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Tentang Kisuke Urahara (浦原 喜助)


Pria misterius dan periang pemilik Toko Urahara, sebuah toko permen yang juga menjual barang-barang supranatural untuk kebutuhan shinigami. Walaupun memiliki sifat ceria dan optimis, ia adalah salah satu tokoh terpenting dalam dunia Bleach karena pengetahuannya yang amat luas tentang dunia spiritual, pengetahuan yang ia gunakan untuk mengatur rencana para tokoh-tokoh utama dalam cerita ini. Belakangan diketahui bahwa Urahara adalah mantan shinigami dari Soul Society,dahulu ia mempunyai fukutaitou yaitu fukutatitou 12th Division,Hiyori Sarugaki,yang sekarang mantan shinigami dan sekarang menjadi Vizards bersama Hirako dan vizards lain,akhir-akhir ini Hiyori tidak bertemu mantan kaptennya lagi.

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Tentang Rukia Kuchiki (朽木 ルキア)


Rukia Kuchiki (朽木 ルキア Kuchiki Rukia?) adalah karakter utama sekaligus yang paling pertama kali sekali tampil di serial manga dan anime Bleach. Rukia Kuchiki adalah anggota Shinigami divisi ke-13 di bawah pimpinan Juushirou Ukitake. Dia bertemu dengan Ichigo Kurosaki, seorang anak SMA, dan karena suatu alasan, Ichigo memperoleh kekuatan Rukia, mendorong Rukia untuk bertempat tinggal di rumah Ichigo, dan Ichigo mengambil posisi Rukia sebagai Shinigami. Meskipun Toushirou Hitsugaya belakangan ini merebut posisinya, tetapi Rukia telah tetap menjadi karakter terpopuler kedua di manga Bleach di jajak pendapat majalah Shonen Jump.

Kidou

Selain Byakuya Kuchiki, Rukia merupakan salah satu shinigami yang dapat bertarung dengan memadukan penggunaan kidou dan zanpakutou dengan baik. Rukia punya penguasaan kidou yang amat baik. Bahkan ia sendiri mengakui bahwa penguasaannya dalam ilmu kidou jauh melebihi kemampuan berpedangnya. Dengan ilmu kidou, ia bisa mengekang, menyembuhkan, dan menyerang pihak lain.

Zanpakutou

Rukia memiliki zanpakutou elemen es yang bernama Sode no Shirayuki. Dalam keadaan normal, pedang ini berbentuk biasa seperti katana pada umumnya. Namun pada tahap shikai, Sode no Shirayuki akan berubah bentuk; dari ujung gagangnya terbentuk pita panjang berwarna putih. Seluruh bagian dari pedangnya baik mata pedang, gagang, maupun pita, terbuat dari es dan berwarna putih.
Untuk menggunakan Sode no Shirayuki, Rukia menguasai tiga teknik yang ia sebut 'tarian'.
  • Some no mai, tsukishiro (初の舞、月白 :tarian pertama, bulan putih)
Membentuk lingkaran di sekitar musuh, lalu membekukan apapun yang ada dalam lingkaran itu dari tanah sampai langit dan menghancurkannya.
  • Tsugi no mai, hakuren ( tarian berikutnya, gelombang putih)
Menghasilkan gelombang es besar dari Sode no Shirayuki.
  • San no mai, shirafune (tarian ketiga, pedang putih)
Tarian yang ketiga ini disimpan kalau-kalau pedangnya rusak. Bila Sode no Shirayuki rusak atau patah, salju akan terkumpul dan membentuk kembali pedangnya itu seperti semula. Bila ada objek lain yang menjadi penghalang, dalm proses regenerasi ini, partikel-partikel es seketika akan menembusnya. Sehingga benda yang ada di depan Sode no Shirayuki yang patah akan tertusuk saat pedang ini utuh kembali. Rukia pertama kali menggunakan tarian ini saat ia melawan Aaroniero.
Kubo menyatakan bahwa ia amat menyukai zanpakutou Rukia dan menjadikannya sebagai zanpakutou terindah dalam serial BLEACH. Zanpakutou milik Rukia ini, cukup populer di kalangan penggemar. Dalam polling kepopuleran zanpakutou yang pernah diadakan oleh Shounen Jump, Sode no Shirayuki menduduki peringkat kedua sebagai zanpakutou yang paling disukai dalam serial BLEACH. Wujud materialisasi dari Sode no Shirayuki dapat disaksikan dalam suatu episode filler BLEACH dimana ia berwujud seorang wanita berambut putih panjang.
Salah satu 'kelebihan' Rukia adalah kemampuannya berbohong. Sering dalam suatu episode diperlihatkan kemampuan aktingnya yang luar biasa di mana ini sangat membantu kehidupannya sebagai seorang shinigami sekaligus siswi sekolah. Sedangkan 'kekurangan' Rukia adalah gambarnya yang amat kekanak-kanakan. Ia amat suka menjelaskan sesuatu dengan gambar. Apapun hal yang ia jelaskan, ia selalu meggunakan gambar mamalia hutan(kelinci, beruang, cerpelai,dll) sebagai subjeknya. Hal ini kerap mengundang cemooh dari Ichigo sekaligus memberikan sentuhan komedi yang merupakan salah satu daya tariknya.

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Tentang Uryū Ishida (石田 雨竜 ) quincy


Uryū Ishida (石田 雨竜 Ishida Uryū?, rendered as "Uryū" in the Viz Media manga and "Uryu" in the Viz Media anime and Bleach: The 3rd Phantom)[4][5] adalah karakter fiksi dan tokoh utama dalam anime dan manga Bleach seri yang dibuat oleh Tite Kubo. Uryū diperkenalkan dalam seri sebagai teman sekelas Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki, yang menyatakan dirinya menjadi seorang Quincy, sebuah klan manusia yang dihancurkan oleh penuai Jiwa. Ingin membuktikan Quincies lebih baik, Uryū tantangan Ichigo untuk melihat siapa yang bisa membunuh Hollows lebih. Namun, setelah mereka mengalahkan dan mulai bekerja sama, mereka mulai mengenal satu sama lain, untuk titik mereka menjadi teman. Sejak itu, Uryū muncul dalam seri sebagai sekutu untuk Ichigo, yang menyertai dia dalam setiap pertarungan dia.Selain penampilannya dalam manga dan anime, Uryū juga memiliki peran kecil dalam dua film animasi dari Bleach dan telah dimainkan di semua video game dari seri. Karakter-Nya telah diterima dengan baik oleh pembaca Bleach, biasanya muncul dalam sepuluh besar popularitas karakter jajak pendapat dari manga. Reviewer manga, anime dan media lainnya telah berkomentar pada karakter Uryū, menambahkan pujian dan kritik. Meskipun ia menerima tanggapan negatif dalam pengantarnya sebagai antagonis, pengembangan Uryū sebagai teman Ichigo telah dipuji.

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Tentang Orihime Inoue (井上 織姫 )


Orihime Inoue (井上 織姫 Inoue Orihime?) adalah tokoh cerita dalam anime dan manga Bleach. Dia adalah teman sekelas dari Ichigo Kurosaki. Dia dengan cepatnya mengembangkan kekuatan spiritualnya setelah Ichigo menjadi shinigami.

Penampilan

Orihime Inoue mempunyai rambut yang panjang berwarna oranye kecokelatan yang selalu dipakai jepit rambut di belakangnya. Dia tidak melepaskan jepit rambutnya, kecuali pada saat tidur (dia terlihat tanpa jepit rambut di episode 64 pada saat bangun tidur), sebagaimana jepit rambut tersebut mengingatkan akan kakaknya, Sora Inoe.[4]. Dadanya yang besar kadang-kadang menjadi bahan lelucon di kelasnya. Dia juga memiliki kepala yang "keras" secara menakjubkan, yang telah melukai Uryū, Chad, dan Ichigo.[5] Orihime memiliki mata yang kadang berwarna cokelat atau biru seperti Rukia di dalam manga, tetapi warna matanya kadang abu-abu atau sebiru mata Rukia di anime.

