Division 12

Captain: Kirio Hikifune. Lieutenant: Shinichiro Isamu.

Quote: "The Shinigami Research and Development Institute is a place of wonder and advancement. The 12th Division oversees its functions."

Role: The 12th Division is home to the Shinigami Research and Development Institute, and its captain and lieutenant are in charge of its day-to-day operations. It is here that engineering, chemistry, and biology—amidst a plethora of other scientific disciplines—create the advancements that keep the Gotei 13 in fighting shape. They are distinctly responsible for taking care of the Seireitei Archives, as well, which store the general history of Soul Society. The massive computers in the deepest halls of the institute process much of the information that is disseminated and used by the rest of the divisions. They hold a tight tie to the more tactical divisions such as the 6th, 9th, and 10th, who make use of their equipment and resources in order to do their duties.

Shinigami who are enlisted to join the 12th Division are almost always exceptionally brilliant thinkers. They are some of the brightest minds in the Gotei 13. Scientists of all kinds are born within the walls of the Shinigami Research and Development Institute, and their practices are fostered for the good of Soul Society. Although many might think that such a specific focus in the intellectual pursuits would make the members of the division weak in combat, significant time is spent keeping their training up-to-date. This is often done with the help of the 3rd Division, which has members trained to tutor Shinigami of other groups. Most individuals are expected to do research and put time into helping the institute.

Seated Officers:

-3rd Seat: Oko Yushima.

-4th Seat: Yanagi Tsuyu.

-5th Seat: Rin Tsukobura.

-6th Seat: Akon.

-7th Seat: Kuna.

-8th Seat: Torue.

-9th Seat: Hiyosu.

Unseated Officers: