1st Division
Title	First Division
Kanji	一番隊
Romaji	Ichiban-tai
Captain	Shunsui Kyōraku
Lieutenant	Nanao Ise and Genshirō Okikiba
Allied Organisation	None
Division Specialty	N/A
Insignia	Chrysanthemums
Insignia Signifies	Truth and Innocence
Division Color	Deep Purple

The First Division (一番隊, ichiban-tai; "Squad 1" in the English Dub) is one of the Gotei 13, formerly headed by Captain Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and currently headed by Captain Shunsui Kyōraku.

Contents 1 Organization 2 Special Duties 3 Barracks 4 Notable Members 5 Recruitment 5.1 Recruitment Fair Brochure 5.2 Shinigami Women's Association Aptitude Test 6 Trivia 7 References 8 Navigation

Organization

Under Captain-Commander Yamamoto, the 1st Division follows the traditional organization of a Gotei 13 Division. However, when Shunsui Kyōraku takes over, he assigns two lieutenants, with Genshirō Okikiba in charge of practical matters and Nanao Ise following him.^[1]

Special Duties

No special duties have been noted for the 1st Division. The First Division is ranked highest among the 13 Divisions. Even subordinate members of the First Division are considered model Shinigami. Emergencies must be dealt with swiftly; quick decisions and quick actions are essential. The division is able to ascertain a situation and mobilize quickly even before an order is issued. That is the true value of the First Division.^[2]

Barracks

Like all the other barracks, the 1st Division Barracks house the offices and living quarters of the Shinigami of the 1st Division. In addition, due to the 1st Division being the division of the Captain-Commander, the barracks hosts the assembly hall where the captains gather for their meeting.^[3] The barracks also has a room set aside for lieutenants' meeting.^[4] Captain-Commander Shunsui's office within the barracks commands a wide, sweeping view of Seireitei.^[5]

Notable Members

1st Division
Rank	Name	In Office	Position Status
Captain	Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto	1002-2003	Succeeded
Captain	Shunsui Kyōraku	2003	Filled
Lieutenant	Chōjirō Sasakibe	?-2003	Succeeded
Lieutenant	Nanao Ise	2003	Filled
Lieutenant	Genshirō Okikiba	2003	Filled
3rd Seat	Genshirō Okikiba	?-2003	Promoted
Unseated	Shin'etsu Kisaragi (anime only)	?-2003	Inactive

Recruitment

As his leadership unites the Gotei 13, Captain-Commander Yamamoto seeks out soldiers who can serve as an examples for every other division. Therefore, being assigned to the 1st Division is a great honor.^[6]

Recruitment Fair Brochure

The following question and answer, plus illustration, was printed in the special issue of the Seireitei Communication that came out straight after the Ryoka Invasion of Soul Society.^[2]

Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

Men with a strong sense of justice, always diligent.

2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?

Good.

3. What do you require of new recruits?

Nothing worth mentioning.

4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.

Even I am still studying.

Chōjirō Tadaoki Sasakibe

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

Young people who are willing to cultivate themselves.

2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?

A Western atmosphere within all the Asian influence.

3. What do you require of new recruits?

Nothing special.

4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.

The 1st Division is more exciting than meets the eye. Absolutely! Also, once a month, the captain organizes a tea party for the whole division.

Frank talk!! with the 9th Division lieutenant, Shūhei Hisagi

Since the captain who leads the 1st Division is the Head Captain Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, your first thought might be that this division is too hard for you. But actually, the captain throws a tea party once a month, and they hold really creative events in the lieutenant's English-style classroom, and it's a lot of fun! Plus, the 1st Division is near the bath house, and lately, the newspaper's been doing a feature on stone saunas, which they also have. So for those of you who want to get stronger, but don't want to get worn out, this is the division for you!

