Division 11

Captain: Kenpachi Kiganjo. Lieutenant: Hiyori Sarugaki.

Quote: "The 11th Division is a group that you never want to see in combat. They are the backbone of the army, and their swords are the cannons of Soul Society."

Role: The 11th Division is entirely focused on combat skills, specifically in melee range. It contains some of the strongest physical fighters in Soul Society. These are the individuals who fight on the front-lines when war is declared, are dispatched against particularly strong threats, and train day-in and day-out until they are needed on the field again. Their command structure is rigid at the top, but very loose in the lower ranks. Most of the organization for deployment is handled by other divisions. Members of the 11th simply go where the fight takes them; it is a rare occasion that they ask what they are fighting for, or even who they are supposed to defeat. Because of this, they are considered to be the equivalent of the 'heavy infantry' by human standards. The leader of this division is generally the strongest combatant among the captains. They earn the title 'Kenpachi' by defeating their former captain in one-on-one combat.

To become a member of the 11th Division, a Shinigami needs to prove that they are particularly capable in Zanjutsu. They cannot be admitted without that skill. This is due to their role as soldiers in the wars of Soul Society. Those that score particularly high on Zanjutsu tests during their days in the academy are often assigned here in order to make the best use of their brutal skills. Unfortunately, this very specific standard does not take into account the natural aggressiveness that often comes from the martially-oriented. Many discipline problems have arisen due to the abrasive nature of the Shinigami drawn to the division. Although that is a stereotype, ignoring the many exemplary members that actually call the unit home, it has permanently colored the outside image of the 11th Division.

Seated Officers:

-3rd Seat: Maki Ichinose.

-4th Seat: Tetsuzaemon Iba.

-5th Seat: Renji Abarai.

-6th Seat: Ikkaku Madarame.

-7th Seat: Yumichika Ayasegawa.

-9th Seat: Seizo Harugasaki.

-10th Seat: Makizo Aramaki.

Unseated Officers:

-Goteitashi.