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| title = Keigo Asano
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| race = [[Human]]
 
| race = [[Human]]
 
| birthday = April 1<ref name="masked">''Bleach'' Official Character Book 2 MASKED, page 54</ref>
 
| birthday = April 1<ref name="masked">''Bleach'' Official Character Book 2 MASKED, page 54</ref>
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| age = 15 (Pre-Timeskip) <br> 17 (Post-Timeskip) <br> 27 (Epilogue)
| age = 15, 17
 
 
| gender = Male
 
| gender = Male
| height = 172 cm<ref name="masked"/>
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| height = 172 cm (5'7½")<ref name="masked"/>
| weight = 58 kg<ref name="masked"/>
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| weight = 58 kg (127.6 lbs.)<ref name="masked"/>
 
| blood type = AA<ref name="masked"/>
 
| blood type = AA<ref name="masked"/>
   
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| relatives = Mrs. Asano (mother) <br /> Mr. Asano (father) <br /> [[Mizuho Asano]] (Sister)
 
| relatives = Mrs. Asano (mother) <br /> Mr. Asano (father) <br /> [[Mizuho Asano]] (Sister)
 
| education = [[Karakura High School]]
 
| education = [[Karakura High School]]
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| manga debut = [[The Death and the Strawberry|Volume 1, Chapter 7]]
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| manga debut = [[Chapter 7|Volume 1, Chapter 7]]
 
| anime debut = [[Episode 2]]
 
| anime debut = [[Episode 2]]
   
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| spanish voice = Albert Trifol Segarra (Spain)<br>[[wikipedia:Benjamín Rivera|Benjamín Rivera]] (Latin America)
 
| spanish voice = Albert Trifol Segarra (Spain)<br>[[wikipedia:Benjamín Rivera|Benjamín Rivera]] (Latin America)
 
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{{translation|'''Keigo Asano'''|浅野 啓吾|Asano Keigo}} is a student at the [[Karakura High School]], in the same class as [[Ichigo Kurosaki]].
   
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==Appearance==
{{translation|'''Keigo Asano'''|浅野 啓吾|Asano Keigo}} is a student at the [[Karakura High School]], in the same classroom as [[Ichigo Kurosaki]].
 
 
Keigo is a teenager with medium-long brown hair, which flips outward. He has brown eyes and a slim figure. His expression usually stays the same with either frowns or pouts, but whenever a girl is involved, he smiles. At school, he wears the standard Karakura High School uniform. Outside of school, he wears casual clothes, and often wears a plain t-shirt and pants, sometimes with a jacket. 17 months later, his hair is slightly straighter, and his bangs now cover part of his forehead.
   
== Appearance ==
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==Personality==
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Keigo is usually a goofy and extremely hyper-active boy, often using overly-dramatic movements and words to act out his feelings. He enjoys watching fireworks, playing role-playing games, and going to beach parties.
Keigo is a teenager with medium-long brown hair that flips outward. He has brown eyes and a slim figure. His expression usually stays the same, with either frowns or pouts but whenever a girl is involved he smiles. At school, he wears the standard Karakura High School uniform. Outside school, he wears casual clothes, and often wears a plain t-shirt and pants, sometimes with a jacket. 17 months later, his hair is slightly straighter and his bangs now cover part of his forehead.
 
   
 
A good-natured teenager, Keigo often tries (and fails) to "woo" girls and cheer up Ichigo, often ending up in Ichigo hitting him in some way. He is good friends with fellow student [[Mizuiro Kojima]], whose calm, innocent demeanor and success with women acts as a foil to Keigo's impulsive, wannabe personality. A classmate of Ichigo's sisters, [[Midori Tōno]], has a crush on him, liking how "he always has a little smile, even when he's alone."<ref name="Midoriko">''Bleach'' manga; Volume 14, chapter breaks</ref>
== Personality ==
 
Keigo is typically a goofy and an extremely hyper-active character, often using overly-dramatic movements and words to act out his feelings. In other respects, he is the stereotypical Japanese teenager: he enjoys watching fireworks, playing role-playing-games, going to beach parties, and so forth. Originally little more than a source of comic relief, Keigo becomes a more prominent character later in the series. The Asano family consists of Keigo's mother, father, his sister [[Mizuho Asano|Mizuho]], and Keigo himself. Like [[Tatsuki Arisawa]], he is unusual in that he lives with both of his parents, unlike many other recurring characters in the series.
 
   
 
Keigo appears to be a shallow teenager at first, with a passion for slacking off. Indeed, he takes great pride in not making it to the honors roster (higher than the 50th ranking), and labels those who do so "traitors" (including Ichigo, who made the 23rd rank, and [[Yasutora Sado]], who made the 11th rank). However, Mizuiro states Keigo is much smarter than his bad grades show.<ref name="Mizuiro">''Bleach'' manga; Volume 12, omake chapter 0.8, page 11</ref> Keigo is a quick, but arrogant, learner; he successfully blocks [[Rangiku Matsumoto]]'s kick after being attacked by her just once, but leaves an opening when he brags about it, which leads to him getting kicked in the face.<ref name="Matsumoto">''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 227, page 4</ref>
A good-natured teenager, Keigo is used mainly for comical effect, usually in situations involving failed attempts to "woo" girls and interacting with Ichigo. He is good friends with fellow student [[Mizuiro Kojima]], who's calm, innocent demeanor, and success with women acts as a foil to Keigo's impulsive, wannabe personality. Strangely enough, a classmate of Ichigo's sisters, [[Midori Tōno]], has a crush on him. Apparently, she likes how "he always has a little smile, even when he's alone."<ref name="Midoriko">''Bleach'' manga; Volume 14, chapter breaks</ref>
 
 
Keigo appears to be a shallow character at first glance, with a passion for slacking off. Indeed, he takes great pride in not making it to the honors roster (higher than the 50th ranking) and labels those who do so "traitors" (including Ichigo, who made the 23rd rank, and [[Yasutora Sado|Chad]], who made the 11th rank). However, Mizuiro states that Keigo is much smarter than his bad grades show.<ref name="Mizuiro">''Bleach'' manga; Volume 12, omake chapter 0.8, page 11</ref> Keigo is also a quick learner; he successfully blocks [[Rangiku Matsumoto]]'s kick after being attacked by her just once, but brags about it and leaves an opening leading to him getting kicked in the face.<ref name="Matsumoto">''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 227, page 04</ref>
 
 
Keigo, like many of Ichigo's friends, is spiritually aware as a result of constant contact with Ichigo. While he can see spirits and other such supernatural phenomenon, he has not manifested any unique abilities, much like Tatsuki. He only becomes aware of the fact after seeing [[Ikkaku Madarame]] in battle, having dismissed his previous sightings as shootings for a TV show.
 
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
When Keigo heard that Kurosaki and Sado from Mashiba Jr. High will be entering the same school Mizuiro and he will be entering - Karakura High School - he became very stressed out. Kurosaki and Sado were known as gamblers, drug pushers and porn fiends. The rumors claimed Kurosaki has been dying his hair orange since he was born and could beat up practically anyone. Mizuiro tried telling him those are just rumors that might be false, but Keigo was utterly convinced the rumors were valid and would not accept his friend's argument. Keigo was worried the two would drag the reputation of the entire school down with them.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 0.8 pages 4-5</ref>
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When Keigo heard that Ichigo and Sado from Mashiba Jr. High will be entering the same school Mizuiro and he will be entering - Karakura High School - he became very stressed out. Ichigo and Sado were rumored to be gamblers, drug pushers, and porn fiends. The rumors claimed Ichigo has been dying his hair orange since he was born, and could beat up practically anyone. Mizuiro tried to tell him those are just rumors which might be false, but Keigo, utterly convinced the rumors were valid, would not accept his friend's argument. Keigo was worried the two would drag the reputation of the entire school down with them.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 0.8 pages 4-5</ref>
   
[[Image:Ichigo & Chad meet Keigo & Mizuiro.jpg|thumb|190px|left|Keigo and Mizuiro's first meeting with Ichigo and Chad]]
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[[Image:Ep227IchigoSadoAttack.png|thumb|190px|left|Keigo and Mizuiro's first meeting with Ichigo and Sado]]
When Keigo found out that not only are Kurosaki and Sado in the same school as them, but in the same class as well, he almost had a nervous breakdown. At that moment the windows above them were smashed from the inside and two boys went flying through them, while being kicked and punched in the face by Kurosaki and Sado respectively. The four boys passed over Keigo and Mizuiro's heads on their way to the yard, where a gang of thugs were waiting for them, led by [[Reiichi Ōshima]]. Keigo and Mizuiro found themselves in the middle of a brawl, much to Keigo's horror. Ōshima, seeing Keigo and Mizuiro encircled with his enemies, suspected them of being Ichigo and Chad's allies; but as Keigo tried making the claim that they just met the two, Mizuiro went ahead and introduced himself to the pair. Seeing this, Ōshima immediately added Keigo to his list of would be victims and started beating him up. Ichigo and Chad, moved by Mizuiro's generous introduction, jumped in to save Keigo from the bully.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 0.8 pages 6-12</ref>
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When Keigo found out not only are Ichigo and Sado in the same school as them, but in the same class as well, he almost had a nervous breakdown. At that moment, the windows above them were smashed from the inside, and two boys went flying through them while being kicked and punched in the face by Ichigo and Sado respectively. The two boys passed over Keigo and Mizuiro's heads on their way to the yard, where a gang of thugs were waiting for them, led by [[Reiichi Ōshima]]. Keigo and Mizuiro found themselves in the middle of a brawl, much to Keigo's horror. Ōshima, seeing Keigo and Mizuiro encircled with his enemies, suspected them of being Ichigo and Sado's allies, but as Keigo claimed they just met the two, Mizuiro went ahead and introduced himself to the pair. Seeing this, Ōshima, immediately adding Keigo to his list of would be victims, started beating him up. Ichigo and Sado, moved by Mizuiro's generous introduction, jumped in to save Keigo from the bully.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 0.8 pages 6-12</ref>
   
Keigo, band aid on cheek, gave Mizuiro a ride on his bicycle after school. The two boys agreed the image they had of Ichigo and Chad was completely off. Keigo asked Mizuiro if he is going to visit his much older girlfriend, Nanako. Mizuiro said he won't as he didn't feel like it and Keigo said that's a good thing.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 0.8 pages 13-14</ref>
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Keigo, bandaged on cheek, gave Mizuiro a ride on his bicycle after school. The two boys agreed that the image they had of Ichigo and Sado was completely off. Keigo asked Mizuiro if he is going to visit his much older girlfriend, Nanako. Mizuiro said he would not, as he did not feel like it, which Keigo was a good thing.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 0.8 pages 13-14</ref>
   
