Mayuri Kurotsuchi
Ruthless and cold-hearted scientist-type Shinigami
Captain of the 12th Division and ruthless scientist-type Shinigami. Also serves concurrently as Director of the Shinigami Research and Development Institute, a mad scientist who modifies his own body and conducts human experiments and research.
Quotes
- For us scientists, 'perfection' is 'despair'.
- Be more wonderful than any being that has ever existed, but never be perfect.
- My daughter.
- A troublesome opponent, but one with potential.
- I'm probably the only one who can fight without using Bankai.
Trivia
- Has modified various parts of his body himself, including embedding a sickle in his ear.
- Carries a flesh-mending agent, a body regeneration drug, boasting near-immortal durability.
- His Zanpakuto 'Ashisogi Jizo' has a paralyzing effect, and those cut by it feel no pain.
- His Bankai 'Konjiki Ashisogi Jizo' spreads poison, to which Mayuri and Nemu are resistant.
- Created artificial humans through the 'Sleep' artificial Shinigami project.
- In the Bount arc, he clashes frequently with Shunsui Kyoraku.
Alternate names
Kurotsuchi Mayuri
Mayuri Kurotsuchi
Kurotsuchi
Profile
- Species
- Shinigami
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- March 30
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Pale white skin with black makeup applied, unique hairstyle where bluish hair spreads out to both sides. His body has been modified to conceal numerous weapons and mechanisms, and the nail on the middle finger of his right hand is particularly long.
- Height
- Approx. 174cm
- Weight
- 54kg
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Blue
- Distinguishing features
-
- Black makeup
- Strange blue hairstyle
- Long nail on right middle finger
- Iconic items
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- White Shinigami haori
- Ashisogi Jizo (Zanpakuto)
- Flesh-mending agent (body regeneration drug)
- Sickle embedded in the ear
- Explosive reaction armor (used in Thousand-Year Blood War arc)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Ruthless
- Detailed personality
- His scientific curiosity and cold indifference stand out prominently. He treats enemies as experimental subjects, rejects perfection based on his own beliefs, yet possesses a sense of duty as a captain, making him a complex individual. He is sarcastic and harsh toward others but adheres to his own unique code of ethics.
- Keywords
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- Ruthless
- Merciless
- Scientist
- Mad Scientist
- Sarcastic
- Cruel
- Exceptional talent
- Tenacious
- Unique beliefs
- Motto
- "For us scientists, 'perfection' means 'despair'."
- Talents
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- Body modification
- Advanced scientific knowledge
- Poison brewing
- Zanpakuto modification
- Drug resistance
- Medical treatment techniques
- Reiatsu control
- Kido usage
- Information analysis
- Skills
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- Combat techniques
- Human experimentation
- Research and development
- Endurance
- Use of surveillance bacteria
- Bomb placement and remote operation
- Tactical thinking
- Corpse puppet creation
- Zombie weapon operation
- Motivation
- While denying perfection, he pursues scientific advancement and the pinnacle of his research, aiming to protect the Gotei 13 and Soul Society.
- Habits
- He reveals his cunning nature by exchanging sarcastic remarks with a smile, while mercilessly using research subjects as guinea pigs.
- Favorite foods
- Sanma
- Favorite colors
- Blue, Black
- Disliked foods
- Negi
History
- Backstory
- 110 years ago, he was imprisoned in the Maggot's Nest as a thought criminal, but was recognized for his talent by Kisuke Urahara and appointed as Vice-Director of the Shinigami Research and Development Institute. He was promoted to captain due to Aizen's conspiracy and also took on the role of Director. He has conducted human experiments and Zanpakuto research for many years, creating the artificial Shinigami Nemu Kurotsuchi. While a ruthless scientist, he also holds a sense of duty to protect Soul Society as a captain.
- Debut date
- August 7, 2001
- Work title
- BLEACH
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 26 (anime)
Appointment as Captain of 12th Division and Director of Shinigami Research and Development Institute
- Significant event
- Appointment as Captain of 12th Division and Director of Shinigami Research and Development Institute
- Description
- Promoted to captain and director after Aizen's conspiracy.
Shikai and Bankai of Zanpakuto 'Ashisogi Jizo' revealed
- Significant event
- Shikai and Bankai of Zanpakuto 'Ashisogi Jizo' revealed
- Description
- Wields a Zanpakuto with powerful abilities.
Hueco Mundo invasion in Arrancar arc
- Significant event
- Hueco Mundo invasion in Arrancar arc
- Description
- Fought Szayelaporro Granz, achieved victory, and collected combat data in Hueco Mundo.
Role in Thousand-Year Blood War arc
- Significant event
- Role in Thousand-Year Blood War arc
- Description
- Responded to the Wandenreich invasion, playing a major role in battles using zombie weapons and more.
Artificial Shinigami 'Sleep' Project
- Significant event
- Artificial Shinigami 'Sleep' Project
- Description
- Planned and executed the creation of artificial Shinigami using gigai and artificial soul technology.
Relationships
Nemu Kurotsuchi
Child
His only daughter, created from his own genetic material. He places great trust in her as his vice-captain, sometimes treating her as a disposable pawn, but has absolute confidence in her durability.
Kisuke Urahara
Mentor
The person who led to his recruitment as Vice-Director of the Shinigami Research and Development Institute. He also harbors a rivalry.
Byakuya Kuchiki
Rival
A good rival relationship where they exchange barbs while hiding their true feelings.
Kenpachi Zaraki
Rival
They often fight together, but their relationship is notably hostile.
Nemu
Subordinate
Acts together as vice-captain and important partner in research and development.
Gotei 13 12th Division
Gotei 13 12th Division: leader
Shinigami Research and Development Institute
Shinigami Research and Development Institute: leader
Media appearances
BLEACH (TV Anime)
Anime / Protagonist
2004 TV series
Bleach: Memories of Nobody
Movie / Supporting
2006
Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion
Movie / Supporting
2007
Bleach: Fade to Black
Movie / Supporting
2008
Bleach: Hell Verse
Movie / Supporting
2010
BLEACH
Manga / Protagonist
2001-2016
Bleach: Heat the Soul
Game / Protagonist
Release year unknown
Zanpakuto Unknown Tales Arc
Anime / Protagonist
Anime original spin-off
Voice cast and creators
Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Voice actor
- Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
- Notes
- Voiced consistently from the original source
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
Ashisogi Jizo figure
- Item name
- Ashisogi Jizo figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Mayuri Kurotsuchi costume
- Item name
- Mayuri Kurotsuchi costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited
BLEACH acrylic stand
- Item name
- BLEACH acrylic stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular