Seraph

Seraph (燃焼天使 (セラフ), Serafu; Japanese for "Burning Angel") are transcendent said to have been evolved from. According to, the Seraph are the true ancestors of the , in that it was from them that the Quincy inherited the power of manipulating. While it is unknown just how many still exist in this time and age, many of those that do operate together as the leaders of the organization.

Behind the Scenes
In Christianity, the Seraph are the highest order of angels in Heaven. According to the author, in the Bleach universe, this rendition of the Seraph is meant to parallel their biblical counterparts in some respects but are more closely based upon the Vampires in the anime and manga series, Owari no Seraph, in terms of their intentions and views on humanity. The naming choice was ironic but not intentional.