However, Uryu represents a subversion of the Judas archetype. In the biblical narrative, Judas betrays Jesus for thirty pieces of silver and later succumbs to guilt. Uryu, conversely, is playing a dangerous game of espionage. His betrayal is a performance, a calculated risk to avenge his mother and destroy Yhwach from within. The "Judas" label applies only to the surface level of his actions; deep down, he is the most loyal of disciples to the cause of protecting his friends. Yet, the tension of his "betrayal" drives much of the narrative suspense in the early cour of the final arc.
In Cour 2 (The Separation), Sosuke Aizen returns from Muken. While he is not a betrayer of Ichigo, his entire character is built on deceiving the Soul Reapers. Fan forums occasionally meme Aizen as "anime’s ultimate Judas." -Judas- Bleach - Thousand Year Blood War - S17E...
While Ginjo appears in the Fullbring Arc (Season 16), flashbacks in TYBW remind viewers that Ginjo betrayed the Soul Society and Ichigo. Many casual fans confuse the arcs and search for "Judas" to describe Ginjo's treachery. However, Uryu represents a subversion of the Judas archetype