Kepribadian

Orihime sifatnya bersahabat, sensitif, dan baik. Dia datang sebagai karakter yang naif dan agak menjadi tanda tanya, yang anehnya dia mendapat nilai yang besar secara luar biasa di kelasnya.[6] Sepertinya, dia tidak memiliki harapan ketika berurusan dengan hal teknologi. Salah satu anggota dari klub kerajinan tangan mengatakan bahwa dia tidak cukup pintar dalam menggunakan ponsel, karena itu dia tidak memiliki ponsel. Sebagai tambahan, menurut Tatsuki, Orihime dapat bertarung secara fisik pada tingkat pertama sabuk hitam dalam karate meskipun tidak latihan secara resmi.
Orihime memasak dan memakan makanan yang aneh di rumah, meskipun dia juga suka makanan normal. Selain Rangiku Matsumoto dan kemungkinan Tessai Tsukabishi, tidak ada seorang pun yang berbagi rasa dengan Orihime. Makanan kesukaannya adalah pasta kacang merah dan dia suka menaruh mentega diatas kentang manisnya.[7]
Orihime memiliki kecenderungan untuk terburu-buru dalam suatu keadaan tanpa berpikir panjang, kadang-kadang mengakibatkan hal yang memalukan. Contohnya pada suatu ketika, teman-teman sekelasnya menanyakan Rukia apakah dia memiliki perasaan khusus terhadap Ichigo. Ketika Rukia menyangkal hal semacam itu, Orihime kecewa karena Rukia tidak berbagi perasaannya, karena jika demikian, maka akan menjadi dua orang gadis yang melawan seorang laki-laki, yang sepenuhnya omong kosong.

Shun Shun Rikka

Orihime Inoue memiliki kemapuan yang cukup kuat. Kekuatanya di sebut Shun-Shun Rikka. Dia mendapatkan kekuatan saat melawan hollow di komik no 5.Kekuatannya di bagi 3 penyergan dalam bahasa jepang disebutkoten zanshun yang disebut Tsubaki,penyembuhan yang di sebut soten kishun yang menggunakan Shun'o dan Ayame,dan tameng yang disebut Saten Kesshun.
  • Ayame (あやめ) - ("bunga Iris")
  • Baigon (梅巌) - ("bunga persik Jepang)
  • Hinagiku (火無菊) - ("bunga daisy")
  • Lily (リリィ) - ("bunga lili")
  • Shun'o (舜桜) – ("bunga marshmallow")
  • Tsubaki (椿鬼) - ("bunga kamelia")

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Tentang Kon (コン) Bleach


Kon (コン Kon?) adalah karakter fiksi dari serial anime dan manga Bleach. Namanya adalah kependekan dari Kaizō Konpaku (改造魂魄 roh modifikasi/mod soul?). Kon aslinya ingin diberi nama "Kai" ("Mod" dalam bahasa Jepang) oleh Ichigo Kurosaki, akan tetapi Ia menjadi kesal karena namanya terdengar keren sehingga namanya diganti menjadi Kon. Kon adalah roh buatan yang dirancang untuk menempati tubuh Ichigo ketika Ichigo berada dalam wujud Shinigami; namun ketika tujuan tersebut tidak tercapai, maka Kon ditaruh di dalam sebuah boneka singa.

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All About Shinji Hirako (平子 真子)


Shinji Hirako (平子 真子, Hirako Shinji) is the captain of the 5th Division in the Gotei 13. He also served as a recruiter and the de facto leader of the Visored.

Appearance

Shinji has brown eyes and jaw-length blonde hair with a straight cut and many of his facial expressions reveal his upper teeth. He wears a standard Karakura school uniform, though he usually wears a gray long-coat, shirt and tie, a newsboy cap (though he commonly forgoes wearing the coat and cap). Shinji appears to have a pierced round ring in the middle of his tongue. During his first stint as a captain, before he left the Soul Society, his hair was very long, reaching down to the lower part of his back. He wore the standard Shinigami robes with a standard, long-sleeved, captain's haori. Seventeen months after Aizen's defeat, Shinji returns to this attire with the addition of wearing his tie tucked under his robes. His hair which he kept it a short, straight-line cut after becoming a Visored has remained basically the same as well, with the exception of the bang now having a more asymmetrical cut with the left side being longer than the right.

Personality

Shinji is somewhat comical, adding a bit of levity to situations that are otherwise serious. He has a flippant attitude under normal circumstances and seems to like annoying his associate, Hiyori Sarugaki, which usually earns him a slap from one of her sandals. She, in turn, shows him absolutely no respect and frequently insults and attacks him; although he is no better, frequently making faces or quick insults at her expense. He also appears to have a history of referring to cute girls he meets as his 'first love', complete with a deadpan look on his face despite the obvious lie (he apparently never did this with Hiyori, further annoying her). He also apparently enjoys listening to jazz music, as he had a phonograph that played his vinyl records in his days as a Captain.
Underneath this, though, he is quite perceptive in terms of regarding other people, and during his time as a captain, was one of the few people who appeared suspicious of his then-lieutenant Aizen, and could apparently sense or see through some of his illusions. He also quickly notes parts of Urahara's personality. Aizen even admitted to being somewhat intimidated by him. Whenever angered or in combat, Shinji is fairly calm, serious, and level-headed. During a conversation with Ukitake, it was implied that he had been a long-running captain. However, he is not included in Shunsui Kyōraku's list of captains from 100 years before (now 200 years before, because that was said during the Pendulum arc).

