, Kurodo and Noba. In the end, Renji has Hihio Zabimaru give a powerful blast that vaporizes Patros, as he curses these words.


  • G-Grimmjow... You bastard...
    • Who: Luppi Antenor
    • Notes: Character had filled in Grimmjow Jeagerjaques' position as Sexta Espada when Grimmjow lost his arm. When Orihime Inoue's powers restored said arm, the first thing Grimmjow did was use it to impale his successor through the chest before blasting away his entire upper body with a cero.[5]
  • Leave your chocolate behind and become a demon, niño. Just as strong as a demon and just as wicked. You must realize that... the only way to stand up to the coldhearted is to become coldhearted yourself. Because if you don't, niño...
    • Who: Dordoniie Alessandro del Soccacio
    • Notes: Character had hoped to return to the Espada, and forced Ichigo to fight him at full power so that he could defeat him at full power and prove his worth. Ichigo defeated him, but allowed Nel to heal his wounds, an act Dordoniie considered "full of chocolate" (naive). Dordoniie stays behind to hold off the Exequias and allow Ichigo to escape, thinking these thoughts to Ichigo before dying.[6]
  • Damnit... he... took pity on me...!? [Rudobon: Cirucci Thunderwitch. We have come for you. Please be still.] Damnit.
    • Who: Cirucci Sanderwicci
    • Notes: Character fought against Uryu, who defeated her and stripped her of her powers. She is referring to him sparing her life as she mutters her last words, before being taken away and killed by the Exequias.
  • Why does this hurt so much!? It hurts! It hurts so much! I don't want to die! I don't I don't I don't I don't I don't I don't... nononononononono...
  • ...damn it.
    • Who: Aaroniero Arruruerie
    • Notes: Character has been stabbed through the glass jar containing his heads by Rukia's Shirafune technique. The first raves about Aizen promising to free him from all pain, and the second says only those two words before dying.[7]
  • I won't forgive you for that. The fact is I'm a lot stronger than you think! (Jinnai's Bakkoto begins to overload) What is this thing?! I'm burning up inside!
    • Who: Jinnai Doko
    • Source: "The Reversal of Rukia, the Rampaging Blade" [Ep. 177]
    • Note: One of Gyokaku Komoi's assassins sent to hunt down Rurichiyo. Hit by Rukia's Kido attack, Jinnai attempts to power his Bakkoto up, but it overloads and he is burned alive.
  • Kakuyoku! Give me your power!
    • Who: Genga
    • Source: "The Reversal of Rukia, the Rampaging Blade" [Ep. 177]
    • Note: One of Gyokaku Komoi's assassins sent to hunt down Rurichiyo. User of the Kakuyoku Bakkoto, Genga attempts to call upon his Bakkoto to hopefully kill Chad, but is vaporized.
  • Just shut up, Soul Reaper! You know nothing! My power is limitless! This Bakkoto is the instrument that will destroy YOU, not me!
    • Who: Hanza Nukui
    • Source: "The Nightmare Which is Shown, Ichigo's Inside the Mirror" [Ep. 178]
    • Notes: Leader of the assassination squad under Gyōkaku Kumoi, Hanza begins to overload his Bakkoto, Saiga and gloats how it will destroy him, but the sword destroys him.
  • Yes. They're dead as well. (Kumoi: Yes. I should've thought things out.) This blade... is quite taxing. The power of the Bakkoto was too much for Hanza and my brothers. Only I survived. Next time, I will take Nukui Hanza's place. (Kumoi: Step down.) Why?! (Kumoi: I cannot be bothered by the likes of you.) You!
    • Who: Ryu Kuzu
    • Source: "The Nightmare Which is Shown, Ichigo's Inside the Mirror" [Ep. 178]
    • Notes: The assassin reporting the deaths of Hanza and his brothers to Kumoi, Ryu Kuzu learns he is dismissed, and attempts to kill Kumoi, but is struck down by Kibune.
  • YOU CAN'T WIN! NEVER! I WILL WIN!
    • Who: Makoto Kibune
    • Source: "Ice and Flame! Fierce Fight of Amagai vs. Hitsugaya" [Ep. 185]
    • Notes: A mad Soul Reaper who desires power. Using his Bakkoto in conjunction with his Reppu Zanpakuto, Makoto yells he would win, but Izuru Kira cuts through him, then the Bakkoto kills Kibune.
  • Tell me why. I followed orders, I did everything you asked of me. I don't understand, why did you betray me?
    • Who: Gyōkaku Kumoi
    • Source: "Sortie Orders! Suppress the House of Kasumiōji" [Ep. 186]
    • Note: One of the men behind the Kasumioji conspiracy, Kumoi intends to execute Rurichiyo, but his killed by his partner, Shusuke Amagai. Close to his dying breath, Kumoi demands why Shusuke double crossed him.
  • Kira, I'm sorry for dragging you into a terrible situation. I had a lot of fun with you guys. Goodbye.
    • Who: Shūsuke Amagai
    • Source: "The Fallen Shinigami's Pride" [Ep. 189]
    • Note: He rises and pierces his own sword into the ground. He is engulfed into flames, slowly killing him.
  • Long Live and Prosper LORD AIZEN!
    • Who: Zommari Rureaux
    • Note: Character, typically calm and composed, becomes enraged as Byakuya Kuchiki consistently outwits him. After he suggests that Shinigami arrogantly enforce their code of justice on others, Byakuya replies that he is only killing him for trying to kill Rukia, and slashes him. He says these lines before he dies.[8]
  • ...Lord Nnoitra...
    • Who: Tesra Lindocruz
    • Note: Character was Fraccion to Nnoitra Jiruga and tried to intervene and protect him when Kenpachi Zaraki appeared to fight him, only to be instantly slashed. He did not actually die until the battle between Nnoitra and Kenpachi, which took place anyway, ended with Nnoitra dead on the floor.[9]
  • How long must I agonize before this blade puts me out of my misery? Quickly quickly quickly quickly quickly quickly quickly quickly free me from this torment!
    • Who: Szayel Aporro Grantz
    • Notes: Character has been stabbed by Mayuri Kurotsuchi after being poisoned with an undiluted dose of a drug that speeds up reflexes. While the stab would normally kill him almost instantly, with the drug in effect, Szayel feels the pain of being stabbed for what seems like hundreds of years.
  • Oh fuck off... Every fucking one of them... They all have the gall to take pity on me... and they don't even know... how much they're hurting me by doing it. Strong, weak, infant, monster... I just smash 'em all to pieces... I don't give them a chance to get up a second time. I don't...
    • Who: Nnoitra Gilga
    • Notes: Character had lost to Kenpachi Zaraki, but Kenpachi refused to finish him off, stating that he did not want to fight someone who was almost dead and no longer able to fight back. After recalling Nel saving his life and refusing to leave him because she considered him reckless and weaker than her, he charges Kenpachi while thinking these thoughts, but is killed in one blow.
  • You're... really something
    • Who: Charlotte Cuulhorne
    • Notes: Character presumably dies from having his spiritual pressure drained by Yumichika. He says this in response to Yumichika telling him that he kept his zanpakuto's power a secret in order to fit in with the 11th Division, and was willing to die before letting someone see it (Cuulhorne had put up a Rosa Blanca attack that prevented anyone from seeing him use it).
  • W...wait!
    • Who: Abirama Redder
    • Notes: Character, who claimed to enjoy battle, has been pinned down by Izuru Kira's zanpakuto's ability, which makes his wings too heavy for him to fly. Izuru then tells him that he considers war full of despair, and prepares to behead him. Abirama says this line while attempting to beg for mercy, and Izuru tells him that "A warrior does not beg for his life" before decapitating him, then noting that he hopes he is not forgiven for what he has done.
  • It's over! With 90% of my mask shattered, my power is equal to that of a captain! A lieutenant like you doesn't stand a chance! [Hisagi slices through his claw] [Hisagi: ...I guess you aren't scared of your own power or that of your opponent. I can see right through you. "He who does not fear his own sword is not worthy to hold it." That's what I was taught] Damn... it
    • Who: Findorr Calius
    • Notes: Character had become more powerful throughout the fight by chipping away his Hollow mask, and chided Shuhei Hisagi for being "afraid" of his zanpakuto. Despite raising his power to that of a captain, Hisagi manages to slice off his claw and kills him as he tries to retreat, saying "Equal to a captain? You couldn't be more wrong."
  • Wha...What is... this thing? What the- What on earth... are YOOOOOOOUUUUUU?
    • Who: Choe Neng Poww
    • Notes: Character had tried to attack Saijin Komamura with a Cero, but Komamura responded by summoning his bankai. Character says this line, and Komamura introduces himself and says that he is "a mere worm of a man," mirroring one of Po's earlier insults. He then kills Po with one hit of his bankai.
  • [Ōmaeda: I...uh... sorry, I mean, I'm just fascinated by your nose... I've always wanted a handsome, cool nose like this] I see. Well, then, I'll just stretch your nose out.
    • Who: Nirgge Parduoc
    • Notes: Character transformed, gaining elephant-like features, to fight Marechyio Ōmaeda, who managed to outpace him and injured him with his zanpakuto. Ōmaeda, believing that he has won, taunts the character about his nose until he gets up. He says these lines before being hit and killed by a rock thrown from Soifon's fight with Ggio.
