Nemu Kurotsuchi is an artificial entity created by Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi using a combination of Gigai and Gikon technologies. As the lieutenant of the 12th Division, she serves as Mayuri's loyal assistant in both his scientific endeavors and Gotei 13 duties. Nemu is the seventh incarnation of the Nemuri Project, designed to create new souls from "Konpaku cells." Despite her artificial origins, she displays a complex personality and a range of abilities that make her a unique and valuable member of the Soul Society.

Nemu's relationship with her creator is complicated, marked by both loyalty and abuse. Despite Mayuri's often cruel treatment, she remains steadfastly devoted to him. However, she also shows compassion towards others, occasionally acting against Mayuri's wishes to help those in need. Her artificial nature grants her enhanced physical abilities and unique powers, making her a formidable combatant and research assistant.

Personality & Appearance

Credits: Studio Pierrot

Nemu is characterized by her quiet and reserved demeanor, often appearing melancholic and rarely displaying emotion. This behavior is largely a result of her upbringing and treatment by Mayuri. Despite her subdued exterior, Nemu has shown moments of compassion and even joy, particularly when involved with the Shinigami Women's Association. She shares several traits with her creator, including food preferences and an interest in scientific research.

Physically, Nemu is a slender young woman with long black hair tied in a braid and green eyes. She wears a modified version of the standard Shinigami uniform, featuring a short black kimono with a white nagajuban underneath and a traditional white obi. Her lieutenant's armband is worn on her left arm, and she sports white gloves and a dark red choker. Nemu's appearance reflects both her role as a Shinigami and her unique status as an artificial being.

Powers & Abilities

Nemu possesses a range of abilities due to her artificial nature.

• Enhanced Endurance: Her body can withstand injuries that would be fatal to normal beings.
• Enhanced Strength: Nemu can lift and throw heavy objects with ease.
• Enhanced Speed: She can move at high speeds, even catching projectiles mid-flight.
• Poison Immunity: Shares Mayuri's immunity to various poisons.
• Chemical Repository: Her body stores various drugs for tactical use.
• Healing Factor: Can be revived from near-death states by Mayuri.
• Tedoriru: Ability to rotate her arm like a drill for combat.
• Power Enhancement: Can temporarily boost her abilities by pushing her body to its limits.
• Konpaku Sessaku: Can use portions of her soul as spiritual energy attacks.

Zanpakutō

Nemu does not possess a named Zanpakutō, but she does carry a sword that resembles a thin katana with a green hilt.

Trivia

• Nemu's theme song is "Lamb of God" by Marilyn Manson.
• She says "butter" instead of "cheese" when taking photographs.
• Nemu shares many similarities with Mayuri, including interests and how they spend their free time.
• She ranked 32nd in the fifth Bleach character popularity poll.