Kisuke Urahara

Kisuke Urahara (浦原 喜助, Urahara Kisuke) is the former captain of the 12th Division, as well as the founder and 1st President of the Shinigami Research and Development Institute. He currently lives in the Human World after being exiled, where he owns a small convenience store, "Urahara Shop", which doubles in selling Shinigami items. The shop is maintained by Urahara himself, as well as his employees Tessai Tsukabaishi, Jinta Hanakari, and Ururu Tsumugiya.

Background
Urahara grew up at the Shihōin Mansion in Seireitei with his childhood friends Yoruichi Shihōin and Tessai Tsukabishi.[3 ] He joined the Gotei 13 around the same time Yoruichi joined the Onmitsukidō,[4 ] and eventually became the 3rd Seat of the 2nd Division, which was intertwined with the Onmitsukidō. As part of his duties as one of the top five Seated Officers, Urahara became head of the Onmitsukidō's Detention Unit.[5 ] Approximately 110 years ago, the 12th Division captain, Kirio Hikifune, was promoted to the Royal Guard,[6 ] and Yoruichi recommended Urahara as her replacement.[7 ]

Urahara was told of this by Yoruichi after a sparring session. After being informed, Kisuke wanted to prepare for the upcoming captain's ability test. Urahara spent the day wandering around Soul Society, interacting with the citizens as he sought information on Shinigami defectors. Returning to the 2nd Division Headquarters, as he was talking with Yoruichi. Sui-Feng arrived and reported negatively on Urahara's activities. They were interrupted by the arrival of a division member, who reported the people Urahara had been looking for had been found. Yoruichi told Urahara to hurry off to his duties and sent Suì-Fēng to help prepare for his captain's proficiency test. Urahara and his men proceeded to the remote area where the defectors were hiding. Urahara, telling his men to wait, entered the building by himself and single-handedly defeated all the defectors with Hakuda before moving on to his test.[8 ]

After successfully passing his exam, which was overseen by Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, Retsu Unohana and Ginrei Kuchiki,[8 ] he became the captain of the 12th Division[9 ] and gained Hikifune's lieutenant, Hiyori Sarugaki, as his own. Later that day, Urahara formally introduced himself to the 12th Division. He encountered some resistance from Hiyori, who, refusing to accept him, cited her displeasure with Captain Hikifune's sudden departure and his status as a former 2nd Division member. Urahara, laughing it off, told her he had already been made the captain of the 12th Division, and that he had decided this was the role he would play from then on. He was no longer a member of the 2nd Division, and if she had a problem, it was hers to change. Hiyori proceeded to kick him in his crotch, which did not affect him at all.[10 ] The following night, Captain Shinji Hirako, approached Urahara, telling him why Hiyori was giving him problems, and then gave him advice on how to best go about being a captain. He stated he could tell Urahara was not the type who does what other people tell him. Shinji explained that he felt Urahara was a type just like him, so he should just meddle in his own business.

At a division meeting, Urahara explained that he had decided to change the policy of the 12th Division, but had yet to determine what course of action he thought would be a good role for them. Hiyori, becoming increasingly angry upon hearing he was still thinking about it, attacked him. She challenged him to a fight, which he accepted on the condition that they fight unarmed. Hiyori tried to kick him in the face, but Urahara showed her he could evade the attack. However, he allowed her to hit him so as not to embarrass her in front of the other division members.[12 ] The following morning, Hiyori, arriving at the captain's chamber, became enraged at how Urahara had changed the room from its former state. As he tried to calm her down, Hiyori attacked him again. Brushing it aside, he asked her to accompany him to the Nest of Maggots.

On the way to the Nest of Maggots, Urahara explained to her about the Detention Unit, what happens to those under its jurisdiction, and the function of the Nest of Maggots. Inside the facility, Urahara told her those detained within could not leave, but that they were still free within the facility. He warned her to be careful, as the inmates could become violent. Urahara explained that though the people in the facility were possibly dangerous, he had always felt, given a suitable outlet, they could channel their power into something more productive. When one of the inmates tried to attack Hiyori, Urahara stopped him bare-handed, noting that weapons were not permitted within the facility.[14 ] This prompted the other inmates to attack, but Urahara easily took out all his attackers.[15 ] Afterwards, the pair went to the cell of Mayuri Kurotsuchi, whom Urahara asked if he wanted to leave the Nest of Maggots to join him in the 12th Division.[16 ] Urahara explained that in his capacity as the captain of the 12th Division, he had decided to make an organization, the Shinigami Research and Development Institute, and he wanted him to be its Vice-President.

