Changes: Noble Houses

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The Noble Houses of Soul Society have an unclear role in the culture, social and governmental aspects of that dimensions existence. The Four Noble Families (四大貴族, Yondai Kizoku; lit. "Four Great Noble Families") carry the most weight and appear to have some influence over the governmental institutions (i.e. Central 46 Chambers) and even institutions outside of the government (i.e. Shin'ō Academy). The military (i.e. Gotei 13, Kidō Corps & Onmitsukidō) have no authority to act against a noble family without evidence that their actions are treasonous to Soul Society.

Four Noble Families

Shihōin Clan

Shihōin family seal — Shihōin Family Emblem

By tradition, the head of the Shihōin family leads the Onmitsukidō. Also known as the Tenshiheisōban (天賜兵装番, House of Godly Gears)^[1], they are the Caretakers of the Hōgu (宝具, lit. "Treasure Tool") and Bugu (武具, lit. "War Tool") said to have been bestowed on them by the gods.^[2]

Kuchiki Clan

Kuchiki family seal — Kuchiki Family Emblem

Members of the Kuchiki family have been known to wear Kenseikan (牽星箝, lit. "Star-Pulling Insert") in their hair, which symbolizes their nobility as one of Four Noble Families. The Kuchiki family also has a white scarf made by the master weaver, Tsujishirō Kuroemon III. The scarf is made from the Ginpaku Kazahana no Uzuginu (銀白風花の紗, Silks of the Silverwhite Wildflower), a silver-white, windflower light silk, and is a family heirloom that is handed down from generation to generation and is given to each Kuchiki family head. The scarf alone is worth enough to buy ten mansions in the Seireitei.^[3] By tradition, the family has been charged with compiling and protecting the history of Soul Society.^[4] The family resides in the Kuchiki Manor.

Third Great Noble House

No information about this house has been revealed.

Fourth Great Noble House

No information about this house has been revealed.

Lower Noble Houses

Fēng Family

Traditionally serves the Shihōin Clan by joining the Onmitsukidō. The Fēng Family (蜂（フォン）家, Fon-ke) makes its living as assassins and executioners.^[5] Any member who doesn't pass the test to get into the Onmitsukidō's Executive Militia is exiled.^[6]

(† = confirmed death)

Former Members
Fēng Family
Name	Title	Relation	Status
Suì-Fēng	9th Head of the Fēng Family	Granddaughter of Suì-Fēng	Alive
Suì-Fēng	Noblewoman	Suì-Fēng's Grandmother	Deceased †
Unnamed Father	Nobleman/Assassin	Suì-Fēng's Father	Deceased †
Unnamed Mother	Noblewoman/Assassin	Suì-Fēng's Mother	Deceased †
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman/Assassin	Suì-Fēng's Brother	Deceased †
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman/Assassin	Suì-Fēng's Brother	Deceased †
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman/Assassin	Suì-Fēng's Brother	Deceased †
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman/Assassin	Suì-Fēng's Brother	Deceased †
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman/Assassin	Suì-Fēng's Brother	Deceased †

Kyōraku Family

The Kyōraku Family (京楽家, Kyōraku-ke) is an old, prestigious and high-ranking noble family.

(† = confirmed death)

Former Members
Kyōraku Family
Name	Title	Relation	Status
Unnamed Father	Head of the Kyōraku Family	Father of the Kyōraku Family	Alive
Unnamed Mother	Lady of the Kyōraku Family	Mother of the Kyōraku Family	Alive
Shunsui Kyōraku	Nobleman	2nd Son of the Kyōraku Family	Alive
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman	1st Son of the Kyōraku Family Father of Nanao Ise	Deceased †

Ukitake Family

A low-class aristocratic family.

