This is a list of characters in the anime and manga series Bleach created by Tite Kubo. For simplicity, the characters are listed by where they reside: on the human plane, Soul Society or Hueco Mundo.
In addition to the information provided by the chapters and episodes of the series, Tite Kubo has included character profiles in the back of several tanko-bon, offering insight into traits of the main characters that otherwise might remain hidden; this includes one or two pieces of music that Kubo associates with each character, reflecting a surprisingly eclectic and worldly range of genres and artists. In the anime, the characters are adapted by Masashi Kudo.
The Living world
editOur Heroes
editthumb|Chad, Rukia, Ichigo, Ishida, Orihime
Character | Power | Weapon |
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Ichigo Kurosaki | Shinigami | Zangetsu |
Rukia Kuchiki | Shinigami | Sode no Shirayuki |
Uryu Ishida | Quincy | Quincy Cross |
Orihime Inoue | Six Flowers of the Hibiscus Shield | |
Yasutora "Chad" Sado | Right Arm of the Giant |
The Kurosaki family
editCharacter | Relationship | Status |
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Isshin Kurosaki | Father | Alive |
Masaki Kurosaki | Mother | Deceased |
Ichigo Kurosaki | Elder Brother | Alive |
Karin Kurosaki | Elder Sister | Alive |
Yuzu Kurosaki | Younger Sister | Alive |
Karakura High School
editCharacter | Relationship |
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Ichigo Kurosaki | Hero |
Uryu Ishida | Hero |
Orihime Inoue | Hero |
Yasutora "Chad" Sado | Hero |
Tatsuki Arisawa | Friend of Orihime Inoue |
Keigo Asano | Friend of Ichigo Kurosaki |
Mizuiro Kojima | Friend of Ichigo Kurosaki |
Chizuru Honsho | Friend of Orihime Inoue |
Ryo Kunieda | Class mate |
Michiru Ogawa | Class mate |
Mahana Natsui | Class mate |
Mizuho Asano | Keigo's older sister |
Reiichi Oshima | Rival of Ichigo Kurosaki |
Ichiro Nanbuken | Class mate |
Misato Ochi | Teacher |
Tetsuo Momohara | Class mate |
Urahara Shop
editUrahara sho-ten) is the candy store belonging to Kisuke Urahara. It also sells shinigami wares and serves as a paramilitary base for the protagonists of the series - some of them trained in it, while others were taken in for healing. It has a massive subterranean "study room" modeled after a similar location in Soul Society where Urahara and Yoruichi used to train. According to Kubo, the Urahara Shop sells a very rare candy, "Space Candy." He says, "From the name, it sounds like it'll have some strange taste, but inside is only a coca cola tasting candy. thumb
Character |
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Kisuke Urahara |
Yoruichi Shihouin |
Ururu Tsumugiya |
Jinta Hanakari |
Tessai Tsukabishi |
Quincy
editThe Quincy litterally "master of destruction" are a fictional sect of exorcists in the manga and anime series Bleach. Originally a mixture of survivors of hollow attacks and those who'd lost loved ones to hollows, the Quincy developed a variety of supernatural powers to hunt and kill hollows before they attacked humans (and to destroy those who already had), including the ability to control spiritual energy. The Quincy are nearly extinct due to extermination by the shinigami about 200 years before the main Bleach storyline. At present, the only known living Quincy are Uryu Ishida and his father, Ryuken Ishida. thumb
Character | Status |
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Uryu Ishida | Alive |
Ryuken Ishida | Alive |
Soken Ishida | Deceased |
Vizard
editThe vizard are outcast shinigami who have gained hollow powers. thumb| Kensei Muguruma, Lisa Yado-maru, Hachigen Usho-da, Hiyori Sarugaki, Love, Mashiro, and Rose. Shinji Hirako is absent from the lineup.