Shinigami Women's Association Aptitude Test

According to the Shinigami Women's Association aptitude test, those who consider themselves "leaders" are best suited for the this division as Captain Yamamoto is a captain's captain and serving under him means that leadership skills are learnt from the very best.^[7]

Trivia

• Once a month, Captain-Commander Yamamoto gathered the 1st Division together for a tea party in their offices. Yachiru showed up to every one, but only to eat all the tea cakes and then go home.^[2]

References

1. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 520, page 13
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} Bleach Bootleg; page 78
3. ↑ Bleach Anime; Episode 168
4. ↑ Bleach Anime; Episode 227
5. ↑ Bleach anime; Episode 185
6. ↑ Bleach Bootleg; pages 76-78
7. ↑ Bleach Bootleg; page 176

Navigation

v • d • eGotei 13
1st Division	Captain-Commander Shunsui Kyōraku • Lieutenant Nanao Ise • Lieutenant Genshirō Okikiba
2nd Division	Captain Suì-Fēng • Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda
3rd Division	Captain Rōjūrō "Rose" Otoribashi • Lieutenant Izuru Kira • 3rd Seat Rikū Togakushi • 5th Seat Taketsuna Gori • 6th Seat Asuka Katakura
4th Division	Lieutenant Isane Kotetsu • 3rd Seat Yasochika Iemura • 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada • 8th Seat Harunobu Ogidō
5th Division	Captain Shinji Hirako • Lieutenant Momo Hinamori
6th Division	Captain Byakuya Kuchiki • Lieutenant Renji Abarai • 9th Seat Mihane Shirogane
7th Division	Captain Sajin Komamura • Lieutenant Tetsuzaemon Iba
8th Division	3rd Seat Tatsufusa Enjōji
9th Division	Captain Kensei Muguruma • Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi • 20th Seat Toshimori Umesada
10th Division	Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya • Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto • 7th Seat Kōkichirō Takezoe
11th Division	Captain Kenpachi Zaraki • Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi • 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame • 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa • 10th Seat Makizō Aramaki
12th Division	Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi • Lieutenant Nemu Kurotsuchi • 3rd Seat Akon
13th Division	Captain Jūshirō Ukitake • Lieutenant Rukia Kuchiki • 3rd Seats Kiyone Kotetsu & Sentarō Kotsubaki • 6th Seat Hidetomo Kajōmaru
Former Members
Left Service	Yoruichi Shihōin (2nd Division Captain) • Gin Ichimaru (3rd Division Captain) · Shūsuke Amagai (3rd Division Captain) • Sōsuke Aizen (5th Division Captain) • Ginrei Kuchiki (6th Division Captain) • Love Aikawa (7th Division Captain) • Kaname Tōsen (9th Division Captain) • Isshin Shiba (10th Division Captain) •Marenoshin Ōmaeda (2nd Division Lieutenant) • Chikane Iba (3rd Division Lieutenant) • Seinosuke Yamada (4th Division Lieutenant) • Ginjirō Shirogane (6th Division Lieutenant) • Jin'emon Kotsubaki (7th Division Lieutenant) • Jirōbō Ikkanzaka (7th Division 4th Seat) • Lisa Yadōmaru (8th Division Lieutenant) • Mashiro Kuna (9th Division Lieutenant) • Kirio Hikifune (12th Division Captain) • Hiyori Sarugaki (12th Division Lieutenant)
Dishonorably Discharged	Kisuke Urahara (12th Division Captain) • Kōga Kuchiki (6th Division 3rd Seat) • Kagerōza Inaba (12th Division 7th Seat)
Killed In Action	Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto (Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, 1st Division Captain) • Retsu Unohana (4th Division Captain) • Kenpachi Kiganjō (11th Division Captain) • Chōjirō Tadaoki Sasakibe (1st Division Lieutenant) • Sōjun Kuchiki (6th Division Lieutenant) • Heizō Kasaki (9th Division 3rd Seat) • Shinobu Eishima (9th Division 4th Seat) • Izaemon Tōdō (9th Division 6th Seat) • Kaien Shiba (13th Division Lieutenant) • Miyako Shiba (13th Division 3rd Seat)

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