Momo Hinamori is a supporting character in Bleach. She serves as the lieutenant of the 5th Division in the Gotei 13, initially under Captain Sōsuke Aizen and later under Captain Shinji Hirako. Momo is known for her exceptional skill in Kidō and her deep admiration for her former captain, Aizen.

Her struggle with loyalty and betrayal marks Momo's character arc. Even after his treachery is revealed, her unwavering faith in Aizen becomes a significant point of conflict and development for her character. Throughout the series, she faces numerous challenges that test her resolve and force her to confront the reality of her idol's true nature.

Personality and Appearance

Credits: Studio Pierrot 

Momo is a petite young woman with brown eyes and black hair, which she typically wears in a bun. She dons the standard Shinigami shihakushō along with the 5th Division's lieutenant armband. After Aizen's defeat, she briefly changed her hairstyle to a bob cut with a clip on the left side.

She is generally upbeat, friendly, and easy-going. Momo has a strong friendship with Tōshirō Hitsugaya, whom she affectionately calls "Shirō-chan." She is deeply loyal, sometimes to a fault, as seen in her continued admiration for Aizen even after his betrayal. Momo enjoys reading, drawing, and baking and has a particular fondness for peaches.

Powers and Abilities

Credits: Studio Pierrot 

Momo possesses several notable abilities.

• Kidō Expert: She excels at Kidō, being referred to as a Kidō master by Captain Hitsugaya.
• Expert Swordsman: Momo is proficient enough to cross swords with other lieutenant-level Shinigami.
• High Spiritual Power: As a lieutenant, she boasts a high level of spiritual energy.
• Skilled Tactician: Momo can compensate for her limitations in direct combat through crafty combination attacks.
• Zanpakutō - Tobiume: Her Zanpakutō is a fire-type weapon that can release explosive fireballs in its Shikai form.

Trivia

• Momo's name means "peach" in Japanese, reflecting her favorite food.
• She was voted the 6th most popular character in the fourth Bleach character popularity poll.
• Momo often visits Tōshirō's grandmother in Rukongai.
• She attends ikebana (flower arrangement) lessons held by Captain Retsu Unohana.
• In the anime, Momo's Zanpakutō sometimes goes into Shikai form without her calling the release command.
• The number of prongs on Tobiume's Shikai form has been inconsistent between the manga and anime.
• Momo's Reiatsu is red in color.