Bleach Characters: Height, Age and Birthday Analysis (2023)

Bleach is a 366 episode anime based on the manga by Tite Kubo.

So many episodes means a large cast of characters, most of whom have their personal details confirmed either in the story itself or in various Bleach manuals.

However, for the characters whose age, birthday, or height have not been officially confirmed, fans have made a rough guess based on other contextual clues in the show and manga.

Bleach has multiple time jumps, but only two major ones.

The first is a 17 month time skip after Ichigo defeats Aizen.

Then there is a 10 year time skip as the final chapter of Bleach takes place and acts as an epilogue.

At the start of Bleach, Ichigo Kurosaki is 15 years old and 5'8.5″ (174 cm) tall.

After the first time jump, he is 17 years old and has grown to about 5'11.3″ (181 cm). For the last part of Bleach, Ichigo is 10 years older (27 years old).

In her human form, Rukia Kuchiki is 4'8.7″ (144 cm) andBleach begins around age 150+.

But since she's a soul, it's not easy to determine exactly how old she is.

Bleach is considered one of the greats3 animes of the early 2000s, up there with Naruto and One Piece.

It follows Ichigo through several main stories as he becomes a shinigami after a soul reaper (Rukia) accidentally passed her responsibilities in the human world to Ichigo.

Bleach Characters Height, Age and Birthday Chart

Below are the height in feet and cm, age and birthdays of the Bleach main characters at the beginning of their debut on the show.

The current ages and heights of all characters that change throughout the show can be found in the text below this table.

N / A¹- Accomplishers age differently than souls or humans, so it's impossible to determine an exact age.

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Ichigo Kurosaki – July 15th

At the beginning of Bleach, Ichigo Kurosaki is a hot-headed 15-year-old. Averaging 174 cm (5'8.5″) in height, Ichigo's anger is less intimidating and more persistent. Ichigo becomes much more muscular once he becomes a shinigami. But it's only after the first time jump (when he turns 17) that his height catches up with his stronger abilities, standing at 5'11.3″ (181 cm). In the last chapter, Ichigo is 27 years old.

Most teenage anime protagonists tend to be driven by kindness and doing good things in the world. Ichigo is no different. Behind his cold demeanor is a big heart. Part of his withdrawn nature comes from his rejection of being a part of Soul Reaper, but as the series progresses, Ichigo realizes how he can use his Soul Reaper powers forever.

When he was younger, Ichigo figured out that his name meant protect, which Ichigo saw as his duty to protect his family. Even as a frightened teenager, Ichigo constantly struggles to become more protective of those around him. When someone he loves gets hurt, Ichigo can be deadly.

Rukia Kuchiki – 14. January

Since Rukia Kuchiki is a soul, there is no official confirmation of her age. However, fans speculate that she is over 150 years old. Rukia is 144 cm tall and can easily pass for one of Ichigo's classmates when using her human form.

Rukia is the reason Ichigo has Shinigami powers in the first place and passes them on to Ichigo at the beginning of the series to save him. Without her skills, Rukia has no access to Soul Society. So she has to pose as a human - something she's very good at, despite having no idea how the human world works.

Born into the lower class and then inducted into a status of nobility, Rukia treats everyone equally and does not turn her nose up at those who are now below her. She is charismatic but finds it difficult to make friends as her nobility requires strict emotional control which makes her appear aloof. In the human world, Rukia learns to relax that control a bit.

Orihime Inoue – 3. September

Orihime Inoue is one of Ichigo's closest friends and classmates, also 15 years old when he was first introduced to the show. Her height averages 157 cm (5'1.8″), but she is more physically mature than others her year. Orihime doesn't physically change in the series, although she does get stronger during battles.

Where Ichigo is quick to anger and stubborn, Orihime is observant, kind, and arguably more mature. She acts as Ichigo's balancing force and is very attuned to how he feels. This connection is partly why Orihime has such a crush on Ichigo, although her character development is not entirely dependent on her relationship with Ichigo. She is as independent and confident as she is loving.

Renji Abarai – 31. August

Like Rukia, Renji Abarai is a shinigami and has no specific age. However, it is believed to be around 150 years old. His height of 188 cm makes Renji look much older than Rukia, even though they are about the same age. As a human, Renji appears closer to 22 years old.

