Thread:Prodigy X/@comment-2089817-20130923023956/@comment-3001427-20130925180222

Something to consider; The sword-like form of a Zanpakutou, is representative of a Shinigami's fighting spirit. If you want to differ from Visored, or Arrancar, perhaps you should delve a bit deeper into what the physical forms represent rather than the end result of their abilities. Working from a different foundation can help you formulate new ideas and concepts.

Assuming the Hakaishin are beings who embody the primordial darkness, the inherit void that exists within all sapient species, then perhaps their "release" could more profoundly reflect that. And whatever its sealed form is, it would probably be different than the form that represents a Shinigami's fighting spirit, ie their will to survive, their resolve to fight.

Hmm perhaps the Hakaishin, individually speaking could represent, a specific "absence of emotion". Or rather the void/darkness that exists within that emotion. If they are descended from Izanagi but are corrupted, perhaps you could take a virtue and then corrupt it. Then for the release find a corresponding weapon or symbol that best represents it.

Like a Chalice being symbolic of mercy. Giving the gift of water, ie life. A Hakaishin of that corrupted virtue would instead seek to end life, seeing life as a form of punishment inflicted on man, and that by ending their life he/she is granting them a mercy. Their abilities could be related poison, disease, etc. Damn sorry bout that, just meant to suggest a few ideas not give so much at once. Anyways, good luck on your creation, hope that any of what I mentioned helps.