Kisuke Urahara
Genius and candy store owner
Former 12th Division Captain and founder of the Technical Development Bureau, a genius who is the owner of a candy shop. Supports Soul Reapers as a black market dealer handling spiritual goods.
Quotes
- “I'm Kisuke Urahara, ssu.”
- “A bit shadowy handsome erotic store owner, ssu.”
- “Just the manager of a humble candy shop, ssu.”
- “Regardless of enemy or ally, everyone gets 'san', ssu.”
- “The truth isn't always just one thing, ssu.”
Trivia
- He owns over a hundred sets of his jinbei and hat.
- Uses 'atashi' normally as first-person, but 'boku' with close ones.
- Frequently hides his body using Gigai.
- Only one whose intellect Aizen acknowledges as surpassing his own.
- His Zanpakutō 'Benihime' is said to have a female spirit.
- Possesses combat prowess that overwhelmed Arrancar Yammy Llargo.
Alternate names
Urahara-san
Store Manager
Geta-boshi
Kisuke Urahara
Profile
- Species
- Human (Soul Reaper)
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- December 31
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Middle-aged man in geta sandals, hat, and jinbei attire. Gives a carefree impression, always carrying a cane and fan. Tall and slightly slender build.
- Height
- Approx. 183cm
- Weight
- 69kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Blond
- Distinguishing features
-
- Wearing geta sandals
- Tilted hat (aka Geta-boshi)
- Jinbei attire
- Iconic items
-
- Cane
- Fan
- Geta sandals
- Geta-boshi (hat)
- Portable Gigai
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Carefree
- Detailed personality
- Often exhibits carefree behavior that's ambiguous whether serious or joking. Uses 'atashi' as first-person pronoun, but 'boku' with close acquaintances. Polite with honorifics regardless of enemy or ally, but has a slightly sadistic side. Often seen as shady by those around him, but extremely intelligent and highly capable.
- Keywords
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- Mysterious
- Prodigy
- Carefree
- Sarcastic
- Calm
- Polite
- Sadistic
- Talents
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- Genius inventor
- Gigai technology development
- Advanced Kidō (demon arts)
- Stealth operations
- Strategic planning
- Reiatsu manipulation
- Skills
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- Zanpakutō melee combat ability
- Calm judgment in battle
- Use of reiatsu-blocking devices
- Senkaimon (gate) creation
- Development of chemicals and poisons
- Motivation
- Protecting the Human World and Soul Society from Hollow threats. Continuing to contribute to Soul Reaper society with genuine technology.
- Habits
- Habit of ending sentences with 'ssu'. Frequently makes statements that conceal true intentions.
- Favorite foods
- All kinds of candy
- Hobbies
- Inventing, Gigai research, Potion mixing
- Favorite places
- Urahara Shop, West Rukongai
- Favorite colors
- Blue
History
- Backstory
- Formerly Captain of the 12th Division of the Gotei 13 and first head of the Technical Development Bureau. Framed by Sōsuke Aizen's schemes and exiled from Soul Society, he lives in the Human World as the proprietor of Urahara Shop with a hidden identity. In battles involving Soul Reapers and Hollows, he supports Ichigo and others from the shadows, greatly influencing outcomes with inventions and special techniques. Opens Garganta to connect to Hueco Mundo, and handles defense and stealth through Gigai development. Has been childhood friends with Yoruichi since long ago, maintaining a close relationship.
- Work title
- BLEACH
- Media type
- Manga
Appointment as 12th Division Captain
- Significant event
- Appointment as 12th Division Captain
- Description
- Appointed Captain of the 12th Division of the Gotei 13 and founded the Technical Development Bureau.
Hōgyoku development and disposal attempt
- Significant event
- Hōgyoku development and disposal attempt
- Description
- Developed the Hōgyoku connecting Hollows and Soul Reapers, but attempted to dispose of it due to its danger.
Exile by Aizen
- Significant event
- Exile by Aizen
- Description
- Framed by Sōsuke Aizen's schemes and exiled from Soul Society.
Urahara Shop establishment
- Significant event
- Urahara Shop establishment
- Description
- Opened Urahara Shop in the Human World, selling spiritual goods to support Soul Reapers.
Garganta opening
- Significant event
- Garganta opening
- Description
- Opened Garganta to Hueco Mundo, supporting Ichigo and others' invasion.
Participation in Thousand-Year Blood War arc
- Significant event
- Participation in Thousand-Year Blood War arc
- Description
- Greatly contributed to the war effort through engagements with the Hueco Mundo hunting unit and development of invasion medicine.
Relationships
Yoruichi Shihōin
Best friend
Childhood friend who aided his escape during exile, becoming lifelong allies.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi
Teammate
Subordinate in the Technical Development Bureau, whom he designated as successor after his death.
Ichigo Kurosaki
Mentor
From the Soul Reaper Proxy arc, serves as Ichigo's mentor, guiding and helping him grow stronger.
Sōsuke Aizen
Rival
Schemed against him leading to exile, enemy of Soul Reaper society.
Rukia Kuchiki
Ally
Supports her actions in the Human World, providing spiritual goods and cooperating.
Gotei 13
Gotei 13: leader
Technical Development Bureau
Technical Development Bureau: leader
Media appearances
BLEACH
Anime / Protagonist
2004 TV series
BLEACH
Manga / Protagonist
Serialized 2001-2016
Bleach: Fade to Black - I Call Your Name
Movie / Supporting
2008
Bleach Live-Action Movie
Movie / Supporting
2018
BLEACH ~Resurrected Ambition~
Game / Protagonist
2005
ROCK MUSICAL BLEACH
Stage play / Protagonist
Voice cast and creators
Shin'ichirō Miki
- Voice actor
- Shin'ichirō Miki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
Yōsuke Itō
- Voice actor
- Yōsuke Itō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Musical version (1st)
Masashi Oyama
- Voice actor
- Masashi Oyama
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Musical version (later)
Seiichi Tanabe
- Voice actor
- Seiichi Tanabe
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live-action movie version
Tite Kubo
- Creator name
- Tite Kubo
- Role
- Original author
Studio Pierrot
- Creator name
- Studio Pierrot
- Role
- Animation Studio
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Kisuke Urahara Figure
- Item name
- Kisuke Urahara Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Kisuke Urahara Costume
- Item name
- Kisuke Urahara Costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited
Urahara Shop Candy Set
- Item name
- Urahara Shop Candy Set
- Category
- Food
- Availability
- Limited