History

Approximately 110 years ago Shinji in his capacity as the 5th Division captain was seen getting ready to attend a captain's promotion ceremony and greeting his lieutenant Sōsuke Aizen upon his arrival. Shinji questioned Aizen's sense of fashion upon seeing that he was only wearing his standard Shinigami robes, prompting the two to start a debate of the necessity of wearing different clothes considering the event. When Aizen commented on the music Shinji was listening to, Shinji explained that it was jazz and it was all the rage in the world of the living at the time. The two made their way to the First Division Headquarters to attend the promotion ceremony.Upon the doors opening Shinji was ambushed by lieutenant Hiyori Sarugaki of the 12th Division, though she was soon reprimanded by captain Love Aikawa of the 7th Division. When Shinji finally gathered himself he began to taunt Hiyori enraging her even further. As the group proceeded inside Shinji asked Love what the head count was looking like for the ceremony, to which Love responded that almost everyone was already there. Shinji stated that he saw that no one from the 11th Division had shown up. Love explained that was the Eleventh Division's Captain's way, as he did what he wanted. Shinji replied by saying just because he was the 10th 'Kenpachi' no one had the guts to keep him in check. He went on to say that he couldn't understand why they let such a loose cannon like him become captain. Love tried to ease him explaining that there was no use getting upset over it, as the chosen 'Kenpachi' had always held the position of the 11th Division captain. As it was a sort of legacy and it would not change any time soon.Love went on to say that if Shinji wanted to complain about anything then he should complain about the fact that the previous Kenpachi's ineptitude made it possible. The two captain's conversation was interrupted by the arrival of the 8th Division captain Shunsui Kyōraku being accompanied by his lieutenant Lisa Yadōmaru and 13th Division captain Jūshirō Ukitake. Shunsui accused the two of gossiping behind others backs. Shinji then bore witness to the conversation between Shunsui and Ukitake about who had been captain the longest and what had happened to the previous 12th Division captain Kirio Hikifune. He made note that they were going through captain's quicker than toilet paper.[3] Shinji was later seen waiting in line with the other captains as the newly appointed 12th Division captain Kisuke Urahara arrived to the meeting. He was noticeably unimpressed at the demeanor and first impression Urahara made at his promotion ceremony.Later the following night he approached Urahara and told him why Hiyori was giving him problems as she had looked up at her previous Captain as a mentor and a mother-figure. Shinji continued by giving him advice on how best to go about being a captain. He then remarked to Urahara that he could tell he wasn't the type who did what other people told him anyway, so it didn't matter what he said. Either way Shinji explained that he felt Urahara was the same kind of man as like him, so he should just meddle in his own business. While leaving Shinji asked, "How long do you plan on watching us from over there". Using his hand Shinji revealed Aizen concealed behind some form of camouflage, Aizen complimented his captain and asked him when did he realize he was there, to which Shinji replied "When you were still in your momma's womb"[5], he then ordered Aizen to follow him. Aizen then commented on how scary a person Shinji was, to which Shinji replies that he was the scary one.9 years later , Shinji and Aizen were walking around the Seireitei when they came across Urahara, Hiyori and 3rd Seat Mayuri Kurotsuchi. While Shinji once again engaged in a childish fight and argument with Hiyori, Aizen asked Urahara if he had heard the news to which Urahara tells him he hadn't. Shinji proceeded to take up the tale and told Urahara about the series of strange deaths that had taken place in Rukongai. Shinji also informed him that the 9th Division had been sent to handle the investigation.Later that night Shinji was dispatched with Love Aikawa, Rōjūrō Otoribashi, Hachigen Ushōda, and Lisa Yadōmaru to investigate the disappearance of Rukongai residents, captain Kensei Muguruma and the members of his division by captain-commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto.[8] Upon arrival at the investigation sight Shinji fended off what appeared to be a Hollowfied Kensei from attacking Hiyori, who had been sent there to collect samples by request of the 9th Division.[9]With the arrival of the rest of the investigation squad, they pondered whether the creature was actually Kensei with Shinji stating that he didn't know if it was Kensei but that if they didn't draw their swords they would be as good as dead. After Kensei let out a loud roar Shinji picked up Hiyori and backed up, he then watched as Love proceeded to engage Kensei in battle.[10] When Hiyori pleaded with them to stop fighting because it was Kensei she began to cough. Shinji told her to be quiet as they had to stop him especially if it was Kensei[11] When a Hollowfied Mashiro Kuna appeared behind Rose and attacked him, Shinji called out to her so that her attention would be directed at him. Mashiro proceeded towards Shinji and attacked him but he blocked her. He was assisted by the timely arrival of Hachi who used Bakudō #75. "Gochūtekkan" to subdue her. Hachi commented on how fast the others were in getting there. Hachi noticed Love having a hard time fighting a Hollowfied Kensei and used Bakudō #63. "Sajo Sabaku" to restrain him as well. He then asked Shinji what was going on and what had happened to Mashiro and Kensei, but they were interrupted by Kensei breaking free.As Kensei proceeded to attack the others Hachi used Bakudō #99. "Kin" to finally bring Kensei down. Shinji commented to Hachi that he was impressed that he used a level 99 binding spell without the incantation. Shinji then asked Hachi if he could fix Kensei and Mashiro with Kidō, but Hachi plainly told him that he couldn't if he didn't know what the problem was. Suddenly Hiyori began to cough uncontrollably, Shinji asked if she was alright and told Hachi to start with her first but he was interrupted by Hiyori who began to choke out that she wanted him to let her go.Hiyori then Hollowfied and attacked Shinji with a slash across his chest much to everyone's disbelief. It was then that a darkness falls around the rescue squad and they were attacked by an unseen assailant. Shinji was the only one conscious after this and upon the darkness lifting he saw the assailant to be Kaname Tōsen, Muguruma's 5th seat. Shinji asked him how could he betray his captain, it was then that Shinji's attention was caught by the arrival of Aizen and Gin Ichimaru. Aizen explains that he had not betrayed anyone and that he was very faithful and he had just faithfully followed his ordersShinji admitted he wasn't as surprised as he let on and Aizen asked if he suspected him and stated that he had expected that much from his captain. Shinji then explained how he knew something was dangerous about Aizen and that he couldn't be trusted. It was for those reasons that Shinji chose him to be his lieutenant and so that he could keep an eye on him. Aizen then told him that he was grateful, as due to his deep seated doubts he didn't suspect a thing. When Shinji stated that he already made it known that he had suspected him, Aizen elaborated stating that he didn't realize that the whole past month, it wasn't Aizen walking behind him. Aizen proceeded to explain the power of his Zanpakutō, Kyōka Suigetsu. Aizen informed Shinji that if he was as close to Aizen as other captains were to their lieutenants he would have been able to see through it by picking up on subtle differences between Aizen and the man acting as Aizen's double.It was his lack of trust that kept them from getting close and as such, allowed Aizen to fool Shinji. He also explained that he could have always refused to be Shinji's lieutenant but decided against that action because Shinji's suspicious nature made the position ideal to carry out his plans. Aizen thus laid the blame for Shinji and his comrades' current predicament at the feet of Shinji. Shinji was provoked by this statement and that triggered a speed-up in the Hollowfication process. Aizen thanked him for being so easily provoked and makes a note of the observed connection between Hollowfication and agitated emotions.[14]
Shinji asked Aizen what Hollowfication is but Aizen refused to speak on it any further. He then ordered Tōsen to finish them and after Hiyori was attacked, Shinji faced off against Tōsen. Shinji stated that he did not know what was going on but he assumed that nothing had gone exactly as planned just yet. He then remembered that Aizen said agitation speeds up the process, so he resolved to remain calm and level-headed. He began to battle Tōsen beating the traitor back. Shinji continued to battle and soon gained the upper hand sending Tōsen crashing into the ground. But before Shinji could continue the fight the Hollowfication process advanced further and incapacitated him.[15]
Just as Aizen was about to finish off Shinji, captain Kisuke Urahara and Kidō captain Tessai Tsukabishi of the Kidō Corps, appeared and saved him from destruction. Aizen, Gin and Tōsen made their escape and Tessai used Forbidden Kidō to preserve and transport the rescue squad to the 12th Division barracks. In his lab, Urahara tried to reverse the process using his created item, the Hōgyoku.[16] Unfortunately, it ended up as a failure, not having the desired effect Urahara expected.[17]
The next day, Urahara and Tessai were arrested under the orders of the Central 46. The Hollowfied Shinigami were sentenced to execution as hollows. However, before any of their sentences could be executed, both were rescued by Yoruichi Shihōin, who brought them to a secret underground area.[18] In the secluded area, she had also brought Hachi and the other Hollowfied Shinigami, along with the prototype for the new Gigai that Urahara was working on. With that epiphany, Urahara resolved to make ten Reiatsu-blocking Gigai to aid him, Tessai, and the eight victims escape to the real world, where they hoped to find a way to undo the Hollowfication process.

