Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?
Men with a strong sense of justice, always diligent.
2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?
Good.
3. What do you require of new recruits?
Nothing worth mentioning.
4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.
Even I am still studying.
Chōjirō Tadaoki Sasakibe
1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?
Young people who are willing to cultivate themselves.
2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?
A Western atmosphere within all the Asian influence.
3. What do you require of new recruits?
Nothing special.
4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.
The 1st Division is more exciting than meets the eye. Absolutely! Also, once a month, the captain organizes a tea party for the whole division.
Frank talk!! with the 9th Division lieutenant, Shūhei Hisagi
Since the captain who leads the 1st Division is the Head Captain Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, your first thought might be that this division is too hard for you. But actually, the captain throws a tea party once a month, and they hold really creative events in the lieutenant's English-style classroom, and it's a lot of fun! Plus, the 1st Division is near the bath house, and lately, the newspaper's been doing a feature on stone saunas, which they also have. So for those of you who want to get stronger, but don't want to get worn out, this is the division for you!
Shinigami Women's Association Aptitude Test
According to the Shinigami Women's Association aptitude test, those who consider themselves "leaders" are best suited for this division as Captain Yamamoto is a captain's captain and serving under him means that leadership skills are learnt from the very best.