First Division

The, also known as Squad 1 in the English Dub, is one of the Gotei 13, headed by Captain Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai.

Current

 * Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai

Yamamoto-Genryūsai is the current Captain of the 1st Division as well as the Commander-general for all 13 divisions.

Lieutenant
 * Chōjirō Sasakibe

Chōjirō is the current Lieutenant for the 1st Division.

Former
Former Unseated and Officers of Unknown Rank
 * Shin'etsu Kisaragi

Kisaragi was the seated officer of unknown rank and one of the greatest pupils of Yamamoto. He was one of the first victims of the Bakkōtō, and killed by his own teacher. (anime only)

Insignia
The Insignia for the 1st Division of the 13 Division Imperial Guards is the Chrysanthemum. The meaning behind the symbol is Truth and Innocence.

Special Duties
No special duties have been noted for the 1st Division.

Recruitment Fair
In the Bleach Bootleg, a section was included with questions and answers from the captains and vice-captains of each squad as part of the Gotei 13 Recruitment Fair. The following was the 1st Division entry for the Recruitment Fair.

Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

Men with a strong sense of justice, always diligent.

2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?

Good.

3. What do you require of new recruits?

Nothing worth mentioning.

4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.

Even I am still studying.

Chōjirō Sasakibe

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

Young people who are willing to cultivate themselves.

2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?

A Western atmosphere within all the Asian influence.

3. What do you require of new recruits?

Nothing special.

4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.

The 1st Division is more exciting than meets the eye. Absolutely! Also, once a month, the captain organizes a tea party for the whole division.

'''Frank talk!! with the 9th Division lieutenant, Shūhei Hisagi'''

Since the captain who leads the 1st Division is the Head Captain Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, your first thought might be that this division is too hard for you. But actually, the captain throws a tea party once a month, and they hold really creative events in the lieutenant's English-style classroom, and it's a lot of fun! Plus, the 1st Division is near the bath house, and lately, the newspaper's been doing a feature on stone saunas, which they also have. So for those of you who want to get stronger, but don't want to get worn out, this is the division for you!

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