The Kuchiki Clan (朽木家, Kuchiki-ke; lit. "Kuchiki family") is one of the Four Great Noble families of Soul Society and is considered the "Shōichī" (正一位, First Hierarchical Rank; Viz "True First") among them.[1]
Overview[]
By tradition, the family has been charged with compiling and protecting the history of Soul Society.[2] The family resides in the Kuchiki Manor.
Clan Structure[]
The head of the clan is served by a contingent of ninjas, clad in purple jumpsuits and light purple vests with golden headbands inscribed with kanji, that operate as the main security force of the Kuchiki Manor.[3]
Clan Relics[]
- Kenseikan (牽星箝, Star-Pulling Insert): Members of the Kuchiki family have been known to wear Kenseikan in their hair, which symbolizes their nobility as one of Four Noble Families.
- Kuchiki Clan Scarf: The Kuchiki family also has a white scarf made by the master weaver, Tsujishirō Kuroemon III. The scarf is made from the Ginpaku Kazahana no Uzuginu (銀白風花の紗, Silks of the Silverwhite Wildflower), a silver-white, windflower light silk, and is a family heirloom that is handed down from generation to generation and is given to each Kuchiki family head. The scarf alone is worth enough to buy ten mansions in the Seireitei.[4][5]
Family Members[]
(† = confirmed Death)
Kuchiki Clan | |||
Name | Title | Relation | Status |
Byakuya Kuchiki | 28th Head of the Kuchiki Clan | Son of Sōjun Kuchiki Grandson of Ginrei Kuchiki |
Alive |
Rukia Kuchiki | Noblewoman | Adopted Sister of Byakuya Kuchiki Sister of Hisana Kuchiki |
Alive |
Former Members | |||
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Ginrei Kuchiki | 27th Head of the Kuchiki Clan | Father of Sōjun Kuchiki Grandfather of Byakuya Kuchiki |
Unknown |
Sōjun Kuchiki | Nobleman | Father of Byakuya Kuchiki Son of Ginrei Kuchiki |
Deceased † |
Unnamed Kuchiki | Noblewoman | Mother of Byakuya Kuchiki Wife of Sōjun Kuchiki |
Deceased † |
Hisana Kuchiki | Lady of the Kuchiki Clan | Wife of Byakuya Kuchiki Sister of Rukia Kuchiki |
Deceased † |
Former Members (Anime-Only) | |||
Kōga Kuchiki | Nobleman | Adopted Son-in-law of Ginrei Kuchiki | Deceased † |
Unnamed Kuchiki | Noblewoman | Daughter of Ginrei Kuchiki Aunt of Byakuya Kuchiki |
Unknown |
Trivia[]
- In Ryōgo Narita's novel Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World, it was mentioned that the Kuchiki clan possesses an ancestral Zanpakutō, Muramasa, similar to the Tsunayashiro Clan's Enrakyōten.[6]
- It has been noted that the Kuchiki Clan is well versed in using Hado spell #33. Sōkatsui.[7]
References[]
- ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 116, page 6
- ↑ Bleach anime; Episode 88
- ↑ Bleach: Official Bootleg KaraBuri+, page 31
- ↑ Bleach manga; Volume 9, Byakuya's character profile sheet
- ↑ Bleach Official Character Book SOULs, page 188
- ↑ Bleach novel; Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World, Chapter 14
- ↑ Bleach Official Character Book 2 MASKED, page 71
Shinigami Skills | |
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Combat | Zanjutsu • Hohō • Kidō • Hakuda |
Abilities | Zanpakutō • Reiryoku • Reiatsu • Reiraku • Konsō • Shunkō |
Organizations | |
Government | Soul King • Central 46 |
Nobility | Kuchiki Clan • Shihōin Clan • Noble Houses • Kasumiōji Clan • Ise Clan • Tsunayashiro Clan • Formerly: Shiba Clan • Ryōdoji Family • Dark Ones |
Military | Gotei 13 • Onmitsukidō • Kidō Corps • Royal Guard • Gatekeepers |
Institutions | Seireitei Communication • Shinigami Research and Development Institute • Shin'ō Academy |
Recreational | Shinigami Women's Association • Shinigami Men's Association • Tea Ceremony Club • Ikebana Club • Calligraphy Club |
Related Articles | |
Locations | Soul Society • Seireitei • Central 46 Compound • Nest of Maggots • Sōkyoku Hill • Gin Tonbo • Kuchiki Manor • Central Great Underground Prison |
Items | Shihakushō • Jigokuchō • Gigai • Reigai • Gikon • Modified Soul • Denreishinki • Ōken • Gokon Tekkō • Kan • Blood Oath's Seal |