Kisuke Urahara

Though usually a laid-back, optimistic, 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. Despite his care-free attitude, he always speaks politely, but is sometimes sarcastic. Yoruichi Shihōin 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. Somewhat unsure of himself, he 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. Urahara is often manipulative, tricking people into doing what he wants them to. He likes building large secret underground training spaces. Kisuke is a pragmatic combatant, believing that using any means necessary in a life-and-death battle is essential in victory and survival, such as forming an alliance with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez beforehand to defeat Askin Nakk Le Vaar via a sneak attack from behind. Kisuke is a tall, lean 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 dark green samue. Over this, he wears a black haori, which sports a white diamond pattern along its bottom half, reminiscent of an inverted captain's haori. 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 Dubs).

In battle, Kisuke tends to rely on high-level Kido, his Zanpakuto (sword), and various inventions he's conceived, such as an inflatable Gigai which he uses as a decoy. Kisuke is among the strongest users of Kido in the series, able to use all three forms: offensive Hado, defensive Bakudo, and healing Kaido. He has been shown to use the extremely strong spell Hado 91: Senju Koten Taiho with an incantation, and effortlessly used lower-level Kido without them. Kisuke's true strength, however, lies in his Zanpakuto, Benihime. In its Shikai state, Benihime is a versatile sword equally proficient in close and long-range combat. Similar to Ichigo's Zangetsu, Benihime attacks at long range by emitting spiritual energy, in its case a crimson energy which can take on many forms. These include a barrage of energy blasts, a long slash similar to Ichigo's Getsuga Tensho attack. Benihime's energy can also be used defensively to form a shield or stop an opponents attack by drawing a circle of energy around it. Benihime can also conjure a net of red energy to ensnare opponents, a technique known as Shibari Benihime. After using it, Kisuke can also generate bombs over the net by stabbing it, resulting in a massive, fiery explosion.