Kisuke Urahara is a former captain of the 12th Division in the Gotei 13 and the founder of the Shinigami Research and Development Institute in the anime and manga series Bleach. Known for his laid-back demeanor, intelligence, and trademark bucket hat, Urahara runs a small convenience shop in the Human World. He plays a crucial mentor role to Ichigo Kurosaki, providing guidance, support, and training throughout the series, while harboring a mysterious and complex past.