Fifth Division
CharacterThe Fifth Division is one of the thirteen units that make up the Gotei 13, the core military of Soul Society. Long shadowed by the betrayal of its former captain Sōsuke Aizen, it later returns to steady footing under Captain Shinji Hirako, with Momo Hinamori serving as its lieutenant.
Overview
The Fifth Division is a branch of the Gotei 13 that follows the standard structure of a Soul Society squad. Its emblem is the lily of the valley, a flower tied to sacrifice, danger, and pure love, and its assigned color is a pale turquoise. Once led by Sōsuke Aizen, the division was left in the hands of Lieutenant Momo Hinamori after his defection, and some while after his downfall Shinji Hirako took up the captaincy.
Role
No particular assignment sets the Fifth apart from the other squads, but its ranks are known for their skill, shaped by captains reputed to excel at everything they turn their hand to. The division cultivates a warm, easygoing atmosphere and has a reputation for raising unusually gifted soldiers. Its barracks hold the members' offices and living quarters, along with a special confinement cell built to detain prisoners of real strength, such as lieutenants.
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Notable Members
Shinji Hirako captains the division, with Momo Hinamori as his lieutenant and Sōsuke Aizen as its notorious former captain. Aizen personally recruited a number of graduates who passed through the Fifth, several of whom went on to become lieutenants and captains elsewhere, though Hinamori is the one who rose within the same squad that first took her in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the 5th Division in Bleach?
The Fifth Division carries out the same general duties as any other Gotei 13 squad, with no particular assignment setting it apart. It has instead built a reputation for a warm, easygoing culture that raises unusually gifted soldiers.
Who is the captain of the Fifth Division?
Shinji Hirako captains the Fifth Division, having taken up the post some while after Sosuke Aizen's downfall.
Who is the lieutenant of the Fifth Division?
Momo Hinamori serves as the Fifth Division's lieutenant, a role she held even while overseeing the squad alone after Aizen's defection.
Who led the Fifth Division before Shinji Hirako?
Sosuke Aizen previously captained the Fifth Division. After his defection, Lieutenant Momo Hinamori was left in charge until Shinji Hirako eventually took up the captaincy.
What is the Fifth Division's emblem?
The Fifth Division's emblem is the lily of the valley, a flower tied to sacrifice, danger, and pure love, paired with an assigned color of pale turquoise.
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- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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