Name : Izuru Kira
Birthday : March 27
Height : 173 cm
Weight : 56 kg
Occupation : Shinigami lieutenant of the 3rd Division.
Kira has blond hair, worn such that it covers half of his face. It also extends into two 'horns', although this is something relatively recent. Otherwise, his appearance is fairly ordinary compared to other shinigami.
Kira is dedicated to both his friends and his duties, perhaps to the point of fault. Despite the close friendship he shares with Momo Hinamori, Kira has shown that his loyalty shows no boundaries as he fought Hinamori in the defense of his captain. Despite this, he calls himself a 'monster' for raising his sword against Hinamori in the jail cell. The sheer stress of the events of the Soul Society arc combined with Kira's difficult position (whether to side with his captain, or with his friends) drove him to near-insanity.
Like many characters, Kira's past is not explored extensively. It is known that his parents were dead before he entered the shinigami academy, and that his family was one of at least minor nobility. This is also hinted at when Renji comments on how only the rich use a handshake as a greeting, when Kira does just that.
While at the Shinigami Academy, Kira met and befriended Hinamori and Renji Abarai. The three of them were the top of their class, with Sh��hei Hisagi as their upperclassman. Having seen their potential, they were later placed in the 5th Division by S��suke Aizen. Renji's rebellious nature and skill with the sword led to his move to the 11th Division, while Kira and Hinamori remained in the 5th Division with Captain Aizen and his then-lieutenant, Gin Ichimaru. Kira was later promoted to the 3rd Division as its lieutenant, under Ichimaru, now captain of the 3rd Division.
Kira first makes a notable appearance when he finds Renji Abarai nearly dead at the stairs to the Shrine of Penitence. He and Momo Hinamori try to heal Renji, but are interrupted by Byakuya Kuchiki, who wants Renji arrested for his actions. Hinamori protests but Kira obeys, showing that Kira believes that obeying orders is more important than one's emotions.
As an expression of this, Kira confronts his friend Hinamori because the latter tries to attack Kira's captain, Gin Ichimaru, even though Ichimaru is a prime suspect in the (apparent) murder of S��suke Aizen.
Kira's loyalty to his captain has not wavered since he was introduced to the series. Ichimaru helps him escape from jail, and Kira stands by his captain when the 10th Division Captain T��shir�� Hitsugaya fights Ichimaru.
When the two executive officers of the 10th Division come to appeal to the judicial chamber of Soul Society, Kira (under Ichimaru's orders) leads Hitsugaya away from the Chamber of 46, but mentions to Hitsugaya that he needs to protect Hinamori. Kira takes on Hitsugaya's lieutenant and Ichimaru's close friend, Rangiku Matsumoto, while Hitsugaya enters the city where the Chamber of 46 live.
Understandably, Kira is shocked to discover his captain truly was a traitor, conspiring with Aizen (the true mastermind behind the conspiracy involving Rukia Kuchiki's execution). He is also horrified to learn that Aizen stabbed Hinamori, as he was told that she wouldn't be hurt. When Ichimaru leaves Soul Society, Kira drinks himself silly, possibly out of depression or guilt, although he does not show it.
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