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{{Infobox animanga character |
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| name = Isshin Kurosaki |
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| series = [[Bleach (manga)|Bleach]] |
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| image = [[Image:Kurosaki Isshin.gif|230px]] |
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| caption = Isshin Kurosaki by [[Tite Kubo]] |
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| first = Chapter 1 (manga)<br>Episode 1 (anime) |
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| last = |
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| creator = [[Tite Kubo]] |
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| voiced by = [[Toshiyuki Morikawa]] (Japanese) <br /> [[Patrick Seitz]] (English) |
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| age = |
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| gender = Male |
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| species = Human in a ''gigai'', ''[[Shinigami (Bleach)|Shinigami]]'' |
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| born = December 10<ref name="CharData">''Bleach'' manga; volume 3 [[tankōbon]] (character data, page 189)</ref> |
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| death = |
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| occupation = Doctor, former [[Shinigami (Bleach)#Unit Commander|captain]]-level ''[[Shinigami (Bleach)|shinigami]]'' |
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| relatives =[[List of Bleach characters#The Kurosaki family|Masaki Kurosaki]] (wife, deceased) <br /> [[Ichigo Kurosaki]] (son) <br /> [[List of Bleach characters#The Kurosaki family|Yuzu Kurosaki]] (daughter) <br /> [[List of Bleach characters#The Kurosaki family|Karin Kurosaki]] (daughter) |
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| aux1 name = ''[[Zanpakutō]]'' |
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{{nihongo|'''Isshin Kurosaki'''|黒崎 一心|Kurosaki Isshin}} is a [[fictional character]] in the [[anime]] and [[manga]] series ''[[Bleach (manga)|Bleach]]'' created by [[Tite Kubo]]. He is the biological father of [[Ichigo Kurosaki]] (with whom he shares a comical relationship)<ref>[http://www.activeanime.com/html/content/view/2040/57/ ''Bleach'' series 1 Part: 1 (Advance UK review)]</ref> 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.<ref name="CharData"/> He ranked 29th in the most recent ''[[Weekly Shonen Jump|Shonen Jump]]'' poll.{{Fact|date=September 2007}} |
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== Character outline == |
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In the beginning of the series, Isshin is portrayed as a silly, fight-loving father who is "extremely over-energetic"<ref>[http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=66372 Bleach Series 01 Part 01]</ref> and 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. |
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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. He also told Ichigo that he shouldn't blame himself for his mother's death because she gave her life to protect him. In addition, during his confrontation with the [[Hollow (Bleach)#Arrancar|arrancar]] [[Hollows in Bleach#Other|Grand Fisher]] and the subsequent chat with [[Kisuke Urahara]], he remains completely serious (aside from a short argument between him and [[Kon (Bleach)|Kon]] about his parenting, and another, albeit short, between him and Urahara after the latter likens him to his son). |
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Isshin appears to be an associate of Kisuke Urahara and possesses knowledge of [[Sōsuke Aizen]]'s alliance with the [[Hollow (Bleach)#Menos|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. |
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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. It was hinted in volume 1 that the two cooperate on a professional level. After a major car accident, Isshin is overheard on the phone arguing with a hospital employee who is refusing to transfer the overload of patients. He says that the employee should tell his boss that Kurosaki needs a favor and then beds will open right up, then slams the phone down. |
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== History == |
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Little is known about Isshin's history, except that he was once a [[Shinigami (Bleach)#Unit Commander|captain]]-level ''shinigami''.<ref name="Captainlevel">''Bleach'' manga; chapter 187, page 12-13 and chapter 188, page 2</ref><ref name="Captainlevel2">''Bleach'' manga; chapter 187, page 17 - Isshin comments on how captain-level ''shinigami'' can control the size of their ''zanpakutō''.</ref> Twenty years before the main storyline, he ceased being a ''shinigami'',<ref>''Bleach'' manga chapter 188, page 6</ref> 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 of his powers, and has only recently regained them. It is implied 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]]''. |
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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, although he states he never had a grudge against the Fisher. |
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== Synopsis == |
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[[Image:Shinigami isshin.jpg|thumb|Isshin in ''shinigami'' garb.]] |
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Isshin plays the role character since early in the story, often attacking Ichigo or annoying his daughters. Secretly, however, he has had complete knowledge of Ichigo's ''shinigami'' activities. He also knows about [[Kon (Bleach)|Kon]], who takes Ichigo's place when he's gone, and never once has called Kon "Ichigo" while he's in his son's body. Isshin gives Ichigo a talisman, claiming it's a good luck charm, though it is actually used to protect Ichigo's body while Kon is in it. Isshin also has a brief fight with Grand Fisher, where he kills the arrancar with a single cut from his sword, thereby avenging his wife's death. Urahara appears, and they talk about the vizards' interest in Ichigo and [[Sōsuke Aizen]]. When Ichigo leaves for Hueco Mundo, Isshin visits Ryūken at the hospital, commenting on what a horrible father Ryūken is and also accepting the fact that he himself is a horrible father. Ryūken is genuinely surprised that Isshin has regained his powers, while Isshin notices that Ryūken still smokes despite being in a hospital. Note: After Isshin defeats Grand Fisher Urahara appears to ask im if he feels better now that he has avenged his wfe and Isshin answers yes, at this point in the story it is being made known that Ichigo is having problems with his Inner hollow. After asking about his fight with Grand Fisher Urahara asks Isshin if he is aware of Ichigo's current problem and if he's aware that the Vizard's will be attempting to contact Ichigo and recruit him. Isshin looks at Urahara with a slight smirk and answers says "yes", and that if they have appeared and shown themselves then they know something is wrong which is one of the reasons they are probably trying to recruit Ichigo aside from his abilities. |
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== Zanpakutō == |
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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 compress the sizes of their ''zanpakutō'', as they would otherwise be swinging swords the size of skyscrapers, when he spoke to Grand Fisher.<ref name="Captainlevel2"/> He also implies that he has abilities on-par to that of a Captain-level ''shinigami''. It is also worn with the edge down like a [[tachi]], instead of the edge up like a [[katana]], and has a hexagonal guard. The end of the hilt has a tassel similar to Ichigo's sealed ''zanpakutō''. |
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== Notes and references == |
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