Shūhei Hisagi/Anime Continuity

is the lieutenant of the 9th Division, formerly under Captain Kaname Tōsen.

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

When the Bounts begin to attack living humans, Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya puts together a team of Shinigami to help that consists of Hisagi, Rangiku Matsumoto, Izuru Kira, and Yumichika Ayasegawa. Hisagi manages to locate Rukia Kuchiki, Orihime Inoue, and their Mod-Soul companion Kurōdo, who have been fighting against Mabashi. After Orihime frees Rukia from Mabashi's control, Hisagi attempts to kill Mabashi, only to be interrupted by the rogue Shinigami Maki Ichinose, who saves Mabashi and retreats.

Later, Hisagi and the rest of the Shinigami sent by Hitsugaya attempt to assault the Bounts' hideout. They decide to split up, in which Hisagi ends up traveling with Kira. But they are later overwhelmed by Ugaki's doll. He and Kira manage to assist Ichigo Kurosaki and Renji Abarai when they also arrive, but they end up staying behind, urging Ichigo and Renji to continue the mission.

The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai arc
Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.

Hisagi confronts Ikkaku Madarame, while Lieutenant Tetsuzaemon Iba is confronting Lieutenant Renji Abarai for believing there is some reason behind Ichigo and Rukia's rebellious actions.

Zanpakutō Unknown Tales arc
Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.

Shūhei, along with the captains, lieutenants, and other high ranking Shinigami, are called to the Sōkyoku Hill under the belief they have been summoned by Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto. . The truth is that a rogue Zanpakutō Spirit named Muramasa has called them together. He reveals to the Shinigami that he has captured Yamamoto and released all the Zanpakutō of the Soul Society from their spiritual bonds to their Shinigami partners. This is then proven true when all the Zanpakutō spirits appear in manifested and humanoid forms. The Zanpakutō Spirits begin causing much chaos and destruction in Soul Society, forcing the Shinigami to act. Shūhei soon finds himself against his former partner, Kazeshini, who voices his disdain for Shūhei not using his powers as they were intended. While Hisagi's style reflects patience, precision, and self control, Kazeshini's style reflects aggression, recklessness, and disrespect. After Shūhei acknowledges his disdain for Kazeshini's true power, Kazeshini severely wounds him. Fortunately, he is saved by Izuru who takes him away.

Beast Swords arc
Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.

After Muramasa is defeated and most of the rogue Zanpakutō Spirits are returned to normal by Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi, Shūhei's Kazeshini still acts independently, wishing to kill targets, especially Shūhei. While Hisagi, Lieutenant Izuru Kira, Lieutenant Tetsuzaemon Iba, and 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame go to an area of Rukongai that has been attacked by several Tōjū, Kazeshini repeatedly tries to kill his master, but seeing through Kazeshini's tactics, Shūhei repeatedly defeats him. Each time, however, Shūhei refuses to strike him down until Kazeshini fights him head on. In Rukongai, Shūhei hears a rumor that Kazeshini has been carrying around an infant. Later, Kazeshini appears again, with a change in his demeanor and a desire to face Shūhei head on as Hisagi had asked. As the two finally clash for real, Shūhei asks where Kazeshini put the child, which the spirit denies having any involvement with. When Hisagi strikes down Kazeshini, the spirit calls out to someone, telling him "don't cry". As the fallen Kazeshini feels his strength leave, he asks Shūhei what they will do once he returns to normal. Shūhei says they will protect others together, which Kazeshini half-heartedly says he will despise.

As the Tōjū threat wanes, Kazeshini stops a Tōjū from attacking a group of Shinigami. When he asks if the Tōjū wishes to see whose weapon is stronger, Shūhei starts to talk, but Kazeshini cuts him off, saying that he knows they are not there to play and attacks the Tōjū, forcing it out of sight of the Shinigami. The Tōjū dies and returns to its sword form despite not receiving a fatal blow. Shūhei compliments Kazeshini for his work, saying that he is getting good at fighting the Tōjū. When many of the Zanpakutō Spirits secretly attack the Tōjū, Kirikaze, Shūhei and several other Shinigami come to their aid. Kazeshini asks Shūhei to help him and the two combine forces to attack Kirikaze. Kazeshini later returns to his sword form as the power enabling the Zanpakutō to temporarily maintain their materialized form is depleted.