  • Don't underestimate me!!! Don't underestimate my strength!! I'll show you my true strength!! Just watch!!! This is the battle form of Tigre Estoque! "Tigre Estoque El Sable"!
    • Who: Ggio Vega
    • Notes: After his opponent, Sui-Feng, revealed that she had not fought to her full potential in order to gauge the effectiveness of an arrancar's Resurrecion, he transforms into his "battle form," but Soifon easily kills him with her zanpakuto's ability.
  • Why won't you respond? Your master's calling you... Mura... masa...
    • Who: Koga Kuchiki
    • Source: "Muramasa's True Identity Revealed" [Ep. 253]
    • Notes: Byakuya's uncle who revolted against the Seireitei, Koga had been sealed away for years. In the present, after being defeated by Byakuya, Koga attempts to call Muramasa to his aid, but he did not realize he severed his ties with the Zanpakuto, and falls into the lake, dying as a result.
  • "I hope... Someday...
    • Who: Muramasa
    • Source: "Final Chapter·Zanpakutō Unknown Tales" [Ep. 255]
    • Notes: A renegade Zanpakuto who nearly used Hollows to destroy Karakura Town, Muramasa is defeated by Ichigo in the end. He admits people all make errors and hopes wrongs can be righted before ceasing to exist.
  • Hmph. Even in the end... you never do what I want... I'm finally starting to find you guys interesting. [to Orihime] ...Are you scared of me? Girl. [Orihime: No. I'm not scared.] I see.
    • The heart... it's right here in my hand... [Final thoughts]
    • Who: Ulquiorra Cifer
    • Notes: Character had fought Ichigo, but some of his internal organs were destroyed when Ichigo lost control of himself to his inner hollow and blasted him with a Cero. He starts to fade into dust and asks Ichigo to kill him, but he refuses. He says these lines before dying. His final thoughts refer to an earlier conversation with Orihime.
  • I'll never forgive you! You insects! Insects! Insects! Insects! You... in..sects...
  • I will kill you! With my own hands! I will make you regret giving me power! I am the king! I am a god! I will never die! And I will hunt you for all eternity, Sōsuke Aizen!
    • Who: Baraggan Luisenbairn
    • Notes: Before he became an Arrancar, Baraggan was the ruler of Hueco Mundo. After Aizen dethroned him he swore revenge. His last act was to try and kill Aizen, but he died before he could do it. The second line may be his last thoughts, if so, the first would be his actual last lines.
  • Sorry, Aizen. Looks like I won't be able to repay you.
    • Who: Coyote Starrk
    • Notes: Because of his enormous power, Starrk had always been alone. He was grateful to Aizen for introducing him to people who could survive being in his presence, so he would no longer have to be alone.
  • Aizen...!!
    • No world is without sacrifices. Doesn't he realize it? This sea of blood covered in ashes...we refer to this hell as the world. [Final thoughts]
    • Who: Tier Harribel
    • Notes: Upon seeing the defeat of the 2 higher ranking Espada, Aizen personally kills this character, on the grounds that she was too weak to be of much use to him. She attempts to stab him in self-defense, only to see that she has attacked an illusion. The real Aizen then appears behind her and cuts her down. However, she's later revived by Orihime.
  • Hisagi, please show me more of your face. As I am still in my Hollowfication form, I am still able to see with my eyes. While I still can, I want to try and remember your face...
    • Who: Kaname Tōsen
  • If you were to turn into a snake tomorrow and begin devouring humans, and from the same mouth you started devouring humans, you cried out to me 'I love you,' would I still be able to say "I love you" the same way I do today?
    • Who: Gin Ichimaru
    • Notes: To Rangiku, in his dying thoughts
  • Yes. Your gaze has grown strong. Now I can finally die and leave the rest to you. [Final thoughts]
    • Who: Gin Ichimaru
    • Notes: Gin had failed to kill Aizen and was mortally wounded by him. Ichigo then appears and Gin notices the confidence in Ichigo's eyes, as opposed to the insecurity he saw earlier.
  • Stupid dog. Why did you follow me?
    • Who: Yammy Llargo
    • Notes: While dying, Yammy's Hollow dog approaches him, and Yammy wonders why it followed him there.
  • This...is...impossible.
    • Who: Giriko Kutsuzawa
    • Notes: Giriko has just used his upgraded powers to transform into a more powerful form. Despite this, Kenpachi easily kills him with a single slash.
  • Ichigo. If you had become a Substitute soul reaper before me, would our point of view be the opposite now? Would you have become... like me? [Final thoughts]
    • Who: Kūgo Ginjō
  • Thank you, Shishigawara.