Plot

Shinji is briefly seen standing on the top of a telephone pole in Karakura Town. He descends towards the town, similarly to Rukia Kuchiki when she first arrives at Karakura Town.Shinji appears floating upside down in the sky above Ichigo Kurosaki as he talks to Orihime Inoue and Yasutora Sado after he has dispatched a Hollow.[21] Shinji disguises himself as a student at Ichigo's school and formally introduces himself the following morning to the class by writing his name backwards on the blackboard, saying that he is very good at doing things backwards. He then introduces himself to Ichigo and sits next to him, saying that they should get to know each other.[22] Later that night when Ichigo goes off to fight another Hollow he meets Zennosuke Kurumadani, the Shinigami sent to replace Rukia Kuchiki. Shinji approaches him from behind and proceeds to attack him, to which Ichigo blocks and notices that it is Shinji. He then asks if it is a Zanpakutō that he has and who he really is. Shinji tells him to be quiet as with spiritual pressure like his he can't afford to lose his composure otherwise he will be found out easily. Ichigo asks him to whom he is referring to which Shinji ask if he needs to tell him everything or if he is unable to find out on his own.
He then makes note of the arrival of some Hollow because Ichigo wasn't cautious of the level of his spiritual power, though Ichigo is more concerned with who Shinji really is. Frustrated with Ichigo's concern for the unimportant Shinji dons a Hollow Mask and then asks Ichigo if he knows what it is, to which a greatly surprised Ichigo answers that it is a Hollow Mask. Shinji confirms that it is and also confirms that he has a Zanpakutō with a Hollow Mask. Shinji then explains that he is a Shinigami who has crossed into the realm of Hollows. He then plainly asks Ichigo to be friends with him as he is a Visored, the same as Ichigo. He then asks that Ichigo join them as he doesn't belong with the Shinigami.[24]
Their conversation is interrupted by an unbelievably strong spiritual pressure from some unknown person (Isshin Kurosaki) that neither Shinji nor Ichigo can readily identify. Ichigo goes to find the owner of the spiritual pressure, much to Shinji's surprise as he asks Ichigo where he is going as they are not done talking yet. Ichigo tells him he refuses his offer as he doesn't care who the Visored are, but he doesn't want to be part of it because he is a Shinigami and is definitely not one of them. After Ichigo leaves Shinji's cell phone rings and he tells Hiyori Sarugaki that he has failed in his mission to recruit Ichigo, which prompts her to yell at him though he calmly tells her not to yell as it is only a matter of time and they will wait.
The next morning Shinji shows up at school and greets Ichigo as if nothing happened the previous night. When Orihime greets Shinji he goes to give her a hug, causing a small altercation from some of her male classmates at what they perceive to be him making unwarranted advances. Ichigo grabs Shinji and pulls him outside so that they can talk. Ichigo yells at him for appearing at school after he said no to his attempt to recruit him. Shinji plainly tells him that he isn't going to give up after only two days, he tells Ichigo that he is very persistent and he will continue to bug him until he concedes. Shinji then explains that it is too late anyhow as once your a Visored you're always a Visored, so whether Ichigo likes it or not he is already one of them. He goes on further to state that all of his friends may be his friends now, but if he continues on as a Shinigami he will slowly be devoured by his inner hollow until he loses his mind and his friendship would be "ground up into bits". Shinji then asks Ichigo if he has noticed that the Inner Hollow has begun to get stronger at an unimaginable rate. He tells Ichigo to come with as he will help him keep his sanity.While walking home Shinji is attacked from behind by Hiyori. She then smacks him with her sandal and yells at him for not succeeding in his mission. The two are then interrupted by the arrival of Orihime and Chad who were searching for Shinji. When Orihime asks who Shinji is and what he wants with Ichigo Kurosaki, Hiyori answers stating that Orihime didn't think they would actually tell them.[27] Hiyori introduces herself to them and they reply doing the same. Hiyori then voices her envy of their name's meanings compared to hers and Shinji's and the looks of Orihime compared to her own, even going as far as reaching for her sword and saying that she would just have to kill them as the conversation has become pointless. She is however quickly grabbed by Shinji who runs far away from Chad and Orihime with Hiyori over his shoulder. All the while she screams and argues with him causing him to punish her in a very uncomfortable way. Hiyori eventually calms down and admits that she hates humans and Shinigami. Shinji tells her that he already knows that that is why he was the one that went to enlist Ichigo and told her to wait.[28]When Ichigo decides to finally show up at the Visored's warehouse, Shinji admits he is surprised at how Ichigo could have found them considering how bad he is at sensing spiritual pressure, he then admits that they purposefully allowed their reiatsu to leak to make it easy for him. Ichigo then tells him he has no intentions of joining them, he only came to "use" them to help him control his inner Hollow. Shinji asks him how he plans on doing that and Ichigo tells him by force as he leaves his body and proceeds to attack Shinji who counters his attack and the two begin to battle. Eventually Hiyori attacks Shinji knocking him away and through a nearby wall. Hiyori then tells Ichigo how this situation is really going to play out as she proceeds to battle himWhen Shinji witnesses Ichigo's inner Hollow nearly choking Hiyori to death, he, as well as the other Visored, quickly restrain Ichigo before he can kill her. Shinji then uses the tip of his Zanpakutō to break off what is left of Ichigo's Hollow Mask, stating that that example of Ichigo's power was sufficient enough. He then asks Hiyori if she has any complaints though she is too terrified to answer. Shinji then tells Ichigo that one's inner Hollow is not something that one can subjugate with his mind, body or a simple thought. But he assures Ichigo that since he passed the test they will pound the "Hollow Suppression Technique" right into the core of his very soul.[30] Shinji waits around with the other Visored as Ichigo does some training on an exercise machine, using Hiyori's training techniques on his own. He gets into a minor argument with Hiyori over boiling hot water. Ichigo becomes irritated with using the work out machine and throws it at Hiyori who blocks herself with Shinji.[31] Shinji then tells Ichigo that Hiyori's exercise machine is the the basis of his future training as they decide the level of his future training determined by how long he can keep going while using it. He further explains that they will teach him how to govern his hollow when he is able to use the machine for three days straight. Ichigo becomes irritated and yells at Shinji as he believes the Visored already know what he is capable of and that he doesn't need to use the machine as he can exceed its required use. He then goes on to say that all of this is pointless as he doesn't have the time to play and lay around. Shinji yells at him to shut up and then tells him that he has gotten quite big for someone who doesn't know how long the Hōgyoku takes to awaken. This surprises Ichigo as Shinji tells him that he knows nothing of the Hōgyoku or Hollowfication so he should stop his complaining. Ichigo asks him how he knows about the all of that to which Shinji explains he knows all about the Hōgyoku, the Arrancar and Sōsuke Aizen and that he has known for many years. Shinji comes close to Ichigo and puts his hand up to his face and tells him that the story will have to wait for another time and states that he thinks its time to let Ichigo's soul spend some time getting used to their methods, he then makes note that Ichigo has attained Shinigami powers, Shikai, and Bankai with incredible speed. Ichigo questions how Shinji knows all this, but Shinji simply says that Ichigo is right and speeding up teaching him Hollowfication might be better for him. Ichigo then passes out and Shinji has Hachigen Ushōda erect a double dislocation barrier around the warehouse. He then tells an unconscious Ichigo that in a short while he will become a full Hollow, asking Ichigo not to get devoured by it and that he must consume him, remarking that if he is swallowed up in there it is all over for him.Shinji later goes with the other Visored down into his underground training area. Shinji then tells Hachi to put up a barrier down there too. Hachi is noticeably confused to which Shinji quips don't act dumb as there is nothing cute about an old man saying "Ehhhh". Shinji also has him bind his legs and arms to which Hachi uses Bakudō #75. Gochūtekkan.[33] He bears witness to Ichigo's transformation into a Hollow, warning the others that it has come.[34] After Hachi erects a barrier around Ichigo and Lisa Yadōmaru goes into fight him. Shinji tells her not to kill Ichigo and she responds that it's assuming that he doesn't kill her first.[35] Shortly after her fight Lisa asks Shinji how much break time they get, he mentions to her that since there are eight of them total in the rotation, ten minutes times 8 people would equal to eighty minutes. Though he is shortly corrected by Hiyori and corrects himself stating that it would be seventy minutesEventually Ichigo's Hollow form begins to rupture. Shinji looks on when Ichigo defeats his inner Hollow and gains control over his body. Shinji has Hachi bring down the barrier so that he may go and talk to him as Ichigo passes out. Shinji asks him how he is feeling to which Ichigo responds that he does not feel too bad.[37] Later, while Ichigo is training Hachi comments on how Ichigo hasn't really extended the duration as he can barely maintain his mask at all. Shinji tells him that its not that simple. When Hachi becomes alerted when he detects someone has slipped inside his barrier, the other Visored are also taken by surprise. Orihime Inoue then shows up and is revealed to Hachi and the other Visored to be the culprit. They are shown to be quite shocked to see that a simple human could perform such a feat.[38] Shortly after Orihime leaves, the other Visored question who she is until Shinji tells them, causing Kensei to become mad that Shinji knows her. Shinji tells them that she is his first love. Lisa reminds him that he says that to all the cute girls and has even once said it about her.[39] Later on shortly after eating, Shinji asks Hiyori how the training is coming along to which she says it isn't going too well as Ichigo is nothing specialUpon the arrival of the Espada in the world of the living, Ichigo senses the presence of Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez and proceeds to rush off to fight him. He is held back by Kensei Muguruma and Love Aikawa but Shinji tells them to let him go.[41] Shinji later pursues him and saves both Ichigo and Rukia Kuchiki from Grimmjow's Cero attack after Grimmjow defeated both of them. He makes note that he hates getting involved in Shinigami fights, but concedes that when one hears the sound of fighting so close by one just can't ignore it. When Grimmjow asks him who he is Shinji tells him it doesn't matter and Grimmjow proceeds to attack him. Having a small discussion with Grimmjow, he is then suddenly attacked by the Espada, who declares his intentions of killing him. Dodging all of the attacks, Shinji realizes how violent Grimmjow is and the fight is destroying everything around them. Thus, Shinji dons his Hollow mask much to Grimmjow's shock as Shinji engages the Espada. Shinji tells Grimmjow that he is sorry but he seems strong so he can't take it easy on him, as he prepares to fire a Cero at the Espada. The blast sends Grimmjow hurtling to the city below. Shinji then tells him that he knows the Espada minimized the damage of the Cero by hitting it with his own. An enraged Grimmjow pulls out his Zanpakutō and begins to release, but Ulquiorra Cifer comes and retrieves Grimmjow before he can do so

Hueco Mundo arc

Mashiro Kuna brings in a package and Shinji is annoyed as he realizes Ichigo has left to Hueco Mundo leaving the Visored with only a word: "Thanks"