First, Renji is set up as an antagonist. He is tasked with finding Rukia when she is lost in the human world. Once close companions prior to Rukia's adoption into the nobility, Renji takes this task as a personal mission.

Renji is just as stubborn as Ichigo, but he is also cocky, which annoys Ichigo greatly. It's only when Rukia is in danger that Renji and Ichigo put their differences aside to save her, shifting Renji's role in Bleach from antagonistic to protagonist.

Uryū Ishida – 6. November

Despite being the same age as Ichigo (15 years old at the beginning of Bleach), Uryū Ishida is much more powerful. As Quincy, he has a deep hatred for Soul Reapers and can easily fight them, although at 5'7.3″ (171 cm) he is much smaller than many shinigami.

Uryū's moral code and quest for justice is stronger than his hatred of shinigamis. He actively protects Rukia from Renji when Renji is still an antagonist despite Rukia being a shinigami.

Like Renji, Uryū acts as an antagonist for a short time. However, he quickly becomes close with Ichigo and several other Soul Reapers after reluctantly agreeing to work with him to kill Hollows.

Yasutora Sado – 7. April

Although Yasutora Sado is one of the tallest people in Bleach at 197cm, his height is far more intimidating than his personality. He is a year older than Ichigo at 16 at the start of the series (and turns 18 after the time skip) and is one of his close friends.

Yasutora is often bullied because he is an easy target. His quiet, withdrawn personality means that regardless of hisvery muscular buildand his apparent physical ability to fight back against his bullies, Yasutora does not.

But that doesn't mean he's not brave. Highly protective of his few friends, Yasutora has both the wits and brawn to be detrimental to Ichigo's fight against Hollows.

Sōsuke Aizen – 29. Mai

It is never officially confirmed how old Sōsuke Aizen is, but it is implied that he has lived for at least 300 years. Sōsuke remains 6'1.2" (186 cm) tall during Bleach, but his appearance changes as his secrets are revealed, becoming even more of a villain.

Sōsuke begins Bleach as a Captain in Soul Society, leading the 5th Division of Gothel 13. At first, Sōsuke appears to be a rather humble man who treats those he commands with kindness. But when Sōsuke's true intentions are revealed, his conforming facade cracks and his true colors are revealed.

He is a manipulative soul, a traitor to Soul Society who considers himself better than the King of Souls. Therefore, seeing how powerful and capable Ichigo is, Sōsuke becomes obsessed with being better than human no matter what, as Ichigo threatens to dissect the view he has of himself.

Yhwach—December 25

Yhwach (or simply Almighty) is over 1,200 years old and the son of the King of Souls and the father of the people of Quincy. Yhwach remains 6'5" (195.6 cm) for the entire series, but how he presents evolves with each terrible act he commits.

As the father of Quincy, Yhwach harbors a deep hatred for the Shinigami (although he respects the first Gotei 13 generation for how much they made him fear them).

Yhwach takes a liking to his people, but is still his own antagonist and harms his people when he sees fit. Even if he steals the power of these Quincys, whom he considers unclean, causing many of them to die.

Yhwachs's ultimate goal is to destroy the human, spirit, and hollow worlds and create a new world that doesn't fear death, which is a terrifying concept.

Kūgo Ginjō – 15. November

It is unclear how old Kūgo Ginjō is since he is a soul, specifically a achiever. However, at 187 cm (6'1.6"), Kūgo looks to be in his late 20s/early 30s. As the leader of the Xcution, Kūgo dresses elegantly, making him appear older and more sophisticated than other souls.

As an achiever, Kūgo can manipulate souls. In the world of Bleach, souls dwell in living beings as well as objects such as chairs and lampposts.

Kūgo knows he has immense power, which he uses to get what he wants. But as manipulative and calculated as he is, Kūgo pays attention to his friends and team. He even avoids harming innocent civilians by shifting fighting away from densely populated areas.

Shūkurō Tsukishima – 4. Februar

Like Kūgo, Shūkurō Tsukishima is a achiever and does not age like humans or souls. However, he looks like a 25-year-old. Shūkurō is taller than Kūgo at 198 cm and arguably far more fearsome.

