Vaizard - Non-Soul Reapers - Vandenreich

The Vandenreich (見えざる帝国(ヴァンデンライヒ), Vandenraihi?, "Invisible Empire") are a group of Quincies who serve as the antagonists of the latest and possibly the final storyline of the series, led by Juha Bach. Their attire usually consists of long white trench coats fitted with numerous buttons, a cape, a bel (usually a piece individual to each member), and a Quincy symbol somewhere upon the uniform. Apparently founded by the survivors of the Quincy massacre centuries ago, the Vandenreich has prepared to exact revenge on the Soul Reapers once amassing enough power to do so. In the aftermath of Aizen's defeat, the Vandenreich conquered Hueco Mundo and captured numerous Arrancars (including the former Espada Tier Harribel) to serve as their personal Vanguards and foot soldiers. Quilge Opie leads one of the many Jagdarmee (狩猟部隊(ヤークトアルメー), Yākutoarumē?, German for "hunting army") groups that hunt Arrancars. The Vandenreich also includes the Stern Ritter (星十字騎士団(シュテルンリッター), Shuterunrittā?, German for "Star Knights") an elite force currently invading Soul Society. As of Chapter 502, approximately 16 Quincies have appeared, along with Juha Bach, within the Soul Society to wage war against the Soul Reapers, leading to the deaths of vice captain Chojiro Sasakibe and Izuru Kira, and Head Captain Yamamoto.

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