Fake Karakura Town arc

Around the same time when Sōsuke Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, Kaname Tōsen and the top three Espada invade the fake Karakura Town, Shinji reminisces about how Kisuke Urahara became a captain and how the Visored were subjected by Aizen's Hollowfication experiments. He then claims that they are in debt to Urahara and also have a score to settle with Aizen. Afterwards, Shinji and the rest of the Visored leave their compound, armed and ready for battle, simply saying: "Let's go."Shinji and the rest of the Visored later arrive at the fake Karakura Town, just when Aizen and his forces begin to gain the upper hand and confronts the latter with his usual grin. Shinji asks his fellow Visored if there is anyone in the Gotei 13 they would like to speak to and ends up in a short argument with Hiyori, followed by the rest of his team-mates expressing their disinterest in speaking to their former comrades (with the exception of Lisa, who flash steps away to see Captain Shunsui Kyōraku).[46] Shinji then approaches Yamamoto to greet him, to which the captain-commander asks if he has come for revenge. Shinji plainly tells him that against Aizen, "Yes." As for the Gotei 13, he couldn't care less; if he was mad at the Gotei 13 it would be for "making the barrier around the fake Karakura Town so hard to get through." He also points out that if he hadn't found Lieutenant Chōjirō Sasakibe outside the barrier, he and the Visored would still be outside. Yamamoto then asks Shinji if he is right to assume they are allies, to which Shinji tells him that it's too obvious they aren't. They are not on the Gotei 13's side, but they are against Aizen and they are Ichigo's allies.[47] He returns to the other Visored who ask him if he is done talking. He simply replies "No," but that now is not the time as the enemy is growing impatient.[48] The Visored then proceed to bring forth their masks when Fūrā spews forth a huge amount of Gillian-class Menos from its mouth.As the rest of the Visored engage in battle with the Menos Grande, Shinji confronts Aizen face to face and tells him that "it's time to finish this," as he partially removes his mask, he attacks Sōsuke Aizen.[50] Unfortunately, his attack is blocked by Kaname Tōsen, who manages to make a small cut above his left eye. When he was about to receive another attack from Tōsen, Sajin Komamura steps into the battle, saying that he has decided to help the Visored and that "[he] won't accept a no as an answer". [51] While the Gotei 13 and the Visored are fighting the Espada, Shinji is engaged in a fight against Gin, which is abruptly stopped after Aizen attacks Harribel and calls Gin and Tōsen off.Shinji appears near Hiyori and tells her and the others that it would be best not to be too quick to go near Aizen, explaining that with Aizen's ability one would be done for before it begins if they don't have a plan in mind. Hiyori tells him that they know that much, but Shinji tells her that he is specifically talking to her, as he tells her to stand down. Aizen begins to taunt them stating that regardless of what they do the ending will still be the same, as their fates had already been decided. Shinji tells Hiyori not to listen as he is only trying to provoke her. Aizen goes on stating they have nothing more to fear seeing as they all died that night over 100 years ago. This taunt completely sends Hiyori over the edge, enraged she proceeds toward Aizen to attack him, as Shinji yells to her to stop. Before she reaches Aizen, Gin Ichimaru bifurcates her. Shinji screams to Hiyori and immediately catches the top half of her as she falls. Hiyori now fatally injured tells Shinji that she is sorry as she just couldn't control herself. Shinji calls to Hachi but upon realizing that he only has one arm, he instantly remembers Orihime Inoue has healing abilities as he yells for Ichigo.Shinji while still holding Hiyori stares down Aizen. Aizen comments that he likes the look in Shinji's eyes, as he looks like he has finally awakened after 100 years sleep. Aizen that taunts him and tells him to face him, as he will unsheathe his sword especially for him. Shinji calls to Hachi, telling him that he is sorry as he knows he only has one arm but he needs to take care of Hiyori or at least keep her safe until Ichigo returns. Aizen then asks why he would put his faith in that boy. Shinji simply tells him that he doesn't expect him to understand as he doesn't even trust his own followers. Aizen then explains that trusting someone means relying on them and only the weak do that, therefore its not something that they need. Shinji questions how can he say that with all the followers he has, as he is sure that Aizen has asked them to trust him. Aizen corrects him stating that he is wrong as he never asked them to trust him at all. He told them to come with him, but he has never told them to trust him. In fact Aizen has always told them not to trust anyone including him, though he sadly laments that there are not many strong enough to do that. Aizen further explains that "All creatures want to believe in something bigger them themselves. They cannot live without blind obedience. And to escape the pressure of that trust, those in whom faith is placed in turn look for someone higher them themselves. And then those people in turn look for someone even stronger. That is how all kings are born. That is how all Gods are born. But make no mistake. They all still abide to me. Because from this point onward, you will witness first hand the power of the god they foolishly placed their faith in. I will become that god they have no choice but to believe in."[54] Shinji comments on Aizen drawing his blade, being somewhat surprised that he would do so at all. He then asks Aizen if he is scared, but Aizen remains silent. Shinji then states that there is no point in ignoring him, as no matter how strong he is that he still has to be uneasy. He then quotes Aizen's own words from 100 years ago, about how Shinji had never opened up to him, never told him anything or even tried to get to know him. He then tells Aizen that because of that, he doesn't have a clue what kind of powers his Zanpakutō has. Shinji states to Aizen that if he thought that his Kyōka Suigetsu was the only Zanpakutō with the ability to absolutely control other people's senses, he was dead wrong. He then releases his Zanpakutō, Sakanade.
The releases of Shinji's Shikai prompts Aizen to comment that its an interesting shape for a katana. Shinji responds that it is great, and he will not lend it to him. Aizen then states that he finds it strange that it does not give off any particular kind of aura. So he questions if he has heard wrong about it being able to control the five senses. Shinji tells him to take another look as it is already changing, as he casually asks if it has a nice scent. He then tells Aizen it is too late and welcomes him to the inverted world. Much to Aizen's surprise, he now appears as though he is standing upside down in mid air. Shinji explains that Aizen's senses have been inverted and moves to attack him while Aizen comments that the ability is interesting, as it causes everything to be opposite. Shinji is surprised when Aizen figures out that forward and backward are opposites as well as he turns around to block Shinji's attack, asking his former captain if he really thought that it would fool him. But Aizen is again surprised as his left arm is cut. Shinji explains that even his eyesight and where he gets cut is reversed as well. He then states that no matter how powerful he is or what Aizen tries his body will always fight by reflex and fall to Sakanade's ability. Shinji goes to attack Aizen again but misses, while Aizen states that he was trying to figure it out what it was and now he sees it is nothing more than an optical illusion. Shinji then realizes he has been cut across his back as he passed by Aizen, which surprises him. Aizen then states that by controlling all five senses Shinji can't even begin to compare to his powers. He then notes once one gets used to it there is no problem as he taunts Shinji, telling him that it was mere child's play.[56]
Shinji watches as Ichigo arrives back in the Human World via a Garganta and attacks Aizen. However, the attack is deflected by a powerful barrier.[57] After some taunting by Aizen, Shinji, who has re-sealed his Zanpakutō, prepares to fight Aizen along with the other unoccupied Visored and Shinigami in order to avoid Ichigo becoming affected by Aizen's Shikai.[58] Ichigo protests to everyone's decision to protect him, as they have already been wounded in previous battles and them fighting now would be overdoing it. Shinji argues that letting Ichigo fight Aizen alone is overdoing it and that everyone would be angry if Ichigo got killed because of fighting alone. He tells him that the battle belongs to every single one of them there.[59] After Komamura moves to attack Aizen, Shinji asks Ichigo why he did not bring Orihime back with him, as she would be able to heal everyone to help fight Aizen. However, he notices that Ichigo did come back with Retsu Unohana and states that she was likely a better choice for a battle anyway. He then moves alongside Love, Rose, and Lisa to attack Aizen
Aizen takes out Komamura, Rose, Love and Lisa, he then begins a fight with Suì-Fēng . Aizen moves to take out his Zanpakutō but his sword and arm are immediately encased in ice much to his surprise. Before he can react Suì-Fēng stabs him the in the chest with her Nigeki Kessatsu technique. Aizen notes that it is an interesting technique but it cannot harm him. Aizen is then surprised as he is attacked from a shadow. Shunsui reveals himself having used his Kageoni technique, stating Aizen is careless as there is shadow on the ice. Hitsugaya tells Aizen its over and rushes at him. Aizen notes to himself that Hitsugaya is so young, as he sees his chance and takes it without planning ahead. That is his biggest failing. Just then, he notices Shinji standing off to the side holding Sakanade's Shikai and smiling. Aizen then realizes too late that Hitsugaya is not attacking from the front but the back as he is stabbed through the chest from behind.[61] Much to their horror however, Aizen reveals that at some point he switched places with Momo, tricking Hitsugaya into stabbing the innocent lieutenant. Furious at the deception, Shinji demands to know when Aizen cast the illusion, to which Aizen calmly states he has been using an illusion on them the entire time. As Hitsugaya attacks Aizen in a blind rage Shinji and the other captain-level warriors are distracted trying to stop him. Aizen claims they're all wide open and proceeds to strike down Shinji, Suì-Fēng, Shunsui, and Hitsugaya.[62] As they fall into the town below Aizen states that he won't kill them and that they are to watch the outcome of this battle.As the wounded are tended to, Unohana finishes her treatment on Hiyori. Lisa asks whether she will pull through and Unohana states that she will wake up as long as she doesn't give up on living. Unohana continues by stating it would be more appropriate to ask Shinji if she will give up or not. As Unohana walks away, Shinji tells her that he owes her one and the Captain says she does not require thanks for saving the lives of her allies; to which Shinji remarks that they are not. After reflecting on what Hiyori would say at that point Shinji still retains that he owes her.