Nine years later, Urahara was told by Shinji and Lieutenant Sōsuke Aizen about a series of strange disappearances that had taken place in Rukongai, and that the 9th Division was investigating.[18 ] Urahara later set about making a new type of Gigai to stabilize the disappearing souls. When explaining this to Hiyori, they were interrupted by the arrival of Tōdō Izaemon, who relayed Captain Kensei Muguruma's requests that a researcher be sent to the investigation site. Urahara persuaded a reluctant Hiyori to carry out the task.[19 ] Later that night, when he hears that the Reiatsu of the investigation team had disappeared, Urahara, hurrying into the lab, asked a researcher where Hiyori was. When she said Hiyori had already left, he rushed back out and arrived late at an emergency captains meeting. Fearing for her safety, Urahara requested to go to the site himself, but was denied by Captain-Commander Yamamoto.[20 ] Urahara later decided to go anyway, using a new kind of Reiatsu-concealing cloak to hide himself. Urahara was spotted by Tessai Tsukabishi, who joined him in the search.

They arrived just in time to stop Aizen from killing Captain Hirako.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-21">[22 ] Urahara questioned Aizen about what he was doing there, rejecting his initial explanation. Urahara noted there were no injuries on the victims, and that they were infected with "Hollowfication". When Aizen tried to leave with his two henchmen, Tessai used a high-level Kidō spell against them, forcing Urahara to duck out of the way. However, the three suspects managed to escape.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-22">[23 ] After Aizen and his followers got away, the duo tended to Shinji and the rest of the victims, who were deep in the process of Hollowfication. Urahara said he could possibly help them at his lab, so Tessai used a forbidden Kidō to transport them there. In his lab, Urahara tried to reverse the process using an item he had created, the "Hōgyoku". However, it did not have the effect Urahara expected.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-23">[24 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-24">[25 ]

The following morning, Urahara and Tessai were arrested and brought before the Central 46. They were swiftly tried, with little opportunity to defend themselves. Urahara was sentenced to be stripped of his Shinigami powers and exiled to the Human World. However, before the sentence could be carried out, he and Tessai were rescued by Yoruichi, who led them to a secret underground area. There, she berated him for keeping her out of the loop, then explained that she had brought the eight Hollowfied Shinigami and the prototype Gigai that Urahara had been working on. Urahara resolved to make Reiatsu-concealing Gigai to help himself, Tessai, and the eight Hollowfied victims escape to the Human World, where they unsuccessfully tried to find a way to undo the Hollowfication process.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-25">[26 ] At some point, Urahara established his store in the Human World, and became acquainted with Kukaku Shiba.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-26">[27 ]

One day, during his time in the Human World, Kisuke walked by Masaki Kurosaki as she started to feel faint on her way home from school, to which he noticed. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-27">[28 ] Later, Kisuke appeared before  Isshin Kurosaki, captain of the 10th Division and the Quincy Ryūken Ishida, who were arguing about the condition of the unconscious Masaki, who had developed a Hollow-like hole after being injured by one in a recent fight. He stopped their quarreling by telling them he could help save Masaki.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-28">[29 ]

At his shop, Urahara introduced himself and identified Masaki's condition to be Hollowfication. He explained that it is irreversible, and that the only way to stabilize it is to insert a part of the soul from something opposite of the species at hand, and that it worked for all of the other victims of this condition he tested this method with. After Ryūken accused him of lying, he stated that this wasn't Ryūken's choice. He then said that to save Masaki, Isshin must enter a Gigai that would attached his soul to Masaki's. In doing so, Isshin will be unable to return to his Shinigami form so long as Masaki was alive. Isshin quickly agreed to this solution, which surprised Urahara and Ryūken. After listening to Isshin's resolve, Urahara began working on the solution.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-29">[30 ] Ultimately, the operation was a success. Later, Kisuke helped Isshin establish his new life in the Human World.

