Tatsuki Arisawa

Childhood friend and tomboyish strong high school girl

Ichigo Kurosaki's childhood friend and karate master. A high school girl as strong as Ichigo who awakens to spiritual sense and becomes aware of the existence of Arrancars and Shinigami.

Quotes

  • I'll go my own way!
  • One strike, one kill—that's the essence of karate.
  • To protect Ichigo and the others, I'll get stronger.

Trivia

  • Dislikes the masculine kanji notation of her name, often called by hiragana.
  • Surprisingly has C-cup bust size.
  • There was a time in childhood when she was stronger than Ichigo.
  • Her karate skills are strong enough for runner-up in Inter-High.
  • Friendly relations with members of the Karakura Defense Force.

Alternate names

Tatsuki Tatsukin

Tags

Childhood friend High school girl Martial arts Karakura Town Spiritual sense Tomboyish Karate practitioner Strong fighter Gotei 13 affiliate Ichigo's companion

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Short spiky hairstyle and boyish clothing like cargo pants are characteristic. Gives a tomboyish impression matching her personality.
Height
約160cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Spiky short hair
  • Tomboyish fashion sense
Iconic items
  • Cargo pants
  • Karate gi (rarely)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Tomboyish
Detailed personality
Strong-willed and tomboyish, sometimes lacking delicacy, but a good mutual understanding with Ichigo since childhood and they get along well. Strong sense of justice and gutsy even against dangers from the spirit world.
Keywords
  • Tomboyish
  • Strong-willed
  • Strong sense of justice
  • Has spiritual sense
  • Childhood friend
Talents
  • Karate master
  • Spiritual sense
  • Strong mental fortitude
Skills
  • Martial arts
  • Reiatsu sensing
  • Crisis evasion
Motivation
To protect friends and the town alongside Ichigo.
Habits
Uses 'atashi' as first-person pronoun. Was stronger than Ichigo in childhood.
Favorite foods
Light meal after karate practice, Unknown
Hobbies
Karate, Martial arts in general, Guarding
Favorite colors
Black, Khaki

History

Backstory
Grew up alongside Ichigo Kurosaki as childhood friends since young. In childhood, had karate skills stronger than Ichigo's and has the strength to place runner-up in Inter-High. Awakens to spiritual sense after being attacked by Hollowfied Orihime Inoue, begins to recognize the existence of Arrancars and Shinigami. Thereafter, gets involved in spiritual incidents in Karakura Town but grows strong and resilient, joining Ichigo and others in battle as a companion. During high school, lives everyday life interacting with many friends and Karakura Town residents.
Work title
BLEACH
Media type
Manga

Awakens to spiritual sense

Significant event
Awakens to spiritual sense
Description
Begins to see spirits herself after being attacked by Hollowfied Orihime Inoue.

Witnesses Arrancar invasion

Significant event
Witnesses Arrancar invasion
Description
Witnesses Yammy's attack and Ichigo's battle with Arrancars, learns of the danger.

Enrolls in Karakura First High School

Significant event
Enrolls in Karakura First High School
Description
Advances to the same high school as Ichigo, Keigo, Orihime, etc., and deepens interactions.

Karakura Town battle

Significant event
Karakura Town battle
Description
Gets involved in the decisive battle in Karakura Town by Aizen but fights alongside Ichigo and others.

Post-Shinigami Proxy Disappearance arc

Significant event
Post-Shinigami Proxy Disappearance arc
Description
Shows a grown form, such as teaching at the dojo.

Relationships

Ichigo Kurosaki

Best friend

Childhood friends since young, good mutual understanding who overcame many crises together.

Orihime Inoue

Best friend

Inseparable best friend, mutual understanding in aspects like spiritual sense.

Keigo Asano

Teammate

High school friend, often involved in Karakura Town incidents together.

Mizuiro Kojima

Teammate

Companion hanging out with Keigo and others.

Karakura First High School

Karakura First High School: unknown

Media appearances

BLEACH

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 2001

BLEACH

Anime / Supporting

2004 TV series

BLEACH DS series

Game / Supporting

Appears in many titles

Voice cast and creators

Junko Noda

Voice actor
Junko Noda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Risa Ito

Voice actor
Risa Ito
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action movie version

Tite Kubo

Creator name
Tite Kubo
Role
Original author

Related goods

Figure

Item name
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Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Character sticker

Item name
Character sticker
Category
Stationery
Availability
Limited