The Espada are a group of the strongest Arrancar with a total of 10 members. This group was formed by Aizen Sosuke using the Hogyoku created by Kisuke Urahara. The Espada are very strong and deadly fighters. Their abilities are able to overwhelm the Shinigami captains.
In addition, the members of the Espada also symbolize the ten reasons for death that occur in humans. Well, here is a list of espada members along with their strength information. Immediately, let's take a look at the list.
10. Yammy Llargo
Yammy or known as Diez / Cero Espada is member number 10 who has a large stature and physical strength that is superior to other Espada members. Not only that, Yammy also has a very brutal nature, especially when he meets a strong enemy.
Yammy has a Zanpakutou named Ira. When he is angry and brings out his true power, Yammy will become a Cero Espada or number 0 and his body will turn into a monster. He had time to fight against Sado, Rukia, Renji, and even Ichigo. Not only that, he also had time to deal with two very strong Gotei captains, Kenpachi and Byakuya, and he was defeated. As an espada, Yammy represents anger.
9. Aaroniero Arruruerie
Aaroniero is espada number nine who has a strange tubular appearance. He has a quite unique ability because he can absorb dead Hollows and use their powers to keep him getting stronger. In addition, Aaron can also imitate the appearance of his enemies, for example when he transforms into Kaien Shiba.
Aaron has a Zanpakutou named Glotoneria. He had fought against Rukia and made Rukia mentally stressed because Aaron used the form of Kaien, her former mentor. Although Aaron was hard to beat at first, he was eventually defeated by Rukia. In this story, Aaron is an espada who symbolizes greed.
8. Szayelaporro Granz
Next, there is Szayelaporro who is espada number 8 which symbolizes madness. He has pink hair and has a sadistic nature when fighting against his enemies. Worse, he only considers other people as research subjects.
Szayelaporro has a Zanpakutou named Fornicaras. His main ability is to turn humans into voodoo dolls that he can control as he pleases. Whatever he does to the doll will have a direct impact on the opponent's physique, for example when he destroyed Ishida's internal organs when they both fought each other. However, Szayelaporro was defeated by the mad scientist from Gotei, the equally insane Mayuri Kurotsuchi.
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7. Zommari Rureaux
The seventh espada member is Zommari Rureaux which symbolizes poisoning. He has a tall body and black skin. This Espada claims to be the fastest Sonido user compared to the other Espada. It is evident that he can move so fast that he casts a shadow capable of deceiving the enemy.
Zommari has a Zanpakutou named Brujeria. Zommari's main strength is that he can control his opponent's body using his eyes. This leaves the target paralyzed and unable to move freely. Although he was a formidable opponent, he was defeated by Kuchiki Byakuya who was stronger than him.
6. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez
Next, there is Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez who is the sixth member of the Espada who symbolizes destruction. He has a wild demeanor and loves fighting. In this story, Grimmjow is obsessed with fighting with his full strength against Ichigo.
Grimmjow possesses a Zanpakutou named Pantera. When he unleashed his strength, he would fight like a fierce tiger. In addition, he also has the strongest technique called Desgarron. This technique is an attack in the form of a long and very strong claw and is able to slash the opponent until he is seriously injured. Grimmjow was defeated by Ichigo after they fought very fiercely.
5. Nnoitra Gilga
The next espada member was Nnoitra Gilga who took fifth place. He symbolizes despair. Just like Grimmjow, Nnoitora also has a wild side that is very thirsty for battle. In addition, he can also shoot Cero energy from his mouth.
Nnoitra has a Zanpakutou named Santa Teresa. Nnoitra's main strength is that he is able to make extra arms and also wields a large scythe. In addition, Nnoitra also has great regeneration compared to other espada. He was defeated by Kenpachi Zaraki.
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4. Ulquiorra Cifer
Espada member number four is Ulqiorra Cifer which symbolizes emptiness. He is an espada who has a cold nature. However, underneath that, he often considers things that don't interest him as trash. He is an espada with very badass strength and also an intelligent mind.
Ulqiorra possesses a Zanpakutou named Murcielago. His main strength is that he is able to transform into a bat man with far above average strength. In addition, Ulqiorra can issue green energy attacks within a certain radius. Ulqiorra's power even made Ichigo's life float. In order to defeat him, Ichigo exceeds the limits of his strength until he transforms into his advanced Hollow form.
3.Tier Harribel
Tier Harribel was a member of the Espada who was ranked number three. She is a woman with a quiet and very mysterious figure. As an espada, she is the epitome of sacrifice. Ironically, Tier was killed by Aizen Sosuke.
Her Zanpakutou is called Tiburon, a sword with a purple hilt that is not too long and has a hole in the middle. One of his strengths is "La Gota". With this technique, Harribel is able to shoot water with enormous amounts and pressure that is devastating. She is also able to create a swift current by blocking the area to limit the opponent's movement.
2. Barragan Luisenbarn
Barragan is a member of the Espada with code number 2. He is an old man who is very confident in his abilities. In addition, he also looks authoritarian and often imposes his will on others. However, it was comparable to his extremely terrifying strength. Prior to joining Aizen, Barragan was the king of the Hollow kingdom.
Barragan has a Zanpakutou named Arrogante. His strength is being able to make anything he touches age and disintegrate both living and non-living things. In addition, he can also project a field around himself which can slow down time.
He was not an opponent that could be attacked directly because the effect would be lethal. For that, you need the right strategy and attack to defeat Barragan. Although he was very strong, Barragan was defeated by a member of the Vizard, Hachigen Ushoda.
1. Coyote Stark
Coyote Starrk is one of the Arrancar and Espada with code number 1 who is part of Aizen's army. This Espada symbolizes solitude. He is lazy and doesn't seem interested in anything so he spends a lot of time sleeping. Starrk has great strength and he also has a partner who always accompanies him as well as his weapon, Lilynette Gingerbuck.
Stark has a
Zanpakutou named Los Lobos. When unleashing his true power, Starrk will order
Lilynette to transform into two dual guns. With the gun, Starrk is able to fire
a bullet containing a Cero at his enemy with strong attack. Starrk's ability to
fight is great. He is very fast and also has high reflexes so that ability
often makes his opponent difficult in battle. This ability had made it
difficult for captain Kyoraku of the Gotei 13.
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