Character | Zanpakuto |
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Shinji Hirako | |
Hiyori Sarugaki | |
Hachigen Usho-da | |
Lisa Yado-maru | |
Love | |
Rose | |
Kensei Muguruma | |
Mashiro |
Mod Souls
editModified souls are artificial souls created by Soul Society researchers some time ago. They have enhanced speed and strength when compared to normal humans, and often special abilities which set them apart from each other. However, the modified souls were considered an unethical experiment and most of them were destroyed. Urahara saved at least one of them, Kon. In the anime's Bount arc, three more are introduced. In the anime's Bount arc, three more modified souls are introduced. Created by Urahara, they are designed to track and combat the Bount, as well as help train Ichigo and his companions, although at first they're seen as a threat while doing so. They originally live in gigai created by Kisuke Urahara, and have the ability to sense the spiritual presence of the Bount. However, early in the Bount arc, Kisuke asks the trio to primarily remain in plush doll bodies like Kon to remain inconspicuous. thumb|Noba, Kuroud, and Ririn with their creator Kisuke Urahara
Character | Abilities | Partner |
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Kon | Physical Enchancements | Ichigo Kurosaki |
Ririn | Illussion | 'Ichigo Kurosaki |
Kuroud | Shapeshift | Orihime Inoue |
Noba | Teleportation | Yasutora "Chad" Sado |
Bounts
editThe Bounts are a clan of humans with supernatural powers comparable to that of the Quincy. Bounts consume spirits in place of food, which allows them to live longer; theoretically, a Bount could live forever given steady access to spirits. Bounts traditionally don't consume the souls of living humans, as it is an ancient taboo and also causes aging, defeating the purpose of absorbing souls to remain young. According to Urahara, the Bounts are called vampires in certain parts of the world. Like shinigami, Bounts can seal their power in inanimate objects. Unlike shinigami, they do not create zanpakuto, but dolls with various special abilities. Additionally, unlike zanpakuto-, the dolls have active personalities and can operate independently. thumb
Character | Doll | Status |
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Cain | Waineton | Deceased |
Ho | Guhl | Deceased |
Ban | Günther) | Deceased |
Jin Kariya | Messer | Deceased |
Koga Gō | Dalk | Deceased |
Mabashi | Ritz | Deceased |
Ryo Udagawa | Fried | Deceased |
Sawatari | Baura | Deceased |
Ugaki | Gesell | Deceased |
Yoshi | Nieder | Deceased |
Yoshino Soma | Goethe | Deceased |
Six Flowers of the Hibiscus
editThe Shun Shun Rikka (lit. Six Flowers of the Hibiscus Shield; Six Princess Shielding Flowers in the English anime) are six spirits which embody Orihime Inoue's power. They are capable of shielding her from attacks, healing allies, and attacking enemies. They made their first appearance when a hollow attacked Orihime and her classmates, and it was because of the desire to help her attacked friend Tatsuki Arisawa that the spirits appeared. The six spirits are manifestations of Orihime's soul, each with its own unique appearance and personality. thumb
Character | Flower | Technique | Effect |
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Ayame | Iris | Sōten Kisshun | Healing |
Baigon | Ume | Santen Kesshun | Shield |
Hinagiku | Daisy | Santen Kesshun | Shield |
Lily | Lily | Santen Kesshun | Shield |
Shun'o | Cherry Blossom | Sōten Kisshun | Healing |
Tsubaki | Camellia | Koten Zanshun | Attack |
Miscellaneous Living World Characters
editCharacter | First Introduced | Relationship | Status |
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Don Kanonji | Alive | ||
Yuichi Shibata | Protected by Chad | Deceased | |
Oscar Joaquin De La Rosa | Chad's Father | Unknown | |
Midoriko Tono | Friend of Karin | Alive | |
Sora Inoue | Episode 2 | Orhime's Brother | Deceased |
Yama, Mit, and Toshi | Alive | ||
Shigeo and Harutoki | Friends of Chad | Alive | |
Raku | Yuzu's Cat (Filler) | Unknown | |
Ganryu | Bleach: Memories of Nobody |
Soul Society
editShinigami Court Divisions
editImage:Bleach_captain_lineup.gif
- 1st Division
The Gotei 13 1st Division is charged with Administrating over the rest of the division. Captain Yamamoto helped to forge the Gotei 13 and currently heads it with the help of his faithful Lieutenant. thumb
