Tite Kubo’s Bleach has something about it that makes us go crazy about the antagonists as much as we do for the protagonists. Yhwach is one of those antagonists that will make you wonder if you have taken the right side. Yhwach, the son of the Soul King, is the emperor of the Wandenreich, and his designation is “A” – “The Almighty”. He is called the Father of the Quincy by his underlings. There are facts about Yhwach that will blow our minds. Such as the fact that his blood gave rise to the entire clan of Quincies. We all know the enmity between the Quincies and the Soul Reapers, but it is the enmity that is continuing for thousand years before the current timeline of the story. Even though Yhwach lost to Captain-Commander Yamamoto thousand years ago, he returns with an intention to wreak havoc in the Soul Society.
Yhwach is not a piece of cake antagonist. His hatred towards the Soul Reapers has existed for more than a thousand years. And a thousand years is more than enough to gain and develop powers beyond anyone’s wildest imagination. So, without wasting a single moment, let’s jump right into it to know all about the equipment, powers, and abilities of Yhwach.
Equipment Possessed By Yhwach
- Quincy Cross : Yhwach has a five-point Quincy Cross that is a part of a circular medal. It is attached to the left chest of his trench coat, which is usually concealed beneath his cloak. Ichibe Hyosube made it useless when he used his Ichimonji to remove its power.
- Medallion : This device, when activated, can steal a currently released Bankai within its designated area. Yhwach used it to steal Captain-Commander Yamamoto’s ‘Zanka no Tachi’.
- Spirit Weapon (Reishi Sword) : Yhwach can use his Quincy Cross to gather spirit energy and transform them into weapons. The usual weapon of Quincies is bows and arrows, but Yhwach transforms the collected spirits into a sword with a long handle and a bird-shaped cross-guard. He can also use the collected spirits (Reishi) to gain spiritual arrows, which are nothing like the average Quincy arrows.
Yhwach’s Equipment
Powers And Abilities
- Soul Distribution Power : This power gives Yhwach the ability to distribute a fraction of his soul to another just by being touched by them. He can bestow an ability to a wielder as well as he can take it back whenever he wants.
- Soul Absorption : Just like he can distribute his soul to others, he can also take it back whenever he wants. And he can do it only while he is asleep. If he is not allowed to sleep to gain back his soul, then he will turn back to his original form, deprived of his senses eventually.
- Flawless Healing Ability : When Yhwach distributes his soul to others, it heals them no matter what is the injury. But, in return, it will reduce their lifespan. And once the wielder dies, the fraction of Yhwach’s soul returns back to him giving him the powers and skills of the wielder.
- Auswahlen (Consecration) : This power gives Yhwach the ability to restore his lost powers even after a thousand years. By targeting Quincy, whom he considered having mixed blood, stripped that Quincy of his powers, and absorbing them as his own, he restores his powers. And the targets whose powers are being stolen will perish. The weakness of this power is that if Yhwach’s blood makes contact with the Still Silver, which forms within the hearts of his targets, he will lose his powers for a short amount of time. Yhwach’s Powers And Abilities
- The Almighty : It takes a designated time to revive himself fully. Thousand years ago, Yhwach was sealed away. It took 900 years to make his heart beat again, 90 more years to regain awareness, and 9 years to get back his powers. If he had been revived before this designated time, he wouldn’t have been able to use his powers. But, ‘The Almighty’ gives him the ability to fully revive himself, and in addition to that, he gets an extra pupil in each eye after neutralizing Ichibe’s Futen Taisatsuryo. He can also consume others just by physical contact.
- Dimensions Combining Ability: After consuming Soul King, his power increased far greater than Ichigo’s Final Getsuga Tensho. He got the ability to blend the dimensions of the human world, soul society, and hollows into one. This could lead to the destruction of all three worlds at the same time.
Ichigo Kurosaki is a seemingly ordinary high schooler, except for one crucial detail, he can see ghosts. One night, his life changes forever when a mysterious woman named Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper (shinigami), crashes into his room while hunting a monstrous spirit called a Hollow.
A fairytale romance can be cliche but also fun to watch. Hallmark’s 2018 movie Royally Ever After is just that. A typical fairytale romance that ends on a happy note and gives you all the feels. The locations of this film just add to the romantic feel and regal theme. And it’s not shot in the country of Kings and Queens. But rather, the Royally Ever After filming took place in Ireland.
The story is about a school teacher who falls in love with a struggling writer. Only to find out that he is also a real Prince. Her regular life turns upside-down with this secret out, and now she gotta decide what to do! Well, at least we know what to do, tune into Hallmark’s channel and watch Royally Ever After. It’s really a fairytale experience with a romantic story and beautiful settings. If you love a good “Happily Ever After” story, this movie is one of them.
Royally Ever After Filming Locations
It was surprising to a lot of people that the Royally Ever After filming happened in Ireland. But the producers really wanted the essence of Irish locations in their film. Even ‘Royally Ever After’ is half produced by an Irish company, Zanzibar Films, which makes it perfect. All the royal scenes of the movie were filmed at Markree Castle, Ireland.
Royally Ever After Filming Location: Markee Castle, Ireland
And Ireland is known for its beautiful, rustic landscapes, which made it a perfect filming location. Even the actors had a great experience filming there. And they not only filmed but also stayed in an actual castle during the shoot days.
The actress who plays the lead role talked about her experience in Ireland, saying that it was beautiful. And she also added that staying and filming in a castle made her feel like a real princess. Which helped her get in the shoes of her character
“My room was beautiful, and like my character, I would actually go running in the morning, so I got to live what I was filming.” she continued.
The Cast of Royally Ever After
The actors in this movie are a mixed bag. Although the movie is half Irish and half American, the cast has Scottish, British, Irish, American, and even Canadian actors. Fiona Gubelmann plays the pre-school teacher and main lead – Sara Dimarco. Whereas Canadian actor Torrance Coombs plays The Prince, Prince Daniel. Other amazing actors, including Barry McGovern, Carmen du Sautoy, and Rebekah Wainwright, play The King, The Queen, and Princess Fiona, respectively.
Fiona Gubelmann and Torrance Coombs in Hallmark’s movie ‘Royally Ever After’
This great ensemble of actors really brings the characters to life. And with their amazing acting, they take you to the world of princes and princesses. Gubelmann even gushes about her bond with co-star Coombs saying, “Torrance is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met.”
More About the Story
Royally Ever After is about Sara, a school teacher who unknowingly falls in love with a Prince. After the Prince of St. Ives pops the question and reveals himself, Sara is stunned. However, because she loves him, she goes with him to see his family.
Although the family seems to be happy, they are just pretending. The Prince marrying a commoner is the last thing they want. But eventually, everything works out with the family’s approval. And Daniel and Sara get their happily ever after!
Prince Daniel and Sara in a romantic scene, Royally Ever After.
This movie is actually loosely based on Loretta Chase’s book of the same name. Apparently, there’s a sequel book as well, but no news of a sequel movie so far. Also, this movie was released in 2018 after the actual royal wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle. Which kept the viewers captivated.
How and Where to Watch This Film?
Also, for viewers in Canada, a site called ‘Frndly’ offers all the Hallmark movies and shows with a basic subscription of $6.99/month. Royally Ever After is not available in all the countries yet, but it might sometime in the future.
