Who is shinji hirako

Here, the opponent's sense of direction is reversed. Forwards becomes backwards, left become right, and up become down. Shinji considers his Zanpakuto's power a trump card due to its nature and the fact that fighters will act on reflex even if they're used to its power. It has also proven to be very useful in group battles, as Shinji could use it to fool an opponent when a teammate is attacking. Earlier in the series, Shinji mentioned that he likes to do things backwards.

His first appearance was also standing upside down. These things could be seen as a foreshadowing to his Zanpakuto's power. As a former Captain Shinji is capable of Bankai, but what his Bankai is has not yet been revealed but it is likely that it will follow his reverse theme or personality in some manner.

Shinji's mask strongly resembles a pharaoh's mask with a short flowing hood down the the back of has neck. When he donning his mask his cero blast turns black and irises gray. While wearing the mask his Shinji's hollow powers supplement his shinigami powers giving him a vast increase in both strength and speed.

Cero: Shinji's gathers energy that is displayed in a horizontal line at his fist. He then releases a crimson cero with an extremely wide arc and devastating force. This edit will also create new pages on Comic Vine for:. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Comic Vine users. This process takes no more than a few hours and we'll send you an email once approved.

Shinji Hirako appears in 65 issues View all. Past Shinji as a captain hundred years before the current Bleach time line Turn back the pendulum arc Shinji Hirako serves as the captain of the 5th division.

Shinji with some of the other future vizards It was during this time, that Aizen first began experimenting with hollowfication. Arrancar Invasion Shinji Hirako is now the current leader of the Vizard.

Vizard vs Espada When things look grim for the shinigami, Shinji arrives with the Vizards to save the day. Zanpakuto Shinji's Zanpakuto is called Sakanade and its release command is Collapse. Hollow Mask Shinji's mask strongly resembles a pharaoh's mask with a short flowing hood down the the back of has neck.

While wearing the mask his Shinji's hollow powers supplement his shinigami powers giving him a vast increase in both strength and speed Cero: Shinji's gathers energy that is displayed in a horizontal line at his fist. Tweet Clean. Cancel Update. What size image should we insert? This will not affect the original upload Small Medium How do you want the image positioned around text?

Float Left Float Right. Cancel Insert. Go to Link Unlink Change. Cancel Create Link. Disable this feature for this session. His eyes are long and almond-shaped, with small irises and hazel color, while his hair is blonde and it is cut evenly at the jawline. Like Nnoitra Jiruga, Hirako often displays a broad, cynical smile with wide teeth and the top row more easily visible than the bottom. On her tongue she wears a ring-shaped piercing. Initially he wore the uniform of the Karakura Town Institute, to which he added a beige cap.

However, when Ichigo Kurosaki finally goes to visit the Visoreds, Hirako wears brown-toned shirts and ties, as well as a light brown coat. In his time as Captain of the 5th Shinigami, Hirako wore the uniform of the Shinigami, without any standardization, and with the white haori typical of the captains, which in his case was long sleeves.

At that time, her hair was considerably longer than today, reaching her mid-back. Most of the time Hirako maintains a certain frivolous and carefree air, which seems to not give much importance to everything that happens around him. However, in reality he is a very perceptive person, sensitive to the behavior of the people close to him and one of the few people who from the beginning had a glimpse of Aizen's true self. His attitude of carelessness and pasotism always enervates Hiyori Sarugaki's spirits, the fights between the two being very frequent, and giving Hirako a certain comic air due to the immaturity he shows in those moments, by provoking his partner.

However, when it comes to fighting, he abandons his indifference and lack of interest, acquiring a great seriousness that he also brings out when he is upset. Hirako supports Kisuke Urahara when he is promoted to Captain of the Twelfth Division, who faces mistrust from his subordinates and his lieutenant, Hiyori Sarugaki. Nine years later Shinji informs Urahara, Mayuri Kurotsuchi and Hiyori about the blackouts that occurred in the Rukongai, investigated by the Ninth Division of Kensei Muguruma and Mashiro Kuna, however their group is attacked and the alarm goes off in the Seireitei.

