Hitsugaya, Toushirou

日番谷冬獅郎

Hitsugaya hails from Junrinan, District 1 of Rukongai. There, he resided with an elderly woman (believed to be his grandmother), Momo Hinamori, and potentially others. Little is known about his history, except that he became a Shinigami soon after Hinamori did. He is also friends with Jidanbou, the West Gate Keeper, and was the one who taught him the "city rules."
As a child, Hitsugaya was somewhat of a brat who enjoyed eating watermelons and teasing Hinamori. She would call him "Shiro-chan" (シロちゃん, "Lil' Shiro" in the English dub), and he would retaliate by calling her "Bed-wetter Momo." The two were close friends, and despite being younger and much shorter than his companion, Hitsugaya always felt compelled to protect her. His favorite foods are watermelon and sweet nattō. He also dislikes hot weather.
Due to his natural talent, Hitsugaya quickly entered the Shinigami institute shortly after Hinamori, despite his young age. She continued to call him "Shiro-chan" out of habit and felt she needed to protect him. Because of a promise she had made, she only began calling him "Hitsugaya-kun" after he achieved his Zanpakutō's initial release and was recognized as a Shinigami. Highly capable and knowledgeable, he quickly became the youngest Captain within the Gotei 13 (Thirteen Court Guard Squads).