Zaraki, Kenpachi
更木 剣八
Born: 19th November (Area 80 North)
Dislikes: Natto
Hobbies: Fighting strong opponents
Theme Song: "Superpredators" by Massive Attack
Zaraki's surname originates from the district he once lived in, Zaraki, which is district #80 of the North Alley of Rukongai. District #80 is the worst and most lawless region of Rukongai, teeming with thieves and murderers (in contrast to area #1, which is the most orderly and law-abiding). While residing in District #80, Kenpachi was nameless. During that period, he became proficient in swordsmanship and killed numerous enemies.
At some point during his travels outside of District #80, he found a small girl and named her Yachiru (八千流), in remembrance of the only person he ever admired, after she showed no fear of his sword. Yachiru came from area #79, Kusajishi (草鹿), where her parents were murdered. The two events were apparently quite close. On that day, he also took on a name: Kenpachi, the title bestowed upon the strongest swordsman, the one who has killed the most. The two developed a father-daughter-like relationship.
Also, at some point (before he became a Captain), he fought and defeated Ikkaku Madarame; for this reason, Ikkaku pledged to serve under Kenpachi from there on out (Ikkaku doesn't actually get the chance to do so until he joins the 11th Division), but Ikkaku would still jump at the chance to fight Kenpachi to the death.
After some time had passed, Kenpachi found his way to the Seireitei. He defeated and killed the previous Captain of the 11th Division (whose identity is currently unknown) and gained his seat in the Gotei 13 in this manner. In the anime, his assumption of the Captain's seat caused Maki Ichinose to leave the Soul Society. According to the anime, it is also what convinced Ikkaku and Yumichika to join the Shinigami.
Details:
- First name:
Kenpachi - Last name:
Zaraki - Other names:
Ken-chan Kenny
- Height:
202 cm - Weight:
108 kg
Photo gallery
(11)Productions featuring this character
(13)
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
Music
Supporting
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 3: Fade to Black - Kimi no Na wo Yobu
Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black
OVA
Supporting
Bleach KaraBuri!: Gotei Juusan Yatai Daisakusen!
Bleach: Karaburi! - Gotei 13, Food Stall Devotion!
Movie
Supporting
Bleach Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion - Mou Hitotsu no Hyourinmaru
Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion
Movie
Supporting
Bleach Movie 1: Memories of Nobody
Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody
Special
Supporting
Special
Supporting
Bleach: Gotei 13 Omake
Bleach: 13 Court Guard Squads Omake
TV
Supporting
Bleach
Bleach
Voice actors for this character
(13)
Fumihiko TachikiVoices: Japanese
Patrick SeitzVoices: English
Wellington LimaVoices: Portuguese (BR)
Frédéric SouterelleVoices: French
Marco BalzarottiVoices: Italian
José Luis MirandaVoices: Spanish
David LodgeVoices: English
Michael-Che KochVoices: German
Giorgio MelazziVoices: Italian
Ricky CoelloVoices: Spanish
Zoltán Barabás KissVoices: Hungarian
Wan-kyung SeongVoices: Korean
César AriasVoices: Spanish
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