| 5th Division | |
| |
| Title | Fifth Division |
| Kanji | 五番隊 |
| Romaji | Gobantai |
| Captain | Shinji Hirako |
| Lieutenant | Momo Hinamori |
| Allies | None |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Insignia | Lily of the Valley |
| Insignia Signifies | Sacrifice, Danger, Pure Love, Humility, Sweetness |
| Division Color | Pale Turquoise |
The Fifth Division (五番隊, gobantai; "Squad 5" in the English Dub) is a division in the Gotei 13. The 5th Division is headed by Captain Shinji Hirako.
Organization
The 5th Division follows the traditional organization of a Gotei 13 Division. After the defection of Sousuke Aizen, the division was run by the next highest authority in the 5th Division: Lieutenant Momo Hinamori. Some time after Aizen's defeat, Shinji Hirako once again became captain of the 5th Division.
Special Duties
No special duties have been noted for the 5th Division. The members of this division are all highly skilled, having been trained by a captain who excels at everything, including battle readiness.[1]
Barracks
5th Division Barracks
Like all the other barracks, the 5th Division Barracks house the offices and living quarters of the Shinigami of the 5th. While a captain, Sousuke Aizen's room in the barrack was on the second floor.[2] In contrast, Shinji's room, while he was a captain was on the first floor and, notably, contained a turn-table.[3] The barracks also contain at least one "Special Confinement Gaol" (特別拘禁牢, Tokubetsu Kōkinrō ; Viz "Special Detention Cell") for prisoners of considerable power, such as lieutenants.[4]
Notable Members
| 5th Division | |||
| Rank | Name | In Office | Status |
| Captain | Shinji Hirako | ? - 1900 A.D. 2001 or 2002 A.D. - Current |
Active |
| Lieutenant | Momo Hinamori | ? - Current | Active |
| Former Members | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Danjirō Obana | 1002 A.D. - ? | Deceased |
| Captain | Sousuke Aizen | ? - 2001 A.D. | Discharged |
| Lieutenant | Sousuke Aizen | ? - ? | Promoted |
| Lieutenant | Gin Ichimaru | ? - ? | Promoted |
| 3rd Seat | Unnamed Man | ? - 1891 A.D. | Deceased |
| 3rd Seat | Gin Ichimaru | 1891 A.D. - ? | Promoted |
| Unknown | Kaname Tōsen | ? - ? | Promoted |
| Unknown | Renji Abarai | ? - ? | Promoted |
| Unknown | Izuru Kira | ? - ? | Promoted |
Recruitment
The Fifth Division has been raised to have a gentle atmosphere, where every member gets along well with one another. The division is also said to excel at nurturing soldiers of immense talent.[5]
Recruitment Fair Brochure
Illustration for the 5th Division Recruitment Brochure
The following question and answer, plus illustration, was printed in the special issue of the Seireitei Communication that came out straight after the Ryoka Invasion of Soul Society.[6]
Sousuke Aizen
- No reply, as his whereabouts are unknown.
Momo Hinamori
1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?
Enthusiastic people.
2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?
The captain is gone and there are still a lot of days when I have to stay in bed, but essentially it's a very peaceful division with a wonderful atmosphere.
3. What do you require of new recruits?
People who wouldn't betray anyone...
4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.
Let's protect the 5th Division together!
Frank talk!! with the 8th Division lieutenant, Nanao Ise
H... Hinamori-san, is your health better now? If you have any troubles or concerns or that sort of thing, you can talk to me any time, just ask for me! Let's read together again sometime.
Shinigami Women's Association Aptitude Test
According to the Shinigami Women's Association aptitude test, those who are intellectual, claiming that Shinigami who want to be both wise and skilled in the martial arts can do so by training under the captain, Sousuke Aizen, who is both.[7]
Trivia
- It is notable that three of the current lieutenants, as well as two former captains, were once associated with the 5th Division, having been personally recruited by former Captain Aizen after their graduation from the Shin'ō Academy. However, two of the three (Renji and Izuru) both found themselves leaving for other divisions before moving to their eventual lieutenant position. Only Momo Hinamori remained and rose to her position in the same division as her initial recruitment.
- Once a month, former Captain Aizen held a calligraphy class for the 5th Division members to learn the basics.[1]
Klub Outside Trivia
- According to Q&A #430 by Tite Kubo on his fansite "Klub Outside", the current 5th Division has been completely overhauled to fit the current captain, Shinji Hirako's taste.[8]
