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Contents 1 Image 2 Shinigami? 3 Inventions 4 Hat 5 About the dub 6 Who can see Urahara/ what exactly is he? 7 Tessai 8 Bankai 9 kisuke having a cero like attack 10 Urahara ?

[edit] Image

That image, is a spoiler. Its better change it to a classic "hat & sandal" one.

I think it's OK, the anime has already reached the stage where his captaincy was revealed, I think over a month ago. But if others say that it should be removed, then I won't object. Also, you should think about creating an account and signing your name. -- Ynhockey || Talk 11:40, 14 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Shinigami?

To whoever changed all instances of 'Death Gods' to Shinigamis, why? Even if you insist on using Japanese terms, FYI they don't have a plural form. For now I'll change it back. -- Ynhockey 03:17, 1 August 2005 (UTC)

Why? Simple, it sounds better. Also, when they do the official english release it probably won't be translated as Death God anyway, for religious reasons. --Tjstrf 07:41, 8 August 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Inventions

Whoever added that Urahara was exiled because of his invention, are you sure? I'm pretty sure they mentioned somewhere it was because of the gigai he created, although still can't be sure of that. But it would seem pretty weird that he would be exiled because of the hougyoku anyway, since he was technically doing his job well (inventing new technologies). If anyone knows about this for sure, please confirm. -- Ynhockey 19:13, 17 August 2005 (UTC)

There is a level of technology in the Soul Society that is beyond the legal limits, such as Rukia's gigai which masked her prescense. Going off the Viz translations, so it may be flawed, but based on that information, the doctor who inspected Rukia's Gigai said that anyone who made it would be exiled. This does not mean that Urahara was exiled for the Hōgyoku or for Rukia's gigai, but since he attempted to pass his hand through the gate to the Soul Society in one of the issues prior to when Ichigo & Co. going there, it is highly probable that he was exiled, and did not choose to leave. I will go check a few fansubs to see if their translation of certain area's pertaining to Urahara, the Hōgyoku, and Rukia's gigai to see if anything else can be clarified. -- Kaziel 23:00 14 February 2006 (UTC)

Added tenshintai, that doll. I was unsure if Urahara actually invented it, but it says in one of the chapters that he did (only noticed now), so there it is. -- Ynhockey 20:52, 27 August 2005 (UTC)

Finally the exile thing cleared up (I actually re-read part of the manga and found it). Chapter 175 p. 15. Actually you don't need to look because I quoted Manga Rain's translation exactly (in the article). -- Ynhockey 03:25, 29 August 2005 (UTC)

Actually, Akon inferred that it would be illegal for someone to make it. It was not given as the exact cause for Urahara's exile. Kurotsuchi mayuri 10:01, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

What are you talking about? Aizen, not Akon, stated in chapter 175 (p. 15) that Urahara was exiled becausge of the gigai. -- Ynhockey ^(Talk) 22:00, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

I've been thinking about the whole "Urahara always in spirit/konpaku form" thing. There's a scene (I don't remember which episode) where he and Tessai are talking in the shop. Urahara mentions that he thinks he is gaining weight, and Tessai shows him a diet aid he got from a home shopping network. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Shibata tell Chad that, as a ghost, one wouldn't gain weight? So how could Urahara have gained weight if he is always in spirit/konpaku form? - Riggermantis 07:51, 30 November 2005 (UTC)

While I don't remember such a scene (probably from one of the earlier episodes), I wouldn't take it as complete proof that Urahara can't be a soul. Moreover, souls usually can't go hungry, but those with spiritual power can (according to Ichimaru), which means they can probably gain weight. Or not. This could just be a small plothole anyway - now that I think about it, it seems quite likely. But if you disagree, feel free to change the word 'likely' to 'speculated' in that paragraph - after all, the rest of the info is real. -- Ynhockey 09:42, 30 November 2005 (UTC)

Currently in reference to the Hōgyoku, the article says "Urahara hid the orb inside Rukia Kuchiki's gigai", but I believe this to be incorrect. I believe he hid it within her spirit, not her gigai, since Aizen retrieved it from her near the end of the Soul Society story arc, and earlier, right after her capture, her Gigai was taken to the research institute. Since at approximately the same time she was incarcerated, I believe that it is safe to say that Urahara hid it in her prior to the events of the first issue of Bleach. The reason he offered her a Gigai that muted her powers is because she had the Hōgyoku inside her. (from here on is pure speculation, with little backup) When Ichigo obtained Rukia's powers via impaling himself on her Zanpakutō, I believe that this activated the Hōgyoku, which would explain why it was not able to be tracked prior, and also why Ichigo has the Hollow side within him. (end speculation) Even ignoring my speculation, the information I have posted merits, I think, a change in the entry. Feedback?-- Kaziel 22:50, 14 February 2006 (UTC)

after aizen got the Hōgyoku it was still sealed, and had not been used. also ichigo's holow abilities comes from the way urahara got him to gain his powers back (shattered shaft). Shinigami Josh 05:15, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

I think we should end this. It does state that because of the untrackable gigai, that he was expelled...NinjaPirates!!!

