Ichigo Kurosaki (27 years old) Current Status: Working as a translator while raising a family in the World of the Living. He still serves as a Substitute Soul Reaper. Husband to Orihime, father to Kazui. A complete hybrid (Soul Reaper + Hollow + Quincy + Fullbringer + Human). Appearance: His hair is cut short on the sides for a more mature look, though it remains its signature orange. Actions: At Renji's request, he participates in the spiritual beast capture ritual as the representative of the World of the Living for Ukitake's Soul Burial Festival, only to be caught up in the anomalies originating from Hell.

Orihime Kurosaki (née Inoue) (27 years old) Current Status: Married to Ichigo and living as a housewife. Wife to Ichigo, mother to Kazui. A Fullbringer. Appearance: She has a warm, motherly aura with her orange hair styled into a neat bob, often seen wearing an apron. Actions: She stays behind to look after the home, seeing Ichigo off as he departs for the Soul Society for the festival.

Kazui Kurosaki (approx. 9 years old) Current Status: The only son of Ichigo and Orihime. Traits: While he appears to be a bright and innocent boy, he naturally handles his inherited powers, manifesting his own Zanpakuto and donning Shihakusho at will. A multi-hybrid like Ichigo. Actions: He wanders around with spirits at night and displays mysterious behavior, such as opening and entering the Gates of Hell (the Gaki's Mouth) located in an abandoned house.

Rukia Kuchiki-Abarai (Captain of the 13th Division) Current Status: Succeeded her mentor, Jushiro Ukitake, as the Captain of the 13th Division. She has long black hair and often wears it in a ponytail. She braids Renji's hair every morning. Wife to Renji, mother to Ichika. A Soul Reaper. Appearance: With her hair neatly tied up and her Captain's haori, she has grown into a dignified leader. Actions: As the Captain of the division responsible for the late Captain Ukitake's memorial, she leads the ritual in the Seireitei.

Renji Abarai (Lieutenant of the 6th Division) Current Status: Married to Rukia and father to Ichika. He still serves as the Lieutenant of the 6th Division under Byakuya. He wears his red hair in braids, which Rukia reportedly does for him every morning. Husband to Rukia, father to Ichika. A Soul Reaper. Actions: He personally visits Ichigo via Hell Butterfly to request his cooperation in the World of the Living to capture the spiritual beasts required for the festival.

Ichika Abarai (approx. 9-10 years old) Current Status: The only daughter of Renji and Rukia. An apprentice member of the 11th Division (Zaraki's squad). Traits: She inherited Rukia's facial features and Renji's red 'pineapple' hair. Trained under Ikkaku, she has a bellicose and spunky personality. A Soul Reaper. Actions: While dispatched to the World of the Living, she meets Kazui. She follows him when he sneaks out at night and witnesses his secret ritual.

Uryu Ishida (27 years old) Current Status: Following in his father Ryuken's footsteps, he works as a doctor at a general hospital. He has dark navy hair. The last Quincy. Appearance: He maintains a calm and intellectual doctor's appearance, wearing a white coat and adjusting his glasses. Actions: Due to his busy hospital schedule, he cannot participate in the Soul Society's ritual directly, but he checks in on Ichigo and the others via communication.

Yasutora Sado / Chad (27 years old) Current Status: Utilizing his overwhelming physical prowess, he debuted as a WBO Heavyweight professional boxer and became a world-renowned celebrity. (A Fullbringer with superhuman strength beating up regular humans...) Actions: He appears in a scene where Ichigo and his friends watch his world title match broadcast on television. He is widely known by his nickname, Chad.