
Character profile
Rukia Kuchiki
朽木ルキア
Rukia Kuchiki is a main character in Bleach (2004). This page lists 13 anime and 11 manga, voiced by Michelle Ruff (ENGLISH) and Fumiko Orikasa (JAPANESE).
About Rukia Kuchiki
The guide who opens Bleach’s supernatural world
Rukia enters Ichigo’s life as a Soul Reaper on duty, not as a student of the human world. When a Hollow attacks, she tries to lend Ichigo the power needed to protect his family; the outcome leaves her temporarily unable to do her usual work. She and Ichigo then have to deal with the danger together, giving the story its first partnership.
Rukia is a capable guide, but the early story also lets her be out of her depth: she knows the rules of Soul Society far better than the customs of Ichigo’s household. That reversal gives their scenes a dry, playful edge, even as the two divide the work of protecting Karakura Town. Her guarded professionalism gradually makes room for real trust.
More character background
Rukia is a Soul Reaper from the Soul Society who met and saved Ichigo Kurosaki's life by lending him her spiritual power. After saving him, she is forced to temporarily remain in the human world, using a gigai given to her by Kisuke Urahara until she can regain her strength and return to the Soul Society. She chooses to live with Ichigo in order to keep an eye on him and have a place to stay. She is also the Lieutenant of the 13th Division of the Gotei 13, serving under Squad Captain Juushirou Ukitake. Initially born into a lower class, Rukia retains her modesty, despite being an adopted member of a noble bloodline. She is graceful and "clean", yet is willing to talk to ordinary people. However, her cool and lone demeanor often forces her to hide her personal troubles, even from those close to her. Because of her never opening up her heart, she has difficulty making friends. She can also act like a bit of a tomboy at times, wanting to show others that she's tough and getting aggressive towards others when they insult her. Rukia is clueless about the ways of the modern Human World, often making misconceptions and struggling with the simplest of things like opening a juice box. She likes to climb up to high places and loves everything rabbit-themed, becoming quite sensitive when someone insults her obsession with them. People often have difficulty understanding her drawings, which are typically rabbit-like, and doesn't like it when people complain about their quality.
- Created by
- Tite Kubo
- Fictional setting
- Bleach universe
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- January 14
- Race
- Shinigami
- Height
- 144 cm (4'8")
- Rank
- Lieutenant of the 13th Division
- Relatives
- Byakuya Kuchiki (Adoptive Brother/Brother-in-law)
- Zanpakutou
- Sode no Shirayuki
Anime appearances
Series, films and specials featuring this character.
Main characterBleach
TV series · 2004
SupportingBLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War
TV series · 2022
SupportingBLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation
TV series · 2023
SupportingBLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict
TV series · 2024
SupportingBLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity
TV series · 2026
Main characterBleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody
Movie · 2006
Main characterBleach the Movie: Hell Verse
Movie · 2010
SupportingBleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion
Movie · 2007
Main characterBleach the Movie: Fade to Black
Movie · 2008
Main characterBLEACH: The Sealed Sword Frenzy
Special · 2006
SupportingBLEACH: memories in the rain
Special · 2004
Main characterBLEACH 20th Anime Anniversary Official Trailer
Special
Main characterBLEACH Colorful!: Gotei Juusan Yatai Daisakusen!
OVA · 2008
Manga appearances
Manga, light novels and webtoons featuring this character.

Bleach
Main character

Bleach: Special One-Shot
Supporting

Bleach Short Story Edition
Main character

Bleach: We Do Knot Always Love You
Main character

Bleach: The Death Save The Strawberry
Main character

Bleach: The Honey Dish Rhapsody
Main character

Bleach 4-koma: Komaburi
Main character

BLEACH: MEMORIES OF NOBODY
Main character

BLEACH: Jigoku-hen
Main character

BLEACH: Fade to Black - Kimi no Na wo Yobu
Main character

BLEACH: The DiamondDust Rebellion - Mou Hitotsu no Hyourinmaru
Supporting
Voices behind the character
Voice actors across languages.