Whether he was badly injured or watching his victims relive the fake trauma he inflicted, Shūkurō was able to distance himself from any situation and appear unfazed. Until Kūgo dies and Shūkurō's undying devotion to his leader causes him to lose all emotional control.

Shūkurō's sociopathic tendencies make him one of the scariest antagonists in Bleach.

Riruka Dokugamine – 14. April

The age of Riruka Dokugamine, one of Xcution's best Fullbringers, has not been officially confirmed. However, her very small height of 156 cm (5'1.4″) makes her look much younger than the other Xcution members, but no less deadly.

Riruka behaves as childishly as she looks, quickly losing her temper and throwing tantrums when anyone argues against her.

Like most other accomplishers, Riruka discovered her soul-manipulative abilities at a young age, but didn't know how to use them productively until Kūgo found them. Although Riruka insists that Kūgo's help has not made her loyal to either him or Xcution, she is now only linked to the group for her own benefit.

Jugram Haschwalth – December 14th

Yhwach's left hand, Jugram Haschwalth, is said to be a few years younger than Quincy's father at over 1000 years old. Jugram is also noticeably shorter than Yhwach at approximately 185.4 cm (6'1″).

Jugram wasn't always cold and calculated. Some flashbacks in the anime reveal Jugram to be quite shy until he learns his importance to Yhwach as Quincy, who has equal power. As he began working with Yhwach, Jugram became much more confident, balanced, and in better control of his powers.

Yukio Hans Vorarlbern – 23.12

Yukio Hans Vorarlberna is believed to be the youngest member of Xcution, although his actual age is unclear. This is based on his overall experience and looks, and being the shortest of the group at 5'0.6″ (154 cm) – 2 cm shorter than Riruka.

Unlike many of the other Xcution members, Yukio is more light-hearted than his emotionally distant peers (probably because he is presumably young and naïve). However, he is just as cruel as other accomplishers.

He is very proud that he stole his parents fortune which resulted in their deaths together. But just like a child, Yukio can become quite cowardly when faced with a deadly threat.

Byakuya Kuchiki – 31. Januar

As with most of the shinigami in Bleach, it's unclear exactly how old Byakuya Kuchiki is. However, it is confirmed that he was a teenager over 10 years ago and remained a teenager for 60 years, making him around 200 years old when he debuted in Bleach. Byakuya is one of the smaller shinigami at 5'10.9″ (180 cm).

Byakuya is the clan leader of the Kuchiki clan and has the arrogance of a self-possessed aristocrat. He puts the law above all else, which he enforces as captain of Gotei 13's 6th Division.

However, Byakuya has a soft spot for his likely younger adopted sister (Rukia) and does what he can to protect her while continuing to uphold the law.

Kisuke Urahara – 31.Dezember

Kisuke Urahara is said to have been made captain of the 12th Division 110 years before the start of Bleach. Based on this and that Kisuke grew up with Yoruichi Shihōuin, he is estimated to be over 400 years old. He is also an average height for a Shinigami at 6″ (183 cm).

Despite being a soul, Kisuke lives constantly in the human world and runs his Shinigami specialty shop. His tenure as a division captain transformed Kisuke from an insecure person into an intelligent, capable captain.

He is very passionate about his business which makes him seem idiotic at times, but Kisuke is smarter and cunning than most people think. He had hundreds of years to master what he wanted without getting his hands dirty.

Yoruichi Shihouin – 1. January

Yoruichi Shihōuin grew up alongside Kisuke, making her approximately 400 years old. At 156 cm, she is much shorter than her friend. However, as leader of the Onimitsukidō and captain of the 2nd Division, Yoruichi commanded as much respect as Kisuke.

Yoruichi has the unique ability to transform into a cat, which is the perfect form for her as she is just as intelligent and playful as a real cat.

Aside from her cat form, Yoruichi is a valuable asset to Kisuke, his shop, and Ichigo due to her vast knowledge of Soul Society. This is due to her former position as captain and her status of nobility.

