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is a Fictional Character in the Anime and Manga series '' Bleach '' created by Tite Kubo . He is the biological father of Ichigo Kurosaki and as such, head of the Kurosaki family. He runs their private clinic, the Kurosaki Clinic. A skilled doctor, Isshin can perform almost any medical procedure except major surgery. Initially, Kubo wanted to portray Isshin as a Mortician , rather than a doctor, because Kubo thought Isshin looked better in a black suit. CHARACTER OUTLINE In the beginning of the series, Isshin is portrayed as a silly, fight-loving father who takes a keen interest in what his children are doing, but does it either offensively or with an all-too-happy tone, which elicits comical reactions from his kids, usually in the form of a kick. Isshin also seems to enjoy making fun of Ichigo and has a tendency to talk to the large memorial poster of his late wife Masaki, which he has pinned up in their kitchen, whenever he feels particularly emotional. Isshin is a big fan of Don Kanonji 's TV show. His favorite celebrity is John Lee Hooker and his favorite food is potatoes with sweet bean jelly. Despite his outrageous guise, however, Isshin can be serious and grim at times. On the date of Masaki's death, Isshin smokes a single cigarette in front of her grave, since she thought it made him look cool (she said it when they were dating). He reflects that it was the first and last time she ever complimented his appearance. In addition, during his confrontation with the Arrancar Grand Fisher and the subsequent chat with Kisuke Urahara , he remains completely serious (aside from a short argument between him and Kon about his parenting, and another, albeit short, between him and Urahara after the latter likens him to his son). Isshin appears to be an associate of Kisuke Urahara and possesses knowledge of Sōsuke Aizen 's alliance with the Menos . He mentions in his conversation with Urahara that he encountered arrancar about ten years before the main storyline, though they were nowhere near as complete as Fisher. He also reveals to Kon that he has been aware of Ichigo's ''shinigami'' activities and Kon's substitutions since Grand Fisher's first attack. He also notes that he has never called Kon "Ichigo" while Kon is in Ichigo's body and that the traveling charm he gave Ichigo before he went to rescue Rukia was actually for Kon (it's a protection talisman). This shows the sensitivity and propriety that he possesses of his role as Ichigo's father, which is rarely portrayed in the series. Isshin also shares a relationship with Ryūken Ishida not unlike that of their sons. When Ryūken discovers his son is missing, Isshin pays him a visit and the two chat about their respective styles of parenting. It is then revealed that Ryūken was aware of Isshin's status, and he comments on Isshin's powers. The ''Bleach Official Animation Book VIBEs'' states that the two have some prior history together, and that they have been acquaintances for quite some time. It can also be noted they both are doctors, Isshin runs a clinic while Ryūken runs a hospital. There have been hints that the two cooperate on a professional level, with Isshin handling minor cases, and occasionally requesting aid from Ryūken. HISTORY Little is known about Isshin's history, except that he was once a Captain -level '' Shinigami '', though his division is currently unknown.''Bleach'' manga; chapter 187, page 12-13 and chapter 188, page 2''Bleach'' manga; chapter 187, page 17 - Isshin comments on how captain-level ''shinigami'' can control the size of their ''zanpakutō''. Twenty years before the main storyline, he ceased being a ''shinigami'', although it is unclear whether he officially quit his duties at that time or on an earlier date. His current ''shinigami'' uniform retains a captain's robe, but it has no visible division insignia and is worn like a sash over his left shoulder. After leaving the ''shinigami'', Isshin lost most if not all his powers, and has only recently regained them. It is inferred that he was more powerful and is still recovering. However, he was still powerful enough at this point to slay Grand Fisher , in his released arrancar form, with a single strike of his sealed ''zanpakutō''. He married Masaki Kurosaki and they had three children — Ichigo, Karin and Yuzu. Masaki later died at the hands of Grand Fisher, who was a simple hollow at the time, six years before the main storyline. Isshin was unable to prevent Masaki's death and blamed himself for it; later in the series however, he eventually kills Grand Fisher, both protecting Kon (inhabiting Ichigo's body) from attack and finally avenging his wife's death. SYNOPSIS Early Story Before the arrancar arc, Isshin is used mainly for comical effect, being silly and then got kicked by his kids, usually Karin. He could be dead serious sometimes, like on the date Masaki died, he smokes in front of her because she said it made him looks cool. When Ichigo is going to Soul Society to save Rukia, he gave Ichigo the good luck charm Masaki save him, and told him to return it when he came back, but when he came back from Soul Society he said he didn't want it, and it saved Kon when he was attacked by Grand Fisher. Arrancar arc During the arrancar arc, Kon decided to take a walk in Ichigo's body, but is attacked by Grand Fisher, who seek revenge upon Ichigo. When he's about to finish him, Isshin steps in to save him. He reveals that he's aware of Kon's presence as well as Ichigo's activities. Grand Fisher then draws his zanpakutō, which transform him into an even larger version, with an extremely large zanpakutō, Isshin identify him as an arrancar and dispatch him with a single attack. Urahara then appeares in front of him, talking about vizard's intrest in Ichigo and Aizen, more aware of the latter. Hueco Mundo arc After Ishida and Ichigo went to Hueco Mundo to save Orihime, Isshin had a short conversation with Ryūken, conversing about their styles of parenting and powers. ZANPAKUTō The name of Isshin's '' Zanpakutō '' has not yet been revealed. Isshin has only used it once as an example of how every captain-level ''shinigami'' must suppress the sizes of their ''zanpakutō'', as they would otherwise be swinging swords the size of skyscrapers, when he spoke to Grand Fisher. It is also worn with the edge down like a Tachi , instead of the edge up like a Katana . The end of the hilt has a tassel similar to Ichigo's original ''zanpakutō''. NOTES AND REFERENCES |
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