Personality
Though usually a laid-back, jovial, humble and eccentric man, Urahara shows a deceptively cunning and serious side when the situation warrants it. He commonly uses idle conversation and outward concern to distract his opponents.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1">[2 ] Despite his care-free attitude, he always speaks politely, but is sometimes sarcastic. Yoruichi Shihoin notes he tends to go over the top with whatever he becomes passionate about. He has described himself as a "mere honest, handsome, perverted businessman."

Approximately 110 years ago, Urahara's personality was slightly opposite of what it is in the present. During his earlier years as a captain, he was viewed as a nervous, flustered, and quiet person. He was somewhat unsure of himself, and lacked confidence in his ability to be a good leader. In addition, he was occasionally confused with how to deal with his division. Despite being uncomfortable in his role, he seemed relatively at ease in his previous position at the 2nd Division Detention Unit. However, he eventually hardened his resolve to take on his role as captain by becoming more serious and determined.

Urahara can usually be found near the scene of an important event, but he rarely intervenes in situations, preferring to stay on the sidelines. He often knows more information than he lets on, and despite being a major player in the situation, he acts only as a catalyst, having others do the work for him. He likes building large secret underground training spaces.

Appearance
Kisuke is a tall, lean-built man with light skin and gray eyes. His hair is messy and light-blond (almost pale), with strands framing the sides of the face and hanging between his eyes, and he has chin stubble. He wears a brown coat, which sports a white diamond pattern along its bottom half, with a dark green shirt and pants underneath. His coat's design is reminiscent of an inverted captain's haori (white with black diamonds). Urahara carries a fan, which he occasionally uses to hide his face. He usually wears traditional Japanese wooden sandals (geta) and a striped dark green and white bucket hat (which usually shadows his eyes), which has earned him the nickname "sandal-hat" (ゲタ帽子, geta-bōshi; "Mr. Hat-and-Clogs" in the English dub).

During his earlier years in Soul Society, he had a clean-shaved face and wore the standard Shinigami uniform. In his more casual events, he usually wore his geta. He later wore a long-sleeved captain's haori after his promotion to the rank of captain.

Abilities
Master Swordsman: Urahara is an extremely skilled swordsman, possessing powerful strikes with equally impressive speed behind them. He can perform attacks with perfect precision and stop them in an instant.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-169">[170 ] His abilities are considered highly dangerous by Ulquiorra Cifer, the 4th Espada, who opted to avoid fighting Urahara.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-170">[171 ] While Urahara's preferred fighting style seems to be swordsmanship, he is highly proficient in combining it with his other skills and instantly switching between any of them. His usual methods in battle are striking from various angles to confuse and catch his opponents off-guard for sneak attacks.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ep31_171-0">[172 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-172">[173 ] He kept Ichigo constantly pressured during their training despite Ichigo's much larger blade. He rarely relies on more than Shikai, as seen against Yammy, the 10th Arrancar.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-173">[174 ] He achieved Bankai within a short time through a process he devised, relying on sheer skill against the blade's spirit.

Shitonegaeshi (褥返し, "Cushion Return")<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-UNMASKED_174-0">[175 ] : A pinning technique which subdues an opponent and immobilizes them on the ground using coercion alone, with Urahara suspending the tip of his cane just millimeters from their face after he has struck them down.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-175">[176 ]

Hōzuri (頬摺, "Cheek Stroke")<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-UNMASKED_174-1">[175 ] : A simple but precise slash technique which is meant only to lightly graze and cause superficial wounds.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-176">[177 ]

Hakuda Master: As a former commander of the Detention Unit of the Onmitsukidō, Urahara was not allowed to use weapons in the Nest of Maggots, so he became highly proficient in unarmed combat.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-c-106p179_177-0">[178 ] His skills are great enough to force Yoruichi at her peak to fight seriously during their regular sparring sessions. During his days as a Shinigami, even when only a third seat officer, he effortlessly took down several Shinigami deserters unarmed, and emerged unscathed afterwards.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ep208_14-1">[15 ]

Shunpo Master: As a former Onmitsukidō unit commander, Urahara has exceptional skill in Shunpo and is well-versed in its various techniques. He is so fast, an opponent does not notice when he replaces himself with a portable Gigai for misdirection; this is further demonstrated when he uses this tactic effectively against Aizen.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-178">[179 ] The fact that he could always keep up with Yoruichi's speed during sparring sessions is further proof of his mastery of this skill.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ep206_7-2">[8 ]

