A high school student who can see ghosts. Lost his mother as a child to an attack by Hollows.
Acquires Soul Reaper powers through an encounter with Rukia Kuchiki and becomes a Substitute Soul Reaper.
Through the turmoil that embroiled the World of the Living, the Soul Society, and Hueco Mundo, he gains the trust of the other Soul Reapers and lives up to his position.Although he was forced to face his true heritage during the Wandenreich invasion, he still chose to pick up his sword again to protect everyone.

Ichigo's classmate. Possesses a cheerful personality and carefree smile.
Often makes zany off-topic remarks, but is always thinking of Ichigo and her friends.
Awakens to her spiritual powers after Ichigo rescues her after the Hollowfication of her older brother.

Ichigo’s good friend since middle school.
He is one-quarter Mexican. His friends call him “Chad.” As a child, he often resorted to violence until his grandfather set him straight.
Since then, he has refrained from using his strength for selfish reasons.
Accompanies Ichigo with the promise he made to him.

Once Captain of the Squad 12 and the first chief of the Department of Research and Development.
Currently runs a penny candy store called “Urahara’s Shop,” and provides various supplies to Soul Reapers.
Supports Ichigo in many ways as he grows as a Soul Reaper.

Former captain of Squad 2. A talented individual who, while captain, served as both the Supreme Commander of the Stealth Force and commander of Stealth Force Unit One, "The Punishment Force." She was also the 22nd head of the Shihoin Clan, one of the Four Great Noble Clans. She is free-spirited and enjoys teasing people. A master of Hoho whose might earned her the nickname "Flash Master Yoruichi." She works with Urahara to provide backup support for Ichigo.

Ichigo's father. Runs "Kurosaki Clinic" a medical clinic from his home in Karakura Town. Doesn't hide his love for his children and late wife, but his excessive displays of love is often disliked by Ichigo. Former captain of Squad 10 of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads. His former surname was Shiba. He lost his Soul Reaper powers twenty years ago while trying to save his future wife Masaki Kurosaki. He has since regained his powers. The same incident is where he also met Uryu Ishida's father, Ryuken.

Uryu's father. He is the director of Karakura General Hospital. Despite being a Quincy himsef, he dispproves of Quincies, and often clashes with Uryu. Twenty years ago, he was engaged to Masaki Kurosaki. But their engagement was dissolved following an incident where Masaki's body was infected by a Hollow. He later married his family's servant, Kanae Katagiri.

A Quincy, she was engaged to Ryuken Ishida, but during a certain incident, she meets and is saved by Isshin Shiba, a Soul Reaper, and later marries him to give birth to their son, Ichigo. She died on a rainy day while trying to protect her then-nine-year-old son from the Hollow Grand Fisher. But the actual reason that led to her death was because she lost her Quincy powers as a result of Yhwach performing Auswählen.

Uryu’s mother. A Gemischt Quincy (mixed breed) who was a servant to the Ishida family. Deprived of her Quincy powers by Yhwach’s "Auswählen" and died because she was too weak to withstand it.

Former captain of Squad 8. Upon Yamamoto's death in battle, he assumed the positions of Head Captain of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads and Captain of Squad 1. His style of wearing a flashy women's kimono over his captain's coat remains unchanged, as is his aloof manner. In actuality, he is a deep thinker who calmly assesses battle situations to even make ruthless decisions if necessary. Despite knowing that one of them would perish, he ordered Unohana to give Zaraki a lesson in Zanjutsu for the sake of the Soul Society.

Former lieutenant of Squad 8. Upon Kyoraku's appointment as Captain of Squad 1, she and Okikiba were also appointed as lieutenants of Squad 1. Serious and responsible, she is Kyoraku's complete opposite. Although she often treats Kyoraku poorly, she trusts him deeply and is devoted to assisting him. Possesses outstanding Kido talent.

Captain of Squad 2 as well as captain of Stealth Force, a unit whose main mission is behind-the-scenes operations.
She is from the lower class noble clan, the Fon Clan. Reveres Yoruichi Shihoin, her predecessor and former superior.
Her intense feelings for her have also been a source of conflict between them, however.

Lieutenant of Squad 2. Born into a wealthy family and concurrently serves as president of his family's precious metals factory. Although of large build, he can be timid at times but comes through when needed.

Once captain of Squad 3, he was Hollowfied and relegated to the World of the Living because of a conspiracy by Sosuke Aizen.
Remained hidden as a member of the Visored. Currently reinstated as captain of Squad 3.
Well-versed in music and is devoted to his aesthetic pursuit.

