Yasutora Sado

Ichigo's best friend and a boy who possesses spiritual power in his right arm

Ichigo Kurosaki's best friend, a Mexican boy with a large build and kindness. Fights using the spiritual power ability housed in his right arm.

Quotes

  • I am me. Not someone else.
  • I swing my fists to protect someone.
  • The power in my right arm is my pride.
  • Let's fight together, Ichigo.
  • I want to become stronger. That's my wish.

Trivia

  • Chad is a quarter Mexican and set to speak Spanish.
  • Surprisingly intelligent and good at studying.
  • Best friends with Ichigo Kurosaki since childhood, like brothers.
  • Right arm spiritual power blossomed through Rukongai training.
  • 197 cm tall in original work, quite large.

Alternate names

Chad Sado Yasutora Yasutora Sado

Tags

BLEACH Shinigami Quincy Fullbringer Wandenreich Reiryoku Mexican Right Arm Ability

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 7

Appearance

Overall appearance
Sturdy build and extremely large at 197cm. A young man with a rugged impression from bluish-black hair. Plain but piercing eyes.
Height
197cm
Weight
112kg
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Large and robust physique
  • Mexican skin tone
  • Slightly mature-looking face
Iconic items
  • Right arm with unique spiritual power
  • High school uniform
  • Fists

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Contrary to his sturdy physique, kind-hearted with intelligence, always calm and thoughtful. Considerate of best friends with an honest personality. Faces enemies with strong will.
Keywords
  • Kind-hearted
  • Honest
  • Loyal to best friends
  • Brave
  • Calm
  • Tough
Motto
Protect the weak, questioning what justice and strength mean
Talents
  • Harbors astonishing spiritual power in his right arm
  • High physical abilities
  • Strong mental fortitude
  • Spirit of self-sacrifice
Skills
  • Martial arts
  • Spiritual power control
  • Combat experience
Motivation
While verifying the secrets of his own spiritual power, protect Ichigo and friends and fight together.
Habits
Uses 'ore' as first-person pronoun. Calm demeanor towards old friends.
Favorite foods
Mexican food, Spicy food
Hobbies
Martial arts, Interacting with friends
Favorite colors
Black, Navy

History

Backstory
Ichigo's best friend, a quarter Mexican. Spent time together since middle school, awakened to spiritual power ability in right arm upon encountering Hollow. Thereafter, fights alongside Ichigo. Plain but large-built and kind-hearted personality.
Debut date
August 7, 2001
Work title
BLEACH
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Volume 1, Chapter 1

Right Arm Spiritual Power Manifestation

Significant event
Right Arm Spiritual Power Manifestation
Description
During Ichigo's battle with the Hollow, the special ability of spiritual power residing in his right arm awakened.

Involvement with Gotei 13

Significant event
Involvement with Gotei 13
Description
Through Soul Society battles with Ichigo and others, joins the Gotei 13's fight.

Lost Substitute Shinigami Arc

Significant event
Lost Substitute Shinigami Arc
Description
Participates in training to regain enhanced spiritual power after Ichigo loses Shinigami powers.

Thousand-Year Blood War Arc Appearance

Significant event
Thousand-Year Blood War Arc Appearance
Description
Formally appears in Thousand-Year Blood War arc from Soul Society side stories (novels etc.), joining as combat force.

Relationships

Oscar Joaquin de la Rosa

Grandparent

Chad's grandfather, Mexican. Taught Chad to fight without causing pain.

Ichigo Kurosaki

Best friend

Best friends since middle school, saved Ichigo from crises many times. Bound by strong friendship.

Orihime Inoue

Teammate

Trusted relationship built fighting together as comrades and overcoming hardships.

Uryu Ishida

Teammate

Cooperative relationship despite being a Quincy.

Friends Group

Friends Group: unknown

Gotei 13

Gotei 13: ally

Media appearances

BLEACH

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 2001

BLEACH

Anime / Supporting

TV anime aired in 2004

Bleach: Hell Verse

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2010

Bleach: Shattered Blade

Game / Playable supporting

Released in 2007

Voice cast and creators

Hiroki Yasumoto

Voice actor
Hiroki Yasumoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Yuu Koyanagi

Voice actor
Yuu Koyanagi
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

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Yasutora Sado Figure

Item name
Yasutora Sado Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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Category
Stationery
Availability
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