Ichibei Hyōsube (Seireitou)

Ichibei Hyōsube (兵主部 一兵衛, Hyousube Ichibei) is the commanding Shinigami of the Royal Guard, holding the title "Monk of Perception" (まなこ和尚, Manako Oshō).

Appearance
Ichibei is a large and broad individual with a bald head, bushy eyebrows and a long black beard. He wears the standard Shinigami uniform beneath a white, long-sleeved haori decorated with the Royal Guard's emblem. The top of his uniform is open enough to expose his hairy chest. He also wears a large set of red prayer beads around his neck and a pair of single-toothed tengu geta.

Personality
Ichibei is an authoritative Shinigami who remains focused on the mission at hand. He speaks in a loud and upfront manner and his face is expressive.

History
Ichibei was given the title "Monk of Perception" by the King of Souls. Ichibei was the person who first chose the names for everything in Soul Society, including Zanpakutō, Shikai and Bankai.

Banshō Kanshu
Born from his abilities in the field of Hakuda, Ichibei is well known his most highly revered skill: the Banshō Kanshu (万象看取, literally "Perceiving All of Creation").

Zanpakutō
The name and appearance of Ichibei's Zanpakutō is unknown.


 * Shikai: Not Yet Revealed


 * Bankai: Not Yet Revealed

Behind the Scenes
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