Jigokuchō (地獄蝶, Hell Butterfly) are black butterflies used by Shinigami to serve a variety of purposes.
Overview[]
The bodies of Jigokuchō are completely black, while the wings are purple with a black outline.[1] They guide the Shinigami through the Senkaimon when traveling between Soul Society and the Human World, thereby saving them from the inconvenience of passing through the Dangai.[2] Jigokuchō are also used as messengers among Shinigami, often carrying important orders.[3] Hell Butterflies are taken care of by Shinigami in Seireitei, this task usually being carried out by new and inexperienced members of the Gotei 13.[4] Jigokuchō, like the Shinigami themselves, are only visible to spiritually aware beings.[5]
After his return from Hell, Szayelaporro Granz left Ichigo Kurosaki to wonder why the Jigokuchō have "Hell" in their name, implying a connection between the Jigokuchō and Hell.[6]
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Shinigami Skills | |
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Combat | Zanjutsu • Hohō • Kidō • Hakuda |
Abilities | Zanpakutō • Reiryoku • Reiatsu • Reiraku • Konsō • Shunkō |
Organizations | |
Government | Soul King • Central 46 |
Nobility | Kuchiki Clan • Shihōin Clan • Noble Houses • Kasumiōji Clan • Ise Clan • Tsunayashiro Clan • Formerly: Shiba Clan • Ryōdoji Family • Dark Ones |
Military | Gotei 13 • Onmitsukidō • Kidō Corps • Royal Guard • Gatekeepers |
Institutions | Seireitei Communication • Shinigami Research and Development Institute • Shin'ō Academy |
Recreational | Shinigami Women's Association • Shinigami Men's Association • Tea Ceremony Club • Ikebana Club • Calligraphy Club |
Related Articles | |
Locations | Soul Society • Seireitei • Central 46 Compound • Nest of Maggots • Sōkyoku Hill • Gin Tonbo • Kuchiki Manor • Central Great Underground Prison |
Items | Shihakushō • Jigokuchō • Gigai • Reigai • Gikon • Modified Soul • Denreishinki • Ōken • Gokon Tekkō • Kan • Blood Oath's Seal |