madarame ikkaku

Birthday: November 9
Height: 182 cm (6'0")
Weight: 76 kg (167 lbs)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Ikkaku Madarame holds the position of 3rd Seat in the 11th Division of the Gotei 13, serving under Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.
In terms of demeanor, Ikkaku embodies the typical characteristics of an 11th Division member—he is violent, loves to fight, and can be quite rude. This observation has been made by others, including Tetsuzaemon Iba. His love for combat is so intense that he refuses to go anywhere without a sword, even carrying a wooden one when disguised as a student at Ichigo Kurosaki's school. However, unlike many lower-ranked members of his division, Ikkaku possesses a strong sense of loyalty and responsibility, showing fierce devotion to his captain and aspiring to die under his command.
Ikkaku shares several personality traits with his captain, Kenpachi Zaraki, which explains their mutual respect. Both consider fighting enjoyable and strive to extract maximum fun from their opponents, often taking significant risks to prolong battles. Similar to Kenpachi, Ikkaku limits his abilities to extend fights, though he does this by restraining his Bankai usage rather than using a power-sealing eyepatch like Kenpachi. Like his captain, Ikkaku is frequently seen smiling during intense confrontations. He also adheres to the 11th Division's belief that honorable battles are those fought one-on-one, considering death the only true determinant of victory. Despite this, he acknowledges the good fortune in surviving a seemingly lost battle, as taught by his captain, and carries a blood-clotting ointment within his Zanpakutō's hilt. One unique trait of Ikkaku is his quirky "Lucky Dance," which adds a whimsical touch to his character.