 
==Plot==
 
==Plot==
=== Agent of the Shinigami arc ===
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===Agent of the Shinigami arc===
[[Image:Keigo thumbup.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Keigo congratulating Ichigo]]
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[[Image:Ep4KeigoCongratsIchigo.png|thumb|right|190px|Keigo congratulating Ichigo]]
Keigo joins Ichigo and Mizuiro during lunch at school. He is surprised Chad isn't there yet, but he is flabbergasted to find [[Rukia Kuchiki|Rukia]] there. When he asks what she's doing there, Mizuiro replies that Ichigo asked her out. Ichigo tries to deny it but the teary eyed Keigo starts congratulating him. Rukia greets him and he introduces himself and welcomes her to their company. Suddenly, Keigo is kneed in the back and when he turns to confront his assailant, he is surprised to see Reiichi Ōshima. He asks Ōshima if his suspension from school was lifted, but the bully informs him that he's not talking to him and pushes him out of the way as he approaches Ichigo. When Ichigo provokes the bully, Keigo tries to defend his friend by soothing Ōshima's temper. Ichigo, however, insists on continuously provoking Ōshima until the latter draws brass knuckles from his pocket. When Chad grabs Ōshima's hand and tosses him across the yard, Keigo is as surprised as the rest but he tells Chad he should be more careful, as he nearly killed Ōshima; he then thanks Chad for saving them. Keigo is most impressed by the [[Yūichi Shibata|cockatiel]] Chad brought and starts playing with it, trying to get it to speak again.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 7, pages 8-15</ref>
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Keigo joins Ichigo and Mizuiro during lunch at school. He is surprised that Sado is not there yet, but he is flabbergasted to find [[Rukia Kuchiki|Rukia]] there. When he asks what she is doing there, Mizuiro states Ichigo asked her out. As Ichigo tries to deny it, a teary eyed Keigo starts congratulating him. When Rukia greets him, he, introducing himself, welcomes her to their company. When Keigo is kneed in the back, he, turning to confront his assailant, is surprised to see Reiichi Ōshima. When he asks Ōshima if his suspension from school was lifted, the bully, saying he is not talking to him, pushes him out of the way as he approaches Ichigo. When Ichigo provokes the bully, Keigo tries to defend his friend by soothing Ōshima's temper. Ichigo, however, insists on continuously provoking Ōshima until the latter draws brass knuckles from his pocket. When Sado, grabbing Ōshima's hand, tosses him across the yard, Keigo, as surprised as the rest, tells Sado he should be more careful, as he nearly killed Ōshima, and thanks Sado for saving them. Keigo, impressed by the [[Yūichi Shibata|parakeet]] Sado brought, starts playing with it, trying to get it to speak again.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 7, pages 8-15</ref>
   
The next day, Keigo is in the classroom with Mizuiro when Ichigo storms in, looking for Chad, but doesn't find him there. Keigo asks if Ichigo wants to play with the cockatiel too but Ichigo ignores him and runs off, despite the fact that class has begun. When [[Misato Ochi|Ms. Ochi]] asks where Ichigo is going, Keigo tells her he might have gone looking for Chad and is surprised when she doesn't seem too concerned about it.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 8, pages 4-6</ref>
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The next day, Keigo is in the classroom with Mizuiro when Ichigo storms in, looking for Sado, but does not find him there. When Keigo asks if Ichigo wants to play with the parakeet too, Ichigo, ignoring him, runs off, despite the fact class has begun. When [[Misato Ochi|Ms. Ochi]] asks where Ichigo is going, Keigo, telling her he might have gone looking for Sado, is surprised when she does not seem too concerned about it.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 8, pages 4-6</ref>
   
A couple of days later, Chad returns to school and brings the cockatiel with him again. Keigo finds that the cockatiel's speaking capabilities have somewhat dwindled. He congratulates the bird for it's effort though, as it calls him [[wikipedia:Tadanobu Asano|Tadanobu Asano]], which he appreciates.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 13, pages 13-14</ref>
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A couple of days later, Sado, returning to school, brings the parakeet with him again. Keigo, finding the parakeet's speaking capabilities have somewhat dwindled, congratulates the bird for its effort as it calls him [[wikipedia:Tadanobu Asano|Tadanobu Asano]], which he appreciates.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 13, pages 13-14</ref>
   
Keigo is next seen walking to class with Mizuiro and Chad. Since Ichigo hasn't shown up, Keigo is certain he's gone off alone with Rukia. When Mizuiro reminds him that he said he liked [[Orihime Inoue|Orihime]], Keigo claims he still does. Mizuiro remarks that Keigo seems to like all girls as long as they're pretty, but Keigo takes great offense to that; he grabs Mizuiro by his shirt and yells at him, claiming there's nothing wrong with a healthy high school boy liking all the hot girls. He says only popular guys like Mizuiro get to pick out of the cutest girls around. As Mizuiro apologizes in tears, Keigo notices their classroom is in a complete state of bedlam. He and Mizuiro then see Tatsuki standing in the rubble looking so cross they mistake her for a demon. After hearing the conversation between the girls in the classroom, Keigo and the others are even more confused, and ask the girls what had happened.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 15, pages 2-6</ref>
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Later, Keigo walks to class with Mizuiro and Sado. Since Ichigo has not shown up, Keigo is certain he has gone off alone with Rukia. When Mizuiro states Keigo said he liked [[Orihime Inoue]], Keigo claims he still does. When Mizuiro states Keigo seems to like all girls as long as they are pretty, Keigo, taking great offense to that, grabs Mizuiro by his shirt and yells at him, claiming there is nothing wrong with a healthy high school boy liking all the hot girls. He says only popular guys like Mizuiro get to pick out of the cutest girls around. As Mizuiro apologizes in tears, Keigo notices their classroom is in a complete state of bedlam. He and Mizuiro see [[Tatsuki Arisawa]], looking so mad they mistake her for a demon, standing in the rubble. After hearing the conversation between the girls in the classroom, Keigo and the others, even more confused, ask the girls what had happened.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 15, pages 2-6</ref>
   
On the morning of June 16th Keigo meets Ichigo when the latter arrives to class in the morning.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 17, page 16</ref>
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On the morning of June 16th, Keigo meets Ichigo when the latter arrives to class in the morning.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 17, page 16</ref>
   
[[Image:FriendsBwahahaha.png|thumb|left|190px|Keigo, Mizuiro and Chad strike the pose]]
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[[Image:Ep10FriendsBwahaha.png|thumb|left|190px|Keigo, Mizuiro and Sado strike the pose]]
When word gets around that the famous [[Don Kanonji]] will be bringing his popular show, Ghost Bust, to Karakura town, the impressionable Keigo enthusiastically joins the festival. He and Mizuiro take great pleasure in teasing Ichigo with Kanonji's signature pose and even manage to drag Chad into their shenanigans. However Keigo is most upset when Ichigo refuses to join the others in attending the exorcism. He claims Ichigo will be excommunicated from Karakura Town if he does not attend. Ichigo doesn't seem too impressed with this threat and says Keigo isn't even a resident of Karakura Town to begin with. Keigo, now truly offended, says he even went through the trouble of inviting Rukia, and she accepted. He demonstrates his Kanonji pose to Rukia but she claims to be too shy to try it. The next Wednesday everyone, including Ichigo, gather in front of the abandoned hospital which will host the exorcism. Keigo and Mizuiro tease Ichigo for coming even though he said he wouldn't. They then proceed to perform the Kanonji pose at him.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 27, pages 12-15</ref>
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When word gets around the famous [[Don Kanonji]] will be bringing his popular show, Ghost Bust, to Karakura Town, the impressionable Keigo enthusiastically joins the festival. He and Mizuiro, taking great pleasure in teasing Ichigo with Kanonji's signature pose, manage to drag Sado into their shenanigans. Keigo, upset when Ichigo refuses to join the others in attending the exorcism, claims Ichigo will be excommunicated from Karakura Town if he does not attend. Ichigo, not very impressed with this threat, says Keigo is not even a resident of Karakura Town to begin with. Keigo, now truly offended, says he even went through the trouble of inviting Rukia, who accepted. When he demonstrates his Kanonji pose to Rukia, she claims to be too shy to try it. Next Wednesday, everyone, including Ichigo, gather in front of the abandoned hospital, which will host the exorcism. As Keigo and Mizuiro tease Ichigo for coming even though he said he would not, they proceed to perform the Kanonji pose at him.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 27, pages 12-15</ref>
   
After the others move to better viewing points, Keigo is still doing the pose. Mizuiro asks him to stop as it is embarrassing and pointless without Ichigo around. Keigo laments the fact that they won't be able to watch the show along with their friends and cheer together. He tries to force Mizuiro into doing the pose with him but Mizuiro resists. The two then spot two cute girls nearby. Keigo tries to work his magic on them and is actually doing rather well until he is completely upstaged my Mizuiro, who pretends to not know the pose at all. The girls drag Mizuiro away, leaving Keigo wallowing in defeat. His sorrow is interrupted by Chad, who asks him if he hears anything. Keigo is a little creeped out to hear Chad's question and says he doesn't hear a thing. Chad apologizes and says it must have been his imagination.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 28, pages 1-3</ref>
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After the others move to better viewing points, Keigo is still doing the pose. When Mizuiro asks him to stop, as it is embarrassing and pointless without Ichigo around, Keigo laments that they will not be able to watch the show with their friends and cheer together. As he tries to force Mizuiro into doing the pose with him, Mizuiro resists. When the two spot two cute girls nearby, Keigo, trying to work his magic on them, is actually doing rather well until he is completely upstaged by Mizuiro, who pretends to not know the pose at all. As the girls drag Mizuiro away, Keigo is left wallowing in defeat. His sorrow is interrupted by Sado, who asks him if he hears anything. Keigo, a little creeped out by Sado's question, says he does not hear a thing. Sado, apologizing, says it must have been his imagination.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 28, pages 1-3</ref>
   
When Ichigo breaks through the security line, Keigo is as astonished as the rest of Ichigo's family, friends and acquaintances. He cringes when he sees Ichigo take a punch from one of the guards, but soon has to forcibly stop Chad from helping Ichigo. He tells Chad he would only make things worse and tries to persuade him that this time it really was Ichigo's fault.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 29, pages 7-10</ref>
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When Ichigo breaks through the security line, Keigo is as astonished as the rest of Ichigo's friends, family, and acquaintances. He cringes when he sees Ichigo take a punch from one of the guards, but soon has to forcibly stop Sado from helping Ichigo. He, telling Sado he would only make things worse, tries to persuade him that this time, it really was Ichigo's fault.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 29, pages 7-10</ref>
   
