Race: Human/Fullbringer
Birthday: November 15
Zodiac: Scorpio
Height: 187 cm
Weight: 90 kg
Blood type: AB
Role: Leader of Xcution, First Shinigami Substitute (formerly)
Theme Song: "Last Man Standing" by Bon Jovi
Kuugo Ginjou is the leader of the enigmatic organization known as Xcution. He is characterized as a calm and composed individual, though he can be quite manipulative. This trait is evident when he hired Ikumi Unagiya to investigate Isshin Kurosaki in front of Ichigo to capture his attention. A member of his group describes him as charming, someone who easily persuades others to follow him. He claims to carry ramen around because he enjoys it.
Ginjou first appears before Ichigo and influences his decision to regain his powers, hoping that Ichigo will eventually remove his Fullbring. Initially, Ginjou becomes close friends with Ichigo. However, once freed from Tsukishima's Fullbring influence, his demeanor shifts to become more aggressive and vengeful. Despite this change, he shows some compassion towards Ichigo and criticizes Tsukishima for breaking those under his control. Yet, he does not hesitate to eliminate anyone standing in his way. Even as enemies, there remains a mutual respect between them, and Ginjou later repays his debt to Ichigo.
Although initially allied with the Soul Reapers and becoming the first substitute Soul Reaper, their strict monitoring strained their relationship. Consequently, he betrays them and establishes Xcution as a sanctuary for Fullbringers. Further details in the 'Can't Fear Your Own World' novels reveal that Ginjo's friends were murdered by Soul Reapers, which drove him to madness. The rift between Ginjo and the Soul Reapers was exacerbated by a malicious third party.










