Koharu Tanaka

Koharu Tanaka is the 5th seat of the 9th Division, under Captain Hikaru Kuroda.

Appearance
Koharu is very small in stature. She has long violet hair with an anntenna at the top. Her hair is usually tied in low pigtails with blue hair ties. She wears a standard Shihakushōand a black ribbon choker. Underneath the Shihakusho sleeves, there are long white gloves that end at her knuckles. Unlike most Shinigami, Koharu keeps her Zanpakuto on her back. The sheath is attached to a thick, purple sash. She also has a small fang on the left side of her mouth, which is noticeable when she opens her mouth.

Personality
5th seat Tanaka is very cheerful and energetic. Occasionally, she scares people when she poppes out behind 6th Divison 5th seat, Hana Takara. Despite her enthusiatstic exterior, she also has a very firery temper. She has a love of cute animals. For example, she keeps a pet piglet named Puhi in the barracks.

History
She and Hana Takura grew up in district 3, Hakutan. Upon entering the Shin'o Academy, the two met Renji Abarai. Koharu and Hana made up a codename for him. They liked to call him a "Red Pineapple". And he usally got mad at them.

Powers & Abilities
Expert Swordsman: As a 5th seat, Koharu has mastered the basic tecniques in Zanjutsu. She is apparently ambidextrous, as she is seen using both hands to wield her sword.

High Spiritual Energy : Despite being only a seated officer, Tanaka boasts a large amount of spiritual energy. Her reiatsu is light blue.

Shunpo : Koharu can keep up with other seated officers, but she does not rely on it much.

Kidō Expert : Tanaka uses Kido very often, and has become quite skilled with it.

Zanpakutō
Kuroyuki (Black Snow): In its sealed form, Kuroyuki takes the form of a katana with a golden-yellow handle. It is a water/ice type.
 * Shikai: Kuroyuki's release command is, "Fall" (Furu). The sword's appearance does not change in its Shikai state.
 * Special Shikai Ability: When Shikai is activated, Koharu's sword can create thick snow with each swing. If the snow gets on her opponent, they are stunned and can't move for a short amount of time.
 * Bankai: Not yet achieved