(† = confirmed death)

Former Members
Ukitake Family
Name	Title	Relation	Status
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman	Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō	Alive
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman	Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō	Alive
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman	Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō	Alive
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman	Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō	Alive
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman	Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō	Alive
Unnamed Sister	Noblewoman	Unnamed Younger Sister of Jūshirō	Alive
Unnamed Sister	Noblewoman	Unnamed Younger Sister of Jūshirō	Alive
Jūshirō Ukitake	Former Head of the Ukitake Family	Oldest Brother of the Ukitake Siblings	Deceased †

Ōmaeda Family

An aristocratic, rich family. The family has a history of service in the Onmitsukidō.^[7]
(† = confirmed death)

Ōmaeda Family
Name	Title	Relation	Status
Marenoshin Ōmaeda	Head of the Ōmaeda Family	Father of the Ōmaeda Family	Alive
Mareka Ōmaeda	Lady of the Ōmaeda Family	Mother of the Ōmaeda Family	Alive
Marechiyo Ōmaeda	Nobleman	1st Son of the Ōmaeda Family	Alive
Maremi Ōmaeda	Noblewoman	1st Daughter of the Ōmaeda Family	Alive
Marejirōsaburō Ōmaeda	Nobleman	2nd Son of the Ōmaeda Family	Alive
Mareyo Ōmaeda	Noblewoman	2nd Daughter of the Ōmaeda Family	Alive

Kira Family

A lesser noble family.

(† = confirmed death)

Former Members
Kira Family
Name	Title	Relation	Status
Izuru Kira	Nobleman	Son of the Kira Family	Alive
Kagekiyo Kira	Nobleman	Father of Izuru Kira	Deceased †
Shizuka Kira	Noblewoman	Mother of Izuru Kira	Deceased †

Former Noble Houses

The Shiba Clan: The family was once the fifth great noble family, having prestige along the lines of the Kuchiki and Shihōin families. For an unknown reason, the Shiba family fell from their high status position after the death of Lieutenant Kaien Shiba. The family specializes in fireworks.

Important Houses

While not exactly noble, these families are notable for being highly respected and revered within Soul Society.

The Ise Clan (伊勢家, Ise-ke; lit. "Ise family") is a clan of Shinto Priests from Soul Society.

Appearance In Other Media

Four Noble Families

Tsunayashiro Family

One of the Four Noble Families and the most influential and powerful of them. The family is currently led by Tokinada Tsunayashiro^[8], and is responsible for documenting the history of Soul Society.^[9]

Lower Noble Houses

Kasumiōji Clan & Kannogi Family

Note: These Noble Houses are only in the anime and information concerning them does not constitute canon material. The Kasumiōji Clan is a high-ranking noble family that is just below the four great noble families in status, with Yoruichi Shihōin commenting that their circumstances are a bit "special." The Kasumiōji family members are well known as master forgers in the art of weapons crafting, making the finest weapons in all of Soul Society.^[10] The family is traditionally lead by a female.^[11]

The Kannogi Family is another high-ranking noble family. They are connected to and often affiliated with the Kasumiōji Family.

Former Noble House

Ryōdoji Family

Once a noble family in Soul Society exiled from their position 1,000 years ago. They are now known as The Dark Ones.^[12]

References

↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 159, page 7
↑ "Bleach": Official Bootleg KaraBuri+, page 82
↑ Bleach Official Character Book Souls, page 188
↑ Bleach anime; Episode 88
↑ Bleach: Official Character Book SOULs, page 196
↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 159, page 8
↑ Bleach Official Character book 2 MASKED, Kubo's Interview
↑ Bleach novel; Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World, Chapter 2
↑ Bleach novel; Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World, Chapter 6
↑ Bleach anime; Episode 189
↑ Bleach anime; Episode 174
↑ Bleach movie; Bleach: Memories of Nobody

[1] Bleach manga; Chapter 159, page 7

[2] "Bleach": Official Bootleg KaraBuri+, page 82

[3] Bleach Official Character Book Souls, page 188

[4] Bleach anime; Episode 88

[5] Bleach: Official Character Book SOULs, page 196

[6] Bleach manga; Chapter 159, page 8

[masked-7] Bleach Official Character book 2 MASKED, Kubo's Interview

[CFYOW_Chap_2-8] Bleach novel; Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World, Chapter 2

[CFYOW_Chap_6-9] Bleach novel; Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World, Chapter 6