There they face Kensei and Mashiro transformed into a hollow, who attack them furiously, the shinigamis are forced to stop them without killing them.

Hirako enrolls in the Karakura Institute to try to recruit Ichigo Kurosaki , who gave definite signs of possessing an internal hollow in his fight with Byakuya Kuchiki , Hirako is in charge of recruiting and convincing Ichigo while the other Visored wait in a warehouse. Shinji infiltrates the institute normally and without raising suspicions, making the first contact with Ichigo and the others as soon as he is introduced, he watches for a while the performance of the substitute shinigami until one night several hollows of great power appear in the city, among them Grand Fisher, the hollow who murdered Masaki Kurosaki, Ichigo's mother.

This is the first to go but Hirako intercepts him in midair and explains what he is and his desire for him to join him, however Ichigo declines and Hirako must explain everything to an angry Hiyori over the phone. Hirako still tries to recruit Ichigo despite his refusal and arouses suspicions between Yasutora Sado and Orihime Inoue especially when they meet Hiyori. Shinji retreats and waits for Ichigo to make up his own mind, which happens after the start attack led by Grimmjow Jeaguerjaques that ends in defeat for the substitute shinigami.

Ichigo tries to convince the visored the hard way to get his help but after a confrontation with Hiyori Shinji offers his help. Ichigo rejects traditional training methods and the Visored leader ends up helping him fight his hollow.

Finally after more than an hour of combat, Ichigo prevails and manages to obtain the power of his counterpart, since then the training focuses on increasing his permanence in the hollow state. Although at first Ichigo easily defeats Grimmjow Jeaguerjaques , when his mask is broken he is easily defeated by the ancient Espada and must be helped by Rukia Kuchiki first and by Shinji himself later, using his mask, Hirako gets a quick and crushing victory. Hirako takes the injured Ichigo before Hachi, who with his spatial restoration heals most of the shinigami's wounds, however he recommends Rukia take him home since the Arrancar reiatsu , together with that of the Vizards Hollow nature in part may limit healing.

But he assures Ichigo that since he passed the test, they will pound the "Hollow Suppression Technique" right into the core of his very soul. He gets into a minor argument with Hiyori over boiling hot water. Ichigo becomes irritated with using the work out machine and throws it at Hiyori who blocks herself with Shinji. Shinji then tells Ichigo that Hiyori's exercise machine is the basis of his future training as they decide the level of his future training will be determined by how long he can keep going while using it.

He further explains that they will teach him how to govern his Hollow when he is able to use the machine for three days straight. Ichigo becomes irritated and yells at Shinji as he believes the Visored already know what he is capable of and that he doesn't need to use the machine as he can exceed its required use.

He then goes on to say that all of this is pointless as he doesn't have the time to play and lay around. Shinji comes close to Ichigo and puts his hand up to his face and tells him that the story will have to wait for another time and states that he thinks it's time to let Ichigo's soul spend some time getting used to their methods, he then makes note that Ichigo has attained Shinigami powers, Shikai, and Bankai with incredible speed.

Ichigo questions how Shinji knows all this, but Shinji simply says that Ichigo is right and speeding up teaching him Hollowfication might be better for him. He then tells an unconscious Ichigo that in a short while he will become a full Hollow, asking Ichigo not to get devoured by it and that he must consume him, remarking that if he is swallowed up in there, it is all over for him.

Shinji later goes with the other Visored down into his underground training area. Shinji then tells Hachi to put up a barrier down there too. Hachi is noticeably confused, to which Shinji quips don't act dumb as there is nothing cute about an old man saying "Ehhhh". Though he is shortly corrected by Hiyori and corrects himself stating that it would be seventy minutes.

Eventually, Ichigo's Hollow form begins to rupture. Shinji looks on when Ichigo defeats his inner Hollow and gains control over his body. Shinji has Hachi bring down the barrier so that he may go and talk to him as Ichigo passes out.

