Uryu Ishida is inherited with the powers of Quincy. He has been trained since young by his grandfather, Soken Ishida. Uryu bears great hatred towards the Shinigami as their late arrival during an Hollow attack had caused the death of his grandfather. At the beginning of the series, Uryu has issued a challenged towards Ichigo to see who is more superior in eliminating Hollows, however, this lures an uninvited menos grande, which eventually forces both Ichigo and Uryu to fight alongside one another.