Tessai Tsukabishi – 12. Mai

Tessai Tsukabishi's enormous height of 200 cm once made him an intimidating captain who led the kidō corps. Tessai is at least 200 years old, which is confirmed when he says it's been 200 years since he heard the word Quincy.

Like most who work with Kisuke in the human world, Tessai takes great pride in being a loyal companion and worker to Kisuke.

He was once as important as Kisuke in Soul Society, but Tessai is more than happy to put Kisuke in charge of leadership and push himself into the background. However, he will keep other workers at bay when Kisuke is busy, which is an easy task thanks to his years as a captain.

Tōshirō Hitsugaya – 20. December

Tōshirō Hitsugaya is one of the shortest captains in the division at just 133 cm. His smaller size and younger appearance reflect that Tōshirō is a younger shinigami than most at approximately 110 years old.

However, just because Tōshirō appears younger does not mean he is unfit to be captain of the 10th Division. Tōshirō's maturity is in stark contrast to his looks. He is strict and respected by his subordinates, who dare not joke about his size in Tōshirō's face.

The only 2 people who can get away with not addressing Tōshirō as captain are Ichigo and Momo (a close childhood friend of Tōshirō and his foster siblings.

Momo Hinamori – 3. Juni

Momo Hinamori is considered by fans to be a few decades older than Tōshirō, at around 150 years old. This may be because she is significantly taller than him at 151 cm.

As Tōshirō's closest friend, Momo is a playful, balancing force. She serves as Aizen's trusty lieutenant, but is more likely to be found reading a book or drawing than fighting.

However, Momo holds an obsessive loyalty to Aizen. So much so that she is more than willing to forgive Aizen for stabbing her, as she firmly believed he was being manipulated into doing so.

Rangiku Matsumoto – 29. September

Rangiku Matsumoto is one of the few female characters in Bleach who has a much curvier and fuller body. She is a comedic contrast to Tōshirō, who acts as his lieutenant, although she is much older than him at around 220 years old and over a foot taller (5'7.7″ (172 cm)).

Where Tōshirō is all work and no play, Rangiku would rather drink and shop than indulge in boring lieutenant duties. However, Rangiku is a capable and intelligent shinigami who uses her more feminine nature to get what she wants - especially when it helps Tōshirō.

Eventually, Rangiku convinced Tōshirō to become a captain in the first place, so she is fiercely loyal to him and his success.

Kenpachi Zaraki – 19. November

Kenpachi Zaraki is 202 cm tall for a shinigami. He is also extremely muscular, reflecting his brutal fighting tendencies. Kenpachi is considered to be one of the older shinigami at over 2000 years old, although in the human world he appears to be in his late 30s.

It's not just his status as the 11th Division captain that has earned Kenpachi respect, but also how violent he is in a fight. However, he will not kill an opponent who is too injured to fight back, preferring to fight for fun than for the sake of violence.

Despite his martial talent, Kenpachi has a tender side that he only shows to a few people, like his first lieutenant (Yachiru Kusajishi).

Yachiru-Update – 12. Februar

It's unclear how old Yachiru Kusajishi is, but fans speculate that she could be over 100 years old. Yachiru is considered to be younger than most shinigami due to her height of 109 cm (3'6.9") and her tendency to act much immature even as a division lieutenant.

Yachiru is one of the few people that Kenpachi treats with love and care, creating a father-daughter bond. As sweet and childlike as Yachiru can often seem, she does have a mischievous side.

She can easily sneak into a location undetected (partly due to her size) and has an extensive knowledge of secret tunnels and a great sense of direction, which is particularly useful for Kenpachi, who easily get lost.

Ururu Tsumugiya – 9. September

Ururu Tsumugiya is one of the youngest characters on Bleach, at just 13 years old when she is first introduced to the show. She may only be a few years younger than Ichigo, but Ururu seems much more youthful at just 4'7.5″ (141 cm) tall. She ages and grows on the show, but it's unclear how big Ururu will grow.

Ururu is very polite and tries to please those around her - especially her boss Kisuke. This often results in her taking on more work in the store than is reasonable for her.

At first Ururu appears to be a shy and quiet child, but she has higher spiritual power than many other people in Bleach. Ururu becomes more of a backbone as the series progresses, while remaining soft and reserved.