[[Image:Kagine holding Keigo.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Rukia's acting saves Keigo]]
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[[Image:Ep11RukiaCriesDramatically.png|thumb|right|190px|Rukia's acting saves Keigo]]
The next day Keigo, along with all the other Karakura High School students caught on camera at the scene, are summoned by [[Kagine]] to the principal's office to answer for the embarrassment they caused the school by interrupting the popular show. Tatsuki claims Orihime and her only met the others by chance and had nothing to do with the incident. Keigo cries out that she is lying, since he was the one who invited the two, but Tatsuki warns Kagine against listening to Keigo as he is prone for delusions. When the girls leave the office Keigo tries to join them but is apprehended by Kagine. Keigo tries to claim that the entire incident was Ichigo's doing, but Kagine isn't convinced and says Keigo should have stopped Ichigo somehow and is therefore just as guilty. While Rukia distracts Kagine with her fake tears the boys sneak out the window and run off. Later the group walks home together. Keigo compliments Rukia for her acting abilities, which she graciously denies. Ichigo tells him she only did that to help herself and was going to sell them out. Tatsuki regrets not having done anything to get on camera; if she had she thinks she might have been sought after as a singer. Keigo tells her her voice would only have been drowned by the announcer's voice, like Ichigo's. He teases Ichigo for not getting his voice heard on TV.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 33, pages 2-10</ref>
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The next day, Keigo, along with all the other Karakura High School students caught on camera at the scene, are summoned by [[Kagine]] to the principal's office to answer for the embarrassment they caused the school by interrupting the popular show. When Tatsuki claims Orihime and her, meeting the others by chance, had nothing to do with the incident, Keigo states she is lying, since he was the one who invited the two, but Tatsuki warns [[Kagine]] against listening to Keigo, as he is prone to delusions. As the girls leave the office, Keigo, trying to join them, is apprehended by Kagine. When Keigo tries to claim the entire incident was Ichigo's doing, Kagine, unconvinced, says Keigo should have tried to stopped Ichigo somehow, and is therefore just as guilty. While Rukia distracts Kagine with her fake tears, the boys, sneaking out the window, run off. Later, the group walks home together. Keigo compliments Rukia for her acting abilities, which she graciously denies. Ichigo tells him she only did that to help herself, and was going to sell them out. When Tatsuki voices her regret on not having done anything to get on camera, thinking she might have been sought after as a singer, Keigo, telling her her voice would have been drowned by the announcer's voice like Ichigo's, teases Ichigo for not getting his voice heard on TV.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 33, pages 2-10</ref>
   
[[Image:Keigo crying.jpg|thumb|left|190px|Keigo learns of Ichigo's "betrayal"]]
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[[Image:Ep11KeigoCriesToIchigo.png|thumb|left|190px|Keigo learns of Ichigo's "betrayal"]]
On July 18th,<ref>Bleach Official Character Book Souls, 25.2 things like loneliness</ref> the year's term honor roll results are hung in the hallway. Keigo takes pride in his lower than average grades and is pleased to find that none of his friends occupy the top 50 places. Mizuiro plays along with Keigo's act of shock and disgust as they realize Ichigo made it to the 23rd place. The two tease Ichigo, telling him he won't be invited to 'playtime' anymore. When Keigo tries to include Chad in his antics, Chad points at his name in the 11th place. Keigo and Mizuiro's reaction is screaming hysterically and running away while vowing never to play with Ichigo and Chad again.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 34, pages 6-8</ref>
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On July 18th,<ref>Bleach Official Character Book Souls, 25.2 things like loneliness</ref> the year's term honor roll results are hung in the hallway. Keigo, taking pride in his lower than average grades, is pleased to find none of his friends occupy the top 50 places. Mizuiro plays along with Keigo's act of shock and disgust when they realize Ichigo made it to the 23rd place. The two tease Ichigo, telling him he will not be invited to 'playtime' anymore. When Keigo tries to include Sado in his antics, Sado points at his name in the 11th place. Keigo and Mizuiro, screaming hysterically, run away while vowing to never play with Ichigo and Sado again.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 34, pages 6-8</ref>
   
The following day at school Keigo shares with Mizuiro his experiences from the day before when he saw [[Uryū Ishida|Uryū]] talking to himself. Ichigo overhears it and realizes Keigo witnessed his and Uryū's [[Ichigo Kurosaki & Uryū Ishida vs. The Menos Grande|fight]] against the [[Gillian]], but couldn't see Ichigo, the [[Hollow]]s or the Menos Grande. Keigo deduces Uryū must have been practicing with a theater group.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 51 pages 7-8</ref> At lunch time Keigo invites Ichigo to eat together and is shocked when Ichigo suggests they invite Uryū too. He asks why they should invite Uryū, whom he considers a very boring person. Uryū initially refuses but accepts after Ichigo tells him it'll be Keigo's treat. As Keigo feared, their lunch time is distinguished by a dreary and heavy atmosphere. Ichigo orders Keigo to lighten the mood with some funny jokes but Keigo is too strung up to do that successfully.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 51, pages 12-15</ref>
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The following day, Keigo shares with Mizuiro his experiences from the day before when he saw [[Uryū Ishida]] talking to himself. Ichigo, overhearing it, realizes Keigo witnessed his and Uryū's [[Ichigo Kurosaki & Uryū Ishida vs. The Menos Grande|fight]] against the [[Gillian]], but could not see Ichigo, the [[Hollow]]s, or the Menos Grande. Keigo deduces Uryū must have been practicing with a theater group.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 51 pages 7-8</ref> At lunch time, Keigo, inviting Ichigo to eat together, is shocked when Ichigo suggests they invite Uryū too, asking why they should invite Uryū, whom he considers a very boring person. Uryū, initially refusing, accepts after Ichigo tells him it will be Keigo's treat. As Keigo feared, their lunch time is distinguished by a dreary and heavy atmosphere. Ichigo orders Keigo to lighten the mood with some funny jokes, which Keigo is too strung up to do successfully.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 51, pages 12-15</ref>
   
[[Image:Ichigo wacks Watermelon Keigo.png|thumb|right|190px|Ichigo finds the "Watermelon"]]
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[[Image:Ep18IchigoHitsKeigo.png|thumb|right|190px|Ichigo finds the "Watermelon"]]
On the last day of school, Keigo tries to cheer up the brooding Ichigo by challenging him to a game of "Find the Watermelon". He ties a blindfold over Ichigo's eyes, pulls him out of his chair and spins him around. Ichigo uses the stick to whack Keigo over the head, leaving a small cut in his forehead. Later Keigo tries to recruit all his friends on a 10 day trip to the ocean, packed with activities. However, his friends turn him down one by one. The worst of which is Mizuiro, who made plans to go snorkling with his girlfriend and nine of her female friends. With this, Mizuiro becomes the target of all of Keigo's pent up frustration.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 58, pages 6-10</ref>
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On the last day of school, Keigo tries to cheer up the brooding Ichigo by challenging him to a game of "Find the Watermelon". He, tying a blindfold over Ichigo's eyes, pulls him out of his chair and spins him around. Ichigo uses the stick to whack Keigo over the head, leaving a small cut in his forehead. Later, Keigo tries to recruit all his friends on a 10 day trip to the ocean, packed with activities. However, his friends turn him down one by one, the worst of which is Mizuiro, who made plans to go snorkeling with his girlfriend and nine of her female friends. With this, Mizuiro becomes the target of all of Keigo's pent up frustration.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 58, pages 6-10</ref>
   
On August 1st, Keigo schedules an afternoon get together with all his friends, despite the fact that the day's main event, a fireworks show, won't happen until much later that evening. He initially intended to meet up at 23:00 the previous night. He gives Ichigo a very warm welcome when they meet, which is rejected by Ichigo. Mizuiro gets a far colder welcome, as Keigo is still holding a grudge for being ditched. Keigo was so lonely during the time his friends were absent, he spent all of his time in his house playing video games he doesn't like; he finished five games in ten days. When Tatsuki arrives she kicks Keigo in the middle of his back, knocking the video games out of his hand. Keigo, along with Mizuiro, are amazed by Tatsuki's story about the national karate championship, where she took second place with a broken arm. They imagine the champion must be a monstrous girl.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 68, pages 1-6</ref>
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On August 1st, Keigo schedules an afternoon get together with all his friends, despite the fact the day's main event, a fireworks show, will not happen until much later that evening. He initially intended to meet up at 23:00 the previous night. He gives Ichigo a very warm welcome when they meet, which is rejected by Ichigo. Mizuiro gets a far colder welcome, as Keigo is still holding a grudge for being ditched. Keigo was so lonely during the time his friends were absent, he spent all of his time in his house playing video games he does not like, finishing five games in ten days. Tatsuki, arriving, kicks Keigo in the middle of his back, knocking the video games out of his hand. Keigo, along with Mizuiro, is amazed by Tatsuki's story about the national karate championship, where she took second place with a broken arm. They imagine the champion must be a monstrous girl.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 68, pages 1-6</ref>
   
Later, while the group is walking next to the river, Keigo corrects Tatsuki about the location where the festival would take place. When she sits down on the bank and declares this spot is fine with her, Keigo begins to get excited and says as teenagers they should experience the atmosphere of the festival as well. This includes mingling with the crowd and watching cute girls in kimonos. His rants do not go unnoticed by [[Isshin Kurosaki]], who came with [[Karin Kurosaki|Karin]] and [[Yuzu Kurosaki|Yuzu]] looking for Ichigo. The twins are drunk and as Keigo and Mizuiro listen to Isshin's explanations, they come to believe Isshin might be a little too trusting of people's good nature. However, they are willing to ignore this personality flaw to join the Kurosakis' spot in the festival, as Isshin woke up early and went to save front row seats for the fireworks show. Isshin and the twins run off and are joined by Keigo, Mizuiro and Chad.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 68, pages 7-11</ref>
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Later, while the group is walking next to the river, Keigo corrects Tatsuki about the location where the festival would take place. When she sits down on the bank and declares this spot is fine with her, Keigo, beginning to get excited, says, as teenagers, they should experience the atmosphere of the festival as well. This includes mingling with the crowd and watching cute girls in kimonos. His rants do not go unnoticed by [[Isshin Kurosaki]], who came with [[Karin Kurosaki|Karin]] and [[Yuzu Kurosaki|Yuzu]], looking for Ichigo. The twins are drunk, and as Keigo and Mizuiro listen to Isshin's explanations, they come to believe Isshin might be a little too trusting of people's good nature. However, they are willing to ignore this personality flaw to join the Kurosakis' spot in the festival, as Isshin, waking up early, went to save front row seats for the fireworks show. Isshin and the twins, running off, are joined by Keigo, Mizuiro, and Sado.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 68, pages 7-11</ref>
 
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During school, Keigo loudly greets Ichigo but he simply gets punched in the face by him. He then enters his classroom and asks Sado and Ichigo if they went off together somewhere. He then asks them if they had some summer camping romance and Ichigo punches him yet again, telling him to keep his imagination in check. He then runs off crying.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 64</ref>
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During school, Keigo, loudly greeting Ichigo, gets punched in the face by him. He, entering his classroom, asks Sado and Ichigo if they went off together somewhere. When he asks them if they had some summer camping romance, Ichigo, punching him yet again, tells him to keep his imagination in check. Keigo runs off crying.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 64</ref>
   
 
[[Image:Episode85KiraOffersIchigoSupport.png|thumb|left|190px|Ichigo carries an injured Keigo.]]
 
