: Explains why Ikkaku refuses a Captaincy. He wants to serve and die under Kenpachi's command, a core character motivation revealed in this episode.
When Ikkaku releases for the first time, a dynamic "Tech Sheet" could pop up:
: Mentions that Ikkaku is one of the few non-Captain Soul Reapers at this point in the series capable of Bankai. Technical Implementation Zaraki Division's Secret Story! The Lucky Men - Bleach Wiki
As the episode explores Ikkaku’s past in the Rukongai, a timeline appears to map his journey:
: "If forced to choose, which squad should Ikkaku lead?"