Kisuke Urahara

Genius Inventor Shinigami

Former 12th Division captain, now a genius inventor Shinigami running a candy shop in the Human World. A dubious yet reliable presence with his carefree demeanor and unique speech patterns.

Quotes

  • "Welcome to my shop, the somewhat shady handsome ero shopkeeper~ssu"
  • "No calling me Getaboushi~ssu"
  • "Call me with -san, you guys~ssu"
  • "Come quietly to my shop~ssu"
  • "Ichigo, your abs aren't enough~ssu"
  • "Jeez, who even knows who's the teacher anymore~ssu"

Trivia

  • He claims to own over 100 identical jinbei.
  • Switches between 'atashi' and 'boku' first-person pronouns depending on the situation.
  • His Zanpakuto 'Benihime' evokes a woman, whom he calls 'her.'
  • Urahara Shoten is ostensibly a candy shop but actually deals spiritual goods to Shinigami as a black market merchant.
  • Developer of the Hogyoku, attempted disposal due to its danger but failed.
  • Only one recognized by Sosuke Aizen as surpassing him in intellect.

Alternate names

Urahara-san Store Manager Getaboushi Kisuke Urahara

Tags

Shinigami Urahara Shoten Inventor 12th Division Captain Candy Shop Technical Development Bureau Supporter Hollow Purification

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Profile

Species
Shinigami
Gender
Male
Birthday
December 31

Appearance

Overall appearance
A medium build man wearing geta sandals and a hat, in jinbei attire, carrying a staff and fan. Wears glasses and exudes a carefree atmosphere.
Height
Approx. 183cm
Weight
69kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Hat (Getaboushi)
  • Glasses
  • Geta sandals
  • Characteristic speech
Iconic items
  • Hidden cane (sealed form of Zanpakuto Benihime)
  • Fan
  • Jinbei
  • Geta sandals
  • Glasses

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Carefree
Detailed personality
Hard to grasp whether he's serious or joking, carefree but possesses high intelligence and insight. Adds '~ssu' to sentence ends, calls everyone 'san' regardless of friend or foe. Has a slightly sadistic side, sometimes called a pervert or shady, but kind and reliable at heart.
Keywords
  • Carefree
  • Genius
  • Creative
  • Sadistic
  • Calm and composed
  • Humorous
  • Reliable
Motto
A bit shady handsome ero shopkeeper
Talents
  • Inventive talent
  • Kidō proficiency
  • Mod Soul technology
  • High combat prowess
  • Tactical insight
Skills
  • Mod Soul development and remote control
  • Advanced Kidō (especially Hado and Bakudo)
  • Substitution defense technique
  • Zanpakuto handling (Benihime)
  • Reiatsu manipulation
Motivation
Conceal the Hogyoku's danger, protect the order of Soul Society and the Human World. Support fellow and junior Shinigami.
Habits
Usually uses 'atashi' as first-person pronoun, but 'boku' with close associates. Frequently adds '~ssu' to ends. Calm and efficient in battle, occasionally showing sadistic composure.
Favorite foods
Candy, Sweets in general
Hobbies
Invention, Store management, Intelligence activities
Favorite colors
Green, Red
Favorite places
Urahara Shoten, West Rukongai
Disliked situations
Aizen Sosuke's betrayal, Hollowfication chaos

History

Backstory
Once a genius Shinigami who served as captain of the 12th Division of the Gotei 13 and first head of the Technical Development Bureau. Involved in the Hogyoku's research and development, sensed its danger and attempted disposal but failed, leading to misunderstanding and exile from Soul Society due to Aizen Sosuke's scheme. Since then, runs Urahara Shoten candy shop in the Human World while providing spiritual goods to Shinigami and continuing support. Proficient in Kidō and Mod Soul technology, uses special Reiatsu-blocking Mod Souls to freely access Soul Society and Human World, among many abilities.
Debut date
August 7, 2001
Work title
BLEACH
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 8

Appointment as 12th Division Captain

Significant event
Appointment as 12th Division Captain
Description
Promoted to 12th Division captain after Yoruichi Shihouin was summoned to Squad Zero.

Technical Development Bureau Founding

Significant event
Technical Development Bureau Founding
Description
Founded the Technical Development Bureau as first head and trained Mayuri Kurotsuchi as successor.

Hogyoku Development and Failed Disposal

Significant event
Hogyoku Development and Failed Disposal
Description
Developed the Hogyoku linking Hollows and Shinigami, recognized its danger and attempted disposal but failed.

Exiled by Aizen Sosuke's Scheme

Significant event
Exiled by Aizen Sosuke's Scheme
Description
Framed for Hollowfication experiments by Aizen's plot, exiled from Soul Society and went into hiding in the Human World.

Supported Ichigo and others in Substitute Shinigami Arc

Significant event
Supported Ichigo and others in Substitute Shinigami Arc
Description
Assisted in restoring Ichigo's Shinigami powers and sent them on their journey to Soul Society.

Guided to Hueco Mundo in Arrancar Arc

Significant event
Guided to Hueco Mundo in Arrancar Arc
Description
Opened a Garganta to support Ichigo and others heading to Hueco Mundo.

Joined Thousand-Year Blood War Arc

Significant event
Joined Thousand-Year Blood War Arc
Description
Participated in battles in Hueco Mundo and Royal Palace, developed Hogyoku antidote and supported captains.

Relationships

unknown

Sibling

Yoruichi Shihouin

Teammate

Childhood friends who went to great lengths to aid her escape, sharing a deep bond.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi

Mentee

Founded the Technical Development Bureau and raised him as successor head.

Ichigo Kurosaki

Mentee

Supported recovery of Shinigami powers and aided in battles, effectively a mentor figure.

Sosuke Aizen

Rival

Exiled due to his schemes, becoming Aizen's formidable adversary.

Gotei 13

Gotei 13: leader

Technical Development Bureau

Technical Development Bureau: leader

Media appearances

BLEACH

Anime / Supporting

2004 TV Anime

BLEACH

Manga / Supporting

2001 Serialization

Bleach Movies

Movie / Supporting

Multiple films

BLEACH ~Resurrected Ambition~

Game / Protagonist

2005

ROCK MUSICAL BLEACH

Stage play / Supporting

Ongoing performances

Bleach Live-Action Movie

Movie / Supporting

2018

Voice cast and creators

Shinichiro Miki

Voice actor
Shinichiro Miki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime
Notes
Main cast

Yosuke Ito

Voice actor
Yosuke Ito
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Musical first run

Masashi Oyama

Voice actor
Masashi Oyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Musical successor

Seiichi Tanabe

Voice actor
Seiichi Tanabe
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action movie

Tite Kubo

Creator name
Tite Kubo
Role
Original author

Tite Kubo

Creator name
Tite Kubo
Role
Character designer

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Pierrot

Creator name
Pierrot
Role
Animation studio

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