[[Image:Episode85KiraOffersIchigoSupport.png|thumb|left|190px|Ichigo carries an injured Keigo.]]
Keigo later tries to make friends with a random [[Shinigami]] with an afro who is assigned to [[Karakura Town]] in [[Rukia Kuchiki]]'s place, which he nicknames "[[Zennosuke Kurumadani|Old Man Afro]]" (''Afro-oji-san''). The Shinigami merely insists that Keigo ignore him, confused by the fact that so many people in the town are able to see him. Keigo later goes out to buy drinks. On his way home, he is attacked by the [[Bount#Bitto|bitto]], and they suck out much of his soul and leave him in a near-death state. He is rescued by Ichigo in his Shinigami form. Keigo can see Ichigo clearly, which confuses Ichigo, but the [[Bount]] [[Gō Koga]] surmises that Keigo can only see Ichigo because most of his soul has left him. With the assistance of [[Izuru Kira]], Ichigo brings Keigo to [[Kisuke Urahara]] and is saved by [[Hanatarō Yamada]], who uses some of Ichigo's spiritual power to replenish Keigo's soul and wipes his memory after doing so.
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Later, Keigo tries to make friends with a random [[Shinigami]] with an afro, who is assigned to [[Karakura Town]] in [[Rukia Kuchiki]]'s place, which he nicknames "[[Zennosuke Kurumadani|Old Man Afro]]" (''Afro-oji-san''). The Shinigami, confused by the fact so many people in the town are able to see him, insists Keigo ignore him.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 80</ref> Later, Keigo goes out to buy drinks. On his way home, he is attacked by the [[Bount#Bitto|Bitto]], and they, sucking out much of his soul, leave him in a near-death state. He is rescued by Ichigo in his Shinigami form. Keigo can see Ichigo clearly, which confuses Ichigo, but the [[Bount]] [[Gō Koga]] surmises Keigo can only see Ichigo because most of his soul has left him. With the assistance of [[Izuru Kira]], Ichigo brings Keigo to [[Kisuke Urahara]], and Keigo is saved by [[Hanatarō Yamada]], who, using some of Ichigo's spiritual power to replenish Keigo's soul, wipes his memory after doing so.
 
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On the first day of school Keigo attempts to greet Ichigo, but Ichigo clotheslines him and keeps walking after a brief hello. When Mizuiro arrives he steps on Keigo's head before greeting him. Keigo vows to retaliate. Later in class Keigo is quite bewildered by the apparent comradery between Ichigo, Orihime, Chad and Uryū. He thinks the new situation calls for an investigation. After seeing [[Chizuru Honshō|Chizuru]] fearlessly making a move on Orihime and being blocked by Tatsuki, Keigo is envious of her straight forwardness.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 183, pages 5-9</ref>
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On the first day of school, Keigo attempts to greet Ichigo, but Ichigo, clothes-lining him, keeps walking after a brief hello. Mizuiro, arriving, steps on Keigo's head before greeting him, with Keigo vowing revenge. Later, Keigo, bewildered by the apparent camaraderie between Ichigo, Orihime, Sado, and Uryū, thinks the new situation calls for an investigation. After seeing [[Chizuru Honshō|Chizuru]] fearlessly making a move on Orihime and being blocked by Tatsuki, Keigo is envious of her straightforwardness.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 183, pages 5-9</ref>
   
[[Image:YumichikaWithKeigo.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Keigo watches from the sidelines with Yumichika]]
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[[Image:Ep118KeigoYumichikaDiscuss.png|thumb|right|190px|Keigo watches from the sidelines with Yumichika]]
Preceding the arrival of [[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]] and his group of [[Arrancar]], Keigo spots a Hollow flying around the immediate area.<ref name="Hollow">''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 198, page 18</ref> He then bumps into [[Zennosuke Kurumadani]] whom he now calls Afro-san (Afro-man in the English Dub), and witnesses [[Ikkaku Madarame]]'s fight with [[Edrad Liones]]. Keigo later becomes an unwilling host to [[Ikkaku Madarame]] and [[Yumichika Ayasegawa]] after striking a deal to provide accommodation for them in exchange for his own safety. His sister Mizuho happily welcomes the new lodgers, mainly because of Ikkaku and his "shaved" head, which she likes in a guy. In the anime, Ikkaku forces him to participate in a kendo tournament, which turns out just to be a plot by Mizuho to get revenge on her ex-boyfriend, Igoroshi.
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Preceding the arrival of [[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]] and his group of [[Arrancar]], Keigo spots a [[Hollow]] flying around the immediate area.<ref name="Hollow">''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 198, page 18</ref> He bumps into [[Zennosuke Kurumadani]], whom he now calls Afro-san, and witnesses [[Ikkaku Madarame]]'s fight with [[Edrad Liones]]. Later, Keigo becomes an unwilling host to [[Ikkaku Madarame]] and [[Yumichika Ayasegawa]] after striking a deal to provide accommodation for them in exchange for his own safety. His sister Mizuho happily welcomes the new lodgers, mainly because of Ikkaku and his "shaved" head, which she likes in a guy.
   
 
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[[Image:Mizuiro and keigo during arrancar arc.jpg|thumb|left|190px|Keigo spying on Ichigo.]]
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[[Image:Ep143KeigoMizuiroWatch.png|thumb|left|190px|Keigo spying on Ichigo.]]
Keigo, along with Tatsuki and Mizuiro, later watches as Ichigo, Chad, and [[Uryū Ishida]] depart to [[Hueco Mundo]] in an attempt to rescue [[Orihime Inoue]].<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 240, page 6</ref> They are then greeted by [[Kisuke Urahara]], who says that while Ichigo leaves to do his part, it is time for them to do their own. In the anime, this leads to his joining the [[Karakura-Raizer Team]]. After destroying a Hollow fortress, Keigo and the rest of the town are put to sleep and are now resting in the real Karakura town in the Soul Society.
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Keigo, along with Tatsuki and Mizuiro, watches as Ichigo, Sado, and [[Uryū Ishida]] depart to [[Hueco Mundo]] in an attempt to rescue [[Orihime Inoue]].<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 240, page 6</ref> They are greeted by [[Kisuke Urahara]], who says while Ichigo leaves to do his part, it is time for them to do their own.
 
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===Fake Karakura Town arc===
 
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[[Image:Ep302KeigoTatsukiCarryClassmates.png|thumb|right|190px|Keigo and Tatsuki carry their classmates]]
Keigo wakes up on a sidewalk and wonders why he was sleeping outside.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 407, page 19</ref> As he runs through Karakura, Keigo notices that everyone else is sleeping, causing him to become worried. As he calls out for someone to wake up, he is struck by [[Tatsuki Arisawa|Tatsuki]], knocking him over. Keigo asks Tatsuki if she has noticed if that everyone else is sleeping and then he tells her he is glad to see her alive. He asks her if she has seen Mizuiro, only to be interrupted by a punch in the face from Tatsuki. Keigo apologizes to Tatsuki and helps her bring the sleeping [[Chizuru Honshō]] and [[Michiru Ogawa]] to their school. Tatsuki warns Keigo not to touch Chizuru inappropriately, but Keigo remarks about her chest and Tatsuki punches him again. Tatsuki tells Keigo that she recently walked around the edge of town, and it felt as if the town had been transported somewhere else since there are only mountains surrounding the area. Keigo wonders if this has to do with Ichigo and Tatsuki remarks that it has to be, but since it's Ichigo he'll do something about it.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 408, pages 11-17</ref>
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Keigo, waking up on a sidewalk, wonders why he was sleeping outside.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 407, page 19</ref> As he runs through Karakura, Keigo, noticing everyone else is sleeping, grows worried. As he calls out for someone to wake up, he is struck by [[Tatsuki Arisawa|Tatsuki]], knocking him over. Keigo, asking Tatsuki if she has noticed everyone else is sleeping, tells her he is glad to see her alive. When he asks her if she has seen Mizuiro, he is interrupted by a punch in the face from Tatsuki. Keigo, apologizing to Tatsuki, helps her bring the sleeping [[Chizuru Honshō]] and [[Michiru Ogawa]] to their school. When Tatsuki warns Keigo not to touch Chizuru inappropriately, Keigo comments on the size of her chest, and Tatsuki punches him again in response. Tatsuki tells Keigo she recently walked around the edge of town, and it feels as if the town had been transported somewhere else, since there are only mountains surrounding the area. As Keigo wonders if this has to do with Ichigo, Tatsuki states that it must, but since it is Ichigo, he will do something about it.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 408, pages 11-17</ref>
   
[[Image:AizenWithKeigoAndTatsuki.jpg|thumb|left|190px|Keigo turns to run as Aizen looms over Tatsuki.]]
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[[Image:Ep302KeigoFleesFromAizen.png|thumb|left|190px|Keigo turns to run as Aizen looms over Tatsuki.]]
Along the way, Tatsuki asks Keigo if he is going to search for Kojima. Keigo replies that he already did and that since Ichigo disappeared he has been going to school alone and not answering his phone. Tatsuki is surprised by this and Keigo explains that Mizuiro is very distant with everyone other than Ichigo and he was happy to see him take the initiative with Ichigo. Tatsuki tells him to look for Kojima once they leave the others at the school. Keigo asks if she is going to look for [[Ryō Kunieda]] and [[Mahana Natsui]], but she replies that they can take care of themselves and that she will look for [[Karin Kurosaki|Karin]] and [[Yuzu Kurosaki]]. Keigo says that [[Isshin Kurosaki|their dad]] will be with them, but Tatsuki replies that he is probably asleep as well. They are then interrupted by the reiatsu of the approaching [[Sōsuke Aizen]] and [[Gin Ichimaru]]. Keigo asks Tatsuki if she is alright, but she tells him not to worry about her. As Tatsuki asks who the pair are, she collapses to one knee, worrying Keigo. Aizen compliments them for being able to continue existing despite his being so close to them. When Tatsuki again asks who he is, Aizen states that Ichigo will inevitably arrive with a new power and that he will kill them in order to push that power closer to perfection. Tatsuki tells Keigo to run, as he cannot do anything by staying. Keigo turns and runs with Chizuru still on his back.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 410, pages 11-19</ref>
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When Tatsuki asks Keigo if he is going to search for Mizuiro, Keigo states he already did, and since Ichigo disappeared, he has been going to school alone and not answering his phone. Tatsuki is surprised by this, and Keigo explains Mizuiro is very distant with everyone other than Ichigo, and he was happy to see him take the initiative with Ichigo. Tatsuki tells him to look for Mizuiro once they leave the others at the school. When Keigo asks Tatsuki if she is going to look for [[Ryō Kunieda]] and [[Mahana Natsui]], she states they can take care of themselves, and she will look for [[Karin Kurosaki|Karin]] and [[Yuzu Kurosaki]]. When Keigo says [[Isshin Kurosaki|their dad]] will be with them, Tatsuki states he is probably asleep as well. They are interrupted by the Reiatsu of the approaching [[Sōsuke Aizen]] and [[Gin Ichimaru]]. When Keigo asks Tatsuki if she is alright, she tells him not to worry about her. As Tatsuki asks who the pair are, she collapses to one knee, worrying Keigo. Aizen compliments them for being able to continue existing despite him being so close to them. When Tatsuki again asks who he is, Aizen states Ichigo will inevitably arrive with a new power, and he will kill them in order to push that power closer to perfection. Tatsuki tells Keigo to run, as he cannot do anything by staying. Keigo, turning, runs, with Chizuru still on his back.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 410, pages 11-19</ref>
   
