Akane Shihōin

"It is my loyalty and dedication towards the soul society and its people that makes my heart strong, if I'm fighting for the sake of those I love and care about, then I care not what happens to this body. For I am the blade that fights for the sake of my friends and their future, as such I have no regrets."

- Akane Shihoin

Akane Shihōin (四枫院のア カネ, Shihōin Akane) also known as Suzume (スズメ, Sparrow) is a female shinigami and current captain of the 2nd Division of the Gotei 13, as well as the the commander of the Onmitsukidō. She is the 24th head of the Shihōin Clan, one of the four great noble families. She is known throughout the Soul Society for her bravery and great beauty; and is regarded as one of the strongest female captains of her generation. She is currently one of the most famous and well known captains serving the Gotei 13, known for her exploits as well as for being the current leader of the Shihoin Family.

She is known by the moniker Crimson Flash (真紅の寸秒, Shinku no sunbyō) due to her awesome speed and skills in flash step. She is also currently one of the main supporting protagonist in Shadow Rage's Bleach - Generation III story Bleach - Chronicles of the Soul and as such has an important role to play for the events to come.