Shinji asks him how he is feeling to which Ichigo responds that he does not feel too bad. Shinji tells him that it's not that simple. When Hachi becomes alerted when he detects someone has slipped inside his barrier, the other Visored are also taken by surprise. Orihime Inoue then shows up and is revealed to Hachi and the other Visored to be the culprit.

They are shown to be quite shocked to see that a simple Human could perform such a feat. Shinji tells them that she is his first love. Lisa reminds him that he says that to all the cute girls and has even once said it about her. Upon the arrival of the Espada in the World of the Living, Ichigo senses the presence of Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez and proceeds to rush off to fight him.

He makes note that he hates getting involved in Shinigami fights, but concedes that when one hears the sound of fighting so close by one just can't ignore it. When Grimmjow asks him who he is Shinji tells him it doesn't matter and Grimmjow proceeds to attack him. Having a small discussion with Grimmjow, he is then suddenly attacked by the Espada, who declares his intentions of killing him. Dodging all of the attacks, Shinji realizes how violent Grimmjow is and the fight is destroying everything around them.

Shinji tells Grimmjow that he is sorry, but he seems strong so he can't take it easy on him, as he prepares to fire a Cero at the Espada. The blast sends Grimmjow hurtling to the city below. Shinji then tells him that he knows the Espada minimized the damage of the Cero by hitting it with his own.

Mashiro Kuna brings in a package and Shinji is annoyed as he realizes Ichigo has left to Hueco Mundo , leaving the Visored with only a word: "Thanks". He then claims that they are in debt to Urahara and also have a score to settle with Aizen. Afterwards, Shinji and the rest of the Visored leave their compound, armed and ready for battle, simply saying: " Let's go. Shinji and the rest of the Visored later arrive at the Fake Karakura Town, just when Aizen and his forces begin to gain the upper hand and confronts the latter with his usual grin.

Shinji plainly tells him that against Aizen, "Yes. Yamamoto then asks Shinji if he is right to assume they are allies, to which Shinji tells him that it's too obvious they aren't.

They are not on the Gotei 13's side, but they are against Aizen and they are Ichigo's allies. He simply replies "No," but that now is not the time as the enemy is growing impatient. As the rest of the Visored engage in battle with the Menos Grande, Shinji confronts Aizen face to face and tells him that "it's time to finish this," as he partially removes his mask, he attacks Aizen. Shinji appears near Hiyori and tells her and the others that it would be best not to be too quick to go near Aizen, explaining that with Aizen's ability one would be done for before it begins if they don't have a plan in mind.

Hiyori tells him that they know that much, but Shinji tells her that he is specifically talking to her, as he tells her to stand down. Aizen begins to taunt them stating that regardless of what they do the ending will still be the same, as their fates had already been decided. Shinji tells Hiyori not to listen as he is only trying to provoke her. Aizen goes on stating they have nothing more to fear, seeing as they all died that night over years ago.

This taunt completely sends Hiyori over the edge, enraged she proceeds toward Aizen to attack him, as Shinji yells to her to stop. Before she reaches Aizen, Gin Ichimaru bifurcates her. Shinji screams to Hiyori and immediately catches the top half of her as she falls.

Hiyori, now fatally injured, tells Shinji that she is sorry as she just couldn't control herself. Shinji calls to Hachi, but upon realizing that he only has one arm, he instantly remembers Orihime Inoue has healing abilities as he yells for Ichigo. Shinji, while still holding Hiyori, stares down Aizen. Aizen comments that he likes the look in Shinji's eyes, as he looks like he has finally awakened after years sleep. Aizen taunts him and tells him to face him, as he will unsheathe his sword especially for him.

Shinji calls to Hachi, telling him that he is sorry as he knows he only has one arm, but he needs to take care of Hiyori or at least keep her safe until Ichigo returns. Aizen then asks why he would put his faith in that boy. Shinji simply tells him that he doesn't expect him to understand as he doesn't even trust his own followers. Aizen then explains that trusting someone means relying on them and only the weak do that, therefore it's not something that they need.

