Saidou, Eikichirou

西堂榮吉郎

Saidou appears somewhat lecherous, evidenced by his comment about having a clear view of a soul's panties during the Fake Karakura Arc, as well as by his fabrication of rather lewd reasons for Rukia's decision to remain in the real world, primarily claiming she was seeking the "pleasures of the flesh." However, he also seems quite level-headed and kind, as demonstrated in his first anime appearance when he was playing with some children in the Rukongai.
During Ichigo's battle with Grand Fisher, he rescues Karin Kurosaki from one of Grand Fisher's attacks, sustaining serious injuries in the process. He also imparts a few pieces of wisdom to Ichigo regarding the true meaning of being a Soul Reaper. He is the first Soul Reaper, aside from Rukia, to truly grasp Ichigo's abnormal power, describing his potential as "a little frightening."