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Rukia Kuchiki (朽木 ルキア)
Occupation: Shinigami in the 13th Division Birthday: January 14 (Capricorn) Height: 144 cm (4' 8") Weight: 33 kg (72.6 lb) Hair: Black Eyes: Violet/Dark Purple Zanpakutou: Sode no Shirayuki Shikai Command: Mae (Dance), Sode no Shirayuki Theme Song: "Wing-Stock" by Ashley MacIsaac Rukia and her older sister, Hisana, were brought together to 78th District of Rukongai after they died in the human world. Hisana abandoned Rukia when she was still a baby since she could not continue to support both herself and Rukia. Rukia grew up on her own until she met Renji Abarai and other children her age. They worked together to steal food in order to survive and became a makeshift family. She's a bit of a tomboy to show that she's tough. During this time, Rukia and Renji showed signs of having spiritual power. While they initially opted against becoming shinigami, the death of all their friends prompted Rukia to suggest joining the academy for a better life. At the shinigami academy, Renji was admitted into the top class and Rukia into the second ranked one. Renji and Rukia started growing further apart as Renji got further ahead in his training. The emotional distance continued until Rukia was asked to join the Kuchiki family. Renji expressed happiness for Rukia's opportunity but both did not admit that they disagreed with the arrangement since they would likely never see each other again. Rukia reluctantly joined the family and was immediately inducted into the 13th Division without having to graduate or take a squad entrance exam. Unknown to Rukia, Byakuya had adopted her in order to fulfill the last wish of Hisana, whom he had taken as his wife. In the 13th Division, Rukia was not given a seat position, due to Byakuya Kuchiki's influence, since he did not want her sent on dangerous missions. She became friends with the division lieutenant, Kaien Shiba, who trained and mentored her. Their first training location was Mount Koifushi of Hokutan, the 3rd district of West Rukongai. Rukia greatly admired Kaien's wife, 3rd Seat Miyako Shiba. When Miyako was killed by a hollow, Rukia, Kaien, and the division's captain, Jūshirō Ukitake hunted the hollow down. Kaien faced the hollow alone but the hollow's special ability destroyed his zanpakutō. Rukia attempted to draw her sword and help but was stopped by Ukitake. He told her that Kaien's fight was one of honor rather than a fight for his life. If Rukia helped, Kaien would be saved but his honor would be damaged forever. Meanwhile, the hollow entered Kaien and possessed him. Ukitake faced the hollow but his illness allowed the hollow the opportunity to attack Rukia. Kaien momentarily regained control and thrust himself through Rukia's zanpakutō. He thanked Rukia and Ukitake for letting him fight for his honor and died in Rukia's arms. Rukia brought the corpse to the Shiba family but was afraid to apologize since she felt guilty about her role in Kaien's death. (Source: Wikipedia)
Animeography
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Bleach
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Bleach: Memories in the Rain
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Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy
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Bleach Movie 1: Memories of Nobody
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Bleach Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion - Mou Hitotsu no Hyourinmaru
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Bleach Movie 3: Fade to Black - Kimi no Na wo Yobu
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Bleach Movie 4: Jigoku-hen
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Bleach KaraBuri!: Gotei Juusan Yatai Daisakusen!
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Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen
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Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Ketsubetsu-tan
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Bleach: Shuku! Rukia Dakkan! Kagayaku! Shinigami Juuban Shoubu! Mitai Shinigami Doon to Misemasu Special
Mangaography
Voice Actors
Michelle Ruff
English
Fumiko Orikasa
Japanese
Tatiane Keplmair
Portuguese (BR)
Françoise Escobar
French
Kitty Mezei
Hungarian
Antje von der Ahe
German
Hyeon Jin Lee
Korean
Liliana Barba
Spanish
Leslie-Vanessa Lill
German
Tania De Domenico
Italian
Rebeca Zadra
Portuguese (BR)
Martina Tamburello
Italian