Bleach is one of the most popular and successful Anime Manga series of all time. And Yoruichi Shihoin is one of the most beloved and popular characters from the Bleach story by Japanese Mangaka, Tite Kubo.
Yoruichi is a very skilled fighter and the former commander of the second division of the Gotei 13. One thing that makes Yoruichi very unique from the other Bleach characters is her ability to transform into a black cat at will.
We see her transforming into a cute little black cat several times throughout the course of the Bleach series. Hence, this particular form of Yoruichi has been a source of curiosity and interest for many fans. The fans are interested to know about the origin as well as the abilities Yoruichi possesses in her cat form.
According to the Mangaka, Yoruichi’s Cat form comes from her Shihōin heritage. The members of the Shihōin Clan are sometimes born with the ability to transform into a special being or animal, and in Yoruichi’s case, that animal is a pretty black cat.
This tiny little form of hers has been proven to be a valuable asset in battles. When Yoruichi is in her cat form, she can move quickly and silently, and her small size allows her to avoid and evade attacks with ease.
This article will try to highlight more about Yoruichi’s Cat form, her abilities in this form, its history, and its origin.
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Yoruichi Cat Form: Origin And History
As already stated, Yoruichi Shihōin is the former captain of the Second Division of the Gotei 13 and is one of the fan favorites characters in Bleach Anime and Manga. She is known for her amazing agility and combat skills. She is also the master of Shunpo also known as Flash Steps.
Besides all these amazing techniques, Yoruichi’s ability to turn her into a Black Cat at will makes her a unique and astonishing character. Although being physically limited in her cat form, Yoruichi can channel her spiritual energy allowing her to move at incredible speeds.
This cat transformation of Yoruichi also provides her with a complete disguise. Despite being a female in her human form, her voice when she transforms into the cat form is deep enough to make a majority of the people believe she is a Male.
Her first-ever introduction to Bleach Manga and Anime was also in her Cat form. She was introduced as a black cat with a male voice and was addressed by everyone as Mr. Yoruichi. We quickly found out that the cat was friends with Urahara. It seemed strict towards Ichigo and his squad sometimes, whenever they visited Urahara.
Later in the Soul Society Arc, when Ichigo along with Chad, Uryu, and Orihime invaded Soul Society to save Kuchiki Rukia from execution, we found that Yoruichi is actually a woman who has the ability to transform into a black cat at will.
Although not much is known in detail about her cat form’s origin and history, it is believed that this ability to transform into an animal comes from her Shihoin Clan heritage.
Shunkō: Raijū Senkei: Shunryū Kokubyō Senki.
Aside from this cat transformation, Yoruichi’s final and most powerful transformation also kinda resonates with that of a cat’s movements. It is called Shunkō: Raijū Senkei: Shunryū Kokubyō Senki and this is her Cat Form In Bleach TYBW.
With this technique, Yoruichi gets an exponential boost in power as well as speed. In summary, Shunkō: Raijū Senkei: Shunryū Kokubyō Senki is a very powerful technique unique to Yoruichi Shihoin. It is a derivative of the popular Shunko technique in Bleach which is also the highest form of the Hakuda technique.
Shunkō: Raijū Senkei: Shunryū Kokubyō Senki involves the release of a large amount of electric energy from its user’s body. In Yoruichi’s case, this energy takes the form of a black cat-like structure. The specialty of this ability is to enhance the user’s physical abilities. It can also be fired toward enemies as a powerful attack.
Yoruichi herself dislikes this Shunko form because when she is in this form, her personality changes randomly. In this form, Yoruichi’s personality becomes completely feline, and sometimes very unstable along with her Reiatsu changing 48 times every second. Urahara is the only person who can control Yoruichi while she is in this form.
Trivia About Yoruichi’s Cat Form
Here are some trivia and facts surrounding Yoruichi’s Cat Form in Bleach Anime and Manga:
- Her Cat from is Male despite her being a beautiful female in her human form
- Although the cat form doesn’t have its own name, it is addressed by Mr. Yoruichi by other characters in the story.
- Yoruichi’s cat form has incredible agility and can use Flash Step
- Shunkō: Raijū Senkei: Shunryū Kokubyō Senki is the ultimate and most powerful technique of Yoruichi where her body transforms into a cat-like structure
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Yoruichi Cat Form TYBW?
Yoruichi’s Cat Form in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood Year is known as Shunkō: Raijū Senkei: Shunryū Kokubyō Senki. This is her most powerful and fastest technique in Bleach Series.
Does Yoruichi Transform Into A Cat In Bleach TYBW?
No, Yoruichi doesn’t transform into a cat but her final form is similar to a cat-like structure where she gains lightning-like Spritual Pressure and attacks at incredible speeds.
Why Is Yoruichi Called Thunder God?
Because of her incredible speed in her final form, Shunkō: Raijū Senkei: Shunryū Kokubyō Senki, she is given the title of Thunder God. Yoruichi in this form is faster than every captain in Soul Society.
