Byakuya Kuchiki

The head of the Kuchiki family and the calm Shinigami who is the captain of the 6th Division of the Gotei 13

28th head of the Kuchiki family and captain of the 6th Division of the Gotei 13. A Shinigami who is calm and composed with high combat ability.

Quotes

  • 『Scatter, 'Senbonzakura'』
  • 『Senkei Senbonzakura Kageyoshi』
  • 「Devote oneself to the precepts」
  • 「Even if it's a benefactor, I will cut down enemies」
  • 「I learned momentary madness in battle」

Trivia

  • Head of the Kuchiki family but had an emotional personality in childhood.
  • Wears a silver-white hyakkaso scarf around the neck as a sign of ornate nobility.
  • In the Arrancar arc, his captain's haori was called cheap.
  • Manipulates the blades of Senbonzakura like fluorescent cherry blossom petals.
  • Likes spicy food and dislikes sweets.
  • Raised as a young master, often spills drinks dramatically.

Alternate names

Byakuya Byakuya-bo Kuchiki Byak-kun

Tags

Shinigami Kuchiki family Gotei 13 Captain of the 6th Division Senbonzakura Calm and composed High combat ability Androgynous beauty Japanese sword

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Profile

Species
Shinigami
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 31

Appearance

Overall appearance
Slim build with black hair reaching the shoulders, fair-skinned androgynous appearance. Wears kenseikan hair ornaments and a silver-white hyakkaso scarf around the neck.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Weight
64kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Androgynous beauty
  • Wears a silver-white hyakkaso scarf around the neck
  • Kenseikan hair ornaments on the head
Iconic items
  • Silver-white hyakkaso scarf
  • Kenseikan
  • Captain's haori (sleeveless type)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Calm and composed, rarely shows emotions. Has high pride, is serious, and values family precepts. Cherishes his adoptive sister Rukia and occasionally shows clumsy concern.
Keywords
  • Calm and composed
  • Serious
  • Noble
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Values precepts
  • Family-oriented
  • Strict
Motto
Devote oneself to the precepts
Talents
  • Swordsmanship talent
  • High-level movement techniques such as Shunpo
  • Kidō user
  • High sense of smell and judgment
  • Ability of the Zanpakutō that manipulates cherry blossom petals
Skills
  • High-level movement technique 'Shunpo'
  • Shikai and Bankai of Zanpakutō 'Senbonzakura'
  • Hado #1: Sho, Hado #4: Byakurai, Hado #33: Sokatsui
  • Bakudo #61: Rikujokoro, Bakudo #81: Danku
  • Tactical command and combat experience
Motivation
Protect the honor of the Kuchiki family, and protect adoptive sister Rukia and Soul Society
Habits
Likes midnight walks. Likes spicy food and dislikes sweets. Not good at humor but occasionally makes jokes.
Favorite foods
Spicy food
Hobbies
Midnight walks
Favorite colors
Indigo
Disliked foods
Sweets

History

Backstory
28th head of the four great noble Kuchiki family. Had an emotional side in childhood but became a calm and composed Shinigami after growing up. Married Hisana, who was from the Rukongai in defiance of precepts, and welcomed her real younger sister Rukia as his adoptive sister. As captain of the 6th Division of the Gotei 13, confronts threats to the spirit world alongside Ichigo and others.
Debut date
August 7, 2001
Work title
BLEACH
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Around chapter 20

Rukia's execution incident

Significant event
Rukia's execution incident
Description
While conflicted over the execution of adoptive sister Rukia, deals with it calmly and battles Ichigo Kurosaki and others.

Descent to the Human World in the Arrancar arc

Significant event
Descent to the Human World in the Arrancar arc
Description
Descends to the Human World to retrieve team members led by Toshiro Hitsugaya and fights cooperating with Kenpachi Zaraki and others.

Final battle in the Lost Substitute Shinigami arc

Significant event
Final battle in the Lost Substitute Shinigami arc
Description
Gives power to Ichigo, participates in the battle against the Fullbringers, and confronts Shukuro Tsukishima.

Severe injury in the Thousand-Year Blood War arc

Significant event
Severe injury in the Thousand-Year Blood War arc
Description
Engages with the Wandenreich's Sternritter, has Bankai stolen and suffers severe injury but recovers and returns to the front lines.

Zanpakuto Unknown Tales arc

Significant event
Zanpakuto Unknown Tales arc
Description
Cooperates with Muramasa amid the rebellion of materialized Zanpakuto spirits and subjugates Kyoka Suigetsu.

Relationships

Ginrei Kuchiki

Grandfather

Grandfather whom he respects. Admired him so much in childhood that he spoke in polite language.

Sosuke Kuchiki

Father

Deceased father. Former head of the Kuchiki family.

Rukia Kuchiki

Sibling

Adoptive sister whom he cherishes deeply. Harbors great conflict due to precept violation.

Hisana Kuchiki

Spouse

Deceased. Wife from Rukongai, marriage in violation of precepts.

Ichigo Kurosaki

Best friend

Fought together during Rukia's rescue. Dissatisfied at being called by first name but acknowledges him.

Jushiro Ukitake

Ally

Trusts each other as fellow captains and has deep interactions.

Kenpachi Zaraki

Rival

Has clashed several times but fights together and influences each other.

Gotei 13

Gotei 13: leader

Media appearances

BLEACH

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 2001

BLEACH TV anime

Anime / Protagonist

Aired from 2004 to 2012

BLEACH MEMORIES OF NOBODY

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2006

BLEACH The DiamondDust Rebellion Another Hyoryu

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2007

ROCK MUSICAL BLEACH

Stage play / Protagonist

From 2005 onward

BLEACH live-action movie

Movie / Protagonist

Released in 2018

Voice cast and creators

Ryotaro Okiayu

Voice actor
Ryotaro Okiayu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Representative voice actor

Shuji Lin

Voice actor
Shuji Lin
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Musical
Notes
First musical actor

Motohiro Ota

Voice actor
Motohiro Ota
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Musical

Koki Ino

Voice actor
Koki Ino
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Musical
Notes
Later musical actor

MIYAVI

Voice actor
MIYAVI
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action movie
Notes
Live-action lead actor

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

Related goods

Senbonzakura figure

Item name
Senbonzakura figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Byakuya Kuchiki's captain haori replica

Item name
Byakuya Kuchiki's captain haori replica
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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