Lieutenant of Squad 3.
Timid and somewhat glum, but a hard worker.
Used by Gin Ichimaru who he trusted implicitly and once turned against his comrades.
Classmates with Renji Abarai and Momo Hinamori at the Soul Reaper Academy.

Lieutenant of Squad 4. Deeply trusted by Retsu Unohana. Slender and tall, but with a timid and indecisive personality. Kiyone Kotetsu of Squad 13 is her younger sister.

Once captain of Squad 5, he was Hollowfied and relegated to the World of the Living because of a conspiracy by Sosuke Aizen.
There, he became the leader of the Visored, where he showed a compassionate side to his fellow members.
Speaks in the Kansai dialect and carries himself in an aloof manner.
Currently reinstated as captain of Squad 5.

Lieutenant of Squad 5. Classmate of Renji Abarai and Izuru Kira and friends from childhood with Toshiro Hitsugaya. Was once a devoted admirer of Sosuke Aizen who took advantage of her for his schemes.

Captain of Squad 6.
Patriarch of the Kuchiki Clan, one of the Four Great Noble Clans and elder brother-in-law of Rukia Kuchiki.
As a nobleman, he has disciplined himself to be a role model for all Soul Reapers and rarely shows his emotions, but there is a passion in his heart.
Following the turmoil in the Soul Society, he comes to respect the pride and bond between himself and his fellow Soul Reapers.

Lieutenant of Squad 6.
Although a lieutenant, he has mastered Bankai and is as strong as any captain.
A friend of Rukia Kuchiki since their Rukon District days; the two are like family.
When Rukia's execution was decided, he built a cooperative relationship with Ichigo and worked together to rescue Rukia.

Captain of Squad 7.
Feels greatly indebted to Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto for taking him in.
Becomes a Soul Reaper and a member of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads to repay that debt.
Previously kept himself concealed by wearing an iron helmet but has not worn it since the turmoil in the Soul Society.

Lieutenant of Squad 7. Speaks with a Hiroshima dialect. Always wears sunglasses, giving him a rough appearance, but he is a virtuous man. A versatile Soul Reaper with well-rounded abilities.

Once captain of Squad 9, he was Hollowfied and relegated to the World of the Living because of a conspiracy by Sosuke Aizen.
Worked together with Shinji Hirako as one of the Visored. A belligerent sort.
He and his squad members were called “Muguruma Squad 9” for their roughness. Currently reinstated as captain of Squad 9.

Lieutenant of Squad 9.
An outstanding student considered a certainty to become a seat officer since his time at the Soul Reaper Academy.
Looks up to former Squad 9 captain Kaname Tosen who had once served under Sosuke Aizen, and embraces his teachings to this day.
Rescued as a child by the current captain, Kensei Muguruma, from a Hollow attack.

A child prodigy who rose to captain of Squad 10 as the youngest captain ever.
A skilled fighter and administrator.
Despite his youthful appearance, he possesses keen intuition.
He acts calmly, but shows his fury at times.
He and his lieutenant, Rangiku Matsumoto, are complete opposites, but share a good relationship.
Momo Hinamori’s friend since childhood.

Lieutenant of Squad 10.
A native of Rukon District and childhood friends with Gin Ichimaru.
A free-spirited sort who avoids troublesome tasks by forcing them on her captain, Toshiro Hitsugaya, but trusts him and looks after him.

Captain of Squad 11. A native of Zaraki located in the North Rukon District. Goes by the name "Kenpachi," a name given through the generations to the strongest Soul Reaper. Seeks his life purpose in combat and considers the battles themselves to be his supreme joy. Wears an eye patch that diminishes and suppresses his own Spiritual Power to savor fights against weaker opponents. This behavior traces back to his fight as a boy against Yachiru Unohana. In preparation for the coming battle against the Wandenreich, he enters the underground prison "Muken" for a rematch with Unohana, this time to the death. In the process, he rediscovers his roots to pick up his sword again.

Lieutenant of Squad 11. Very youngish in appearance. Calls others by their own nicknames. Worked with Kenpachi Zaraki even before joining the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.

Squad 11 3rd Seat.
A bellicose sort who enjoys fighting.
Adores Kenpachi. Chooses to remain 3rd Seat despite possessing the skill to wield Bankai.

Squad 11 5th Seat.
A highly capable fighter.
Native of Rukon District who has known 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame since their Rukon days.
A narcissist who loves beauty and hates ugliness.

