Kenpachi Kiganjō

was the 10th Kenpachi. A century before the start of the series, he was the captain of the 11th Division and the predecessor of Kenpachi Zaraki.

Appearance
Kenpachi Kiganjō was a big man with a dark complexion and dark hair and eyes. At 316 kilograms, he is the third heaviest known Shinigami, even compared to Sajin Komamura. He also has two spiked piercings below his lips and a very rough appearance inclusive of chipped fingernails as well as facial and body hair.

History
Just like every other Captain of the 11th Division, Kenpachi Kiganjō became the captain and the new "Kenpachi" by killing the previous captain of the 11th Division, the 9th Kenpachi. He in turn was killed by Kenpachi Zaraki in front of 200 members of the 11th Division. Prior to becoming the Kenpachi, Kiganjō' first name was.

When Kiganjō failed to turn-up to the captains' meeting called to introduce Kisuke Urahara, Shinji Hirako commented that Kiganjō was as slacker who, as usual, did not listen to what he was told. Shinji goes to claim that he was a pain in the ass and wondered why such a piggish guy had been allowed to become a captain. Love then points out that it can't be helped as the 11th Division is setup differently and that if anyone is to be blamed for Kiganjō's presence among them, it is the previous Kenpachi for dying to Kiganjō.

Bount arc (anime only)
Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.

Maki Ichinose mentioned Kiganjō as a man of who believed in justice much like himself. Maki was deeply attached to Kiganjō.

Zanpakutō

 * Shikai: Not Revealed
 * Bankai: Not Revealed