The Lost Substitute Shinigami arc

When Ichigo regains his powers he notices that Shinji's power was used to help restore his own.[65] When Ichigo goes to Soul Society to bring back the body of Kūgo Ginjō, Shinji, who is once again the Fifth Division's captain, questions if this is the right thing to do, asking if Ichigo can forgive Kūgo for what he did.[66]

Powers & Abilities

Master Swordsmanship Specialist: Shinji is implied to be a powerful combatant, being the unofficial leader among the group and a former Shinigami captain. At one point, when Shinji begins to fight with Ichigo Kurosaki, the other Visored mention that Ichigo is foolish to battle Shinji proven by the fact that Shinji is not taking the battle seriously (albeit it was also mentioned that Ichigo was holding back, because he was trying to suppress his inner Hollow).[67][68] Shinji is also shown to be able to hold off Mashiro Kuna during her Hollowfication metamorphosis without releasing his sword, although it took some effort.[69] He was also able to fend off Kaname Tōsen while also trying to resist his Hollowfication.[70] Shinji also takes on the 6th Espada maintaining his calm in the face of the destruction Grimmjow brought to the battle, pushing the Espada back with little effort using only his hollow mask.[71][72]
Shunpo Expert: Shinji excels in Shunpo. His skill is shown to be great enough to easily outmaneuver Grimmjow, the Sixth Espada.[72] As a captain, before he even became a Visored, he was the first to arrive to save Hiyori even when Lisa had a head-start and all the other Captains left at the same time.[73] Shinji is also very quick at close-range. During his assault on Aizen, he is able to perceive and dodge Tōsen's sneak attack with only a small scratch.[74]
Keen Intellect: Despite his childish attitude at times, Shinji has shown himself to be a very insightful and perceptive man. During initial stint as captain of the 5th division, he was able to see through Aizen's deceptions and some of his illusions. Even Aizen himself admitted to be intimidated by Shinji's cunning.
Immense Spiritual Power: As a captain, he has an enormous spiritual pressure. Being a Visored, Shinji possesses a dual-type spiritual energy, part Shinigami and part Hollow. His spiritual pressure is said to be monstrous.[75]
Kidō Practitioner: While never seen in battle, Shinji showed enough proficiency in this skill to without warning put Ichigo into a dream state[76] or to break Aizen's illusions.

Zanpakutō

Sakanade (逆撫, Counter Stroke): In its sealed form, it resembles a normal katana. The hilt and sheath are red and its guard is shaped like an hour-glass.Shikai: The release command is "Collapse" (倒れろ, taorero).[77] In its Shikai state the pommel becomes a large ring that allows Sakanade to rotate around Shinji's hand without him actually gripping any part of the Zanpakutō. This movement relates to his Shikai Special Ability. The first few inches of the blade are covered by an extension of the crossguard. Sakanade's blade is straight and slim with the tip ending in a slanted razor-like edge instead of being tapered to a point. There are five holes along the sword's length.Shikai Special Ability: Sakanade's Shikai ability creates an Sakasama no Sekai (逆様の世界, Inverted World). When spun the sword creates a pink mist, those who smell its pleasant aroma fall subject to an optical illusion. Shinji describes the release technique as something like a trump card. Up and down, left and right as well as forward and backward are opposite. It is not just the sense of direction that is changed; the opponent's eyesight, direction of incoming attacks, and injury locations are also inverted. Shinji claims that countering the damage from the inverted directions simply by processing it all within the mind is not possible. No matter how powerful the opponent even if one is accustomed to fighting in that particular way, their body will not adapt and will continue to fight by reflex, which causes it to continuously succumb to the power's effect.[79] The effect of the inverted world can be targeted at or neglected from specific opponents, making it ideal for use in group fighting.Bankai: Not Yet Revealed

Hollowfication

Hollow Mask: Shinji's Hollow mask strongly resembles a pharaoh's mask, with a short, flowing hood hanging down the back of his neck. When donning his Hollow mask, Shinji's sclera turn completely black and his irises become grey.[81]
  • Power Augmentation: While wearing the mask, Shinji's Hollow powers supplement his Shinigami powers, giving him a vast increase in both strength and speed.

Cero: Shinji gathers energy that is displayed in a horizontal line at his fist. He then releases a crimson Cero with an extremely wide arc and devastating force. The power of the Cero from a distance is powerful enough to cause grievous injury to an Espada of at least rank six, even at minimal power.[82][72]
Enhanced Strength: While wearing his Hollow mask, Shinji has shown that he has greater strength, which he uses to overwhelm Tōsen and Grimmjow.[70][72]
Enhanced Speed: While wearing his Hollow mask, Shinji has shown that he can move much more quickly, which he uses to overwhelm Tōsen and Grimmjow.

Appearances in Other Media

Shinji is a playable character known in the Bleach: Heat the Soul (series), Bleach: The 3rd Phantom, and Bleach: Versus Crusade. He uses his Visored mask in combat, which is quite powerful. He also appears in other Bleach games as an unlockable character. In Bleach: Heat the Soul 6, when Shinji performs a finishing move with Hiyori, she hits Shinji with her sandals, launching him into the opponent. In Bleach: Blade Battlers 2nd, after Shinji puts on his Hollow mask his EX-Attack changes into a pink, multi-directional Cero that bounces against a surface which lasts around 4 seconds. In Bleach: The 3rd Phantom, he is capable of using Cero without first using his Hollow mask, though, this is because his mask is not available as a transformation stage in the game.

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Tentang Ichigo Kurosaki (黒崎 一護)


Ichigo Kurosaki (黒崎 一護 Kurosaki Ichigo?) adalah karakter utama dari serial manga dan anime Bleach. Seri anime dan manga Bleach dimulai saat Ichigo menerima kekuatan shinigami karena bertemu dengan Rukia Kuchiki, seorang shinigami yang ditugaskan untuk mematroli Kota Karakura. Karena menyerahkan kekuatannya kepada Ichigo, Rukia tidak memiliki kekuatan lagi, oleh karena itu, Ichigo ditugaskan untuk menggantikan tugas Rukia sebagai dewa kematian untuk sementara waktu. Ichigo harus melindungi orang-orang dari arwah-arwah jahat yang disebut hollow, dan mengirim arwah-arwah baik yang disebut plus ke Soul Society. Menurut jajak pendapat popularitas karakter dari majalah Shonen Jump, karakter Ichigo selalu mendapat peringkat teratas sebagai karakter paling populer dalam manga Bleach.

Profil

Ichigo adalah seorang remaja berusia 15 tahun yang senantiasa mencoba untuk menjadi berbeda dan anti-sosial. Itulah alasan mengapa ia selalu tampak bersungut-sungut. Akan tetapi, seiring berjalannya cerita, dibalik penampilan dan sikapnya yang kasar, ia menjadi semakin baik hati dan pandai. Rambut oranye Ichigo adalah warna alami, dan hal ini menyebabkan ia selalu diganggu dan diajak bertengkar oleh para kakak kelasnya di sekolah. [1] Ichigo menyatakan bahwa ia tidak peduli akan apa yang orang lain pikirkan (tentang warna rambut ataupun hal lainnya) dan tampaknya menyukai bertengkar dengan para penggencetnya.
Ichigo juga adalah seorang pelajar yang berbakat, ia menempati peringkat ke-23 dari 322 pelajar di sekolahnya.[2] Ichigo selalu belajar dengan teratur dan tidak pernah mengabaikan tugas-tugas sekolahnya, hanya karena ia tidak memiliki pekerjaan lainnya yang lebih menyenangkan di rumah. Lambat laun, terungkap dalam cerita bahwa Ichigo bekerja keras hanya karena ia ingin membuat para guru-gurunya yang selalu mengasosiasikan dirinya yang berambut oranye dan sering bertengkar sadar bahwa sebenarnya ia adalah pelajar yang baik.
Ichigo memiliki kemampuan aneh untuk melihat arwah, yang disebabkan oleh kekuatan spiritual yang selalu ia miliki. Setelah bertemu dengan Rukia Kuchiki, kekuatan spiritual Ichigo yang tadinya terkunci menjadi terbuka, dan ia mengeluarkan kekuatan spiritual yang amat besar, yang bahkan dirinyapun tidak dapat mengendalikannya. Oleh karena kekuatan spiritual yang amat besar inilah, teman-teman Ichigo yang tadinya normal, tiba-tiba jadi memiliki kekuatan spiritual juga, dikarenakan kedekatan mereka dengan Ichigo. Teman-teman Ichigo yang selalu ter-ekspos energi spiritual Ichigo menjadi sadar secara spiritual, bahkan masing-masing jadi memiliki kekuatan unik sendiri-sendiri.
Ichigo tinggal bersama ayahnya, Isshin Kurosaki dan dua adik perempuannya, Yuzu dan Karin. Ayahnya memiliki sebuah klinik kecil di rumah mereka, dan seluruh anggota keluarga Kurosaki bekerja disana. Ayah Ichigo digambarkan sebagai seorang ayah yang lucu dan komikal, walaupun seringkali menantang Ichigo dengan serangan-serangan fisik dan mengomelinya apabila terlambat saat makan malam. Sedangkan kedua adik perempuan Ichigo memiliki kemampuan melihat arwah, walaupun kemampuan mereka tidak setingkat Ichigo. Mereka juga lebih 'normal' dibanding ayah mereka.
Ichigo menyukai cokelat dan makanan pedas. Selebritis favoritnya adalah Al Pacino dan Mike Ness, dan orang yang paling ia kagumi adalah William Shakespeare.[3] Ia juga merasa resah dan tidak nyaman apabila berada di dekat wanita yang telanjang atau berpenampilan terbuka.
Nama Ichigo, dalam bahasa Jepang memiliki 2 pengertian. Pertama, Nama Ichigo, apabila dipisah menjadi ichi dan go dan ditulis menggunakan huruf kanji, ichi (一) dan go (五), memiliki arti 1 dan 5 atau dengan kata lain, 15. Angka-angka tersebut merupakan angka-angka yang sering muncul dalam manga Bleach. Kedua, apabila nama Ichigo ditulis menggunakan huruf katakana (イチゴ), memiliki arti "buah arbei". Nama Ichigo sebenarnya merupakan nama anak perempuan di Jepang, dan waktu penjaga gerbang Jidanbō mencibir Ichigo tentang hal ini, Ichigo dengan bangganya menyatakan bahwa namanya ditulis dengan menggunakan huruf kanji ichi (一) yang berarti "satu" dan go (護) dari kata "pelindung". Ayah Ichigo pernah mengatakan bahwa nama Ichigo berarti "ia yang melindungi".

