Rikichi

is an unseated officer of the 6th Division.

Appearance
Rikichi is a young male of average height with black hair and grey eyes. He has a tattoo above his left eye, in admiration for Renji Abarai. His hair is parted on the left and fans out at the tips. Also, on the left side of his head, three strands are beaded at the tips. Besides the standard Shinigami uniform, he wears a thin rope sash connecting the supply kit on his back.

Personality
The only reason Rikichi joined the 6th Division was because Renji was his hero. His admiration reached so far that he broke Hanatarō Yamada out of jail to save him.

Soul Society arc
When first introduced he is seen trying to control a Jigokuchō albeit badly. After Renji fights Ichigo and loses, Byakuya Kuchiki orders for him to be imprisoned. When Renji escapes from the 6th Division's barracks, Rikichi is among the Shinigami sent out to capture him, but is the only one not to be injured.

Renji, looking for revenge, fights his captain, only to fall by his Bankai. Afterwards, Rikichi breaks Hanatarō Yamada out of jail so he could heal Renji's wounds. Although he wasn't happy about Renji's actions against his squad members, he tells Renji to keep fighting for what he believes in.

Bount arc (anime only)
Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.

Zanpakutō Unknown Tales arc (anime only)
Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.

Zanpakutō
Rikichi's Zanpakutō has never been shown.


 * Shikai: Not Yet Revealed.
 * Bankai: Not Yet Achieved.