Yasutora Sado
Possessor of a massive right arm harboring spiritual power
Companion of his best friend Ichigo Kurosaki, a Japanese-Mexican quarter youth who harbors spiritual power in his right arm. A taciturn kind-hearted high school student who fights with great height and overwhelming muscular strength.
Quotes
- I fight for my own fists.
- Believe in me; that's the proof of being comrades.
- Cute things must be protected.
- More than a single fist, it's a lifetime vow.
- Strength is the reverse side of kindness.
Trivia
- Height approx. 197cm, particularly large for a high school student.
- Nickname 'Chad' originates from Ichigo misremembering his surname.
- Mexican quarter with tanned skin as a feature.
- Initially no spiritual sense, power enhanced by influence from Ichigo who gained Shinigami powers.
- Strengthened in Arrancar arc through harsh training with Renji.
- Left arm spirit armor is anime original, called 'Demon Left Arm'.
Alternate names
Chad
Sado
Sado-kun
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- April 7
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Large young man with tanned skin. Aged face with one eye hidden by bangs, thick lips as a characteristic feature. Extremely large build for a high school student.
- Height
- Approx. 197cm
- Weight
- Approx. 112kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Tanned skin
- Thick lips
- Aged face
- Iconic items
-
- Transformed right arm spirit armor
- Giant right arm armor
- Demon left arm armor
- High school uniform
- Pro boxer trunks
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind-hearted
- Detailed personality
- Taciturn and speaks few words, but caring toward friends with strong sense of justice. Rough in childhood but suppressed violence through grandfather's teachings. Weak to cute things, very serious in battle.
- Keywords
-
- Kind-hearted
- Taciturn
- Loyalty
- Brave
- Friend-oriented
- Tough
- Minimalist speech
- Fighting enthusiast
- Sense of justice
- Honest
- Talents
-
- High physical endurance and strength
- Abnormal reaction speed
- Spiritual striking ability
- High combat adaptability
- Martial arts aptitude
- Skills
-
- Fullbring manifestation
- Powerful punch clad in reishi
- Counter to Shunpo and Sonido
- Defense techniques
- Boxing
- Motivation
- To protect Ichigo and companions, continue fighting with his own power. Aims for success as pro boxer.
- Habits
- Uses 'ore' as first-person pronoun. Calm even against strong enemies. Troubled by aged face as Natsuri calls him 'old man'.
- Favorite foods
- Sweets, Cute animal plush toys
- Hobbies
- Martial arts, Physical training, Protecting
- Favorite places
- Grandfather's home in hometown Mexico, Spirit Realm
- Favorite colors
- Black, White
- Music
- THE HELLACOPTERS
- Disliked situations
- Bullying, Isolation, Injustice
History
- Backstory
- Mexican-Japanese quarter from Okinawa. Lost both parents in childhood, raised by grandfather Oscar. Was rough but learned to suppress violence from grandfather's teachings, met Ichigo Kurosaki, saved, and became companion. Gained spiritual power and devoted himself to battle.
- Debut date
- August 7, 2001
- Work title
- BLEACH
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 7: The Pink Cheeked Parakeet
Spiritual ability awakening in Substitute Shinigami arc
- Significant event
- Spiritual ability awakening in Substitute Shinigami arc
- Description
- While interacting with Ichigo, manifested ability for right arm to harbor spiritual power.
Training and combat in Soul Society arc
- Significant event
- Training and combat in Soul Society arc
- Description
- Trained spiritual power under Yoruichi, grew to defeat 8th Division 3rd Seat in one strike.
Training with Renji in Arrancar arc
- Significant event
- Training with Renji in Arrancar arc
- Description
- Strengthened power ahead of Arrancar invasion. Battled strong enemies like Gantenbainne.
Involvement with XCUTION in Lost Substitute Shinigami arc
- Significant event
- Involvement with XCUTION in Lost Substitute Shinigami arc
- Description
- Trained with companions to restore Ichigo's Shinigami powers.
Performance in Thousand-Year Blood War arc
- Significant event
- Performance in Thousand-Year Blood War arc
- Description
- Fought while injured in Hueco Mundo, participated in invasion of Royal Palace.
Becomes pro boxer ten years later
- Significant event
- Becomes pro boxer ten years later
- Description
- Challenges for world title as pro boxer.
Relationships
Oscar Joaquin de la Rosa
Grandfather
Grandfather. Taught Chad how to live as a person and raised him.
Ichigo Kurosaki
Best friend
Bond formed after being saved by Ichigo, became comrades fighting together.
Renji Abarai
Rival
Training partner in Arrancar arc, honed skills together as war buddies.
Orihime Inoue
Teammate
Relationship of mutual support through joint battles and shared empathy with Orihime.
Ichigo Kurosaki's Companions
Ichigo Kurosaki's Companions: unknown
Gotei 13
Gotei 13: unknown
Media appearances
BLEACH
Anime / Supporting
2004 TV series
BLEACH MEMORIES OF NOBODY
Movie / Supporting
2006 theatrical release
BLEACH 〜ヒート・ザ・ソウル〜
Game / Supporting
Multiple entries
BLEACH
Manga / Supporting
Serialized starting 2001
BLEACH Live-Action Movie
Live action movie / Supporting
Released 2018
Voice cast and creators
Hiroki Yasumoto
- Voice actor
- Hiroki Yasumoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Tomo Koyanagi
- Voice actor
- Tomo Koyanagi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live-action movie version
Naofumi Yoshida
- Voice actor
- Naofumi Yoshida
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Musical 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
Aniplex
- Creator name
- Aniplex
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Yasutora Sado Figure
- Item name
- Yasutora Sado Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Chad's Right Arm Accessory
- Item name
- Chad's Right Arm Accessory
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited