In Jujutsu Kaisen, powerful moves called Domain Expansions exist. Only a few sorcerers and curses can use them, and those who can are among the series’ strongest. This also helps gauge a sorcerer’s strength.
Similarly, Bleach has Bankai, its most potent technique used only by the strongest characters. Fans often debate which is more powerful. Some argue that Domain Expansion is like a copy of Bankai, as they are similar, and Bleach came out earlier than Jujutsu Kaisen.
This article aims to determine the clear winner: Is Domain Expansion stronger than Bleach’s Bankai, or does Bankai remain the most powerful technique in the anime world?
Is Jujutsu Kaisen’s Domain Expansion More Powerful than Bleach’s Bankai?
In Jujutsu Kaisen, Domain Expansion is a technique used by sorcerers to create a controlled environment where they have a significant advantage over their opponent. It involves manipulating the cursed energy in the surrounding area to form a “domain.” Within this domain, the sorcerer gains heightened control and power.
The effectiveness of a Domain Expansion depends on the skill and strength of the sorcerer using it. Some characters in the series have exceptionally powerful Domain Expansions that can be difficult for opponents to overcome. It’s more about manipulating the battlefield and gaining an advantage rather than a straightforward increase in raw power.
On the other hand, in Bleach, Bankai is the final and most powerful form of a Zanpakuto, the primary weapon used by the Shinigami (soul reapers). Releasing a Bankai results in a significant transformation of the Zanpakuto, granting enhanced abilities, increased power, and sometimes unique techniques.
Bankai represents the pinnacle of a Shinigami’s power and is often a game-changer in battles. Each Bankai is unique to its wielder, reflecting their personality and abilities, ranging from a destructive force to strategic advantages or hax abilities.
Sukuna’s Shrine is Akin to Ichigo’s Bankai
Bankai enhances a user’s Zanpakuto, a soul-cutting sword for purifying demonic souls called Hollows. Domain expansion transforms an area into a pocket dimension, boosting cursed abilities. For example, a character can turn others into curses, similar to Hollows with voodoo magic.
Sukuna’s domain is akin to Ichigo’s Zanpakuto pre-Blood War. Sukuna’s shrine is physically summoned from his hell to the human world. Ichigo’s Zanpakuto was in constant Shikai, the form before Bankai, where the sword transitioned from a regular sword to Shikai and then Bankai.
When comparing Domain Expansion and Bankai directly in terms of power levels, challenges arise as they serve different purposes in their respective series. Domain Expansion is about manipulating the environment for advantage, while Bankai directly enhances combat capabilities.
Moreover, Bleach follows a more traditional power-scaling system, with distinct power levels for characters, while Jujutsu Kaisen focuses on individual techniques and strategies. Therefore, making a direct power-level comparison is difficult as the effectiveness of these techniques depends on the specific battle context and the abilities of the characters involved.