Captain of Squad 12 and current chief of the Department of Research and Development. Will use any means necessary for research, without regard for the lives of his subordinates and will even modify his own body to the smallest detail. Once even used Uryu Ishida’s grandfather as a test subject when conducting research on Quincies.

Lieutenant of Squad 12. An artificial Konpaku created by the best elements of Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi’s research. Absolutely obedient to Mayuri. Possesses sublime physical abilities.

Squad 12 3rd Seat. Deputy Chief of the Department of Research and Development. He has spiky hair and no eyebrows. Takes over the Department of Research and Development when Mayuri is off to battle.

Captain of Squad 13.
Interacts with everyone equally, without favor. As a child, he was sickly and spent a great deal of time in bed.
A highly skilled Soul Reaper who is loved by his subordinates for his gentle and considerate nature.
Creator of the Substitute Soul Reaper Combat Pass system, and the person who gave Ichigo his Combat Pass.

The person who met Ichigo and shared her Soul Reaper powers with him.
Rescued by Ichigo when Sosuke Aizen plotted to kill her.
Later returned to the squad to battle together with Ichigo and her fellow squad members not just as a Soul Reaper, but as a comrade.
Played a role in restoring Ichigo's powers after he lost his Soul Reaper powers.
Currently lieutenant of Squad 13.

Attached to Squad 13.
A young Soul Reaper who, together with Shino Madarame, was put in charge of Karakura Town.
A timid sort who feels anxiety about his assignment to Karakura Town, a place said to have a high incidence of Hollow appearances.

Attached to Squad 13.
A Soul Reaper who, like Ryunosuke Yuki, is assigned to Karakura Town.
A strong-willed person. Blood relative of Ikkaku and followed him into the Soul Reaper Academy.

Once captain of Squad 5 of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.
Responsible for the turmoil involving the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo.
Sealed following a battle with the Soul Reapers and Ichigo.
Currently imprisoned in the Central Underground Great Prison “Muken.”

Younger brother of Kaien and Kukaku Shiba. Deeply begrudged the Soul Reapers for a long time following the death of his elder brother, Kaien, and regarded Rukia, who killed Kaien, and Ichigo, who came to the Soul Society to rescue Rukia, as his enemies. He eventually became a true friend and ally to Ichigo and his friends after learning the truth behind Kaien's death and Kukaku's true feelings. He has volunteered to accompany Ichigo and his team to the Royal Palace. Although he tends to get easily carried away, he also possesses a passionate heart.

Yoruichi Shihoin's younger brother. Became the 23rd head of the Shihoin Clan after Yoruichi was removed from the position. Looks exactly like Yoruichi, but his personality is the complete opposite. A good-natured boy who loves his older sister.

Founder of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads and served as both the first Head Captain and Captain of Squad 1. He was considered the pinnacle of Soul Reapers. During the Wandenreich invasion, he fought on the front lines and killed the enemy who murdered Sasakibe, thus avenging his lieutenant’s death. Although appearing to have turned the tide of battle with his Bankai, Zanka no Tachi, he was ultimately defeated after he fell into Yhwach’s trap and lost his Bankai. Even in death, he grabbed onto his enemy and would not let go as he tried to protect the Soul Society.

Looked up to Yamamoto as his master even before the founding of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, going as far as acquiring his Bankai, Koko Gonryo Rikyu, just to support him. He was a man of few words but was very loyal. Despite possessing strength said to rival that of a captain, he chose to continue to support Head Captain Yamamoto as his lieutenant and gave his life fighting the Stern Ritters.

Captain of Squad 4, whose main duties are to provide medical aid and relief. 1,000 years ago, she went by the name "Yachiru" and was considered the most notorious criminal in the history of the Soul Society. She was later discovered by Yamamoto and became a member of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads. The scar on her chest was inflicted by Zaraki during a miserable time in her life when, as the first Kenpachi, she sought out strong opponents. She was ordered to teach Zaraki swordsmanship in preparation for the coming battle against the Wandenreich. Their battle came to a close after she unleashed all of her skills against Zaraki. She died with satisfaction knowing that her mission was complete.

Ostensible leader of Squad Zero, assigned to the Royal Family and charged with protecting the Soul King.
A large man with beard and shaved head who also goes by the epithet “Manako Osho.”

Member of Squad Zero who also goes by the name “Blade God.” Looks like a rapper.Accomplished the remarkable achievement of creating the Zanpakuto.

Member of Squad Zero also known by the epithet "Hot Sping Demon.”
Wears his hair in an outlandishly extended pompadour.

