Shūsuke Amagai

Shūsuke Amagai is the new Captain of the 3rd Division, (anime only).

Character Outline
Shūsuke Amagai Is the new Captain of the 3rd Division, taking over after Gin Ichimaru's defection from Soul Society. He became a Captain by way of taking the Captain proficiency test (隊首試験, taishushiken), but it unknown as to who were the other two Captains that over saw his testing. Prior to his promotion to Captain he served as a member of the Patrol Corps (警邏隊, keiratai) something, that acording to Sajin Komamura has never happened before. He is also shown to be weak to alcohol, by collapsing even after eating sake-flavored pickles.

Synopsis
During an official Captains meeting Shūsuke is introduced to his now peers as the new Captain of the 3rd Division. Once the meeting is over he heads over to meet his newly gained subordinates and introduces Makoto Kibune to whom he appoints as the new 3rd seat. Most of his Divsion members do not readily accept him as the Captain due to the fact he is someone they never meet before, Shūsuke sympathizes with them he tells them that as long as he is their Captain he will always protect them. Later during a welcome party thrown by Izuru Kira, Shūsuke makes a toast immediately becomes drunk from one cup. the rest of the 3rd Division goes to take care of some Menos Grande, and are in danger do to a cleaner, Shūsuke shows up to rescue his Division and earns their respect afterwards.

Zanpakutō
The name or releases of his Zanpakutō have not been revealed. It's seal form resembles a small sword such a kodachi, or a wakizachi

He also uses a tuning fork like weapon activated by hitting it, capable of emmiting energy in a sword-like shape. This weapon has been shown to be powerful enough to destroy one of the dimensional cleaners in the dangai.