[[Image:KeigoSword.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Keigo with [[Zennosuke]]'s Zanpakutō.]]
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[[Image:Ep306KeigoWithZanpakuto.png|thumb|right|190px|Keigo with [[Zennosuke]]'s Zanpakutō.]]
Keigo finds Mizuiro, tells him about the situation<ref>''Bleach'' manga; chapter 413, page6</ref> and leaves Chizuru with him. He takes the Zanpakutō of the unconscious [[Zennosuke Kurumadani]]. He then comes across Tatsuki and Michiru, who had been carried to safety by Don Kanonji. Tatsuki asks him why he has a sword and he updates her on the situation. He then tells her to run, as he can sense the presence of Aizen nearby.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 412, pages 15-17</ref>
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Keigo, finding Mizuiro, tells him about the situation,<ref>''Bleach'' manga; chapter 413, page 6</ref> and, taking the Zanpakutō of the unconscious [[Zennosuke Kurumadani]], leaves Chizuru with him. He comes across Tatsuki and Michiru, who had been carried to safety by Don Kanonji. When Tatsuki asks him why he has a sword, he, updating her on the situation, tells her to run, as he can sense the presence of Aizen nearby.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 412, pages 15-17</ref>
   
When they meet up with Chizuru and Mizuiro, Tatsuki is surprised that they are awake. Keigo responds by telling her that Mizuiro's phone has run out of power, but Mizuiro reveals that he took a charger from a shop. Revealing that he also took food, Tatsuki notes what kind of person he is. Keigo asks Tatsuki if it is annoying and it makes her wish they had not searched for him, touching her shoulder in the process. Tatsuki denies this, telling him to get his hand off of her. When Aizen appears before them again, Mizuiro ignites a gas canister with a lighter and urges the Keigo and the others to run. Keigo attempts to fight Aizen, reasoning that Zennosuke's Zanpakutō is the only object that will not disintegrate before contact. However, before Keigo can attempt to attack Aizen, Zennosuke arrives and pounces on Keigo, taking his Zanpakutō back. Keigo notices that Zennosuke is shaking, but he denies this and states that he would not let an amateur like Keigo use his Zanpakutō. He releases his Zanpakutō and uses its special ability in an attempt to trap Aizen under rubble. He then urges the others to run, prompting Keigo to wonder if that is all he uses his Zanpakutō for. When Aizen effortlessly breaks through the rubble, Zennosuke joins Keigo's group in running away from him.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; chapter 413, pages 2-18</ref> When Aizen encounters the group again, Ichigo arrives. Keigo says that his hair is longer and that he looks taller. Ichigo notices the members of the group, including Keigo, and tells them to remain where they are.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 417, pages 1-7</ref> Ichigo then forces Aizen to move to another location.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 417, pages 15-19</ref>
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When they meet up with Chizuru and Mizuiro, Tatsuki is surprised they are awake. When Keigo tells her Mizuiro's phone has run out of power, Mizuiro, revealing he took a charger from a shop, reveals he also took food. When Tatsuki notes what kind of person he is, Keigo asks Tatsuki if it is annoying and makes her wish they had not searched for him, touching her shoulder in the process. Tatsuki, denying this, tells him to get his hand off of her. When Aizen appears before them again, Mizuiro, igniting a gas canister with a lighter, urges Keigo and the others to run. Keigo attempts to fight Aizen, reasoning Zennosuke's [[Zanpakutō]] is the only object which will not disintegrate before contact. However, before Keigo can attempt to attack Aizen, Zennosuke, arriving, pounces on Keigo, taking his Zanpakutō back. When Keigo notices Zennosuke is shaking, he, denying this, states he would not let an amateur like Keigo use his Zanpakutō. He, releasing his Zanpakutō, uses its special ability to trap Aizen under rubble. He urges the others to run, prompting Keigo to wonder if that is all he uses his Zanpakutō for. When Aizen effortlessly breaks through the rubble, Zennosuke joins Keigo's group in running away from him.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; chapter 413, pages 2-18</ref> When Ichigo arrives, Keigo says his hair is longer and he looks taller. Ichigo, noticing the members of the group, including Keigo, tells them to remain where they are.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 417, pages 1-7</ref> Ichigo forces Aizen to move to another location.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 417, pages 15-19</ref>
   
 
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While walking with [[Ichigo Kurosaki]], Keigo asks him what's wrong when he stops all of a sudden and jokingly questions if he senses something that can't be seen. Ichigo replies by saying that he's correct which causes Keigo to run away in fear.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 257</ref>
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===The Lost Substitute Shinigami arc===
 
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Keigo first greets Ichigo to school in his usual manner, only to taken down by Ichigo with a wrestling move. Keigo yells for Ichigo to let go, saying that he's tapping.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 424, pages 11-12</ref> Later, he is talking to Ichigo about their future careers and Ichigo's grades. He wonders about Rukia, to which Ichigo asks why he brought it up. He wonders why she hasn't returned, and if Ichigo is lonely. Ichigo replies that he isn't, and that his life is now peaceful like he always wanted it to be, to which Keigo agrees. While walking home with Ichigo and Mizuiro, he is hit by a thief holding onto a bag that is being chased by another man.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 424, pages 16-19</ref>
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Keigo, greeting Ichigo to school in his usual manner, is taken down by Ichigo with a wrestling move. Keigo, yelling for Ichigo to let go, says he is tapping.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 424, pages 11-12</ref> Later, he talks to Ichigo about their future careers and Ichigo's grades. When he wonders about Rukia, Ichigo asks why he brought it up. Keigo, wondering why she has not returned, asks if Ichigo is lonely. Ichigo, stating he is not, says his life is now peaceful like he always wanted it to be, and Keigo agrees. While walking home with Ichigo and Mizuiro, he is hit by a thief, holding onto a bag, who is being chased by another man.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 424, pages 16-19</ref>
   
 
[[Image:Keigo and Mizuiro wait.png|thumb|left|190px|Keigo and Mizuiro wait for Ichigo.]]
 
[[Image:Keigo and Mizuiro wait.png|thumb|left|190px|Keigo and Mizuiro wait for Ichigo.]]
While Ichigo is negotiating with the sports clubs at Karakura High School, Mizuiro enters the room. Keigo tells him that Ichigo is busy for negotiating and it will last for little long. Mizuiro asks if the basketball club's rental period has ended already. When Keigo expresses his frustration that Ichigo will not hang around with him any more, Mizuiro responds that he makes it seem as if Ichigo normally hung out with him. Keigo frantically corrects him that it is not like he follows Ichigo anywhere he goes and annoy him. When they wonder why Ichigo is so concerned so much about saving money so soon and what he will do once he graduates, Keigo asks Mizuiro if Ichigo is planning to live alone. Mizuiro answers that he is not sure about that, saying that Ichigo's father is not the type who will give money to support Ichigo's needs. When they heard that Ichigo accepted soccer club vice-president Satoda's offer on being their goalkeeper, he asks Ichigo when he will start, Ichigo says that it is today.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 425, pages 7-8</ref>
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As Ichigo negotiates with the sports clubs at Karakura High School, Mizuiro enters the room. When Keigo tells him Ichigo is busy negotiating and it will last for a little longer, Mizuiro asks if the basketball club's rental period has ended already. When Keigo expresses his frustration that Ichigo will not hang around with him any more, Mizuiro states he makes it seem as if Ichigo normally hung out with him, and Keigo, frantically correcting him, says it is not like he follows Ichigo anywhere he goes and annoy him. When they wonder why Ichigo is so concerned about saving money and what he will do once he graduates, Keigo asks Mizuiro if Ichigo is planning to live alone. Mizuiro, stating he is not sure about that, says Ichigo's father is not the type who will give money to support Ichigo's needs. When they hear Ichigo accept soccer club vice-president Satoda's offer on being their goalkeeper, Keigo asks Ichigo when he will start, Ichigo saying it is today.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 425, pages 7-8</ref>
   
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After [[Shūkurō Tsukishima]] calls him, he, Tatsuki and Mizuiro arrive at Ichigo's house. He walks in and is surprised that Ichigo is there as well. When Ichigo throws Tsukishima, Keigo is completely shocked that he would do that.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 453, pages 6-10</ref> As Ichigo and [[Kūgo Ginjō]] enter Tsukishima's mansion, they are greeted by Keigo and other friends of Ichigo. Keigo, along with everyone else tells Ichigo that Tsukishima is not angry and then tells Ichigo he should apologize.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 455, page 6-9</ref> Some time later, following Kūgo's defeat and Tsukishima's death, he returns back to normal, alongside Ichigo's family and the rest of his friends.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 479, page 14</ref>
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After [[Shūkurō Tsukishima]] calls him, he, Tatsuki, and Mizuiro arrive at Ichigo's house. He, walking in, is surprised to see Ichigo there as well. When Ichigo throws Tsukishima, Keigo is completely shocked that he would do that.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 453, pages 6-10</ref> As Ichigo and [[Kūgo Ginjō]] enter Tsukishima's mansion, they are greeted by Keigo and other friends of Ichigo. Keigo, along with everyone else, tells Ichigo that Tsukishima is not angry, and that he should apologize.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 455, page 6-9</ref> Some time later, following Kūgo's defeat and Tsukishima's death, he, alongside Ichigo's family and the rest of his friends, returns to normal.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 479, page 14</ref>
 
