Soul Society Nobility

There are two types of nobles in the Soul Society: The Four Great Noble Houses and Minor Houses.

The Four Great Noble Houses are families and clans that have made impressive impact in the Soul Society. They’re also wealthy, have strong reputations, and are normally produce stronger Shinigami. These are the families that come together in order to enact the laws of the Soul Society. Since there are four, they also elect a trusted individual from outside the noble houses to act as a tie breaker.

Minor noble houses are families that have a decent amount of wealth, power, or influence in the community of the Soul Society. They have very little, if any impact on government.

Notable houses are larger families that have attained some form of notoriety, but they are not influential enough to be considered noble.


The Saionji Family

Blessed with good looks and large amounts of reiryoku, the Saionji are a family of nobles who began their wealthy lineage by conquering agriculture, textiles, and blacksmithing. Though their focus is in food and clothing production, they are also known for printing scrolls and books. In blacksmithing, the Saionji are masters of creating weapons, and are the family who provide Asauchi for the Gotei.

> J. Saionji - Head of the Family
> Kazuo Saionji - Second Son Deceased.

The Takabayashi Family

As the first noble family, the Takabayashi rose in power due to wealth. Their history shows they manipulated and extorted their way to power by offering up blood-contracts that would curse those who break them. Now, they focus their efforts in keeping up real estate deals, drawing up contracts, and working alongside Central 46. Those who do not fall in line with the law side of the Takabayashi job, dive into the entertainment business by producing arts of all kinds.

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The Hōzōin Family

> Toshizō Hōzōin - Head of the Family
> Setsuko Hōzōin - Previous Head of Family, mother of Toshizō
> Fumiko Hōzōin - Wife of Toshizō

The Furukawa Family

> Natsuki Furukawa - Head of the Family
> Takahiro Furukawa - Former First Son - Self-exiled
> Kazuma Furukawa - 3rd Son, Heir to Family


Ariake

> Genpaku Arishima - Unofficial Head

Kisaragi Clan
A clan of bodyguards and civil servants, the Kisaragi family prides itself in being protectors of other noble families and important dignitaries. Unlike most other nobles, they do not pledge vassalage to any of the Four Great Noble Houses. They are considered to be among the most politically-neutral noble families.

> Shinmon Kisaragi - Head of Family
> Ryōga Kisaragi - 1st Son, 1st Child
> Rin Kisaragi - 2nd Daughter, 3rd Child
> Rika Kisaragi - 4th Daughter, 6th Child

Mibu Family

Hoshino Family

> Ayame Hoshino - Adopted daughter - Exiled



Fujisaki Family
The Fujisaki Family is one of the most notable non-noble families outside of nobility. The family has had a long history of serving the Gotei, with Ryōtarō Fujisaki bringing the family glory.
> Ryōtarō Fujisaki - Head of the Family
> Chinatsu Fujisaki - Widow of Ryōtarō
> Ryōji Fujisaki - Son of Ryōtarō and Chinatsu
> Ryoko Fujisaki - Daughter of Ryōji



Shirazumi Family
A long-forgotten name, the Shirazumi were once highly-respected nobles on the verge of being the Fifth Great Noble House. However, their last-known patriarch destroyed all hopes of that when he was branded a treasonous criminal.
> Konrō Shirazumi - Last known head of family
> Tsubine Shirazumi - Great-great-grandson of Konrō
> Eira Shirazumi - Great-great-granddaughter of Konrō