Character | Rank | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
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Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai | Captain | Ryūjin Jakka | Burn | Fire | Alive |
Chōjirō Sasakibe | Vice-Captain | Gonryōmaru | Pierce | Alive |
- 2nd Division
Character | Rank | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
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Soifon | Captain | Suzumebachi | Sting | Melee | Alive |
Yoruichi Shihouin | Former Captain | Alive | |||
Marechiyo Ōmaeda | Vice-Captain | Gegetsuburi | Smash | Melee | Alive |
- 3rd Division
Character | Rank | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
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Gin Ichimaru | Captain | Shinsō | Shoot to Kill | Melee | Defected |
Izuru Kira | Vice-Captain | Wabisuke | Raise your hand | Melee | Alive |
- 4th Division
Character | Rank | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
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Retsu Unohana | Captain | Minazuki | Soul Saver | Medical | Alive |
Isane Kotetsu | Vice-Captain | Itegumo | Sprint | Alive | |
Yasochika Iemura | 3rd Seat | Alive | |||
Hanatarō Yamada | 7th Seat | Alive | |||
Harunobu Ogido | 8th Seat | Alive |
- 5th Division
Character | Rank | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
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Sōsuke Aizen | Captain | Kyōka Suigetsu | Shatter | Mental | Defected |
Momo Hinamori | Vice-Captain | Tobiume | Deflect | Lighting | Alive |
- 6th Division
Character | Rank | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
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Byakuya Kuchiki | Captain | Senbonzakura | Scatter | Ranged | Alive |
Renji Abarai | Vice-Captain | Zabimaru | Roar | Melee | Alive |
Mihane Shirogane | 9th Seat | ||||
Rikichi |
- 7th Division
Character | Rank | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
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Sajin Komamura | Captain | Tenken | Roar | Melee | Alive |
Tetsuzaemon Iba | Vice-Captain | ||||
Jirobo Ikkanzaka | 4th Seat | Tsunzakigarasu | Spread your wings | Ranged | Alive |
- 8th Division
Character | Rank | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
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Shunsui Kyōraku | Captain | Katen Kyōkotsu | Wind | Alive | |
Nanao Ise | Vice-Captain | Alive | |||
Tatsufusa Enjoji | 3rd Seat | Hōzan | Dance Madly | Alive |
- 9th Division
Character | Rank | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
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Kaname Tōsen | Captain | Suzumushi | Chime | Melee | Alive |
Shūhei Hisagi | Vice-Captain | Alive | |||
Toshimori Umesada | 20th Seat | Alive |
- 10th Division
Character | Rank | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
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Tōshirō Hitsugaya | Captain | Hyōrinmaru | Set upon the frozen heavens | Frost | Alive |
Rangiku Matsumoto | Vice-Captain | Haineko | Growl | Alive | |
Kokichiro Takezoe | 7th Seat |
- 11th Division
Character | Rank | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kenpachi Zaraki | Captain | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Alive |
Yachiru Kusajishi | Vice-Captain | Alive | |||
Ikkaku Madarame | 3rd Seat | Hōzukimaru | Grow | Melee | Alive |
Yumichika Ayasegawa | 5th Seat | Fuji Kujaku | Bloom | Melee | Alive |
Makizo Aramaki | Alive | ||||
Maki Ichinose | Nijigasumi | Light | Defected / Deceased |
- 12th Division
Character | Rank | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
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Mayuri Kurotsuchi | Captain | Ashisogi Jizō | Alive | ||
Kisuke Urahara | Former Captain | Benihime | Sing | Exiled | |
Nemu Kurotsuchi | Vice-Captain | Alive | |||
Hiyosu | |||||
Akon | |||||
Rin Tsubokura |
- 13th Division
Character | Rank | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
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Jūshirō Ukitake | Captain | Sōgyo no Kotowari | Every wave be my shield | Lighting | Alive |
Kaien Shiba | Former Vice-Captain | Nejibana | Uncoil the liquid heavens | Water | Deceased |
Miyako Shiba | Former 3rd Seat | Deceased | |||
Kiyone Kotetsu | 3rd Seat | ||||
Sentaro- Kotsubaki | 3rd Seat | ||||