    • I see it now, Ginjō. It was only after you died that I was able to realize it. Maybe you knew all along. [Final thoughts]
    • Who: Shūkurō Tsukishima
    • Notes: Shishigawara is carrying a mortally wounded Tsukishima on his back, telling him that, despite everything, he's not just going to abandon him.
  • They can... bankai!
    • Who: Chōjirō Sasakibe
    • Notes: Was mortally wounded by the Vandenreich soldiers. With his last words, he tries to warn Yamamoto that they have the ability to steal a soul reper's bankai.
  • Thank you very much!
    • Who: Ivan Azgiaro
    • Notes: The Yhwach just told Ivan he did his job well. However, the then kills Ivan because he has no further need for him.
  • Before the power I absorbed from that monster vanishes, I will be sure to get rid of you-
    • Who: Quilge Opie
    • Notes: Quilge had earlier used his Sklaverei ability to absorb Ayon. After being overpowered by Ichigo and then shot through the chest by Urahara, he uses Ransōtengai to get back up and seals Ichigo in a Reishi cage. He is about to attack Urahara & the others; but is cut in half by an unknown assailant, finally killing him.
  • ...You said...that I...did...well. Such an ho...nor...
    • Who: Royd Lloyd
    • Notes: Royd shape-shifted into Yhwach to distract Yamamoto. After the real Yhwach arrives, he praises Royd, right before killing him.
  • Bastard!
    • Who: Captain Commander Genryuusai Shigekuni Yammamoto
    • Notes: Yhwach taunts Yammamoto with his own Bankai ability to create apparitions of dead people. Shortly after, Yammamoto is fatally injured by Yhwach.
  • Wait a moment, please! Yes, we suffered a temporary defeat in battle, but by releasing our Vollständig, we were able to recover! We can still fight for Your Majesty's sake!!
    • Who: BG9
    • Notes: Both BG9 and Cang Du were defeated by their opponents due to unforseen circumstances. Despite both surviving without any major injuries and willing to continue fighting, Yhwach orders Haschwalth to kill them anyway.
  • I will not be slain by any hand but His Majesty's!
    • Who: Cang Du
    • Notes: Both BG9 and Cang Du were defeated by their opponents due to unforeseen circumstances. Despite both surviving without any major injuries and willing to continue fighting, Yhwach orders Haschwalth to kill them anyway.
  • Damn you to hell, you piece of shit! How dare you break the left arm of a star?! I won't forgive you for that, you pathetic piece of scum! Forget justice, forget evil, I don't care about that crap! I'm gonna murder you!
    • Who: Mask De Masculine
    • Notes: For the majority of his appearance, Mask had expressed a belief he was a hero of justice fighting against the villainous Shinigami. However, when he starts to lose against Renji, Mask's behavior quickly changes.
  • Your Majesty... I'm scared. Am I going to die? Will I go to hell? Forgive me, Your Majesty. Don't be angry. I'm scared. I don't want any more pain. I'm scared of the pain. I'm scared, so scared, so scared, so scared, so scared, so scared, so afraid. So afr-
    • Who: Äs Nödt
  • Ahh... I can feel my imagination reaching its limit. It makes me feel a little lonely to imagine that I'm about to enter a world...without any imagination at all...
    • Who: Gremmy Thoumeaux
    • Notes: Gremmy's power was based on making what he imagines real.
  • Li-Liltotto-chan! G-glad to see that you're well!
    • Who: Pepe Waddabraca
    • Notes: During the earlier battle, Pepe betrayed his fellow Sternritter so he could get all the glory for winning the fight. After Pepe was defeated, he was approached by Liltotto, who killed him in retribution.
  • You're completely oblivious! We're finished! We have been deemed 'unnecessary' for this oncoming battle! Newcomers like you lot truly have no idea of the terrors his majesty is capable of! The Sternritter exist for the sake of his majesty! His majesty despises lies. There is not an ounce of falsity in the reason for your existence. Sternritter who are deemed unnecessary become fodder for his majesty's Auswählen!
    • Who: Robert Accutrone
    • Notes: After Yhwach and his elite guards left the seireitei, Robert seems to be the only one to realize what it means. Becoming hysterical, he tries to explain to Liltotto that the Sternritter's true puprose is just to provide Yhwach with power, after which Robert dies when Yhwach uses Auswählen to steal his power and life.

References

  1. Bleach manga, chapter 179
  2. Bleach manga, chapter 136
  3. Bleach manga, chapter 201
  4. Bleach manga, chapter 206
  5. Bleach manga, chapter 240
  6. Bleach manga, chapter 254
  7. Bleach manga, chapter 269
  8. Bleach manga, chapter 302
  9. Bleach manga, chapters 298 & 313