[10] Bleach anime; Episode 189

[11] Bleach anime; Episode 174

[12] Bleach movie; Bleach: Memories of Nobody

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-The '''Noble Houses''' of Soul Society have an unclear role in the culture, social and governmental aspects of that dimensions existence. The Four Noble Families carry the most weight and appear to have some influence over the governmental institutions (i.e. [[Central 46|Central 46 Chambers]]) and even institutions outside of the government (i.e. [[Shin'ō Academy]]). The military (i.e. [[Gotei 13]], [[Kidō Corps]] & [[Onmitsukidō]]) have no authority to act against a noble family without evidence that their actions are treasonous to [[Soul Society]].
+The '''Noble Houses''' of [[Soul Society]] have an unclear role in the culture, social and governmental aspects of that dimensions existence. The {{Translation|'''Four Noble Families'''|四大貴族|Yondai Kizoku|lit. "Four Great Noble Families"}} carry the most weight and appear to have some influence over the governmental institutions (i.e. [[Central 46|Central 46 Chambers]]) and even institutions outside of the government (i.e. [[Shin'ō Academy]]). The military (i.e. [[Gotei 13]], [[Kidō Corps]] & [[Onmitsukidō]]) have no authority to act against a noble family without evidence that their actions are treasonous to Soul Society.
 ==Four Noble Families==
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 [[Image:Shihōin family seal.svg|thumb|right|110px|Shihōin Family Emblem]]
 By tradition, the head of the Shihōin family leads the Onmitsukidō. Also known as the {{translation|'''Tenshiheisōban'''|天賜兵装番|House of Godly Gears}}<ref>Bleach manga; Chapter 159, page 7</ref>, they are the Caretakers of the {{translation|'''Hōgu'''|宝具|lit. "Treasure Tool"}} and {{translation|'''Bugu'''|武具|lit. "War Tool"}} said to have been bestowed on them by the gods.<ref>"Bleach": Official Bootleg KaraBuri+, page 82</ref>
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 ===[[Kuchiki Clan]]===
 [[Image:Kuchiki family seal.svg|thumb|right|110px|Kuchiki Family Emblem]]
-There is reason to believe that the captaincy of the [[6th Division]] runs in the Kuchiki family, as at least two members, both of them were family heads, have held the title captain and two other known members have been lieutenant and 3rd seat respectively. Members of the Kuchiki family have been known to wear {{translation|'''''Kenseikan'''''|牽星箝|lit. "Star-Pulling Insert"}} in their hair, which symbolizes their nobility as one of Four Noble Families. The Kuchiki family also has a white scarf made by the master weaver, Tsujishirō Kuroemon III. The scarf is made from the {{translation|'''''Ginpaku Kazahana no Uzuginu'''''|銀白風花の紗|Silks of the Silverwhite Wildflower}}, a silver-white, windflower light silk, and is a family heirloom that is handed down from generation to generation and is given to each Kuchiki family head. The scarf alone is worth enough to buy ten mansions in the Seireitei.<ref>''Bleach'' Official Character Book Souls, page 188</ref> By tradition, the family has been charged with compiling and protecting the history of Soul Society.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 88</ref> The family resides in the [[Kuchiki Family Manor]].
+Members of the Kuchiki family have been known to wear {{translation|'''''Kenseikan'''''|牽星箝|lit. "Star-Pulling Insert"}} in their hair, which symbolizes their nobility as one of Four Noble Families. The Kuchiki family also has a white scarf made by the master weaver, Tsujishirō Kuroemon III. The scarf is made from the {{translation|'''''Ginpaku Kazahana no Uzuginu'''''|銀白風花の紗|Silks of the Silverwhite Wildflower}}, a silver-white, windflower light silk, and is a family heirloom that is handed down from generation to generation and is given to each Kuchiki family head. The scarf alone is worth enough to buy ten mansions in the [[Seireitei]].<ref>''Bleach'' Official Character Book Souls, page 188</ref> By tradition, the family has been charged with compiling and protecting the history of Soul Society.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 88</ref> The family resides in the [[Kuchiki Manor]].
 ===Third Great Noble House===
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 ==Lower Noble Houses==
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 ===Fēng Family===
-Traditionally serves the Shihōin family by joining the Onmitsukidō. The family makes its living as assassins and executioners.<ref>Bleach: Official Character Book SOULs, page 196</ref> Any member who doesn't pass the test to get into the Onmitsukidō is immediately exiled from the family.
+Traditionally serves the Shihōin Clan by joining the Onmitsukidō. The {{Translation|'''Fēng Family'''|蜂（フォン）家|Fon-ke}} makes its living as assassins and executioners.<ref>Bleach: Official Character Book SOULs, page 196</ref> Any member who doesn't pass the test to get into the Onmitsukidō's Executive Militia is exiled.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 159, page 8</ref>
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 († = confirmed death)
