Ichigo Kurosaki

is the protagonist of the Bleach series. The series begins with Ichigo receiving Shinigami powers as a result of a run-in with Rukia Kuchiki, the Shinigami assigned to patrol Karakura Town. These powers come at the cost of Rukia's own, and as a result, Ichigo concedes to work as Rukia's stand-in, fighting to protect people from evil spirits called hollows and sending good spirits, pluses, to Soul Society.

Personality
Personality-wise, Ichigo is a stubborn, reckless, short-tempered, occasionally confrontational, spontaneous, determined, outspoken, strong-willed, witty, cynical, impulsive young man, and is extremely protective of his friends and family. This latter trait is the driving force behind most of his actions and almost all of the story arcs have stemmed from him rushing off to save someone, usually females.

He attempts to maintain a detached and "cool" image despite claiming to not care about what other people think about him. For this reason, he generally keeps his face set in a permanent scowl. However, despite this 'tough guy" image he tries to maintain, he becomes extremely shy and uncomfortable around nude or immodestly dressed women, a fact both Rangiku Matsumoto and Yoruichi Shihōin have teased him for. He is also rather cocky and has been known to taunt and belittle his opponents when fighting. Conversely, he can also go into a state of deep depression when he loses a major battle or lets a friend down. Ichigo has a habit of misreading other people's names, such as Uryū Ishida and Yasutora Sado. One of the series running gags is that he keeps forgetting his classmate's faces and names, with his friends claiming he only knows half the class. Though, he seems to remember names much easier later on in the series. He is a rather smart young man, though.

Although his cocky, hot-headed, and spontaneous nature (as opposed to his true personalities) makes him appear rather dimwitted to more composed and calculating individuals (particularly Uryū), Ichigo is a capable analyst when required and can instinctively catch on to some things much quicker than those around him. His natural orange hair and rebellious disposition tends to annoy many bullies in his school, who constantly pick fights with him. Ichigo claims that he does not care about other people's opinions about him (both in regards to his hair and other subjects) and seems to enjoy fighting the bullies. Similarly, he is also a capable student, ranked 23rd in his school, studies regularly and doesn't neglect his schoolwork; he claims that he has "nothing better to do at home". It is later revealed that he works so hard simply to overcome the misconceptions many teachers have about him, based on his hair color and interactions with other students. It's shown in a recent omake, that, even with his Shinigami status, he is still able to pass exams, though his teacher gave him remedial exams because of his constant disappearances.

Due to his constant fights with bullies, many students were initially rather afraid of him. However he has a warm and kind heart, defiantly looks out for those placed in his charge, and is to a degree quite compassionate once he understands another's point of view. Rukia even states in the first movie that "he only looks scary". This trait makes him quite likable to children. He has never raised his voice or threatened his sisters Karin and Yuzu. However he has some trouble with authority and traditional respect, and is often quite rude when talking to those older than himself. He tends to call General Yamamoto "gramps" and refers to some captains (particularly Kenpachi, Byakuya, and Toshiro) by their given names, despite verbal protests from Byakuya and especially Toshiro. However, he does give Japanese honorifics towards some of those older than him (like Yoruichi and Ukitake).

Interestingly enough, several attractive female characters in the series have developed a crush(s) on him, often due to his inwardly compassionate nature, namely Nel Tu, Orihime, Ririn, and possibly Senna and Rukia.

Ichigo hasn't shown any romantic feelings towards any females in the series with the possible exception of Senna. This is likely due to the fact that the two spent some quality time together. There is also a strong bond between him and Rukia, and their love-hate relationship has be interpreted as romantic by fans and even characters (starting very early in the story). Orihime has confessed to be in love with Ichigo, but he has yet to show any signs of similar feelings, and has only shown her the same stubborn loyalty he has shown all his other friends.

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Powers & Abilities
Despite having very little official training as a Shinigami, Ichigo Kurosaki is a captain-level combatant, capable of fighting on at least equal footing against all but the toughest of enemies effortlessly. Also, unlike most lieutenant and captain Shinigami, Ichigo is able to fight with his full power in both the human and spiritual worlds. While captains and lieutenants have their power limited to a fifth of its normal level during trips to the real world in order to avoid unnecessarily influencing those living there, Ichigo holds no position in the Gotei 13 and thus has no such limit.

Advanced Growth Rate: According to Aizen and Urahara, Ichigo's most astounding ability is his growth rate: he grasps the basic control of advanced techniques in days where it would take even months or years for the most gifted Shinigami. One example is the Bankai of his Zanpakutō, which he learns in three days (albiet with the assistance of a special device invented by Urahara). For a normal Shinigami, this same feat would require hundreds of years of combat experience and at least ten additional years of special training. He also gains mastery of flash steps while training with Yoruichi, which was done over the same period as his Bankai. Also, Ichigo was able to learn with no assistance how to detect another's spiritual energy as he proved he can used a spirit ribbon to find Yuichi Shibata (in bird form), felt Chad losing spirit energy (but that he was alive), he sensed Rukia's strength weakened in Hueco Mundo, and in the second movie came from the city to countryside to check up something he had felt.

Expert Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Physically, Ichigo is in top form even when not in his spiritual body. Ichigo has been trained in martial arts since he was a small child, both professionally and by his father (although most of his training revolves around sneak attack). He regularly fights with and defeats bullies and gangsters, and is an even better martial artist than Tatsuki Arisawa, the second-strongest girl in all of Japan. It should be noted that he was able to effortlessly dispatch three Lieutenants using only his hands.

Genius and Perceptiveness: Despite his somewhat punkish attitude, Ichigo has shown himself to be very clever, intelligent, and perceptive. In his high school, Ichigo's grades are almost always near the top, even despite his work as a Substitute Shinigami. Aside from that, Ichigo appears to be able to determine the correct strategies to evade his opponents attacks; such as in his battles with both Ikkaku Madarame and Renji Abarai where he would have been successful in dodging their weapons if not for unforeseen abilities.

Determination: It seems that Ichigo's power is tied to his determination or will to win. It's shown that when he focuses on victory, his strength is enhanced. In the anime, this is depicted by his eyes glowing bright blue, including when he is in his Vizard form, in which case his iris is a glowing yellow. This effect has been shown while he was battling Renji for a second time, and when he defeated his inner hollow. In his last battle against Grimmjow, Ichigo had most of his mask beaten off and was on the verge of collapse as Grimmjow prepared his finishing blow. However after noticing Orihime, who was saddened by watching him get hurt, Ichigo managed to catch Grimmjow's hand without effort or looking, and gripped tight enough to prevent him from moving away. Ichigo then managed to make a clean slash into Grimmjow (despite the fact he had lost most of the benefits from his hollow mask), whereas before most of the damage that he had inflicted that actually made Grimmjow bleed was from Getsuga Tenshō techniques.

Enhanced Strength: When he is in his Shinigami body, Ichigo's already impressive strength is greatly enhanced. His overall abilities are great enough that he can fight on the level of an elite Shinigami captain, and in one case, even fought off three Shinigami lieutenants and their released Zanpakutō bare-handed in rapid succession; he shattered one of their Zanpakutō in a single punch.

Enhanced Durability: Like all Shinigami, Ichigo's physical endurance is strengthened to the point where he can effortless survive attacks that would easily kill normal humans. Ichigo is even capable of withstanding attacks that would be fatal to most Shinigami such as taking a direct hit from Grimmjow's explosive darts (though Ichigo's powers were augmented through the use of his Hollow mask at the time) without any apparent sign of injury and could even withstand (with some effort) Ulquiorra Schiffer's Cero blast.

Immense Spiritual Energy: Like Kenpachi Zaraki, Ichigo has been noted on several occasions to have tremendously vast levels of spiritual energy, even by captain-level Shinigami standards. It is so great that even when worn-out in battle, he can continue fighting effectively and even unleashing Getsuga Tenshō techniques. Fourth Espada Ulquiorra Schiffer has claimed that Ichigo's spiritual power at its peak is even greater than his own, but that it fluctuates wildly when he is in conflict with his inner hollow. Because he has far more spiritual energy than his body can contain, it leaks out constantly, preventing him from hiding it and effectively making stealth impossible when dealing with other spiritually-aware creatures.

Expert Swordsmanship Specialist: In terms of fighting style, Ichigo relies mostly on his Zanpakutō and the use of flash steps to move at hypersonic speeds, and thus would be considered a swordsmanship specialist.

Flash Steps Expert: Taught flash steps by Urahara and Yoruichi, the "Goddess of the Flash". While not particularly versed in the various techniques, he was able to learn enough of the basics to keep up with and even surprise Captain-level Shinigami with his speed. Even Byakuya Kuchiki, one of the most proficient users of flash steps in Soul Society, complimented Ichigo's might and proficiency in it.

Substitute Shinigami Status: Though Ichigo has become a Shinigami, he is still a living human being and resides in Karakura Town. His status in the Soul Society is actually ambiguous. His "rank" as Substitute Shinigami was accepted by the others so he can continue to fight Hollows. Ichigo seems to get orders from the Soul Society by Rukia's cellular. But he ignored the only real order he ever received by General Yamamoto, which was to not go after Orihime. It is still unknown where he is really situated in the Soul Society's order, since he can act by himself and go on his own missions. Ichigo and his friends have been welcome in the Soul Society ever since Aizen escaped, even when they are not with him. They can even explore the division quarters. Though this might stem fron the fact that the Soul Society needs as many allies as they can get in the war against Aizen and the Arrancar. Ichigo is perhaps best-treated and best-respected by Captain Shunsui Kyōraku of the 8th Division, Captain Kenpachi Zaraki of the 11th Division, and Captain Jūshirō Ukitake of the 13th Division, who often assist him in his missions and will even disobey their orders in order to ensure his survival. Captain Soifon of the 2nd Division and Captain Toshiro Hitsugaya of the 10th Division occasionally help Ichigo in his assignments (whenever they are ordered to by Yamamoto), but are quick to turn against him should the need ever arise, as seen during Orihime's capture, The Kasumiōji Crisis, and the Kusaka Endeavor. Captain Sajin Komamura of the 7th Division have never interacted with either Ichigo or his friends.

Pure Blood Shinigami: When Grand Fisher learns Isshin Kurosaki was a Shinigami, he said Ichigo was a "pure-blood" Shinigami. It seems to be an explanation for his strength although it is strange since Isshin had lost his power for twenty years and Ichigo and his sisters are humans. Ichigo did say his mother could not see Grand Fisher so he is half Shinigami, half human. This can mean his sisters have latent Shinigami powers. An example of this is they can see spirits. Karin can fully see spirits such as small Hollows. Yuzu however seems to only be able to see the outline of spirits.

Zanpakutō

 * Unlike most Zanapakutō, which can be sealed into their original form, Zangetsu is always in its Shikai form. Yoruichi Shihōin has stated that his Zanpakutō is a full-time released form type, implying that it is simply a type of Zanpakutō that, once in Shikai form, remains in said state.

The spirit of Zangetsu resembles a 30 to 40 year-old man, and Ichigo calls him as a result. Zangetsu has also been called the. Zangetsu is portrayed as wise and calm in most matters, and fond of testing Ichigo in unusual ways, many of which have a purpose completely contrary to the stated goal. Zangetsu has displayed the ability to temporarily close fatal wounds during combat, though whether or not this is a unique ability is unclear. However, since Ichigo developed an inner hollow (as a result from having his shinigami powers restored), Zangetsu and the Hollow are both the source of Ichigo's power and share the same spirit body in Ichigo's inner world, the stronger presence retaining more control (and overall appearance) of their body.

When Ichigo first becomes a Shinigami, his Zanpakutō is a standard looking katana, but oversized with an equally oversized sheathe on his back, with a red handle, rectangular tsuba, and red tassel on the end of the handle. The large size is due to Ichigo's immense spiritual power, which he didn't know how to control. As a result, the sword itself was rather weak, since very little spiritual power was used to create it. Nevertheless, it was powerful enough to subdue Gillian-class Menos and lesser Hollows. Byakuya Kuchiki cuts off most of the blade during his first encounter with Ichigo and Kisuke Urahara subsequently slices it down to the hilt during their training, forcing Ichigo to learn the name of his Zanpakutō in order to release its true form.

During Ichigo's battle with his Inner Hollow, it mirrored Zangetsu's Shikai and Bankai when fighting Ichigo while he was training with the other Vizard's having a Zangetsu with a white blade and black edge, and when in Bankai wearing a white and black version of Zangetsu's black and red coat.


 * Shikai: The Shikai form of Zangetsu resembles an oversized, though more elegant, cleaver blade without a hilt or tsuba. The sword is as tall as Ichigo is, 1.75 meters, and has a black blade with a silver edge. Ichigo carries his Zanpakutō on his back by the cloth wrapped around the handle. When not in combat, the cloth extends to cover the rest of the sword and falls away when necessary, shrinking back to a manageable size. The cloth can also be used to swing the weapon like a flail and toss it at opponents, but this is rarely done. This was first demonstrated by Ichigo's inner Hollow, then again by Ichigo himself while rescuing Rukia. It is the much more powerful form of Zangetsu.


 * Shikai Special Ability: Zangetsu's special ability is the, which fires concentrated energy blasts from the tip of the blade in the shape of a crescent moon or in a shape of a wave. Ichigo uses this ability without knowing its name several times, but masters the technique later on when he discovers its name. As stated by Zangetsu in the anime, knowing the name of an attack increases its power greater than not knowing its name. The Getsuga Tenshō is a powerful technique with great force. While it is currently the only attack Ichigo has knows for Zangetsu, Ichigo has used this technique in several different manners, such as striking the ground to create an omnidirectional blast to knock away incoming attacks.


 * Bankai: : is considered completely out of the ordinary for any Zanpakutō. Unlike most Bankai forms, which usually create some sort of massive creature or effect, Ichigo's Bankai actually shrinks his sword down to a daitō (Japanese long sword) with a black blade, handguard in the shape of the manji (which is the kanji for "ban," meaning "full"). The cloth wrapped around the hilt is replaced by a short chain with a broken link, similar to that of a Plus. In addition to his sword, Ichigo's robe is replaced with a long-sleeved, ankle-length black coat with red lining that is closed at his chest, much like that of Zangetsu himself. (later the robe's red lining is changed to white). As explained by Byakuya Kuchiki, Ichigo's Bankai is a compression of his remarkable power, rather than a vast expansion as other Bankai are. This hugely compressed power enables Ichigo to move at high speeds exceeding those of flash steps, and gives him matching agility and reflexes, along with allowing him to use his natural strength to its limits as shown from how effortlessly he blocked a punch from Yammy, an Espada known primarily for his immense strength. Furthermore, the fact that all of his energy is "compressed" means that usage of his Bankai doesn't expel as much spiritual power as other Bankai from the point of activation; thus allowing him to use Tensa Zangetsu at a much longer duration than other Bankai users of his level. With enough usage and acquired height, Ichigo can even appear as though he is flying. Ichigo's initial inexperience with controlling his Bankai led to a serious drawback; the force of his compressed spiritual power caused all of his bones to crack as stated by his inner Hollow, gradually decreasing his speed and power over time. This drawback has not been mentioned since its introduction, so it has (presumably) been overcome.


 * Bankai Compression: Because Ichigo's bankai is a compression of his remarkable power, the usage of his Bankai doesn't expel as much spiritual power as other Bankai from the point of activation, thus allowing him to use Tensa Zangetsu at a much longer duration than any other Bankai users of his level.


 * Enhanced Sword: Zangetsu becomes Tensa Zangetsu, a much more powerful version of its shikai form. Ichigo's sword shrinks down to a fully black longsword with a searing edge that could slice with power far beyond that of the Shikai form of Zangetsu.


 * Enhanced Strength: Ichigo's enhanced strength has increased tenfold, allowing him to use his natural strength to its limits.




 * Enhanced Speed and Agility: His speed augments drastically while in this state, which surpasses the velocities of any normal speed and flash steps. He moves at lightspeeds while in the Bankai state.


 * Enhanced Flash Steps: The Shunpo's speeds are also enhanced in this state, allowing him to use flash steps at a speed much greater than Byakuya Kuchiki's.


 * Vast Spiritual Power: His already immense spiritual energy has grandly and explosively increased, and now has a deep black spiritual energy with a crimson outline. It should be noted that the power was originally so overwhelming that Ichigo could not control it properly, as Hollow Ichigo said that Ichigo's "bones (were) shakin' like crazy" and that he'd "show (Ichigo) the proper way to use a bankai".


 * Getsuga Tenshō: While in this state, the Getsuga Tenshō's potent blasts become black with a crimson outline and their paths can be controlled. Its power, speed, size, and force have augmented explosively and considerably.


 * Bankai Special Ability: Zangetsu's special ability remains Getsuga Tenshō. When used with Zangetsu's Bankai, these blasts are black with a red outline and their path can be controlled, with augmented power and speed. During Byakuya Kuchiki's fight with Ichigo, he refers to this attack as a . This term simply refers to the darkened color of the attack, not its actual name. When used with his Bankai and Hollow mask in combination, Ichigo's tremendous speed allows him to move faster than the Getsuga Tenshō itself, allowing him to fire multiple blasts from different directions. The Kuroi Getsuga was first displayed by Ichigo's inner Hollow, and initially carried the risk of causing his inner Hollow to surface if used too much. With Ichigo's later control over his inner Hollow, this is no longer a problem. Ichigo is also capable of utilizing Getsuga Tenshō to augment blade swings, as seen in the fight with Byakuya Kuchiki, and the manifestation of Ichigo's inner Hollow. In fact it has come to a point where it literally just comes out of Ichigo's body, replacing his blue aura.

Hollowfication
Ichigo's spiritual powers are not limited to just Shinigami abilities; he (also) possesses Hollow powers as a result of his training with Urahara. While attempting to recover his Shinigami powers, Ichigo began transforming into a Hollow from the corrosion of his severed soul chain. Ichigo succeeds in awakening his Shinigami powers, but retains his Hollow spirit inside himself from the transformation. The title page of chapter 220 depicts the inner hollow with the mirror writing, spelling backwards, of Ichigo's name.

At different points in the series, Ichigo's Hollow powers have manifested themselves in different ways. Initially, Ichigo's hollow mask would appear on his body to block fatal blows, which Ichigo never noticed until after the fight had ended. During his battle with Byakuya Kuchiki, the mask appeared on his face when he was near death, allowing his inner hollow to take over until Ichigo suppressed it. The same event is repeated multiple times after that such as when Ichigo fought Koga in the Bount Arc. While suppressing his inner hollow, Ichigo is left effectively paralyzed, since his concentration was focused on suppressing it rather than fighting. The hollow claims that it manifests itself to protect Ichigo during near death moments because it is connected to Ichigo, and it would be a great inconvenience to the hollow if Ichigo were to die.

While he was in training with the Vizard, Ichigo's soul was completely overcome by his inner Hollow for a short period, causing him to physically transform into a Hollow. His near-complete hollow form resembles a large, humanoid lizard. In this form, Ichigo demonstrated several high-level abilities, including: Fast regeneration, Enhanced strength, Body-shaping and Cero.

In this form, Ichigo also demonstrates being able to generate other bizarre Hollow-like appendages from his body, like the large, eyeless, worm-like entity that he used against the Vizard Kensei Muguruma in retaliatory after the latter blasted him with energy gathered and fired from his released Zanpakutō. However, this form didn't last long as Ichigo emerged from the Hollow shell as his standard Shinigami self wearing a Hollow mask.

Vizard
Vizard are Shinigami who have obtained the power of a hollow through a process known as hollowification. In order to use this power, they must don the mask of the hollow within them. Because he began to turn into a hollow while attempting to recover his Shinigami powers, Ichigo was turned into a Vizard.

Ichigo's hollow mask manifests in the appearance of what could best be described as a menacing skull. While pure white on the left side, the mask possesses a total of nine red stripes spread across three spots on the right side of his mask. The red stripes on Ichigo's hollow mask changed in thickness after he subjugated his hollow, covering almost the entirety of the mask's right half during his third battle with Grimmjow Jeagerjaques. The significance of this has yet to be revealed, although the prevailing theories are that it represents Ichigo's control over Hollow Ichigo, or the usage of his hollow powers.



After training with the Vizard and subjugating his inner hollow, Ichigo can use his hollow mask while retaining his personality, but could originally only wear it for eleven seconds at a time. His limit and Hollow powers increases during his third battle with Grimmjow, but to what extent is unclear. His hollow powers became strong enough (comparable to the times when he was possessed) to block Grimmjow's Gran rey cero without any effort and has shown the capacity to "repair" his mask when it has began to crack during this fight. His overall limit is barely a fraction of the amount other Vizard can maintain their masks. After the time limit, the mask breaks and Ichigo loses its benefits. Subsequent attempts to use the mask can only be maintained for an instant.Its possible that his time limit increased due to him fighting with it in Hueco Mundo.

Below is a list of the effects of Ichigo's hollowification:

Hollow Mask: The hollow mask was originally a sign of Ichigo's possession by the hollow within him, but after his training with the Vizard it has become indication that he is merely utilizing his hollow powers. To access Hollow Ichigo's power, Ichigo must summon Hollow Ichigo's mask onto his face, which is normally done by placing one of his hands over his face and concentrating spiritual matter on it in order to manifest the mask (previously it had appeared on it's own before he mastered the hollow within him). With the mask in place, Ichigo has access to most if not all the abilities of a hollow, even subconsciously using a cero during his training with the Vizard.


 * Hollow Combat: When Ichigo fights with his mask on his fighting style becomes more instinctive than practiced. The hollow mask also makes Ichigo more ruthless and sadistic, akin to the battle style of Hollow Ichigo. Throughout the duration the mask is in place, Ichigo has shown less concern for injuries to his person, even going so far as to ignore grievous wounds to continue fighting.


 * Mask Shielding: The mask has also shown the ability to block attacks on Ichigo's body from within his robe, serving as a shield to stop or lessen attacks on him, sometimes saving his life. One example is when the mask blocked several hits from Renji's zanpakuto during their fight.


 * Power Augmentation: While wearing the mask, Ichigo's hollow powers supplement his Shinigami powers, giving him a vast increase in both strength and speed. The explanation for this is that since Hollows boost their natural abilities by obtaining spirit power around them, either by absorbing it in its ambient form or devouring it directly from another living being, Ichigo attains power from two separate sources: that from himself (drawn using his Shinigami powers), and that from his immediate environment (drawn with the help of his Hollow powers), allowing him to draw power from both sides. It could even be suggested that the Hollow mask allows Ichigo to recapture the energy he constantly leaks into the environment, making him more efficient.
 * Getsuga Tenshō: When Ichigo wears his mask, the power, speed, blast area, force, and size of the Getsuga Tenshou becomes drastically augmented to the point of seriously harming a foe to a certain degree.


 * Time Limit: Unlike his Vizard counterparts (who can maintain their hollow masks for hours without tiring), Ichigo originally had a limit of eleven seconds before the mask would break. As he fought in Hueco Mundo, however, the limit increased exponentially and substantially to the point where he was able to maintain the mask throughout his third battle with Grimmjow Jeagerjaques.


 * Cero: During his fight to subjugate his hollow, Ichigo's soul was overtaken by his hollow. In that state, Ichigo had shown the ability to use cero but it is unknown if this ability is usable in his Vizard form. So far, only Shinji Hirako of the Vizard has shown the ability to use a cero with his mask on.

Quotes

 * (to Isshin) "You! Is that how you greet your son who just returned from performing a serious exorcism!?"


 * (to Byakuya) "You said, miracles happen only once. So what's the second one?"


 * "... you said I think too highly of myself? I saw every single step, Byakuya Kuchiki!"


 * "Stop telling me to leave you here and run away... it's so annoying! I told you, I don't care what you say. Heh... this is the second time now... I've come to save you, Rukia."


 * (throwing Rukia to Renji, a long way down) "Catch!!!"


 * "I told you! I can see your every step, Kuchiki Byakuya!"


 * "Bankai! Tensa Zangetsu."


 * "Getsuga Tenshou!"


 * "RUKIA!!!!"


 * "Sorry, but...I'm not gonna let you do that."


 * "'Our pride', you said? So that pride you're saying to be so precious is that connected to killing Rukia, is it? Then I should stamp on it as you said. 'Cause that's why I obtained this Bankai!"


 * "Renji, take it off... Hurry up and undress already!


 * "What the hell?!"


 * "Sorry, Grimmjow...but...I'm not gonna hold back anymore."


 * (To Nel in her child form, when Nnoitra reveals Nel's identity as the former Espada) "Of course you haven't! There's no reason for you to trick us!"

(from Ulquiorra) "At the very least, I see you as someone who must be destroyed."
 * (to Ulquiorra) "...I'm surprised. I didn't think you'd unsheathe your sword right away. I thought I'd have to get you to unsheathe it. So, does that mean you see me as a worthy opponent now?"

(to Ulquiorra) "Good enough for me."


 * "I'll only do it for a instant." (when he is donning his mask)


 * (To Orihime who is shocked at seeing Ichigo in his Vizard form) "Sorry, do I look scary? I guess it won't do any good to tell you to relax when I look like this. But let me say it, all the same. Be at ease. 'Cause I'll finish this as quickly as possible."


 * "Bitch!" (to many characters)


 * "Oh shit!"


 * It's okay, right? Either way works.
 * " I can see your moves"

Trivia

 * According to Shonen Jump's character popularity polls, Ichigo was consistently the most popular character in Bleach in the first three polls, but ranking 3rd in the fourth poll.
 * As credited by Tite Kubo in Ichigo's character page in the 1st Manga Volume, his theme music is News from the front by Bad Religion.


 * Ichigo Kurosaki is to be considered to be one of the more/most powerful characters in the Bleach universe.