Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen | Episode 6

Witness the sheer power of Captain-Commander Yamamoto's Bankai and the devastating turning point of the war in this iconic episode:

The episode showcases Yamamoto’s Bankai, Zanka no Tachi , for the first time in the anime. Its activation is so intense that it evaporates all water in the Soul Society and changes the fiery battlefield into a deceptively calm, sunny day. Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen Episode 6

Concentrates all heat into the edge of the blade, obliterating anything it touches without fire or smoke. Summons the charred skeletons of those he has

Summons the charred skeletons of those he has killed in battle to swarm his enemies. steals Yamamoto's Bankai

Yamamoto demonstrates the four distinct abilities of his Bankai:

After Yamamoto seemingly defeats Yhwach, it is revealed he was fighting an impostor—Royd Lloyd, who had used "The Yourself" to copy Yhwach's appearance and memories. The real Yhwach appears, steals Yamamoto's Bankai, and delivers a fatal blow.