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-An old, prestigious and high-ranking noble family.
+The {{Translation|'''Kyōraku Family'''|京楽家|Kyōraku-ke}} is an old, prestigious and high-ranking noble family.
 († = confirmed death)
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+|style= text-align:center;|'''Unnamed Brother'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Nobleman'''
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-|style= text-align:center;|'''[[Jūshirō Ukitake]]'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Head of the Ukitake Family'''
+|style="background:#0000FF; background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Title'''</font>
-|style= text-align:center;|Oldest Brother of the Ukitake Siblings||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style="background:#0000FF; background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Relation'''</font>
+|style="background:#0000FF; background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Status'''</font>
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''Unnamed Brother'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Nobleman'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style= text-align:center;|Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō||style="background:#00FF00; {{Gradient|#90EE90|#00FF00}}; color:black;"|'''Alive'''
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''Unnamed Brother'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Nobleman'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style= text-align:center;|Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō||style="background:#00FF00; {{Gradient|#90EE90|#00FF00}}; color:black;"|'''Alive'''
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''Unnamed Brother'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Nobleman'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style= text-align:center;|Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō||style="background:#00FF00; {{Gradient|#90EE90|#00FF00}}; color:black;"|'''Alive'''
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''Unnamed Brother'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Nobleman'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style= text-align:center;|Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō||style="background:#00FF00; {{Gradient|#90EE90|#00FF00}}; color:black;"|'''Alive'''
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''Unnamed Brother'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Nobleman'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style= text-align:center;|Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō||style="background:#00FF00; {{Gradient|#90EE90|#00FF00}}; color:black;"|'''Alive'''
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''Unnamed Sister'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Noblewoman'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Unnamed Younger Sister of Jūshirō||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style= text-align:center;|Unnamed Younger Sister of Jūshirō||style="background:#00FF00; {{Gradient|#90EE90|#00FF00}}; color:black;"|'''Alive'''
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''Unnamed Sister'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Noblewoman'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Unnamed Younger Sister of Jūshirō||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style= text-align:center;|Unnamed Younger Sister of Jūshirō||style="background:#00FF00; {{Gradient|#90EE90|#00FF00}}; color:black;"|'''Alive'''
+|-
+!align="center" colspan=4 style="background:background:#0000FF;background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px;" width="100%" |'''Former Members'''
+|-
+|style= text-align:center;|'''[[Jūshirō Ukitake]]'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Former Head of the Ukitake Family'''
+|style= text-align:center;|Oldest Brother of the Ukitake Siblings||style="background:#DC143C; {{Gradient|#FF6347|#DC143C}}; color:black;"|'''Deceased †'''
 |}
+===Ōmaeda Family===
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+An aristocratic, rich family. The family has a history of service in the [[Onmitsukidō]].<ref name="masked">''Bleach'' Official Character book 2 MASKED, Kubo's Interview</ref>
-===Ōmaeda Family===
-An aristocratic, rich family. The family has a history of service in the [[Onmitsukidō]].<ref name="masked">''Bleach'' Official Character book 2 MASKED; Kubo's Interview</ref>
 {{clear}}
 († = confirmed death)
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+|colspan="4" style="{{Radius|7px|7px|7px|7px}} text-align:center; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:bold; background:#0000FF; background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px; color:#FFFFFF"|Ōmaeda Family
 |-
-|style="background:#0000FF; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#000000">'''Name'''</font>
+|style="background:#0000FF; background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Name'''</font>
