Miyako Shiba was a Shinigami of the Gotei 13, serving as the 3rd Seat of the 13th Division under Captain Jūshirō Ukitake. She was the wife of Kaien Shiba and a respected member of the Shiba clan. Miyako's tragic fate played a significant role in the backstory of several characters, particularly Rukia Kuchiki and Kaien Shiba.

Personality and Appearance

Credits: Studio Pierrot

Miyako was known for her intelligence, gentleness, and beauty. She had a warm smile that inspired others, particularly Rukia Kuchiki. Miyako was kind and motherly towards her subordinates, treating them equally regardless of their background. She wore the standard Shinigami shihakushō and had long dark hair, which she kept tied up with strands hanging down on each side.

Powers and Abilities

• Swordsmanship: She had at least some proficiency in wielding her Zanpakutō.
• High Spiritual Power: Her position indicated a respectable level of spiritual energy.
• Zanpakutō: While its name and abilities were never revealed, her Zanpakutō had a light red handle with a hexagonal-shaped guard with rounded corners.

Trivia

• Miyako's death was a pivotal moment in the 13th Division's history, affecting characters like Kaien Shiba and Rukia Kuchiki deeply.
• In the anime, her death was portrayed differently, with her being possessed by a Hollow before her demise.
• She was voiced by Sumi Shimamoto in Japanese and Cindy Robinson in English.
• Miyako's kind treatment of Rukia had a lasting impact on the young Shinigami's development.