Kidō Master: As the former head of the SRDI, Urahara has immense knowledge and understanding of the flow, application, and consistency of spiritual energy.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-179">[180 ] He knows how to break barriers of the spiritually superior noble clans, a feat which even captains cannot achieve.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-180">[181 ] He can silently, and without warning, use low and mid-level Kidō to great effect.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-181">[182 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-182">[183 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-183">[184 ] He can rapidly use a single high-level Kidō repeatedly, or multiple ones in quick succession, by name alone, without incantation or calling the type and level, while retaining considerable power and control.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-184">[185 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ep339_116-1">[117 ] He is highly proficient in healing Kidō.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-185">[186 ] He can use level 99 Kidō,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ep337_114-2">[115 ] but has more difficulty with Kidō above level 88 without incantation,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ep338_115-1">[116 ] as he had to use the incantation to ensure enough power for a level 91 Kidō. He can use multiple Kidō in conjunction for various combination and diversion tactics, and have them remain undetected until sprung in sync in a chain reaction. Urahara can create his own unique high-level Kidō.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-186">[187 ] Aizen admitted that if not for the Hōgyoku, Urahara's prowess would have surely defeated him.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-187">[188 ] Immense Spiritual Power: As a former captain of the 12th Division, Urahara boasts great amounts of spiritual energy. His energy is intense enough to make opponents with high levels of energy sweat in fear.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ep31_171-1">[172 ] When releasing his spiritual pressure, it can create a shockwave strong enough to affect a considerable area and launch back weaker individuals.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ep206_7-3">[8 ] He has demonstrated noticeably great reserves of energy, launching multiple high-level Kidō and Shikai attacks in a single battle without tiring.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-191">[192 ] He is quite skilled in hiding his spiritual energy, able to remain unnoticed by both allies and enemies.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-192">[193 ] His Reiatsu is red.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-193">[194 ]
 * Keikaigi (繫界儀, "World-Tying Rite"):<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-unmasked151_188-0">[189 ] This technique connects the space tying two worlds together to produce a Garganta. The opening is generated between two large wooden posts jutting out from two large rock formations.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-189">[190 ] He is later able to open the portal silently and whenever he chooses.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-190">[191 ]

Genius Intellect: Urahara has proven himself to be the most intelligent being both within and outside of Soul Society. Much of his intellect is seen in scientific inventions, deduction of situations, and combat tactics. Aizen himself acknowledges Urahara's intelligence surpasses his own immense intellect.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-194">[195 ] Even after a century of exile, the SRDI still holds great respect for his talents.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-195">[196 ] He is very insightful of other people, allowing him to seemingly predict anything well in advance. After Orihime inadvertently revealed her powers to Ulquiorra, Urahara correctly deduced Aizen would try to capture Orihime to use her against Soul Society, and had already prepared to send Ichigo to Hueco Mundo before he even had a chance to ask.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-196">[197 ] Kisuke is a highly capable teacher. In only five days of unorthodox training, he conditioned Ichigo into an experienced fighter on par with lieutenant-level Shinigami.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-197">[198 ] His knowledge has led him to an innate understanding of the abilities of others and what happens when independent variables are entered into an equation. Enhanced Strength: As a former member of the Onmitsukidō, he received considerable physical conditioning. During his time as commander of the Detention Unit, he effortlessly stopped a punch from a giant man with a single hand.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-c-106p179_177-1">[178 ] He stopped a kick from the immensely strong Ururu, blocking most of the impact which would have otherwise killed Ichigo.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-207">[208 ] During his training with Ichigo, his strikes possessed enough power to create large craters and launch the younger fighter several meters through solid rock.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-208">[209 ]
 * Master Scientist & Inventor: As the founder and former head of the SRDI, Urahara is a talented inventor and scientist, having created a number of devices and techniques to aid him in battle or otherwise. His intellect in this field is evident, having created the most amazing things in Soul Society's history. As he has been inventing and creating things before becoming a seated officer in the 2nd Division, he can create his inventions in rather short amounts of time.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ep213_86-1">[87 ] He modified a simple plushy doll into a two-way monitor to speak between dimensions, greatly intriguing Kurotsuchi.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-198">[199 ] Urahara figured out how to restore Ichigo's Shinigami powers seventeen months after losing them.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-199">[200 ] He is even able to determine the true mechanics behind a new advanced power and how to disrupt it, even the ability of the Quincy to steal one's Bankai.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-200">[201 ] He is a highly adept chemist, having recreated the unique healing properties of both the "White Bone Pond" and "Blood Hell Pond" in his own hot spring.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-201">[202 ] Urahara also has highly capable medical skills, regularly healing Ichigo and his friends when battle-worn.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-202">[203 ] He also has a very detailed understanding of the Hollowfication process and has determined how to stabilize a victim of it, as seen with the Visored.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-203">[204 ]
 * Master Strategist & Tactician: Despite his aloof and unkempt appearance, Urahara is a very insightful and cunning man. He possesses great intuition, quickly becoming aware of any incoming danger and reacting to it in time.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-204">[205 ] Urahara has an undeniable talent for thinking things through well in advance, making decisive and accurate decisions quickly in battle, and seemingly perceiving any situation at hand. He is a crafty tactician, easily deceiving both allies and enemies. In battle, he regularly uses cunning and deception to catch his opponents off-guard.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-205">[206 ] He is a very analytical man, quickly seeing through an opponent's power and attack patterns to ultimately make them useless against him. He easily outmaneuvered and tricked Aizen repeatedly in his fight with him.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-206">[207 ]