-|style="background:#0000FF; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#000000">'''Title'''</font>
+|style="background:#0000FF; background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Title'''</font>
-|style="background:#0000FF; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#000000">'''Relation'''</font>
+|style="background:#0000FF; background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Relation'''</font>
-|style="background:#0000FF; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#000000">'''Status'''</font>
+|style="background:#0000FF; background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Status'''</font>
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''[[Marenoshin Ōmaeda]]'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Head of the Ōmaeda Family'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Father of the Ōmaeda Family||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style= text-align:center;|Father of the Ōmaeda Family||style="background:#00FF00; {{Gradient|#90EE90|#00FF00}}; color:black;"|'''Alive'''
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''Mareka Ōmaeda'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Lady of the Ōmaeda Family'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Mother of the Ōmaeda Family||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style= text-align:center;|Mother of the Ōmaeda Family||style="background:#00FF00; {{Gradient|#90EE90|#00FF00}}; color:black;"|'''Alive'''
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''[[Marechiyo Ōmaeda]]'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Nobleman'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Oldest son of the Ōmaeda Family||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style= text-align:center;|1st Son of the Ōmaeda Family||style="background:#00FF00; {{Gradient|#90EE90|#00FF00}}; color:black;"|'''Alive'''
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''Maremi Ōmaeda'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Noblewoman'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Sister of the Marechiyo||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style= text-align:center;|1st Daughter of the Ōmaeda Family||style="background:#00FF00; {{Gradient|#90EE90|#00FF00}}; color:black;"|'''Alive'''
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''Marejirōsaburō Ōmaeda'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Nobleman'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Brother of the Marechiyo||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style= text-align:center;|2nd Son of the Ōmaeda Family||style="background:#00FF00; {{Gradient|#90EE90|#00FF00}}; color:black;"|'''Alive'''
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''Mareyo Ōmaeda'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Noblewoman'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Sister of the Marechiyo||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style= text-align:center;|2nd Daughter of the Ōmaeda Family||style="background:#00FF00; {{Gradient|#90EE90|#00FF00}}; color:black;"|'''Alive'''
 |}
 ===Kira Family===
-A lesser noble family. The only known living member of the house is:
+A lesser noble family.
 († = confirmed death)
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-|colspan="4" style="{{Radius|7px|7px|7px|7px}} text-align:center; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:bold; background:#0000FF; color:#000000"|Kira Family
+|colspan="4" style="{{Radius|7px|7px|7px|7px}} text-align:center; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:bold; background:#0000FF; background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px; color:#FFFFFF"|Kira Family
 |-
-|style="background:#0000FF; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#000000">'''Name'''</font>
+|style="background:#0000FF; background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Name'''</font>
-|style="background:#0000FF; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#000000">'''Title'''</font>
+|style="background:#0000FF; background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Title'''</font>
-|style="background:#0000FF; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#000000">'''Relation'''</font>
+|style="background:#0000FF; background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Relation'''</font>
-|style="background:#0000FF; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#000000">'''Status'''</font>
+|style="background:#0000FF; background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Status'''</font>
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''[[Izuru Kira]]'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Nobleman'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Son of the Kira Family||style= text-align:center;|Active
+|style= text-align:center;|Son of the Kira Family||style="background:#00FF00; {{Gradient|#90EE90|#00FF00}}; color:black;"|'''Alive'''
+|-
