Kuchiki, Rukia
朽木 ルキア
At the shinigami academy, Renji was admitted into the top class and Rukia into the second ranked one. Renji and Rukia started growing further apart as Renji got further ahead in his training. The emotional distance continued until Rukia was asked to join the Kuchiki family. Renji expressed happiness for Rukia's opportunity but both did not admit that they disagreed with the arrangement since they would likely never see each other again. Rukia reluctantly joined the family and was immediately inducted into the 13th Division without having to graduate or take a squad entrance exam. Unknown to Rukia, Byakuya had adopted her in order to fulfill the last wish of Hisana, whom he had taken as his wife.
In the 13th Division, Rukia was not given a seat position, due to Byakuya Kuchiki's influence, since he did not want her sent on dangerous missions. She became friends with the division lieutenant, Kaien Shiba, who trained and mentored her. Their first training location was Mount Koifushi of Hokutan, the 3rd district of West Rukongai.
Rukia greatly admired Kaien's wife, 3rd Seat Miyako Shiba. When Miyako was killed by a hollow, Rukia, Kaien, and the division's captain, Jushiro Ukitake hunted the hollow down. Kaien faced the hollow alone but the hollow's special ability destroyed his zanpakuto. Rukia attempted to draw her sword and help but was stopped by Ukitake. He told her that Kaien's fight was one of honor rather than a fight for his life. If Rukia helped, Kaien would be saved but his honor would be damaged forever. Meanwhile, the hollow entered Kaien and possessed him. Ukitake faced the hollow but his illness allowed the hollow the opportunity to attack Rukia. Kaien momentarily regained control and thrust himself through Rukia's zanpakuto. He thanked Rukia and Ukitake for letting him fight for his honor and died in Rukia's arms. Rukia brought the corpse to the Shiba family but was afraid to apologize since she felt guilty about her role in Kaien's death.
Details:
- First name:
Rukia - Last name:
Kuchiki - Birthday:
January 14 (Capricorn) - Height:
144 cm (4' 8") - Weight:
33 kg (72.6 lb) - Occupation:
Shinigami in the 13th Division, Lieutenant of Squad 13, Captain of Squad 13 (end)
Photo gallery
(20)Productions featuring this character
(16)
Music
Main
Movie
Main
Bleach Movie 4: Jigoku-hen
Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse
Movie
Main
Bleach Movie 3: Fade to Black - Kimi no Na wo Yobu
Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black
OVA
Main
Bleach KaraBuri!: Gotei Juusan Yatai Daisakusen!
Bleach: Karaburi! - Gotei 13, Food Stall Devotion!
Movie
Main
Bleach Movie 1: Memories of Nobody
Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody
Special
Special
Main
Bleach: Shuku! Rukia Dakkan! Kagayaku! Shinigami Juuban Shoubu! Mitai Shinigami Doon to Misemasu Special
Bleach: Gathering! Rukia's Rescue! Shining! The Ultimate Shinigami Showdown! Special Showing of the Shinigami Teams!
TV
Main
Bleach
Bleach
Special
TV
Supporting
Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Kashin-tan
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity
TV
Supporting
Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Soukoku-tan
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict
PV
Supporting
Bleach 20th PV
Bleach 20th Anime Anniversary
TV Special
Supporting
Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Ketsubetsu-tan Recap
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation Recap
TV
Supporting
Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Ketsubetsu-tan
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation
TV
Supporting
Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Movie
Supporting
Bleach Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion - Mou Hitotsu no Hyourinmaru
Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion
Voice actors for this character
(12)
Michelle RuffVoices: English
Fumiko OrikasaVoices: Japanese
Françoise EscobarVoices: French
Liliana BarbaVoices: Spanish
Tatiane KeplmairVoices: Portuguese (BR)
Kitty MezeiVoices: Hungarian
Antje von der AheVoices: German
Tania De DomenicoVoices: Italian
Hyeon Jin LeeVoices: Korean
Rebeca ZadraVoices: Portuguese (BR)
Martina TamburelloVoices: Italian
Leslie-Vanessa LillVoices: German
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