Captain of the 5th Division of the Gotei 13. Appearance: Blonde bob cut, wearing the 5th Division Captain's haori over his shihakusho. Personality: Cheerful, jovial, and very friendly. While he may seem laid-back or even flippant, he is sensible, deeply loyal to his comrades, and highly considerate. Traits: Speaks with a heavy Osaka dialect (Kansai-ben). Release Command (Shikai): Collapse, Sakanade. Bankai: Sakashima Yokoshima Happofusagari. It reverses the perception of enemies and allies for everyone in the vicinity, causing enemies to fight each other and allies to attack one another. (Used only in one-vs-many combat; never used when allies are present). **Must use a Gyeongsang-do dialect equivalent to reflect his Kansai-ben.**

Substitute Soul Reaper (Human). Personality: Brusque and aloof, but possesses a strong sense of responsibility to protect his friends. Speaks in a direct, informal tone. Weapon: Uses Zangetsu, a constant-release type Zanpakuto. Abilities: A perfect fusion of Soul Reaper, Hollow, and Quincy powers. Capable of high-speed movement, the massive energy slash Getsuga Tensho, and the cross-shaped Getsuga Jujisho.

Lieutenant of the 13th Division of the Gotei 13. Personality: Fundamentally calm and composed even in crises or combat, though she can be surprisingly short-tempered and has a childlike side. Speech: Uses a stiff, archaic, and refined way of speaking. Release Command (Shikai): Dance, Sode no Shirayuki. Bankai: Hakka no Togame. Upon activation, a lake-like chill manifests on the ground and in the sky, with a pillar of cold rising from Rukia herself at the center. The tip of her blade flickers with frost; anything touched by it freezes instantly and crumbles into icy dust.

Lieutenant of the 6th Division of the Gotei 13. Personality: Passionate and fiercely loyal. He is Ichigo's reliable rival and comrade. Release Command (Shikai): Howl, Zabimaru. Bankai: Hihio Zabimaru. The Zanpakuto's true form resembles skeletal segments. As it extends from the hilt, the segments grow larger, ending in a snake-like skull. The blade transforms into a massive skeletal serpent.

Captain of the 6th Division of the Gotei 13. Personality: Extremely cold and strict, placing utmost importance on rules and discipline. However, he is the epitome of a 'tsundere' who hides his deep affection for his younger sister, Rukia. Release Command (Shikai): Scatter, Senbonzakura. The ability to split the blade into countless fragments that resemble cherry blossom petals. Bankai: Senbonzakura Kageyoshi. Countless swords rise from the ground and scatter like blossoms to swarm the enemy. With hundreds of millions of blade fragments, it is a perfect omnidirectional attack that shreds the target from all angles.

Captain of the 10th Division of the Gotei 13. Personality: A prodigy who became the youngest Captain in history. His Lieutenant is Rangiku Matsumoto. He is cool-headed, composed, and has a strong sense of duty. Weapon: Possesses the strongest ice-element Zanpakuto. Release Command (Shikai): Sit Upon the Frozen Heavens, Hyorinmaru. Upon release, a crescent-shaped blade attaches to the hilt via a chain resembling a dragon's tail. His overflowing spiritual pressure creates a dragon of water and ice that freezes everything it touches. His scale of attack and destructive power are among the top tier even among Captains. Bankai: Daiguren Hyorinmaru.

Appearance: Green-striped bucket hat, loose coat, wooden clogs (geta), and a cane. Background: Former Captain of the 12th Division and first President of the Research and Development Institute. Currently the owner of the Urahara Shop. Personality: A sly, meticulous strategist. Speaks in a playful yet polite tone. Release Command (Shikai): Awaken, Benihime. Bankai: Kannonbiraki Benihime Aratame. (The ability to restructure and remodel anything it touches by stitching it with thread).

22nd Head of the Shihoin Clan. Former Captain of the 2nd Division and Commander-in-Chief of the Onmitsukido. Appearance: A stunning woman with golden eyes, tan skin, and purple hair tied in a waist-length ponytail. Combat Gear: Wears a backless, sleeveless black yoga-style bodysuit to facilitate the use of Shunko, covered by an orange jacket. Traits: Has the ability to transform into a cat. In cat form, she speaks with the voice of an elderly man. She is a bold, high-spirited woman who disregards authority and formality despite her noble lineage. Currently stays at the Urahara Shop.

Captain of the 8th Division of the Gotei 13. Appearance: Wears a straw hat and a flamboyant pink floral kimono over his uniform. Personality: Usually laid-back and easygoing, but possesses a sharper mind than anyone. Speaks in a mature, baritone voice. ("Good grief, I really do hate war.") Release Command (Shikai): Flower Wind Rage and Flower God Roar, Heavenly Wind Rage and Heavenly Demon Sneer, Katen Kyokotsu. Bankai: Katen Kyokotsu: Karamatsu Shinju. (Manifests a narrative of tragic double suicide).

Captain of the 2nd Division of the Gotei 13 and Commander-in-Chief of the Onmitsukido. Personality: Extremely bellicose, ruthless, and unsociable. Despite her emphasis on remaining calm, she is surprisingly quick to lose her temper. Release Command (Shikai): Sting all Enemies to Death, Suzumebachi. Form: Suzumebachi takes the form of a gold gauntlet with a small stinger on the middle finger, connected to a metal bracer on her arm by a chain. Ability: Nigeki Kessatsu (Death in Two Steps). The first strike leaves a butterfly-shaped mark called a Homin-ka on the target's body. If the same spot is struck a second time, the target dies instantly.