Riwayat

Ibu Ichigo, Masaki Kurosaki, mulai membawa Ichigo pergi ke sebuah dojo untuk belajar karate sejak Ichigo berusia 4 tahun. Disana, Ichigo bertemu dan bertarung dengan Tatsuki Arisawa, dimana pertama-tamanya, Ichigo kalah bertarung dengannya. Setiap kali ia kalah, Ichigo selalu mulai menangis, tetapi begitu ibunya datang dan menghiburnya, ia langsung berhenti menangis. Hal ini dikarenakan kedekatan Ichigo dengan ibunya yang amat mendalam. Menurut Tatsuki, Ichigo adalah anak bertubuh kurus yang kelihatan ceria, dan selalu tersenyum ketika bersama ibunya.
Sewaktu Ichigo berusia 9 tahun, hollow bernama Grand Fisher membunuh Masaki. Namun Ichigo tidak mengetahui sebab kematian ibunya ini sampai bagian tengah dari awal jalan cerita Bleach (sekitar volume ke-4 manga). Setelah kematian ibunya, Ichigo menjadi uring-uringan, dan terus-menerus berdiri di tepi sungai dimana ibunya terbunuh selama berhari-hari. Kematian Masaki mengubah segalanya dalam keluarga Kurosaki - Karin menjadi keras hati dan tidak cengeng, dan Yuzu mengambil-alih tugas rumah tangga. Sebelum mengetahui soal Grand Fisher, Ichigo selalu merasa bertanggungjawab atas kematian ibunya, dan menyalahkan dirinya karena berjalan terlalu dekat dengan tepi sungai sehingga ibunya harus menyelamatkan Ichigo dan pada akhirnya, mengorbankan dirinya. Bahkan setelah insiden inipun, kematian Masaki terus menyebabkan Ichigo merasa bersalah jikalau ia tidak mampu melindungi orang-orang yang dekat dengannya. Karena perasaan bersalah ini, Ichigo berjanji untuk mendapatkan kekuatan sehingga ia bisa melindungi orang-orang yang dicintainya.
Tiga tahun sebelum jalan cerita utama, Sora, kakak laki-laki dari Orihime Inoue meninggal di klinik Kurosaki karena luka-luka yang disebabkan dari kecelakaan mobil. Ichigo melihat Orihime menangis untuk kakaknya, walaupun ia belum mengetahui bahwa gadis kecil yang dilihatnya itu adalah Orihime sampai beberapa waktu sebelum jalan cerita utama.
Sewaktu di bangku SMP, Ichigo bertemu dengan Yasutora Sado, yang pada waktu itu bersekolah di SMP Mashiba. Yasutora menolong Ichigo pada saat ia terjebak dalam perkelahian. Ichigo memanggil Yasutora "Chad" karena pada kalung nama yang ia kenakan, tulisan yang tertera disana dapat dibaca "Sado" atau "Chado". Walaupun Yasutora mengoreksinya berulang kali, Ichigo tetap memanggilnya "Chad". Chad adalah seseorang yang sangat kuat secara fisik, namun ia pernah berjanji pada kakeknya sewaktu kecil bahwa demi kebaikannya, ia tidak akan berkelahi. Namun, karena selalu menolak ajakan berkelahi, ia malah jadi sering dipukuli. Setelah mengetahui hal ini, Ichigo bersepakat dengan Chad untuk bertarung dan berkorban untuk satu sama lain. Ichigo berjanji untuk bertarung demi orang-orang yang dicintai Chado, dan begitu pula sebaliknya, Chado berjanji untuk bertarung dan berkorban demi melindungi orang-orang yang dekat di hati Ichigo.

Sinopsis

Awal cerita

Pada awal seri Bleach, Ichigo melihat dan terlibat dalam konfrontasi dengan Rukia Kuchiki, seorang shinigami (dewa kematian), sewaktu ia masuk ke rumah Ichigo pada saat memburu sebuah hollow. Pada saat Rukia bertarung, Ichigo juga ingin melindungi keluarganya dari serangan hollow. Hal ini menyebabkan Rukia menjadi terluka karena ter-intervrensi oleh Ichigo dan akibatnya, Rukia harus memindahkan kekuatan spiritualnya kepada Ichigo supaya Ichigo bisa meneruskan pekerjaannya dan menyelamatkan keluarga Kurosaki. Pada saat Rukia memindahkan kekuatannya kepada Ichigo, Ichigo seharusnya hanya mengambil setengah dari kekuatan Rukia. Namun, Ichigo menyerap seluruh kekuatan Rukia. Kini, lengkap dengan kekuatan dan kemampuan penuh seorang shinigami, ditambah kekuatan spiritual Ichigo yang amat besar, Ichigo dengan mudahnya mengalahkan hollow tersebut dan setelah itu, Rukia pergi.
Keesokan harinya, Ichigo bertemu lagi dengan Rukia di sekolah. Namun kali ini, Rukia adalah seorang siswi pindahan dari sekolah lain. Ichigo kaget begitu melihat Rukia yang sekarang terlihat sebagai manusia biasa, dan bahkan bisa terlihat oleh teman-teman sekelasnya. Rukia memberi tahu Ichigo bahwa ia sedang menggunakan sebuah gigai, yaitu tubuh buatan / artifisial yang biasa digunakan para shinigami sewaktu mereka terpaksa harus tinggal di dunia manusia sementara memulihkan kekuatan mereka. Sementara Rukia memulihkan kekuatannya, ia memaksa Ichigo menggantikan pekerjaannya sebagai shinigami, yaitu bertarung melawan para hollow dan melakukan penguburan arwah. Pada saat ini, Ichigo tidak bisa berubah menjadi shinigami sendiri, dan harus bergantung pada Rukia untuk mengubahnya menjadi shinigami. Hanya Rukia yang mampu mengubah Ichigo menjadi seorang shinigami, dengan cara memukul Ichigo menggunakan sarung tangan bersegel (berlambang) khusus.Rukia mampu mengeluarkan bagian shinigami dari tubuh Ichigo.
Tugas baru Ichigo ini ternyata menyebabkan pergolakan aktivitas di dunia manusia maupun di dunia arwah. Suatu waktu, hollow Grand Fisher, yang telah meloloskan diri dari perhatian para shinigami selama lebih dari 50 tahun, datang ke dunia manusia dan mencoba untuk memakan adik-adik Ichigo, yaitu Karin dan Yuzu. Pada saat inilah Ichigo mengetahui bahwa Grand Fisher-lah yang membunuh ibunya. Ichigo menginginkan balas dendam, namun Rukia melarang Ichigo untuk bertarung karena menurutnya, Grand Fisher terlampau kuat. Ichigo bersikeras, dan menyuruh Rukia untuk pergi melarikan diri bersama Kon dan membawa adik-adiknya. Mendengar perintah Ichigo ini, Rukia teringat akan pertarungan terakhir Kaien Shiba demi membela martabat. Walaupun enggan, Rukia menuruti perintah Ichigo. Ichigo berhasil melukai Grand Fisher, namun hollow itu berhasil melarikan diri. Ia mencoba untuk mengejarnya, tapi karena terlampau lelah, Ichigo pingsan di tangan Rukia.
Pada saat berduel dengan Uryu Ishida, seorang Quincy, segerombolan besar hollow termasuk sebuah Menos Grande berhasil masuk ke dunia manusia, tapi berhasil dikalahkan oleh Ichigo dan Ishida. Chad dan Orihime yang tadinya tidak memiliki kekuatan khusus, jadi memiliki kekuatan karena aktivitas ini. Mereka juga turut membantu membasmi hollow-hollow tersebut. Kemenangan Ichigo melawan Menos ini menarik perhatian Soul Society, membawa jalan cerita ke bagian yang baru. Sementara itu, setelah menyadari bahwa mereka saling menyelamatkan nyawa satu sama lainnya, Ishida dan Ichigo terpaksa harus mencoba untuk berteman sebagai shinigami dan Quincy, walaupun persahabatan ini tidak mudah bagi mereka.