[edit] Hat

What type of hat is it exactly that Urahara wears? -- 132.203.54.38 02:38, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

I believe it's a "crochet hat". It is commonly worn today by female, but for a brief period in Japan, around 1920s, it was a fashionable uni-sex item. Assuming that Urahara came to Japan 100 years ago, he must have got it back then and never bothered to find a better hat. Indeed, his shop is very similar to a house from that period except for "modern" furnishings such as electricity.--Revth 03:34, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

• What's good enough for Urahara should be good enough for all of us. But anyway, it does look a lot like a bucket hat? Are the two kinds related? Kalga-han

[edit] About the dub

I watched episode 7 of the English dub and noticed that the staff addressed Kisuke as 'Mr Kisuke' this to me suggests that his name was reversed at some point in the dubbing process. Sam 22:30, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

You have to remember that japanese names have the family name first, then the actual first name last. To Japan, he's Urahara Kisuke. To Americans like me, it's Kisuke Urahara. User:Tenshou

In the English dub, he should have been referred to as Mr. Urahara since that's his surname. --Pentasyllabic 19:21, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

Yet he wasn't. It's english dubbing. Don't whine about it, the dub is still good.

Its because of the mouth flaps. "Kis-ke" vs "ur-a-ha-ra". You simply can't fit Urahara with the lip movements. 75.69.249.177 04:32, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

I'm not complaining, I was just making a point, although the point about mouthflaps does make sense. I think he was referred to as simply 'boss' or 'manager' in later episodes though.

^Sorry, that was me, I changed computers and forgot that I wasn't signed in '_'; Sam 19:08, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

He calls him Mr. Kisuke not only for dub reasons, but it was also a less formal, but still formal, way of addressing him. Just think of Tessai calling him Kisuke-san.

[edit] Who can see Urahara/ what exactly is he?

He still has his Sword when he is walking about in the human world, like when he helps Ichigo, but at the same time, he still can be seen by regular humans, None of the other Shigingami can do this from what I can tell, (Only having read up to the end of Ichigo's training with Urahara) So is he in some type of middle form or what? It is so counfusing. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 209.244.187.164 (talk) 20:38, 14 January 2007 (UTC).

I think he's in a constant gigai... --GhostStalker(Got a present for ya!) 22:40, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

so he has like the only Zanpakutō that is visible/exists in the real world? or is there also some gigai for it? :P

We can't conclude that. In fact, I don't think we even know if he's visible to the non-spiritually aware. --tjstrf talk 22:49, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

He is visible to normal people; see chapter 29, pages 14-15. Gdo01 22:54, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

its always a possibility he switches out of his gigai right before fights etc. we've never seen him go directly from visible to others to drawing his zanpakuto etc. there is always some time gap...so who knows. --Grimjaw 01:36, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Tessai

Maybe he was Urahara's lieutenant. [[User:Kinta006|

Yeah, maybe. Its pure speculation though. MoChan 03:59, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Bankai

It says in the article that his bankai can probably kill someone outright but not in a physical matter. This is complete speculation. For all we know, it can cause the nearest American to shoot pink bunny rabbits out of his ass. MoChan 03:59, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

That would be awesome if it could do that.Rocks Lotus 15:07, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

rocks lotus is the funniest person in the world.

[edit] kisuke having a cero like attack

he doesn't shoot ceros, it doesn't look like a cero etc.

the anime drew it stupidly so everyone now thinks he shoots ceros and shit...no he doesn't. it's way more like the getsuga tensho than anything. he also cancelled that out in ep 30-ish during the training flashback while ichigo fought renji, does that mean its a getsuga tensho? hell no. if u want proof the anime got it wrong look at this

They drew it like that because it is made of his own blood. It's not a cero. It is indeed like Ichigo's Shikai, but just with blood. NinjaPirates!!!

actually its a compression of reiatsu at the tip that he then shoots off in a crecent shape...rest assured it isn't his blood. --Grimjaw 23:26, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

has anyone considered the fact that Urahara may in fact be a Vizard, with his hat masquerading as his mask? This would explain both his knowledge of the vaizard and his ability to use cero if it indeed is cero. Additionally, it would explain his method for causing Ichigo to turn into a shinigami, and his calmness at the fact that he became both a hollow and a shinigami at the same time. Additionally, it would explain a self-imposed exile from Soul Society, and why his Bankai "is not the type" to help others grow in power. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 199.41.197.24 (talk) 19:50, 28 March 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Urahara ?

From which japanese expression did the word Urahara come ? 裏腹 (opposite, reverse, contrary) or 裏原 (ura-harajuku, a place in the harajuku area). Or somethings else ? --Remka 00:52, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Kisuke Urahara (浦原 喜助, Urahara Kisuke^?), read the article :P --Pentasyllabic 04:35, 6 March 2007 (UTC)