Member of Squad Zero who also goes by the epithet “Great Weaver.”
Wields a prosthetic arm that looks like bone.

Member of Squad Zero who also goes by the epithet “Grain King.”
Pudgy appearance.

Founder of the Quincies and leader of the “Wandenreich.” Addressed as “His Majesty.” Cold and merciless to his followers and does not hesitate to take their lives on the spot. He performed a selection process known as Auswählen to regain his 9 years of strength quoted in the Kaiser Gesang.

Ichigo's classmate. One of the last remaining descendants of the Quincies. Once despised Ichigo and fought him as an enemy, but later became comrades-in-arms after fighting a battle together. However, he has since joined the Stern Ritters, dressed in their white uniforms.

Commander of the Stern Ritter.
Serves Yhwach as his aide.
Loyal to Yhwach and is considered to be his successor.

Stern Ritter. Member of the Royal Guards. Wears a coat that covers its body which cannot be seen except for its eyes that occasionally peek out from under its hood.

Stern Ritter. Became a member of the Royal Guards during the invasion into the Royal Palace. Aloof, but with a keen sense of observation.

Stern Ritter.
A lively girl.

Stern Ritter.
Wears a mask to conceal his face. His true face is unknown.

Stern Ritter. Also a member of the Bambies. Her teammates call her "Lil." Petite in stature, but with a sharp tongue that does not match her appearance.

Stern Ritter.
Wears his hair in a mohawk.
Belligerent and ambitious.

Stern Ritter.
Wears flats, unusual for a Quincy.

Stern Ritter.
As captain of Jagd Armee, infiltrated Hueco Mundo and ruthlessly lays waste to the Arrancars.

Stern Ritter.
Has an armored appearance.

Stern Ritter. Wears sunglasses and sports a white beard. Holds a cane with an eyeball on it.

Stern Ritter. Member of the Royal Guards. A large, muscular man who wears an iron mask with wings.

Stern Ritter.
Looks like an elderly gentleman.
Wields a gun.

Stern Ritter.
A large man with a beard.

Stern Ritter. Also a member of the Bambies. Her teammates call her "Meni." A tall girl with a laid-back demeanor.

Stern Ritter.
While trash-talking of his own abilities to Kenpachi Zaraki, he is defeated when Zaraki rips out his throat.

Stern Ritter.
Attacked Kenpachi Zaraki, but was cut in half and defeated.

Stern Ritter.
Always wears a mask like that of a masked wrestler.

Stern Ritter. When Masculine was defeated, Yhwach called out the name James to return to his side.

Stern Ritter. Also a member of the Bambies. Her teammates call her "Candi." A short-tempered girl who likes to fight.

Stern Ritter.
Wears large goggles.

Stern Ritter. A blonde boy who always wears a hood. His physical body was also a product of his imagination.

Stern Ritter. A small, elderly man with a distinctive haircut. He was revealed to be a product of Gremmy’s imagination.

Stern Ritter. Possesses vacuous eyes and two distinctive tongues.

Stern Ritter. Member of the Royal Guards. A confident man with a distinctive mark on his left eye.

Stern Ritters. Twin brothers, L and R.
Unknown which of the two is the elder.
Loyd (L) was defeated by Kenpachi Zaraki.
Royd (R) disguised as Yhwach and fought Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto and was defeated.

Stern Ritter. Also a member of the Bambies. Her teammates call her "Gigi." A rational thinker who turns even her fellow teammate Bambietta into a zombie.

"Wandenreich" soldier.
Arrancar who joined forces with the Quincies.
When the "Wandenreich" declared war on the Soul Society, he visited the World of the Living to stop Ichigo.

"Wandenreich" soldier.
Like Ebern, an Arrancar who joined forces with the Quincies.
Assumed the task of declaring war with the Soul Society.

Young Arrancar.
She and Ichigo had previously met and worked together in Hueco Mundo.

Kurotsuchi Corpse Unit member. An Arrancar who was once defeated in battle by Ichigo in Hueco Mundo.

Kurotsuchi Corpse Unit member. An Arrancar who was once defeated in battle by Uryu in Hueco Mundo.

Kurotsuchi Corpse Unit member. An Arrancar who was defeated in battle by Yumichika in Fake Karakura Town during the decisive battle for Karakura.

Kurotsuchi Corpse Unit member. An Arrancar who, despite showing great ability in the battle at Karakura Town against Hitsugaya's advance unit, died when Grimmjow blew away his upper body.