Jinta Hanakari - 4. April

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Jinta Hanakari is said to be 3 years younger than Ururu in the Bleach manga, making him 10 years old at the start of the show. This age difference explains why Jinta is shorter than Ururu at 126 cm. Jinta is one of the few characters to grow in the show, but his ultimate height is unclear.

Just like everyone else who works at Kisuke's Shinigami shop, Jinta is expected to do his fair share of the work for the shop. However, Jinta is very much a slacker.

Although Jinta is younger than Ururu, he can get her to do his job for him. But despite constantly arguing, Jinta and Ururu help each other understand their spiritual powers.

Suì-Fēng – February 11

Suì-Fēng is believed to be at least 250 years old. Devoting most of her life to training, Suì-Fēng is the captain of the 2nd Division and also Onmitsukido's supreme commander when Bleach begins. Although she is only 150 cm tall, she is a powerful force.

Of all the Bleach characters, Suì-Fēng is the most firm in her beliefs and motivations. However, that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Suì-Fēng has worked hard for her place in Soul Society and continues to use her 250+ years of unwavering dedication to her goals to do what is right. She has more than earned her titles of Captain and Commander-in-Chief and is a valuable asset to her colleagues.

Shunsui Kyōaku – 11. Juli

Shunsui Kyōaku is one of the oldest shinigami in Bleach at just over 2000 years old. He is a very tall (192 cm) and devilishly handsome character, but does not adhere to typical male clothing choices and often wears floral kimonos.

With so many years of Shinigami experience, it makes sense that Shunsui would not only be the Captain of the 1st Division, but also the overall Captain/Commander of the Gotei 13.

He may be the best choice for the leader role as he is easygoing enough not to be overbearing towards his subordinates and has a genuine love of peace. Even if a fight is inevitable, Shunsui will avoid it whenever he can.

Hiyori Sarugaki – 1. August

At over 280 years old, Hiyori Sarugaki is quite young for a shinigami. Although she is only 4'4.4″ (133 cm) tall, Hiyori does not have a sense of immaturity in her looks like other shorter shinigami. Instead, she looks like a 17-year-old.

Like Ichigo, Hiyori has little respect for those around her. This isn't a new trait, as flashbacks show her mistreating Shinji Hirako when she was a lieutenant in Soul Society, even though he was superior to her.

However, it's not just Shinji who must endure Hiyori's wrath. She is generally an angry person with little interest in shinigamis or humans. She is the definition of small and feisty.

Karin Kurosaki – 6. Mai

Karin Kurosaki is Ichigo's younger sister by 6 years, making her 11 years old at the start of the show. Despite being one of the youngest characters in Bleach, Karin is of average height for a human at 136 cm (4'5.5″) and has a large personality.

Since the death of her mother, Karin has become much more emotionally resilient and unwilling to shift her problems onto her family. However, she has a lot of love and care for her family and acts as the voice of reason in most situations.

Karin has the same ability to see ghosts as Ichigo, but refuses to acknowledge her in the same way.

Yuzu Kurosaki – 6. Mai

Yuzu Kurosaki is Karin's twin, making her 11 when she is first introduced to Bleach. However, Yuzu is not identical to Karin. She has much lighter hair and is slightly taller than Karin at 137 cm.

Despite being twins, Yuzu is Karin's polar opposite. She is much less outgoing and domestic, and takes it upon herself to do her mother's chores after she dies.

But she's still a kid and can be playful when she has time. Yuzu has some ghost vision abilities, but they appear much weaker to her than either Karin or Ichigo.

Retsu Unohana – 21. April

Also, when Retsu Unohana was captain of the 4th Division before the events of Bleach took place, she was already one of the senior shinigami. She was easily 2000+ years old when Bleach started. Retsu may seem sweet and innocent at first glance, at a modest 5'2.6″ (159 cm) tall, but she's quite the opposite.

Retsu used to go from Yachiru Unohana and was once one of the most evil souls even being a part of Soul Society. However, as Retsu, she carries a much calmer personality and wishes to heal people rather than hurt them.

She is still feared, but her duty takes precedence over her violent nature. Until she returns to her true nature.