Shinji questions how he can say that with all the followers he has, as he is sure that Aizen has asked them to trust him. Aizen corrects him stating that he is wrong as he never asked them to trust him at all. He told them to come with him, but he has never told them to trust him. In fact, Aizen has always told them not to trust anyone including him, though he sadly laments that there are not many strong enough to do that. Aizen further explains that everyone wants to find a god to believe in, and how he will become that god.

He then asks Aizen if he is scared, but Aizen remains silent. Shinji then states that there is no point in ignoring him, as no matter how strong he is that he still has to be uneasy.

He then quotes Aizen's own words from years ago, about how Shinji had never opened up to him, never told him anything or even tried to get to know him. The release of Shinji's Shikai prompts Aizen to comment that it's an interesting shape for a katana. Shinji responds that it is great, and he will not lend it to him. Aizen then states that he finds it strange that it does not give off any particular kind of aura, so he questions if he has heard wrong about it being able to control the five senses.

Shinji tells him to take another look as it is already changing, as he casually asks if it has a nice scent. He then tells Aizen it is too late and welcomes him to the inverted world.

Much to Aizen's surprise, he now appears as though he is standing upside down in mid air. Shinji explains that Aizen's senses have been inverted and moves to attack him while Aizen comments that the ability is interesting, as it causes everything to be opposite. Shinji is surprised when Aizen figures out that forward and backward are opposites as well as he turns around to block Shinji's attack, asking his former captain if he really thought that it would fool him.

But Aizen is again surprised as his right arm is cut. Shinji explains that even his eyesight and where he gets cut is reversed as well. He then states that no matter how powerful he is or what Aizen tries, his body will always fight by reflex and fall to Sakanade's ability. Shinji goes to attack Aizen again, but misses, while Aizen states that he was trying to figure out what it was and now he sees it is nothing more than an optical illusion.

Shinji then realizes he has been cut across his back as he passed by Aizen, which surprises him. Aizen then states that by controlling all five senses Shinji can't even begin to compare to his powers. He then notes once one gets used to it there is no problem as he taunts Shinji, telling him that it was mere child's play. However, the attack is deflected by a powerful barrier.

Shinji argues that letting Ichigo fight Aizen alone is overdoing it and that everyone would be angry if Ichigo got killed because of fighting alone. He tells him that the battle belongs to every single one of them there. However, he notices that Ichigo did come back with Retsu Unohana and states that she was likely a better choice for a battle anyway.

He then moves alongside Love, Rose, and Lisa to attack Aizen. Aizen notes that it is an interesting technique, but it cannot harm him. Aizen is then surprised as he is attacked from a shadow. Shunsui reveals himself having used his Kageoni technique, stating Aizen is careless as there is shadow on the ice. Hitsugaya tells Aizen it's over and rushes at him. Aizen notes to himself that Hitsugaya is so young, as he sees his chance and takes it without planning ahead.

That is his biggest failing. Just then, he notices Shinji standing off to the side holding Sakanade's Shikai and smiling. Aizen then realizes too late that Hitsugaya is not attacking from the front, but the back as he is stabbed through the chest from behind.

Furious at the deception, Shinji demands to know when Aizen cast the illusion, to which Aizen calmly states he has been using an illusion on them the entire time. As Hitsugaya attacks Aizen in a blind rage, Shinji and the other captain-level warriors are distracted trying to stop him.

As the wounded are tended to, Unohana finishes her treatment on Hiyori. Lisa asks whether she will pull through and Unohana states that she will wake up as long as she doesn't give up on living. Unohana continues by stating it would be more appropriate to ask Shinji if she will give up or not. As Unohana walks away, Shinji tells her that he owes her one and the captain says she does not require thanks for saving the lives of her allies, to which Shinji remarks that they are not.

After reflecting on what Hiyori would say at that point Shinji still retains that he owes her. When Ichigo regains his powers, he notices that Shinji's power was used to help restore his own. Shinji attends a captain meeting where he is informed about Wandenreich 's infiltration, and is ordered to prepare for war alongside other captains.