Gin Ichimaru

Aizen's confidant and captain of the 3rd Division

A mysterious Shinigami who served as Aizen's loyal subordinate and captain of the Gotei 13's 3rd Division. Characterized by his sly grin and narrow eyes. Speaks in Kansai dialect.

Quotes

  • I've never trusted anyone.
  • I'm the one who will defeat Aizen.
  • My goal is revenge against the one who stole Rangiku's soul fragment.
  • The truth awaits beyond this sly grin.
  • Betrayal is the beginning of tragedy.

Trivia

  • Usually wears a sly grin with narrow eyes but possesses sharp insight.
  • One of the few Shinigami who speaks Kansai dialect.
  • Has a past in childhood where part of Rangiku's soul was stolen.
  • Motivated by revenge against Sōsuke Aizen, acted as his right-hand man.
  • Mysterious depictions and backgrounds added in tankobon back covers, etc.

Alternate names

Gin Ichimaru Gin Ichimaru

Tags

Shinigami Gotei 13 Reiatsu Soul King Palace Hueco Mundo Arrancar Zanpakutō Mysterious Kansai dialect

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Profile

Species
Shinigami
Gender
Male
Birthday
September 10

Appearance

Overall appearance
Slim build with a height of 185cm. Features narrow eyes and a constant sly grin. Speaks in Kansai dialect.
Height
Approximately 185cm
Weight
69kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Thin narrow eyes
  • Perpetual sly grin
Iconic items
  • Long silver hair
  • Captain's haori
  • Kamishini no Yari (Zanpakutō)
  • Kansai dialect

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cunning
Detailed personality
Duplicitous nature with frequent enigmatic behavior and a constant smile. Calm and composed, spares no means to achieve his goals, swore loyalty to Sōsuke Aizen, but his true purpose was revenge.
Keywords
  • Mysterious
  • Sly
  • Level-headed
  • Loyal
  • Cunning
  • Traitor
Motto
I've never trusted anyone.
Talents
  • Sharp insight
  • Advanced tactical vision
  • First-class swordsmanship
  • High-speed movement ability
Skills
  • Handling of Kamishini no Yari
  • Deception attacks
  • Advanced Reiatsu control
  • Information manipulation
Motivation
Revenge against Sōsuke Aizen, who stole part of the soul of the girl Rangiku during childhood
Habits
Habit of always wearing a sly grin
Favorite foods
unknown
Hobbies
Swordsmanship training, Scheming
Favorite colors
Silver
Disliked situations
Betrayal, Exposure of lies, Collapse of plans

History

Backstory
Native of Rukongai. During childhood, Aizen stole part of Rangiku's soul, creating a grudge that led him to vow revenge against Sōsuke Aizen. After joining the 5th Division of the Gotei 13, he acted as Aizen's confidant and eventually rose to captain of the 3rd Division. During Aizen's conspiracy as the mastermind, his true stance was revealed, and in the end, he carried out an attack on Aizen with his own spirit spear Kamishini no Yari, fulfilling his lifelong mission.
Debut date
circa 1999
Work title
BLEACH
Media type
Manga

Appointment as Captain of the Gotei 13 3rd Division

Significant event
Appointment as Captain of the Gotei 13 3rd Division
Description
Ascended to captain of the 3rd Division while executing secret plans under Sōsuke Aizen.

Repelling Jindanbō

Significant event
Repelling Jindanbō
Description
At the start of the Soul Society arc, deceived the giant gatekeeper Jindanbō and began the Seireitei invasion operation.

Participation in Sōsuke Aizen's revenge plan

Significant event
Participation in Sōsuke Aizen's revenge plan
Description
As Aizen's mastermind, plunged Soul Society into chaos.

Betrayal of Aizen and revelation of true purpose

Significant event
Betrayal of Aizen and revelation of true purpose
Description
His secret revenge against Aizen and hidden true nature are revealed.

Attack on Aizen with Kamishini no Yari

Significant event
Attack on Aizen with Kamishini no Yari
Description
Inflicted a severe chest wound on Aizen, attempting to put an end to the tragedy, but sustained a fatal wound himself and died.

Relationships

Rangiku (the girl whose soul fragment was stolen in childhood)

Soul fragment stolen in childhood, forging an enmity. The root of his revenge motivation.

Sōsuke Aizen

Mentor

Served as Aizen's confidant but ultimately opposed him and attacked.

Gotei 13

Gotei 13: leader

Media appearances

BLEACH

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 1999

BLEACH (TV Anime)

Anime / Supporting

2004 TV series

Bleach Movie: Hell Verse

Movie / Cameo

2010 theatrical release

BLEACH The 3rd Phantom

Game / Supporting

2010 game version

Voice cast and creators

Kōji Yusa

Voice actor
Kōji Yusa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version
Notes
Representative voice actor

Tite Kubo

Creator name
Tite Kubo
Role
Original author

Tite Kubo

Creator name
Tite Kubo
Role
Character designer

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