It usually takes 10 years or more to achieve, plus the experience needed to master it. Materialization means the opposite of getting dragged into the Zanpakutō's inner world: the wielder needs to summon the Zanpakutō's spirit into the physical world. To achieve Bankai, one must be able to materialize and subjugate their Zanpakutō spirit. Questions: 20 Attempts: 382 Last updated.
These techniques must be based around the release ability.
Shikai (始解, Initial Release): is the second (or first upgraded) form available to a Zanpakutō. They purify Hollows who do evil in the World of the Living and ensure the safe crossing of souls - the Pluses who have lost their way after death - by giving them a soul burial. Shinigami are the opposite of the Quincy. In ancient times, they were known as Balancers (調整者 (バランサー),Baransā). Shinigami (死神, death god(s) Viz "Soul Reaper(s)"): are guardians of the souls who are going through the circle of transmigration.