Gotei 13 Invading Army arc (anime only)
Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.

When Ichigo arrives in Soul Society, Shūhei and other senior Shinigami arrest him as a material witness relating to the time gap in the Dangai. Later, when Inaba's plans are revealed to the Gotei 13, Shūhei appears before him alongside the remaining members of the Divisions, forcing him into a retreat. After fending off Inaba and forcing him to retreat, Shūhei joins other members of the Gotei 13 as they hold a meeting in Ichigo's room. When they are stationed in the Real World, Shūhei, alongside other Shinigami, appear before their Reigai counterparts in a forest area. They proceed to face off against their Reigai counterparts, as Shūhei is overpowered by his doppelganger, due to his refusal to use Shikai.

When they are running through the forest, he teams up with Ōmaeda, proceeding to formulate a plan alongside the 2nd Division lieutenant. When they trap them inside a tunnel, Shūhei proceeds to knock his Reigai to the floor, simultaneously binding Ōmaeda's Reigai with his Zanpakutō's chains. As Ōmaeda defeats his Reigai, he resorts to the use of a high level Kidō spell, knocking Shūhei unconscious. His injuries are then healed by the Quincy, Uryū Ishida.

Shūhei participates in a meeting in Ichigo's room, where he listens to Lieutenant Nanao Ise reporting on the situation in Soul Society. He states that they should hide Nozomi somewhere while they devise countermeasures. Later, when the Reigai of Kenpachi Zaraki breaks out of Urahara's trap and arrives in the Human World, Shūhei and the other lieutenants arrive to help Ikkaku fight him. However, Ikkaku dismisses then, saying that they have their own opponents. When more Reigai arrive, Shūhei leaves to fight the new arrivals.

Shūhei is soon joined by Izuru as they encounter the Reigai-Hitsugaya. Shūhei unleashes his Shikai and attacks hard. While Izuru follows Shūhei's lead, they two are amazed by the sheer power of the captain Reigai with its limiters. Despite having a clear advantage, Reigai-Hitsugaya unleashes his Bankai, quickly overwhelming them, forcing Shūhei and Izuru back and meeting up with their allies. When it's suggested that they try relying on Nozomi's newly-acquired Shikai that has the power to absorb Reiatsu, Shūhei voices his trust in Nozomi, stating she has the pride to be a true Shinigami. They launch their attacks on Nozomi, who then directs the accumulated energy on the Reigai, defeating all except for the Reigai-Byakuya, who then counters with a blast of his own, knocking everyone except for Ichigo and Nozomi out. Yamamoto arrives and quickly defeats the last Reigai.

As the Reigai of Kyōraku and Ukitake arrive, an unconscious Shūhei, along with Izuru, Tetsuzaemon, and Rangiku are taken to Orihime to be healed. With the arrival of Captain Unohana, Shūhei and the others are taken to the Shinigami's temporary base where she treats them. However, she states that their condition is severe. He later recovers and returns to Soul Society with the other healed Shinigami to fight the Reigai with the captains. He once again faces his own Reigai counterpart. Despite this assistance, the Reigai still pressure the Shinigami. Captain Byakuya Kuchiki then realizes the truth behind the Reigai's battle style: they value self-preservation the most and won't attack first in fear of being outnumbered.

Later, the resurrected Ōko Yushima begins his endgame, using his Renzan: Hajō Kūri technique to begin destroying the Soul Society. Before the Shinigami can act, the Reigai step forward, saying that they will stop their fellow Mod-Soul's chaotic plan as their goal has always been to protect the Soul Society in their own way. The Reigai then destroy the technique at the cost of their own lives.

Powers & Abilities
Hakuda Expert: Hisagi is a highly proficient fighter even when unarmed. During the Bount Invasion, Hisagi demonstrated great skill by incapacitating several possessed Shinigami. In battle, he is tremendously agile and is able to attack from various angles with great dexterity.

Enhanced Strength: Hisagi possesses a considerable amount of strength. He sent Kazeshini crashing through a nearby wall with a single elbow strike.

Quotes

 * (To Kazeshini) "I prefer to look my opponent in the eye."