Enhanced Speed: Kisuke has demonstrated tremendous speed and reflexes in battle. Even when caught by surprise from an enemy's attack, he can react in time to skillfully dodge or counter the assault.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-209">[210 ] Offensively, he can keep up a quick and rapid assault which forces most opponents on the defense, as he leaves no openings in his attacks.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ep31_171-2">[172 ]

Enhanced Agility: While normally laid-back, Kisuke is an immensely agile fighter. In battle, he can effectively use the battlefield to his advantage, flipping and jumping from wall to wall to keep his opponents unsure of his attack patterns. Offensively, his agility grants him great balance and dexterity in battle, attacking his opponent from various angles with great accuracy and force.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ep31_171-3">[172 ]

Enhanced Durability: While not the most imposing in appearance, Kisuke has received considerable physical training from his days in the Onmitsukidō, and is well-conditioned for battle. He can take large amounts of punishment. During his time as a captain, he would regularly be assaulted by his then-lieutenant Hiyori Sarugaki. Each time, he would take the assaults indifferently, if not laugh about it, with little to no adverse effect on himself. His durability caused Hiyori to be more careful about how she would hit him if she did not want to hurt herself instead.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-210">[211 ]

Master Assassin: As a former high-ranking member of the Onmitsukidō, Kisuke possesses considerable mastery in the art of stealth combat. He has repeatedly shown impressive skill in staying hidden and unseen while maneuvering towards his target. He can completely hide his presence, remaining undetected until he intentionally reveals himself.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-211">[212 ] During his battle against Yammy, he repeatedly caught his opponent completely off guard and effectively took advantage of it.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-212">[213 ] Even the perceptive and intuitive Aizen was caught by surprise.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-213">[214 ] He was also able to launch a successful sneak attack on the Quincy Quilge, sensing when he wasn't using his Blut Vene for defense.

Benihime (紅姫, Crimson Princess; "Red Princess" in the English dub): A blade described by Urahara as "not nice", it is one of the few known Zanpakutō with a female spirit owned by a male. When sealed, Benihime is a beige-colored shikomizue (a blade hidden inside a cane) with a curved handle and silver base. As the blade resides in a cane, the cane's handle is still the hilt and the shaft is the sheath, allowing it to still operate like other Zanpakutō.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-214">[215 ] The shaft's base bears a skull and blue flame mark on the bottom, which can separate souls from bodies by pressing the mark to it.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-215">[216 ] Back when Urahara was still in the Gotei 13, Benihime was sealed in an average-sized katana form, with a black sheath worn under Urahara's sash. It had an oval-shaped tsuba, with a snowflake-design embossed in it, and a black hilt-wrapping.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-c130p10_3-1">[4 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-216">[217 ]

