Captain of the 6th Division in the Gotei 13 and head of one of the great noble families in the Soul Society. Byakuya is a man that believes strongly in law and order and has little or no amusement towards life or people. In his eyes law breakers are to be punished even if it is against his own personal wishes.

Since it's debut in 2001 Bleach has been an iconic hit in Japan. Adapted into an anime series, anime film, rock musical and many video games. The manga series alone has sold over 39 million copies in Japan and still growing. Following the life of Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student, it explains that he has a special connection with a realm not visited by the living, he can see ghosts. Not only that though but the soul reaper Rukia Kuchiki. When Rukia connects paths with Ichigo while hunting an evil spirit call a hollow. Rukia is wounded and sends her powers to Ichigo and together they take the spirit down. From there on together they search for hollows and perform cleansing acts to spirits and send them through to the Soul Society.