Character Profile: Soi Fon
Fields |
USA Info |
Japanese Info |
Image |
|---|---|---|---|
Name |
Soi Fon | Soi Fon |  |
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Soi Fong(alternate spelling) | Soi Fong(alternate spelling) | |
Alias |
Fong Shaolin | Fong Shaolin | |
Race |
Soul Reaper | Shinigami(Death God) | |
Gender |
Female | Female | |
Age |
(born February 11th) | (born February 11th) | |
Hair |
Raven | Raven | |
Eyes |
Midnight-blue | Midnight-blue | |
Height |
4'11"(source: Bleach SOULs. Official Character Book) | 150 cm(source: Bleach SOULs. Official Character Book) | |
Weight |
83.8 lbs(source: Bleach SOULs. Official Character Book) | 38 kg(source: Bleach SOULs. Official Character Book) | |
Status |
Gotei 13 Captain, Commander of the Special Forces | Gotei 13 Captain, Commander of the Special Forces | |
Quote |
"Know the price of retreating from the front for the length of a hundred years as you die, Yoruichi!" | ||
Voice |
Cindy Robinson | Kawakami Tomoko | |
Debut |
Chapter 81(manga) | Chapter 81(manga) | |
Anime |
Bleach | Bleach |
Last I checked, this character's cosplay outfit was available at Moon Costumes.
Character Description: Soi Fon
Soi Fon, Captain of the 2nd Division and current Commander of the Onmitsukidou, is known to be the type who follows all the laws and is someone who strongly believes that the enemy must be left dead at all costs.
She was formerly named as Fong Shaolin, at least until she entered Keigun in the Onmitsukidou. After her entry into Keigun, she inherited her great-grandmother's name: Soi Fon. She was the sixth born between five brothers, whom have all died in their first few missions after entering Keigun. Soi Fon was sad about their death, but replaced them in Keigun nonetheless.
The Fong family is a low-class noble family that was somehow associated with the Shihouin family. The family basically exists to serve the Shihouin Family, and they do that by entering Keigun, the number one team in Onmitsukidou. In the Fong family, strength meant everything. Anyone who could not enter Keigun was immediately banished from the family with no exceptions. This pushed Soi Fon to be the best she wanted to and could possibly be.
Seven years after joining Keigun, Soi Fon became the Guundanchou's (Head of Keigun) personal escort. The Guundanchou was no one other than the person she was told to sacrifice her life for over and over again since her youth: Shihouin Yoruichi.
Eventually, she and Soi Fon developed a sisterly relationship. But when the day came when Yoruichi Shihouin left Soul Society to aid her friend, Urahara Kisuke, in exile, Soi Fon was nearly heartbroken. Her senpai, whom she'd admired and adored so much, has abandoned her. She then believed that Yoruichi had obviously betrayed her love and respect, and eventually, her sadness of Yoruichi's depart became bitter hatred. Soi Fon swore to become stronger. Strong enough to capture Yoruichi with her bare hands.
As she got stronger, she discovered herself a new technique called Flashcry, which fuses hakuda (hand-to-hand military combat) and kidou (demon arts) together, and perfected her zanpakutou's ability: Nigeki Kessatsu, "Death in Two Strikes".
Soi Fon's zanpakutou's name is Suzumebachi, literally meaning "sparrow hornet". Its shikai is best described as a golden armwrap with a long, stinger-like blade that extends from her middle finger. The "stinger" is adorned with intricate, black designs that of which resembles a hornet. Its ability is to have the first strike mark a butterfly-shaped flower called the Houmonka on her target. The second time she hits that same spot, her target will drop dead, guaranteed.
When Yoruichi returned to Soul Society aiding Kurosaki Ichigo in the rescue of Kuchiki Rukia, Soi Fon took the opportunity and fought her face-to-face. In the beginning of the fight, Soi Fon was ahead of Yoruichi, feeling quite confident that she was going to win and capture her for good. That is, until she revealed her shunkou. Apparently, Yoruichi was one step ahead of Soi Fon and had already discovered the technique long ago. She decided against teaching her protege' the technique because of its level of danger as she showed her what she meant.
Soi Fon was furious about Yoruichi remaining stronger than she is. The battle soon ended with Soi Fon in tears, kneeling before her senpai, begging for her trust and companionship. After this, Soi Fon had a slight change of heart and her admiration and obsession of her senpai, Yoruichi, returned once more.
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Flag[admin]#17 - Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 10:14pm:
Soi Fon is a classic character, and her personality is very complicated. You see her relationship with Yoruichi, and it's hard to avoid assuming her adoration leans towards lust. It doesn't really matter if she is or not because her abilities are unique, and she produces results that are usually favorable to the 13 captains. Her strict personality may come from her previous captain's carefree approach. When the captain is aloof, the vice captains tend to be strict to compensate.
Her dedication to her craft is similar to Yumichika when it comes to her sword's abilities. Her Bankai is a contradiction to her Shikai. One is enormous in strength, size, range, and borderline overkill. The other is nimble, agile and is used only in close combat scenarios.
What I also find intriguing is the way she wears her sword. It's identical to the way Yoruichi wore hers, and the garment appearance should be noted extremely similar. When being covert, you really don't want something horizontally protruding out like that. ... show more »
Flag[admin]#16 - Posted by H on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 3:50pm:
I love Soi Fon. I think she is very attractive if you look at her. Also I like the fire in her eyes. She just looks like a very determined person and I like that a lot. What I don't like is when people say she is in love with Yoruichi. I think she does love Yoruichi, but more as an older sister. Soi Fon needs a big strong goofy man in her life. One to bring humor. ;] Like Renji. Just saying.
Her bankai kicks [censored]! It is a freaking bazooka!
If you don't like that then well you is crazy and shouldn't be watching an action series. ... show more »
Flag[admin]#15 - Posted by Richelle on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at 3:04pm:
Oh you have that movie..... that must be my most favorite movie of Bleach.... including Diamond dust Rebellion.
Flag[admin]#14 - Posted by Ichihime rocks! on Friday, October 16th, 2009 at 9:36pm:
That move she used in memories of nobody was so awesome! (Wonder if her and chizuru would get along.)
Flag[admin]#13 - Posted by Richelle on Friday, September 18th, 2009 at 8:28pm:
it looks like she's in her 20's or 30's.
Flag[admin]#12 - Posted by Tsukionna on Friday, September 18th, 2009 at 1:02pm:
Wow guys, you need to chill. I know people hate her for killing Ggio, since I like them both a lot. You don't need to start swearing and freaking out about it though.
I am actually curious about her real age, before she became a shinigami since I might have already known and forgotten, or just may have never known ;~;
Does anyone know that? ... show more »
Flag[admin]#11 - Posted by Richelle on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 at 7:39pm:
I like Soifon I just don't like it when people talk trash about her....actually I really don't like it if they do this too any Bleach character.
Flag[admin]#10 - Posted by [censored] YOU SOI FON HATERS! on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 at 3:53pm:
get over it ur just jealous because u are trying to act all cool but
you wanna be like soi fon. plus, if u hate soi fon, why the F*** are u even
F***ing hear? leave. go [censored] ur selves
Flag[admin]#9 - Posted by Richelle on Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 at 7:48pm:
''You need to stop calling them ugly. Its not very nice to all the other fans of bleach. Im not saying this to be mean honest i am just saying.''
Flag[admin]#8 - Posted by Richelle on Friday, August 21st, 2009 at 1:11pm:
I like it when soifon stabs people and if she touches them twice in the same place they die.....thats so cool.