Chiyo
CharacterChiyo is a maid in service to the Kuchiki family and the personal attendant of Rukia Kuchiki. Introduced in Bleach's light novels, she carries out her mistress's errands with a mix of diligence and cheeky humor.
Appearance
Slight of build and youthful, Chiyo keeps her cropped hair gathered into a ponytail off to one side. Her working attire is the black shihakushō, worn with a tasuki cord to hold back her sleeves.
Personality
Conscientious about her duties, she nonetheless carries a playful streak, and her habit of giggling at the wrong moments gives away the impish side beneath the well-behaved servant.
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History
In The Death Save The Strawberry, Chiyo offered to trim Rukia's hair ahead of her installation as lieutenant of the 13th Division, then found herself caught off guard when Rukia turned up early, before the barber had even been summoned.
Her role expands in WE DO knot ALWAYS LOVE YOU, where Rukia assigns her to scout out a fitting restaurant for a reunion of Soul Reaper companions. As Rukia and Renji Abarai prepared to wed, Chiyo walked them through the formal steps demanded of any union involving one of the four noble houses, handing over a written guide to smooth the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Chiyo in Bleach?
Chiyo is a maid attendant to the Kuchiki family in Bleach, serving specifically as Rukia Kuchiki's personal attendant. She was introduced in the Bleach light novels rather than the manga or anime.
What does Chiyo do for Rukia Kuchiki?
Chiyo carries out errands and personal duties for Rukia Kuchiki, including offering to trim her hair before Rukia's promotion to lieutenant of the 13th Division.
What role did Chiyo play in Rukia and Renji's wedding?
When Rukia Kuchiki and Renji Abarai prepared to marry, Chiyo walked them through the formal procedures required for a union involving one of Soul Society's four noble houses and handed them a written guide to follow.
What is Chiyo's personality like?
Chiyo is conscientious about her duties as a maid but has a playful, mischievous streak, often giggling at inopportune moments.
What does Chiyo look like?
Chiyo is slight and youthful in appearance, with cropped hair worn in a side ponytail, and she wears the standard black shihakusho with a tasuki cord to hold back her sleeves while working.
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Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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