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Keigo is walking down the street with Tatsuki and Mizuiro and wonders where Ichigo is. He notes that although his sisters said he went to soccer training camp, the soccer tournaments ended a month ago. When [[Shunsui Kyōraku]] appears, Keigo wonders who he is, to which Tatsuki tells him that he must be an acquaintance of Ichigo. After Mizuiro identifies him, Shunsui states that he has to tell them about Ichigo's departure, which shocks the three of them.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 545, pages 14-17</ref> Asking the captain if he's just trying to scare them, Keigo quickly becomes enraged to learn that the Soul Society has once again gotten Ichigo involved in their affairs. Grabbing Shunsui by the front of his robes, Keigo becomes increasingly agitated to learn that if Ichigo's power will influence the Human World, Shunsui would be forced to keep Ichigo in Soul Society. After Mizuiro asks how likely this scenario would be, they learn that the chances are only 1 in 10,000, making it a remote chance at best. Before leaving, Shunsui gives everyone present a Soul Ticket that they can use in the event Ichigo is forced to remain in Soul Society, assuring them that he has also done the same for Ichigo's family, and that he plans to get Ichigo to return home before the final battle for some rest.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 546, pages 1-7</ref>
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Later, as the Human World starts crumbling due to the [[Soul King]]'s death, Keigo notes how the apparent earthquake is lasting unusually long.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 616, page 2</ref>
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Ten years later, Keigo goes to the [[Kurosaki Clinic]] with Tatsuki and Mizuiro in order to see Sado's boxing match on TV with the Kurosaki family. Rukia and Renji later arrive, and Keigo is extremely excited to see Rukia again, but Tatsuki slaps him to make him calm down.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 686, page 6</ref>
   
 
==Powers and Abilities==
 
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'''Enhanced Speed''': Keigo possesses innate speed beyond that of a normal human. While a member of Karakura Raizer Team, Keigo's innate speed was enhanced by the specialized suit he wore. His leg strength increased greatly allowing him to run much faster.
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'''Enhanced Speed''': Keigo possesses innate speed beyond that of a normal human. As a member of Karakura Raizer Team, Keigo's innate speed is enhanced by the specialized suit he wears. His leg strength increases greatly, allowing him to run much faster.
   
'''Spiritual Awareness''': Keigo has the rare ability to see pluses, Hollows and Shinigami.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 198, page 24</ref><ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 202, page 13-17</ref> This is further demonstrated by how skilled he is in sensing spiritual power as well, as he could sense Aizen approaching closer to his position after one encounter.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 412, pages 15-17</ref>
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'''Spiritual Awareness''': As a result of constant contact with Ichigo, Keigo, like many of Ichigo's friends, is spiritually aware. He only becomes aware of this ability after seeing [[Ikkaku Madarame]] in battle, having dismissed his previous sightings as shootings for a TV show. He possesses skill in sensing spiritual power, sensing Aizen move closer to his position after one encounter.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 412, pages 15-17</ref>
   
'''Spiritual Power''': Keigo has some Spiritual power due to his exposure to [[Ichigo Kurosaki]], which was proven when he was shown to withstand being in presence of [[Ikkaku Madarame]] and [[Edrad Liones]]'s fight. He later is seen effortlessly standing in the presence of a spiritually empowered Aizen with no negative effects.
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'''Spiritual Power''': Due to his exposure to Ichigo Kurosaki, Keigo has some spiritual power. He withstood being near [[Ikkaku Madarame]] and [[Edrad Liones]]'s fight. Later, he effortlessly stood in the presence of a spiritually empowered Aizen with no negative effects.
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'''Enhanced Durability''': Keigo can take physical punishment from several people, from Ichigo Kurosaki to his sister [[Mizuho Asano]], with no lasting effects.
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Revision as of 23:33, 6 January 2020

Overview

Keigo Asano (浅野 啓吾, Asano Keigo) is a student at the Karakura High School, in the same class as Ichigo Kurosaki.

Appearance

Keigo is a teenager with medium-long brown hair, which flips outward. He has brown eyes and a slim figure. His expression usually stays the same with either frowns or pouts, but whenever a girl is involved, he smiles. At school, he wears the standard Karakura High School uniform. Outside of school, he wears casual clothes, and often wears a plain t-shirt and pants, sometimes with a jacket. 17 months later, his hair is slightly straighter, and his bangs now cover part of his forehead.

Personality

Keigo is usually a goofy and extremely hyper-active boy, often using overly-dramatic movements and words to act out his feelings. He enjoys watching fireworks, playing role-playing games, and going to beach parties.

A good-natured teenager, Keigo often tries (and fails) to "woo" girls and cheer up Ichigo, often ending up in Ichigo hitting him in some way. He is good friends with fellow student Mizuiro Kojima, whose calm, innocent demeanor and success with women acts as a foil to Keigo's impulsive, wannabe personality. A classmate of Ichigo's sisters, Midori Tōno, has a crush on him, liking how "he always has a little smile, even when he's alone."[2]

Keigo appears to be a shallow teenager at first, with a passion for slacking off. Indeed, he takes great pride in not making it to the honors roster (higher than the 50th ranking), and labels those who do so "traitors" (including Ichigo, who made the 23rd rank, and Yasutora Sado, who made the 11th rank). However, Mizuiro states Keigo is much smarter than his bad grades show.[3] Keigo is a quick, but arrogant, learner; he successfully blocks Rangiku Matsumoto's kick after being attacked by her just once, but leaves an opening when he brags about it, which leads to him getting kicked in the face.[4]

History

When Keigo heard that Ichigo and Sado from Mashiba Jr. High will be entering the same school Mizuiro and he will be entering - Karakura High School - he became very stressed out. Ichigo and Sado were rumored to be gamblers, drug pushers, and porn fiends. The rumors claimed Ichigo has been dying his hair orange since he was born, and could beat up practically anyone. Mizuiro tried to tell him those are just rumors which might be false, but Keigo, utterly convinced the rumors were valid, would not accept his friend's argument. Keigo was worried the two would drag the reputation of the entire school down with them.[5]

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Keigo and Mizuiro's first meeting with Ichigo and Sado

When Keigo found out not only are Ichigo and Sado in the same school as them, but in the same class as well, he almost had a nervous breakdown. At that moment, the windows above them were smashed from the inside, and two boys went flying through them while being kicked and punched in the face by Ichigo and Sado respectively. The two boys passed over Keigo and Mizuiro's heads on their way to the yard, where a gang of thugs were waiting for them, led by Reiichi Ōshima. Keigo and Mizuiro found themselves in the middle of a brawl, much to Keigo's horror. Ōshima, seeing Keigo and Mizuiro encircled with his enemies, suspected them of being Ichigo and Sado's allies, but as Keigo claimed they just met the two, Mizuiro went ahead and introduced himself to the pair. Seeing this, Ōshima, immediately adding Keigo to his list of would be victims, started beating him up. Ichigo and Sado, moved by Mizuiro's generous introduction, jumped in to save Keigo from the bully.[6]

Keigo, bandaged on cheek, gave Mizuiro a ride on his bicycle after school. The two boys agreed that the image they had of Ichigo and Sado was completely off. Keigo asked Mizuiro if he is going to visit his much older girlfriend, Nanako. Mizuiro said he would not, as he did not feel like it, which Keigo was a good thing.[7]

Plot

Agent of the Shinigami arc

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Keigo congratulating Ichigo

Keigo joins Ichigo and Mizuiro during lunch at school. He is surprised that Sado is not there yet, but he is flabbergasted to find Rukia there. When he asks what she is doing there, Mizuiro states Ichigo asked her out. As Ichigo tries to deny it, a teary eyed Keigo starts congratulating him. When Rukia greets him, he, introducing himself, welcomes her to their company. When Keigo is kneed in the back, he, turning to confront his assailant, is surprised to see Reiichi Ōshima. When he asks Ōshima if his suspension from school was lifted, the bully, saying he is not talking to him, pushes him out of the way as he approaches Ichigo. When Ichigo provokes the bully, Keigo tries to defend his friend by soothing Ōshima's temper. Ichigo, however, insists on continuously provoking Ōshima until the latter draws brass knuckles from his pocket. When Sado, grabbing Ōshima's hand, tosses him across the yard, Keigo, as surprised as the rest, tells Sado he should be more careful, as he nearly killed Ōshima, and thanks Sado for saving them. Keigo, impressed by the parakeet Sado brought, starts playing with it, trying to get it to speak again.[8]

The next day, Keigo is in the classroom with Mizuiro when Ichigo storms in, looking for Sado, but does not find him there. When Keigo asks if Ichigo wants to play with the parakeet too, Ichigo, ignoring him, runs off, despite the fact class has begun. When Ms. Ochi asks where Ichigo is going, Keigo, telling her he might have gone looking for Sado, is surprised when she does not seem too concerned about it.[9]

A couple of days later, Sado, returning to school, brings the parakeet with him again. Keigo, finding the parakeet's speaking capabilities have somewhat dwindled, congratulates the bird for its effort as it calls him Tadanobu Asano, which he appreciates.[10]

Later, Keigo walks to class with Mizuiro and Sado. Since Ichigo has not shown up, Keigo is certain he has gone off alone with Rukia. When Mizuiro states Keigo said he liked Orihime Inoue, Keigo claims he still does. When Mizuiro states Keigo seems to like all girls as long as they are pretty, Keigo, taking great offense to that, grabs Mizuiro by his shirt and yells at him, claiming there is nothing wrong with a healthy high school boy liking all the hot girls. He says only popular guys like Mizuiro get to pick out of the cutest girls around. As Mizuiro apologizes in tears, Keigo notices their classroom is in a complete state of bedlam. He and Mizuiro see Tatsuki Arisawa, looking so mad they mistake her for a demon, standing in the rubble. After hearing the conversation between the girls in the classroom, Keigo and the others, even more confused, ask the girls what had happened.[11]

On the morning of June 16th, Keigo meets Ichigo when the latter arrives to class in the morning.[12]

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Keigo, Mizuiro and Sado strike the pose

When word gets around the famous Don Kanonji will be bringing his popular show, Ghost Bust, to Karakura Town, the impressionable Keigo enthusiastically joins the festival. He and Mizuiro, taking great pleasure in teasing Ichigo with Kanonji's signature pose, manage to drag Sado into their shenanigans. Keigo, upset when Ichigo refuses to join the others in attending the exorcism, claims Ichigo will be excommunicated from Karakura Town if he does not attend. Ichigo, not very impressed with this threat, says Keigo is not even a resident of Karakura Town to begin with. Keigo, now truly offended, says he even went through the trouble of inviting Rukia, who accepted. When he demonstrates his Kanonji pose to Rukia, she claims to be too shy to try it. Next Wednesday, everyone, including Ichigo, gather in front of the abandoned hospital, which will host the exorcism. As Keigo and Mizuiro tease Ichigo for coming even though he said he would not, they proceed to perform the Kanonji pose at him.[13]

