Takara Kuramoto

"Perhaps I should teach you something that might save your life in the long run. Judging one based on their spiritual pressure output is foolish. All Captain-class Shinigami, well most of them, are able to manipulate just how much of their massive energy supplies is emitted outwards. Otherwise, they'd end up killing everyone around them with so much as a glance. And, by the way. I was lying. That advice won't really save your life at this point, since you're going to die right here by my blade. Maybe in your next life, you'll think twice before challenging me, boy."

- Takara speaking to an attacking Hollow.

Takara Kuramoto (倉本タカラ, Kuramoto Takara) is the mother of Minato Kuramoto, and the chief executive officer of a large pharmaceutical company located in Kagamino City. Once Minato reached the age of sixteen, Takara left him to continue his schooling in Karakura Town, so that she could focus more on her new position as CEO of the company. It is shown that she once was a Shinigami, but lost her powers due to unexplained circumstances. It is presumed that Minato is unaware of her standing as a Shinigami, and subsequently ignorant to his Shinigami-Human hybrid status. However, as of recent events, it seems that her powers are beginning to slowly return.

Behind the Scenes
Takara is meant to be a "female counterpart" of Isshin Kurosaki.