Segmen Cerita "Soul Society"

Setelah menarik perhatian Soul Society, Ichigo kehilangan kekuatan shinigaminya yang ia dapatkan dari Rukia setelah bertemu, bertarung dan dikalahkan secara mudah oleh kapten shinigami Byakuya Kuchiki. Byakuya, bersama letnan (wakil)-nya Renji Abarai, menahan Rukia dan membawanya kembali ke Soul Society. Luka-luka yang dialami Ichigo dari pertarungan tersebut membuatnya merasa sangat lemah seperti manusia biasa, dan pada saat yang sama, ia baru mengetahui bahwa Rukia dinyatakan bersalah melanggar hukum karena memindahkan kekuatannya kepada seorang manusia, dan juga, tinggal di dunia manusia terlampau lama. Ichigo menggebu-gebu ingin menyelamatkan Rukia, dan oleh sebab itu berlatih secara keras dengan Kisuke Urahara, sampai hampir merengut jiwanya. Namun, melalui proses tersebut, Ichigo mampu membangkitkan kekuatan shinigami-nya sendiri. Setelah berlatih dengan Urahara, ia berangkat menuju Soul Society bersama dengan teman kucing misterius Urahara yang bernama Yoruichi. Orihime, Chad, dan Uryu juga turut pergi bersama Ichigo.
Ichigo bertarung melawan banyak shinigami sewaktu di Soul Society. Ia berhasil menang atau seri dalam melawan banyak shinigami berkelas kapten atau letnan kapten. Seringkali, ia terluka parah, dan beberapa kali ia bahkan hampir mati, namun setiap kali, karena daya tahannya yang begitu kuat, Ichigo mampu bertahan sampai sembuh. Pada saat berlatih dengan Urahara, Ichigo secara tidak sengaja memperoleh sebuah topeng hollow. Topeng misterius ini kadangkala muncul tiba-tiba pada wajah Ichigo dan menyelamatkannya dari serangan-serangan fatal. Pertarungan pertama Ichigo adalah melawan Jidanbo, seorang penjaga gerbang di Soul Society. Ichigo menang dengan mudahnya melawan Jidanbo, namun setelah itu, Ichigo dikalahkan juga dengan mudahnya oleh seorang kapten shinigami, Gin Ichimaru. Ichigo berhasil masuk ke dalam Seireitei ditemani Ganju Shiba, berkat bantuan Meriam arwah dari Kukaku Shiba, yang meluncurkan Ichigo dkk masuk ke dalam seireitei. Setelah itu, ia bertemu dan bertarung melawan Ikkaku Madarame. Bahkan setelah Ikkaku mengeluarkan shikai (tahap awal pengeluaran / perubahan bentuk) dari zanpakuto-nya, Ichigo berhasil mengalahkan Ikkaku. Setelah itu, Ichigo mengetahui bahwa dirinya akan diincar oleh Kenpachi Zaraki, seorang kapten shinigami haus darah yang senantiasa mencari yang terkuat di antara para penyusup (Ichigo dkk) untuk diajak bertarung.
Lalu, Ichigo bertemu dengan Renji Abarai, yang ingin membalas dendam karena pernah dikalahkan Ichigo sebelumnya. Renji berhasil melukai Ichigo, namun Ichigo menjadi semakin kuat dalam pertarungan tersebut dan pada akhirnya mengalahkan Renji. Setelah itu, Renji memohon Ichigo untuk menyelamatkan Rukia, yang ternyata adalah teman sepermainannya sejak kecil, walaupun hal ini berarti ia harus mengubah pandangannya tentang dimana kesetiaannya berpihak (hukum atau teman). Renji kemudian ditahan karena berusaha bertarung sendirian (dan pada akhirnya kalah), sementara luka-luka Ichigo disembuhkan oleh Yamada Hanatarō dalam selokan bawah tanah seireitei. Akhirnya, Ichigo bertemu juga dengan Kenpachi Zaraki sewaktu menuju ke kuil pertobatan, dimana Rukia ditahan. Pada awalnya, Ichigo tidak mampu melukai sang kapten tersebut bahkan secuilpun. Menurut Hanataro, Kenpachi tidak bisa mati (immortal). Pada akhirnya, Ichigo mengeluarkan kekuatan dari zanpakuto-nya untuk mengalahkan Kenpachi. Setelah pertarungan ini, Ichigo dan Kenpachi tidak bisa bergerak lagi karena terluka amat parah. Kenpachi di-evakuasi letnan-nya, Yachiru Kusajishi, sedangkan Ichigo diselamatkan oleh [[Yoruichi Shihounin].
Yoruichi memberi tahu Ichigo bahwa dengan kekuatannya yang sekarang, Ichigo belum mampu menyelamatkan Rukia, dan ia meminta Ichigo untuk berlatih keras sampai berhasil mengeluarkan bankai (tahap akhir pengeluaran / perubahan bentuk) zanpakutou-nya. Ichigo berhasil menyelesaikan latihannya dalam waktu 3 hari. Lalu, ia bertemu dengan Shunsui Kyoraku dan Jushiro Ukitake, dua kapten shinigami yang bersimpati dengannya. Ichigo, bersama dengan Yoruichi dan kedua kapten tersebut, secara terpisah menyerang Sokyoku dari sisi berlainan untuk menghentikan eksekusi Rukia. Pada detik-detik terakhir, Ichigo berhasil menghentikan eksekusi. Lalu, dengan tangan kosong, ia mengalahkan tiga orang letnan kapten: Marechiyo Omaeda, Isane Kotetsu, dan Chojiro Sasakibe. Setelah itu, Byakuya Kuchiki menghadangnya.
Dalam pertarungan ini, Ichigo menggunakan bankai-nya melawan Byakuya, dan berhasil mengelak serangan-serangan Byakuya. Lalu, Byakuya membalasnya dengan menggunakan bentuk ke-2 dari bankai-nya. Setelah beberapa waktu, daya tahan Ichigo habis, sehingga membuatnya terjebak dalam keadaan kritis. Pada saat itulah, kekuatan hollow dalam jiwa Ichigo keluar dan melukai Byakuya sampai kekuatan kedua petarung ini hampir habis. Setelah sadarkan diri, Ichigo bertarung lagi dengan Byakuya untuk terakhir kali, dimana kedua petarung mengeluarkan seluruh energi mereka dalam satu serangan. Setelah bentrokan terakhir ini, kekuatan keduanya habislah sudah. Namun, Byakuya mengakui kekalahannya karena pedangnya hancur terkena serangan Ichigo.
Lalu, Ichigo mengetahui bahwa kejadian-kejadian di Soul Society ini sebenarnya merupakan suatu rencana jahat besar yang dikepalai oleh Sosuke Aizen. Ichigo, bersama Renji Abarai, mencoba untuk menghadapi Sosuke Aizen, namun tidak berhasil mengalahkannya, mereka berdua bahkan tidak berhasil paling tidak menunda waktu sampai para kapten shinigami yang terpencar-pencar itu kembali untuk membantu mereka berdua mengalahkan Aizen. Pada akhirnya, Ichigo dan Renji kehabisan waktu, dan Aizen sudah lebih dulu berhasil lolos ke Hueco Mundo.
Sebelum meninggalkan Soul Society, Ukitake memberi Ichigo sebuah emblem, yang mana emblem itu mengizinkan Ichigo untuk memburu para hollow di daerahnya secara resmi. Emblem ini adalah benda multifungsi yang bisa mengubah Ichigo menjadi shinigami sewaktu di dunia manusia, seperti sarung tangan yang dimiliki Rukia. Emblem ini juga berfungsi sebagai alat untuk membuat Ichigo menyadari keberadaan hollow di sekitarnya.
Selang beberapa hari setelah pemberian emblem tersebut arrancar muncul dalam rangka mencari Ichigo yang dilakukan oleh Arrancar di antaranya Grimmjow Jeagerjacques. Setelah mati-matian melawan Grimjow Jeagerjacques, walaupun akhirnya kalah, Ichigo menyadari dirinya bukan seorang shinigami, lalu ia bergabung dengan Vaizard.

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