Love Aikawa

is a Vizard and former Captain of the 7th Division.

History
100 years before the main storyline, as captain of the 7th division, he was dispatched with a group of other captains to investigate the disappearance of Kensei Muguruma. Showing up as part of the backup squad comprised of him, Rose, and Lisa Yadōmaru. He worked out a plan with Lisa to only subdue Kensei, but before they could execute it, he and everyone else except Shinji Hirako were knocked out by another unexpected attack from Kaname Tōsen, who was an unknown-numbered seated officer of the Ninth Division at that time, but was already working as Sōsuke Aizen's subordinate in secret, helping him in his hollowification experiments. After that all the captains and lieutenants went under a hollowification process before Kisuke Urahara and Tessai Tsukabishi appeared, and moved them to the 12th division's research department in an attempt to rid them of their hollowification. After being transported to the human world by Kisuke and Yoruichi Shihōin, he took up residence with his fellow Vizard in Karakura Town.

Appearance
Love is a tall man with thick black hair worn in a afro and with large sunglasses. During his time as a captain his afro was more rounded and well kept with long sideburns. As a Vizard, his hair is more unkempt and spiky. He has also changed his captain's robes for a green jogging suit.

Personality
Love is a laid back easy going man, usually reading Shōnen Jump or some of Lisa's erotic manga in his spare time. During his time as a captain he did try to keep the argumentative Hiyori in line but with little success.

Powers and Abilities
Master Swordsmanship Specialist: As a former captain, Love is clearly a capable fighter, but none of his release states have been seen.

Flash Steps Master

Zanpakutō
His Zanpakutō has a heart shaped tsuba (befitting his name) and he carries it by a tōju over his shoulder.


 * Shikai: Not Yet Revealed


 * Bankai: Not Yet Revealed

Hollow powers
He was about to don his Hollow mask during combat with Ichigo's Hollow self but stopped when Ichigo won his inner battle and transformed back.

Hollow Mask