After the others move to better viewing points, Keigo is still doing the pose. When Mizuiro asks him to stop, as it is embarrassing and pointless without Ichigo around, Keigo laments that they will not be able to watch the show with their friends and cheer together. As he tries to force Mizuiro into doing the pose with him, Mizuiro resists. When the two spot two cute girls nearby, Keigo, trying to work his magic on them, is actually doing rather well until he is completely upstaged by Mizuiro, who pretends to not know the pose at all. As the girls drag Mizuiro away, Keigo is left wallowing in defeat. His sorrow is interrupted by Sado, who asks him if he hears anything. Keigo, a little creeped out by Sado's question, says he does not hear a thing. Sado, apologizing, says it must have been his imagination.[14]

When Ichigo breaks through the security line, Keigo is as astonished as the rest of Ichigo's friends, family, and acquaintances. He cringes when he sees Ichigo take a punch from one of the guards, but soon has to forcibly stop Sado from helping Ichigo. He, telling Sado he would only make things worse, tries to persuade him that this time, it really was Ichigo's fault.[15]

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Rukia's acting saves Keigo

The next day, Keigo, along with all the other Karakura High School students caught on camera at the scene, are summoned by Kagine to the principal's office to answer for the embarrassment they caused the school by interrupting the popular show. When Tatsuki claims Orihime and her, meeting the others by chance, had nothing to do with the incident, Keigo states she is lying, since he was the one who invited the two, but Tatsuki warns Kagine against listening to Keigo, as he is prone to delusions. As the girls leave the office, Keigo, trying to join them, is apprehended by Kagine. When Keigo tries to claim the entire incident was Ichigo's doing, Kagine, unconvinced, says Keigo should have tried to stopped Ichigo somehow, and is therefore just as guilty. While Rukia distracts Kagine with her fake tears, the boys, sneaking out the window, run off. Later, the group walks home together. Keigo compliments Rukia for her acting abilities, which she graciously denies. Ichigo tells him she only did that to help herself, and was going to sell them out. When Tatsuki voices her regret on not having done anything to get on camera, thinking she might have been sought after as a singer, Keigo, telling her her voice would have been drowned by the announcer's voice like Ichigo's, teases Ichigo for not getting his voice heard on TV.[16]

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Keigo learns of Ichigo's "betrayal"

On July 18th,[17] the year's term honor roll results are hung in the hallway. Keigo, taking pride in his lower than average grades, is pleased to find none of his friends occupy the top 50 places. Mizuiro plays along with Keigo's act of shock and disgust when they realize Ichigo made it to the 23rd place. The two tease Ichigo, telling him he will not be invited to 'playtime' anymore. When Keigo tries to include Sado in his antics, Sado points at his name in the 11th place. Keigo and Mizuiro, screaming hysterically, run away while vowing to never play with Ichigo and Sado again.[18]

The following day, Keigo shares with Mizuiro his experiences from the day before when he saw Uryū Ishida talking to himself. Ichigo, overhearing it, realizes Keigo witnessed his and Uryū's fight against the Gillian, but could not see Ichigo, the Hollows, or the Menos Grande. Keigo deduces Uryū must have been practicing with a theater group.[19] At lunch time, Keigo, inviting Ichigo to eat together, is shocked when Ichigo suggests they invite Uryū too, asking why they should invite Uryū, whom he considers a very boring person. Uryū, initially refusing, accepts after Ichigo tells him it will be Keigo's treat. As Keigo feared, their lunch time is distinguished by a dreary and heavy atmosphere. Ichigo orders Keigo to lighten the mood with some funny jokes, which Keigo is too strung up to do successfully.[20]

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Ichigo finds the "Watermelon"

On the last day of school, Keigo tries to cheer up the brooding Ichigo by challenging him to a game of "Find the Watermelon". He, tying a blindfold over Ichigo's eyes, pulls him out of his chair and spins him around. Ichigo uses the stick to whack Keigo over the head, leaving a small cut in his forehead. Later, Keigo tries to recruit all his friends on a 10 day trip to the ocean, packed with activities. However, his friends turn him down one by one, the worst of which is Mizuiro, who made plans to go snorkeling with his girlfriend and nine of her female friends. With this, Mizuiro becomes the target of all of Keigo's pent up frustration.[21]

On August 1st, Keigo schedules an afternoon get together with all his friends, despite the fact the day's main event, a fireworks show, will not happen until much later that evening. He initially intended to meet up at 23:00 the previous night. He gives Ichigo a very warm welcome when they meet, which is rejected by Ichigo. Mizuiro gets a far colder welcome, as Keigo is still holding a grudge for being ditched. Keigo was so lonely during the time his friends were absent, he spent all of his time in his house playing video games he does not like, finishing five games in ten days. Tatsuki, arriving, kicks Keigo in the middle of his back, knocking the video games out of his hand. Keigo, along with Mizuiro, is amazed by Tatsuki's story about the national karate championship, where she took second place with a broken arm. They imagine the champion must be a monstrous girl.[22]

Later, while the group is walking next to the river, Keigo corrects Tatsuki about the location where the festival would take place. When she sits down on the bank and declares this spot is fine with her, Keigo, beginning to get excited, says, as teenagers, they should experience the atmosphere of the festival as well. This includes mingling with the crowd and watching cute girls in kimonos. His rants do not go unnoticed by Isshin Kurosaki, who came with Karin and Yuzu, looking for Ichigo. The twins are drunk, and as Keigo and Mizuiro listen to Isshin's explanations, they come to believe Isshin might be a little too trusting of people's good nature. However, they are willing to ignore this personality flaw to join the Kurosakis' spot in the festival, as Isshin, waking up early, went to save front row seats for the fireworks show. Isshin and the twins, running off, are joined by Keigo, Mizuiro, and Sado.[23]

Bount arc (anime only)

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During school, Keigo, loudly greeting Ichigo, gets punched in the face by him. He, entering his classroom, asks Sado and Ichigo if they went off together somewhere. When he asks them if they had some summer camping romance, Ichigo, punching him yet again, tells him to keep his imagination in check. Keigo runs off crying.[24]

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Ichigo carries an injured Keigo.

Later, Keigo tries to make friends with a random Shinigami with an afro, who is assigned to Karakura Town in Rukia Kuchiki's place, which he nicknames "Old Man Afro" (Afro-oji-san). The Shinigami, confused by the fact so many people in the town are able to see him, insists Keigo ignore him.[25] Later, Keigo goes out to buy drinks. On his way home, he is attacked by the Bitto, and they, sucking out much of his soul, leave him in a near-death state. He is rescued by Ichigo in his Shinigami form. Keigo can see Ichigo clearly, which confuses Ichigo, but the Bount Gō Koga surmises Keigo can only see Ichigo because most of his soul has left him. With the assistance of Izuru Kira, Ichigo brings Keigo to Kisuke Urahara, and Keigo is saved by Hanatarō Yamada, who, using some of Ichigo's spiritual power to replenish Keigo's soul, wipes his memory after doing so.

Arrancar arc

On the first day of school, Keigo attempts to greet Ichigo, but Ichigo, clothes-lining him, keeps walking after a brief hello. Mizuiro, arriving, steps on Keigo's head before greeting him, with Keigo vowing revenge. Later, Keigo, bewildered by the apparent camaraderie between Ichigo, Orihime, Sado, and Uryū, thinks the new situation calls for an investigation. After seeing Chizuru fearlessly making a move on Orihime and being blocked by Tatsuki, Keigo is envious of her straightforwardness.[26]

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Keigo watches from the sidelines with Yumichika

Preceding the arrival of Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez and his group of Arrancar, Keigo spots a Hollow flying around the immediate area.[27] He bumps into Zennosuke Kurumadani, whom he now calls Afro-san, and witnesses Ikkaku Madarame's fight with Edrad Liones. Later, Keigo becomes an unwilling host to Ikkaku Madarame and Yumichika Ayasegawa after striking a deal to provide accommodation for them in exchange for his own safety. His sister Mizuho happily welcomes the new lodgers, mainly because of Ikkaku and his "shaved" head, which she likes in a guy.

Hueco Mundo arc

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Keigo spying on Ichigo.

Keigo, along with Tatsuki and Mizuiro, watches as Ichigo, Sado, and Uryū Ishida depart to Hueco Mundo in an attempt to rescue Orihime Inoue.[28] They are greeted by Kisuke Urahara, who says while Ichigo leaves to do his part, it is time for them to do their own.

Fake Karakura Town arc

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Keigo and Tatsuki carry their classmates

Keigo, waking up on a sidewalk, wonders why he was sleeping outside.[29] As he runs through Karakura, Keigo, noticing everyone else is sleeping, grows worried. As he calls out for someone to wake up, he is struck by Tatsuki, knocking him over. Keigo, asking Tatsuki if she has noticed everyone else is sleeping, tells her he is glad to see her alive. When he asks her if she has seen Mizuiro, he is interrupted by a punch in the face from Tatsuki. Keigo, apologizing to Tatsuki, helps her bring the sleeping Chizuru Honshō and Michiru Ogawa to their school. When Tatsuki warns Keigo not to touch Chizuru inappropriately, Keigo comments on the size of her chest, and Tatsuki punches him again in response. Tatsuki tells Keigo she recently walked around the edge of town, and it feels as if the town had been transported somewhere else, since there are only mountains surrounding the area. As Keigo wonders if this has to do with Ichigo, Tatsuki states that it must, but since it is Ichigo, he will do something about it.[30]

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Keigo turns to run as Aizen looms over Tatsuki.

When Tatsuki asks Keigo if he is going to search for Mizuiro, Keigo states he already did, and since Ichigo disappeared, he has been going to school alone and not answering his phone. Tatsuki is surprised by this, and Keigo explains Mizuiro is very distant with everyone other than Ichigo, and he was happy to see him take the initiative with Ichigo. Tatsuki tells him to look for Mizuiro once they leave the others at the school. When Keigo asks Tatsuki if she is going to look for Ryō Kunieda and Mahana Natsui, she states they can take care of themselves, and she will look for Karin and Yuzu Kurosaki. When Keigo says their dad will be with them, Tatsuki states he is probably asleep as well. They are interrupted by the Reiatsu of the approaching Sōsuke Aizen and Gin Ichimaru. When Keigo asks Tatsuki if she is alright, she tells him not to worry about her. As Tatsuki asks who the pair are, she collapses to one knee, worrying Keigo. Aizen compliments them for being able to continue existing despite him being so close to them. When Tatsuki again asks who he is, Aizen states Ichigo will inevitably arrive with a new power, and he will kill them in order to push that power closer to perfection. Tatsuki tells Keigo to run, as he cannot do anything by staying. Keigo, turning, runs, with Chizuru still on his back.[31]

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Keigo with Zennosuke's Zanpakutō.

