Crunchyroll, a subscription service that specializes in anime and manga, has teamed up with A PLUS JAPAN, a mobile game development company that focuses on Japanese entertainment and anime IP, for the English-language release of Bleach: Soul Resonance. With its English-language version, the mobile game will be making its global debut to audiences outside of Asia.

Pre-registration is now open on the App Store and Google Play.

BLEACH_ Soul Resonance Pre-Registration

Developed by Nuverse (Marvel Snap, One Piece: Blood Resonance), the 3D anime action-RPG is based on the hit Bleach series created by Tite Kubo and incorporates the visual style of the Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War anime, which will debut its fourth and final part, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, on TV Tokyo and its affiliates in 2026. It immerses players in the Soul Society world, allowing them to play as Ichigo Kurosaki and use their very own Zanpakutō to fight powerful enemies.

The official Bleach: Soul Resonance website highlights the fact that players will be able to play 17 characters from the anime. The game’s cast consists of Ichigo Kurosaki (Initial, Shikai, and Bankai versions), Uryu Ishida, Orihime Inoue, Kisuke Urahara, Yasutora Sado (Chad), and Ururu Tsumugiya for Karakura Town. Meanwhile, there are 13 Court Guard Squads (Gotei 13) characters that can be played, including Nemu Kurotsuchi, Ikkaku Madarame, Byakuya Kuchiki, Renji Abarai, Yachiru Kusajishi, Kaname Tosen, Sajin Komamura, and Rukia Kuchiki. As for Soul Society characters, the only one available is Yoruichi Shihouin, the “Flash Goddess.”

Read an overview of Bleach: Soul Resonance‘s features below:

Immerse yourself in a story-driven experience that stays true to the heartfelt tales of Bleach. Step into the Soul Society, experience the passion and romance as you unleash Bankai with your fingertips, and fight with your Zanpakuto by your side. 

      • Immersive Storyline—A True-to-the-Heart Adaptation: Dive into an immersive story that places you right in the heart of Bleach‘s action-packed world! Every clash, strike, story, and iconic line is crafted with genuine passion and care—all to bring you face-to-face with the Soul Reapers.
      • Innovative Blade-Clashing Gameplay—Victory Decided in an Instant: Fight side-by-side with your Zanpakuto! Where your fingers move, the blade follows. Experience innovative blade-clashing gameplay for an unparalleled battle thrill! Each Zanpakuto comes with tailored feedback, making every slash feel realistic and putting you in the heart of the battle.
      • Seamless Character Switching—Synergistic Combos: Forge victory through bonds, dig into the skills, weave versatile lineups to bend the war to your will for relentless damage. Seamlessly switch between characters and unleash the combos. Experience the multi-dimensional improvement to combat! Where blades crown the field, march with your comrades and fight side by side!
      • Unite for the Cause of Protection — Assemble Iconic Characters: With an 80-draw guarantee, you’re bound to get your favorite characters. Now, with trusted allies and teammates by your side, let’s raise your blade in the sacred name of protection!

For the uninitiated, it’s possible to catch up on the Bleach manga series on the Crunchyroll Manga app and anime series and movies on Crunchyroll. Meanwhile, Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War is available to stream on Hulu/Disney+.

Watch the official trailer below:

Source: Crunchyroll

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