The Shihōin Clan (四楓院家, Shihōin-ke; lit. "Shihōin family") is one of the Four Great Noble families of Soul Society.
Overview[]
By tradition, the head of the Shihōin family leads the Onmitsukidō. Also known as the Tenshi Heisōban (天賜兵装番, Guard of the Heavenly Gifted Armaments; Viz "Defender of the Realm"),[1] they are the Caretakers of the Hōgu (宝具, Treasured Tools) and Bugu (武具, Armaments) said to have been bestowed on them by the gods.[2]
Every generation the head of the Shihōin is tasked to protect the Tenshi Heisō (天賜兵装, Heavenly Gifted Armaments), an incredible spiritual tool that is said to have been handed down from the Heavens.[3] If they attain a captain seat in the Gotei 13, the Onmitsukidō are led under that captaincy as well.
Clan Structure[]
Unknown
Family Members[]
| Shihōin Clan | |||
| Name | Title | Relation | Status |
| Chika Shihōin | Unknown | N/A | Deceased |
| Yoruichi Shihōin | 22nd Head of the Shihōin Clan Princess (姫君, Himegimi; alt. "Lady") |
Older Sister of Yūshirō | Alive |
| Yūshirō Shihōin | 23rd Head of the Shihōin Clan | Younger Brother of Yoruichi | Alive |
Retainers[]
| Shihōin Clan Retainers | |||
| Name | Job | Status | |
| Suì-Fēng | Commander-in-Chief of the Onmitsukidō & Corps Commander of the Executive Militia | Alive | |
| Marechiyo Ōmaeda | Corps Commander of the Patrol Corps of the Onmitsukidō | Alive | |
Equipment[]
Ukitake with the Shihōin Shield.
- Shihōin Shield: a device used by Jūshirō Ukitake and Shunsui Kyōraku to destroy the Sōkyoku. It is a large, shield-like item with the Shihōin Family Emblem (四楓院家の紋, Shihōin-ke no Mon) stamped on it and a long cord connected to it. When the cord is wrapped around the Sōkyoku and two Zanpakutō are stabbed into two vertical slots running from its top, their Reiryoku flows through the cord and destroys the Sōkyoku.[4] The Shield is normally kept under a seal that is difficult to remove even for a captain.[5]
Yhwach surrounded by the Hissaki Kumoi.
- Tenshi Heisō: Hissaki Kumoi (天賜兵装・引っ裂き蜘蛛網, Heavenly Gifted Armament: Shredding Spider's Web):[6] razor-sharp, yellowish-orange wires that have been used by Yoruichi in a failed attempt to entrap Yhwach. Supposedly even the latter would have been cut up if he had come into contact with the wires.[7]
Trivia[]
Klub Outside Trivia[]
- According to Q&A #695 by Tite Kubo on his fansite "Klub Outside", in the Shihōin family, children who may inherit the family title receive names that include numbers and characters symbolizing times of day.[8]
References[]
| Shinigami Skills | |
|---|---|
| Combat | Zanjutsu • Hohō • Kidō • Hakuda |
| Abilities | Zanpakutō • Reiryoku • Reiatsu • Reiraku • Konsō • Shunkō |
| Organizations | |
| Government | Soul King • Central 46 |
| Nobility | Kuchiki Clan • Shihōin Clan • Noble Houses • Kasumiōji Clan • Ise Clan • Tsunayashiro Clan • Formerly: Shiba Clan • Ryōdoji Family • Dark Ones |
| Military | Gotei 13 • Onmitsukidō • Kidō Corps • Royal Guard • Gatekeepers |
| Institutions | Seireitei Communication • Shinigami Research and Development Institute • Shin'ō Academy |
| Recreational | Shinigami Women's Association • Shinigami Men's Association • Tea Ceremony Club • Ikebana Club • Calligraphy Club |
| Related Articles | |
| Locations | Soul Society • Seireitei • Central 46 Compound • Nest of Maggots • Sōkyoku Hill • Gin Tonbo • Kuchiki Manor • Central Great Underground Prison |
| Items | Shihakushō • Jigokuchō • Gigai • Reigai • Gikon • Modified Soul • Denreishinki • Ōken • Gokon Tekkō • Kan • Blood Oath's Seal |