Shikai: Benihime' Shikai command is "Awaken" (起きろ, okiro). Its Shikai takes the form of a sleek, medium-sized sword. The hilt's grip, which has a gentle black-decorative wrapping, bends forward at the end, with a pommel shaped overlap three times, and a crimson tassel dangling from its base. Instead of a tsuba, there is a U-shape guard covering three inches of blade, with a flower petal design. At the base of the guard is a red string wrapped thrice around the hilt, with a three-loop bow on the back side and a folded paper decoration on the front side. The blade is black with a silver edge, and is somewhat thicker than the cane-sealed state. It remains straight and slim with a somewhat short size, with the tip ending in a slanted razor-like edge instead of tapering to a point.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-217">[218 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-218">[219 ]

Shikai Special Ability: Benihime is capable of performing a variety of crimson-colored energy techniques. Urahara can use these techniques of Benihime's with a variety of verbal commands that corresponds to its different abilities.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-219">[220 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-220">[221 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-221">[222 ]

Nake, Benihime (啼け紅姫, Sing, Crimson Princess; "Scream" in the English dub): This technique fires particularly strong and destructive crimson-colored energy blasts. The energy flows out of the blade and fires in the arc of the sword's swing.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-222">[223 ] The technique is capable of taking on a point-blank Cero from an Espada-level Arrancar by dissipating it with a blast of equal power.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-223">[224 ] He can charge up this technique to deal considerably more damage.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ep31_171-4">[172 ]

Chikasumi no Tate (血霞の盾, Blood Mist Shield): This technique forms a hexagon-shaped crimson barrier in front of the blade for defensive purposes. The barrier is called out with the same command as the "Nake" technique. The barrier can easily block a direct punch from the immensely strong Yammy Llargo without any damage or repercussions to Urahara,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-224">[225 ] and block Ichigo's first use of his "Getsuga Tenshō" while only slightly eroding, after which Urahara states he would have lost an arm were it not for the shield.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-225">[226 ]

Kamisori, Benihime (剃刀紅姫, "Razor, Crimson Princess"):<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-unmasked151_188-1">[189 ] A technique which fires an energy arc capable of cutting through materials and substances with relative ease. This arc moves towards the target and can instantly change direction. It cut through a Hierro-protected tentacle of Luppi Antenor.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-226">[227 ]

Tsuppane, Benihime (突ッ撥紅姫, "Spurning, Crimson Princess"):<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-unmasked151_188-2">[189 ] After analyzing a technique'sReishi composition and the subject's muscle movements when they use the technique, by simply drawing a circle of energy with the edge of Benihime and timing it right, this technique can cancel out the enemy's attack at the point of contact.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-227">[228 ]

Shibari, Benihime (縛り紅姫, Crimson Princess of Binding): This technique launches condensed energy in the form of a tangible blood red net, generated from the blade length, and simply throws it over the intended target (typically from above) with a simple slashing motion from Benihime. The net further binds and restricts an opponent’s movements by constricting to its form. This net appears elongated and somewhat narrow.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-228">[229 ]

Hiasobi, Benihime, Juzutsunagi (火遊 紅姫 数珠繋, Crimson Princess That Plays with Fire, Strung Together like Rosary Beads): After using the Shibari technique, Urahara stabs the net with the tip of Benihime, creating orbs of fire along the outside length of the net, which explode like linked land-mines in a domino formation, leading toward the target bound under the net. When the orbs come into direct contact with the intended target, they create a tremendously large and devastating explosion.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-229">[230 ]

Bankai: Not yet revealed, but has been vaguely commented upon. Yoruichi comments that Urahara learned Bankai in three days using a method he created.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-230">[231 ] When Yasutora Sado comes to Urahara for training, he instead gives the task to Renji Abarai, stating Chad needs to face the strength of a Bankai to improve. When Renji asks why Urahara, who also possesses Bankai, does not train Chad himself, he states his Bankai is not fit for training or helping others.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-231">[232 ]

Knownable Relatives
Unnamed Mother

Unnamed Father

Yoruichi Shinoin (Childhood Best Friend)

Tessei Tsukabishi (Best Friend)

Voice Actors
Japanese : Shincihiro Miki

English : Michael Lindsay (ep 4 - 214), Doug Erholtz  (ep 215 - present)