+!align="center" colspan=4 style="background:background:#0000FF;background-image:-moz-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%);background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,#0000FF 20%,#000000 80%); -moz-border-radius: 7px;" width="100%" |'''Former Members'''
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''Kagekiyo Kira'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Nobleman'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Father of the Izuru Kira||style= text-align:center;|Deceased †
+|style= text-align:center;|Father of Izuru Kira||style="background:#DC143C; {{Gradient|#FF6347|#DC143C}}; color:black;"|'''Deceased †'''
 |-
 |style= text-align:center;|'''Shizuka Kira'''||style= text-align:center;|'''Noblewoman'''
-|style= text-align:center;|Mother of the Izuru Kira||style= text-align:center;|Deceased †
+|style= text-align:center;|Mother of Izuru Kira||style="background:#DC143C; {{Gradient|#FF6347|#DC143C}}; color:black;"|'''Deceased †'''
 |}
+==Former Noble Houses==
-===[[Kasumiōji Clan]]===
-A high-ranking noble family that is just below the four great noble families in status, commenting that their circumstances are a bit "special." The Kasumiōji family members are well known as master forgers in the art of weapons crafting, making the finest weapons in all of Soul Society. The family is traditionally lead by a female. (Anime Only)
+The '''[[Shiba Clan]]''': The family was once the fifth great noble family, having prestige along the lines of the Kuchiki and Shihōin families. For an unknown reason, the Shiba family fell from their high status position after the death of Lieutenant [[Kaien Shiba]]. The family specializes in fireworks.
-===Kannogi Family===
+==Important Houses==
+While not exactly noble, these families are notable for being highly respected and revered within Soul Society.
-A high-ranking noble family. They are connected to the Kasumiōji Family. (Anime Only)
+The {{Translation|'''[[Ise Clan]]'''|伊勢家|Ise-ke|lit. "Ise family"}} is a clan of Shinto Priests from [[Soul Society]].
-==Former Noble House==
-===[[Shiba Clan]]===
-The family was apparently the 5th noble family, having prestige along the lines of the Kuchiki and Shihōin family. For an unknown reason, the Shiba family fell from their high status position after the death of its most prominent member, the former lieutenant of the 13th Division, [[Kaien Shiba]]. The family specializes in fireworks.
 ==Appearance In Other Media==
-==Former Noble House==
+===Four Noble Families===
-===[[Ryōdoji Family]]===
+====Tsunayashiro Family====
+One of the Four Noble Families and the most influential and powerful of them. The family is currently led by [[Tokinada Tsunayashiro]]<ref name="CFYOW Chap 2">''Bleach'' novel; Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World, Chapter 2</ref>, and is responsible for documenting the history of Soul Society.<ref name="CFYOW Chap 6">''Bleach'' novel; Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World, Chapter 6</ref>
-Once a noble family in Soul Society exiled from their position 1,000 years ago. They are now known as '''[[Dark Ones|The Dark Ones]]'''.<ref>''Bleach'' movie; Bleach: Memories of Nobody</ref>
+===Lower Noble Houses===
-==Equipment==
+====[[Kasumiōji Clan]] & Kannogi Family====
-[[Image:Shihoinshield.JPG|thumb|190|right|Ukitake holding the Shihōin Shield]]
+<small>''Note: These Noble Houses are only in the anime and information concerning them does not constitute canon material''.</small>
-*'''Shihōin Shield''': the device used by [[Jūshirō Ukitake]] and [[Shunsui Kyōraku]] to destroy the [[Sōkyoku]]. It is a large, shield-like item with the Shihōin family crest stamped on it and a long cord connected to it. When the cord is wrapped around the Sōkyoku and two Zanpakutō are stabbed into two vertical slots running from its top, their Reiryoku flows through the cord and destroys the Sōkyoku. The Shield is normally kept under a seal for some form of protective purposes.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 151, pages 11-16</ref>
+The Kasumiōji Clan is a high-ranking noble family that is just below the four great noble families in status, with [[Yoruichi Shihōin]] commenting that their circumstances are a bit "special." The Kasumiōji family members are well known as master forgers in the art of weapons crafting, making the finest weapons in all of Soul Society.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 189</ref> The family is traditionally lead by a female.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 174</ref>
-{{clear}}
+The Kannogi Family is another high-ranking noble family. They are connected to and often affiliated with the Kasumiōji Family.
+===Former Noble House===
+====[[Ryōdoji Family]]====
+Once a noble family in Soul Society exiled from their position 1,000 years ago. They are now known as '''[[Dark Ones|The Dark Ones]]'''.<ref>''Bleach'' movie; Bleach: Memories of Nobody</ref>
 ==References==
 <references/>
+[[ru:Знатные семьи]]
 [[Category:Important Terms]]
 [[Category:World of Bleach]]
+[[Category:Soul Society]]