In [[Bleach]], shikai is the first form and special ability of a [[zanpakutou]]. Each individual has their own unique shikai with their own appearance and abilities. Users are usually able to release and revert their shikai at will, though some individuals have a "full-time release" shikai where their sword is always in shikai form.

A shikai is less powerful than the second and final form, [[bankai]].

h4. Related searches

* {{kurosaki_ichigo shikai}}
* {{kuchiki_rukia shikai}}
* {{kuchiki_byakuya shikai}}
* {{kurotsuchi_mayuri shikai}}
* {{sui-feng shikai}}
* {{hitsugaya_toushirou shikai}}
* etc.

h4. See also

* [[Bankai]]
* [[resurreccion|Resurrección]]

For the artist formerly tagged here, see [[shikai_(iesiki_56)]].