Rukia Kuchiki | Sode no Shirayuki | Dance | Ice | Alive |
Other Shinigami
editthumb|Zennosuke Kurumadani as seen in game
Character | First Introduced | Relationship | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
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Zennosuke Kurumadani | Arrancar Arc | Shinigami stationed in Karakura | Zanpakuto | Good Morning | Alive | |
Kanisawa | Shinigami Trainee | Deceased | ||||
Aoga | Shinigami Trainee | Deceased | ||||
Rantao | Bount Arc | Created the Bounts | Deceased | |||
Baishin | Sword of Frenzy | Deceased | ||||
Senna | Bleach: Memories of Nobody | Zanpakuto | ||||
Eikichiro Saido | 8. June 17, a memory of rain | Seeked to bring Rukia back | Alive |
Gate watchers
editthumb|Proud Jidanbo, West Gate Watcher
Character | Gate |
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Jidanbo | West |
Kaiwan | East |
Danzomaru | North |
Bikonyudo | South |
Members of Noble Houses
editCharacter | Family | Relationship | Status |
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Kukaku Shiba | Shiba | Kaien's Sister | Alive |
Ganju Shiba | Shiba | Kaien's younger Brother | Alive |
Hisana Kuchiki | Kuchiki | Byakuya Kuchiki's wife | Deceased |
Hueco Mundo
editThe Defectors
editAizen's group defected from Soul Society with the help of the Menos Grande toting the Hougyoku. It is Widely believed the three have become Vizards while in Hueco Mundo. thumb|Aizen, leader of the Arrancar
Character | Rank | Zanpakuto | Release | Type | Status |
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'Sōsuke Aizen | Leader of Arrancar | Kyōka Suigetsu | Shatter | Mental | Alive |
'Gin Ichimaru | Shinsō | Shoot to Kill | Melee | Alive | |
'Kaname Tōsen | Suzumushi | Chime | Melee | Alive |
The Espada
editEspada are Arrancar that have proven themselves exceptionally lethal in battle. Their rank indicates their overall power. thumb|Top row: Noitora, (unnamed), Grimmjow, Aaroniero, Halibel. Bottom row: Yammy, Stark, Ulquiorra, Szayel Aporro, (unnamed).|200x240px
Rank | Character | Zanpakuto | Status |
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1 | <UNKNOWN> | ||
2 | <UNKNOWN> | ||
3 | <UNKNOWN> | ||
4 | Ulquiorra Schiffer | Alive | |
5 | <UNKNOWN> | ||
6 | Grimmjow Jeagerjaques | Pantera | Alive |
7 | Luppi | Trepadora | Deceased |
8 | Szayel Aporro Grantz | ||
9 | Aaroniero Arleri | ||
10 | Yammy |
- Espada with Unknown Ranks
Below are confirmed Espada however, their ranks are unknown at this time.
Character | Zanpakuto | Status |
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Noitora | ||
Halibel | ||
Stark |
Privaron Espada
editPrivaron Espada are Arrancar that were once Espada but have been demoted when another succeeds them in power. thumb|Gantenbein (left), Dordonii (top), and Cirucci (bottom).
# | Character | Zanpakuto | Status |
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Cirucci Thunderwitch | |||
Dordonii Alessandro Del Socacchio | |||
Gantenbein Mosqueda |
Numeros
editNumeros are Arrancar created by Aizen. They are assigned a number based on their birth. thumb|From left to right: Edorad Leones, Nakim (top), Ilfort Grantz (bottom), Shawlong Qufang, and D-Roy.
# | Character | Zanpakutdo | Status |
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"D-Roy | Deceased | ||
Edorad Leones | Deceased | ||
"Ilfort Grantz | Deceased | ||
"Nakim | Deceased | ||
"Shawlong Qufang | Deceased |
Other Arrancar
editNot all Arrancar are created by Aizen. This section highlights other Arrancar that are not known to be part of Aizen's army. thumb|Place Holder
Character | Zanpakutdo | Status |
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Apache | ||
Arturo Plateado | ||
Cirucci Thunderwitch | ||
Demo-ra | ||
Grand Fisher | ||
Iceringer | ||
Lilinette | ||
Lolly | ||
Menoly | ||
Mira Rose | ||
Nell Tu | ||
Sun-Sun | ||
Tesla | ||
Wonderwice Margera |
Hollows
editHollows are Whole Souls that have either fallen into darkness due to staying in the Living World too long after death or by being consumed by other Hollows. Most Hollows in Bleach were introduced in the first arch. thumb|Place Holder
Character | Status |
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Acidwire | |
Bawabawa | |
Bulbous G | |
Dondo Chakker | |
Fishbone D | |
Hexapodus | |
Lumina | |
Lunuganga | |
Metastacia | |
Numb Chandelier | |
Pesh Gatiishe | |
Shrieker | |
Verona |