Keigo, finding Mizuiro, tells him about the situation,[32] and, taking the Zanpakutō of the unconscious Zennosuke Kurumadani, leaves Chizuru with him. He comes across Tatsuki and Michiru, who had been carried to safety by Don Kanonji. When Tatsuki asks him why he has a sword, he, updating her on the situation, tells her to run, as he can sense the presence of Aizen nearby.[33]

When they meet up with Chizuru and Mizuiro, Tatsuki is surprised they are awake. When Keigo tells her Mizuiro's phone has run out of power, Mizuiro, revealing he took a charger from a shop, reveals he also took food. When Tatsuki notes what kind of person he is, Keigo asks Tatsuki if it is annoying and makes her wish they had not searched for him, touching her shoulder in the process. Tatsuki, denying this, tells him to get his hand off of her. When Aizen appears before them again, Mizuiro, igniting a gas canister with a lighter, urges Keigo and the others to run. Keigo attempts to fight Aizen, reasoning Zennosuke's Zanpakutō is the only object which will not disintegrate before contact. However, before Keigo can attempt to attack Aizen, Zennosuke, arriving, pounces on Keigo, taking his Zanpakutō back. When Keigo notices Zennosuke is shaking, he, denying this, states he would not let an amateur like Keigo use his Zanpakutō. He, releasing his Zanpakutō, uses its special ability to trap Aizen under rubble. He urges the others to run, prompting Keigo to wonder if that is all he uses his Zanpakutō for. When Aizen effortlessly breaks through the rubble, Zennosuke joins Keigo's group in running away from him.[34] When Ichigo arrives, Keigo says his hair is longer and he looks taller. Ichigo, noticing the members of the group, including Keigo, tells them to remain where they are.[35] Ichigo forces Aizen to move to another location.[36]

Beast Swords arc (anime only)

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While walking with Ichigo, Keigo, asking him what is wrong when he stops, jokingly asks if he senses something which cannot be seen. When Ichigo says he is correct, Keigo runs away in fear.[37]

The Lost Substitute Shinigami arc

Keigo, greeting Ichigo to school in his usual manner, is taken down by Ichigo with a wrestling move. Keigo, yelling for Ichigo to let go, says he is tapping.[38] Later, he talks to Ichigo about their future careers and Ichigo's grades. When he wonders about Rukia, Ichigo asks why he brought it up. Keigo, wondering why she has not returned, asks if Ichigo is lonely. Ichigo, stating he is not, says his life is now peaceful like he always wanted it to be, and Keigo agrees. While walking home with Ichigo and Mizuiro, he is hit by a thief, holding onto a bag, who is being chased by another man.[39]

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Keigo and Mizuiro wait for Ichigo.

As Ichigo negotiates with the sports clubs at Karakura High School, Mizuiro enters the room. When Keigo tells him Ichigo is busy negotiating and it will last for a little longer, Mizuiro asks if the basketball club's rental period has ended already. When Keigo expresses his frustration that Ichigo will not hang around with him any more, Mizuiro states he makes it seem as if Ichigo normally hung out with him, and Keigo, frantically correcting him, says it is not like he follows Ichigo anywhere he goes and annoy him. When they wonder why Ichigo is so concerned about saving money and what he will do once he graduates, Keigo asks Mizuiro if Ichigo is planning to live alone. Mizuiro, stating he is not sure about that, says Ichigo's father is not the type who will give money to support Ichigo's needs. When they hear Ichigo accept soccer club vice-president Satoda's offer on being their goalkeeper, Keigo asks Ichigo when he will start, Ichigo saying it is today.[40]

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Keigo, worried about Tsukishima.

After Shūkurō Tsukishima calls him, he, Tatsuki, and Mizuiro arrive at Ichigo's house. He, walking in, is surprised to see Ichigo there as well. When Ichigo throws Tsukishima, Keigo is completely shocked that he would do that.[41] As Ichigo and Kūgo Ginjō enter Tsukishima's mansion, they are greeted by Keigo and other friends of Ichigo. Keigo, along with everyone else, tells Ichigo that Tsukishima is not angry, and that he should apologize.[42] Some time later, following Kūgo's defeat and Tsukishima's death, he, alongside Ichigo's family and the rest of his friends, returns to normal.[43]

The Thousand Year Blood War Arc

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Keigo confronts Shunsui over Ichigo's situation.

Keigo is walking down the street with Tatsuki and Mizuiro and wonders where Ichigo is. He notes that although his sisters said he went to soccer training camp, the soccer tournaments ended a month ago. When Shunsui Kyōraku appears, Keigo wonders who he is, to which Tatsuki tells him that he must be an acquaintance of Ichigo. After Mizuiro identifies him, Shunsui states that he has to tell them about Ichigo's departure, which shocks the three of them.[44] Asking the captain if he's just trying to scare them, Keigo quickly becomes enraged to learn that the Soul Society has once again gotten Ichigo involved in their affairs. Grabbing Shunsui by the front of his robes, Keigo becomes increasingly agitated to learn that if Ichigo's power will influence the Human World, Shunsui would be forced to keep Ichigo in Soul Society. After Mizuiro asks how likely this scenario would be, they learn that the chances are only 1 in 10,000, making it a remote chance at best. Before leaving, Shunsui gives everyone present a Soul Ticket that they can use in the event Ichigo is forced to remain in Soul Society, assuring them that he has also done the same for Ichigo's family, and that he plans to get Ichigo to return home before the final battle for some rest.[45]

Later, as the Human World starts crumbling due to the Soul King's death, Keigo notes how the apparent earthquake is lasting unusually long.[46]

Ten years later, Keigo goes to the Kurosaki Clinic with Tatsuki and Mizuiro in order to see Sado's boxing match on TV with the Kurosaki family. Rukia and Renji later arrive, and Keigo is extremely excited to see Rukia again, but Tatsuki slaps him to make him calm down.[47]

Powers and Abilities

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Keigo running away using his enhanced speed.

Enhanced Speed: Keigo possesses innate speed beyond that of a normal human. As a member of Karakura Raizer Team, Keigo's innate speed is enhanced by the specialized suit he wears. His leg strength increases greatly, allowing him to run much faster.

Spiritual Awareness: As a result of constant contact with Ichigo, Keigo, like many of Ichigo's friends, is spiritually aware. He only becomes aware of this ability after seeing Ikkaku Madarame in battle, having dismissed his previous sightings as shootings for a TV show. He possesses skill in sensing spiritual power, sensing Aizen move closer to his position after one encounter.[48]

Spiritual Power: Due to his exposure to Ichigo Kurosaki, Keigo has some spiritual power. He withstood being near Ikkaku Madarame and Edrad Liones's fight. Later, he effortlessly stood in the presence of a spiritually empowered Aizen with no negative effects.

Enhanced Durability: Keigo can take physical punishment from several people, from Ichigo Kurosaki to his sister Mizuho Asano, with no lasting effects.

Appearances in Other Media

Video Game Appearances
Blade Battlers
Blade Battlers 2nd
The Blade of Fate
Dark Souls
The 3rd Phantom
Flame Bringer
Tasogare ni Mamieru Shinigami
Shattered Blade
Versus Crusade
Heat the Soul
Heat the Soul 2
Heat the Soul 3
Heat the Soul 4
Heat the Soul 5
Heat the Soul 6
Heat the Soul 7
Soul Carnival
Soul Carnival 2
Hanatareshi Yabou
Bleach Advance: Kurenai ni Somaru Soul Society
Erabareshi Tamashii
Soul Resurrección
J-Stars Victory Vs
Brave Souls
Paradise Lost
Jump Force
Movie Appearances
Memories of Nobody
The DiamondDust Rebellion
Fade to Black
The Hell Verse
Live-Action Film
BURN THE WITCH
Novel Appearances
Letters From The Other Side
The Honey Dish Rhapsody
Spirits Are Forever With You
The Death Save The Strawberry
WE DO knot ALWAYS LOVE YOU
Can't Fear Your Own World


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Bleach Official Character Book 2 MASKED, page 54
  2. Bleach manga; Volume 14, chapter breaks
  3. Bleach manga; Volume 12, omake chapter 0.8, page 11
  4. Bleach manga; Chapter 227, page 4
  5. Bleach manga; Chapter 0.8 pages 4-5
  6. Bleach manga; Chapter 0.8 pages 6-12
  7. Bleach manga; Chapter 0.8 pages 13-14
  8. Bleach manga; Chapter 7, pages 8-15
  9. Bleach manga; Chapter 8, pages 4-6
  10. Bleach manga; Chapter 13, pages 13-14
  11. Bleach manga; Chapter 15, pages 2-6
  12. Bleach manga; Chapter 17, page 16
  13. Bleach manga; Chapter 27, pages 12-15
  14. Bleach manga; Chapter 28, pages 1-3
  15. Bleach manga; Chapter 29, pages 7-10
  16. Bleach manga; Chapter 33, pages 2-10
  17. Bleach Official Character Book Souls, 25.2 things like loneliness
  18. Bleach manga; Chapter 34, pages 6-8
  19. Bleach manga; Chapter 51 pages 7-8
  20. Bleach manga; Chapter 51, pages 12-15
  21. Bleach manga; Chapter 58, pages 6-10
  22. Bleach manga; Chapter 68, pages 1-6
  23. Bleach manga; Chapter 68, pages 7-11
  24. Bleach anime; Episode 64
  25. Bleach anime; Episode 80
  26. Bleach manga; Chapter 183, pages 5-9
  27. Bleach manga; Chapter 198, page 18
  28. Bleach manga; Chapter 240, page 6
  29. Bleach manga; Chapter 407, page 19
  30. Bleach manga; Chapter 408, pages 11-17
  31. Bleach manga; Chapter 410, pages 11-19
  32. Bleach manga; chapter 413, page 6
  33. Bleach manga; Chapter 412, pages 15-17
  34. Bleach manga; chapter 413, pages 2-18
  35. Bleach manga; Chapter 417, pages 1-7
  36. Bleach manga; Chapter 417, pages 15-19
  37. Bleach anime; Episode 257
  38. Bleach manga; Chapter 424, pages 11-12
  39. Bleach manga; Chapter 424, pages 16-19
  40. Bleach manga; Chapter 425, pages 7-8
  41. Bleach manga; Chapter 453, pages 6-10
  42. Bleach manga; Chapter 455, page 6-9
  43. Bleach manga; Chapter 479, page 14
  44. Bleach manga; Chapter 545, pages 14-17
  45. Bleach manga; Chapter 546, pages 1-7
  46. Bleach manga; Chapter 616, page 2
  47. Bleach manga; Chapter 686, page 6
  48. Bleach manga; Chapter 412, pages 15-17

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