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Other shinigami are always in normal mode, and then when needed, transform
into Shikai or Bankai modes. But as soon as Ichigo leaned Bankai mode he never
went back to normal mode. Or maybe he is always in normal mode and he always
skips Shikai and goes straight into Bankai mode? Why is he different?


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Why is Ichigo always in Shikai mode?


Ichigo is always in his Shikai released state. He has been ever since he
learned Zangetsu's name.

It is unclear and was never explained.

It's also worth noting that Zangetsu doesn't have a command for awakening.


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The _two_ characters with constantly released shikai are Ichigo and Zaraki.
Both have trait of excessive energy and Zaraki says so openly as explanation
for released state of his sword. Which doesn't necessarily mean he is correct
about it - he is not into technical side of things.

Since both of them are quite unconventional characters in setting and their
abilities are not fully explored, there was no conclusive reason given for it
so far.


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According to the [Bleach
Wiki](http://bleach.wikia.com/wiki/Ichigo_Kurosaki#Zanpakut.C5.8D),

> Yoruichi Shihōin has stated that his Zanpakutō is a full-time released form
> type because of Ichigo's vast but uncontrollable spiritual energy upon
> generation of it, implying that it is simply a type of Zanpakutō that,
> without proper control of his spiritual energy, once in Shikai form, remains
> in said state.


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It is not explained why Ichigo's sword is always in it's released state but
many assume it is due to his massive spiritual pressure. although with new
information some are considering that it is due to his quincy lineage.

And unlike what [Rarst's answer
says](https://anime.stackexchange.com/questions/867/why-is-ichigo-always-in-
shikai-mode/869#869), Kenpachi Zaraki's sword is not always in its released
state. Kenpachi does not have a released state at this point in time is due to
the fact that he has never spoken with his zanpakuto. That is just how his
swords unreleased state looks just as all soul reaper's have different shaped
unreleased zanpakuto. They are all katanas but of different size and shape.


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Ichigo is always in shikai mode due to his inability to completely control his
massive reiatsu. It is the same with Zaraki, when he openly states that his
isn't in its sealed form and that he doesn't even know the name of his
zanpakuto, when Ichigo asked him why Zaraki's looked different from everybody
else's.


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Ichigo cannot seal his sword for a few reasons 1\. His seal state was
destroyed by byakua 2\. He dosent know how 3\. His spiritual pressure most
probably stops him from doing so

and kempatchi has already stated his sword does not have a sealed state due to
his sirritual pressure. It maybe not a full shikai state but it isnt a sealed
state possibly closer to how umichicas acts as he can partialy release his
shikai


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It is not known whether or not Ichigo can reseal his Zanpakuto. However,
Zaraki Kenpachi is a different story. Zaraki openly states he never put a seal
on his Zanpakuto, opening a new level of discussion. It implies that when
Shinigami receive their Zanpakuto they unconsiously put a seal on it which
puts it in the common katana state. I could go on typing for days but the
short answer is... Tite Kubo probably thinks Ichigo's Shikai looks better that
his sealed state.


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