Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Prepares For Launch With an Action-Packed Trailer

Bleach: Rebirth of Souls is just a few weeks away, and it continues to look like it could be the franchise’s Sparking Zero moment.

Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Rebirth of Souls, titled Reverse Fate, showcasing some of the game’s intense action and a recreation of Ichigo’s story.

Rebirth of Souls, like many anime games, is an arena fighter where two characters battle in a massive environment. However, this game looks far more ambitious than any Bleach game we’ve seen before. In this instance, it’s a one-on-one fighter where characters primarily move along a 2D plane but can shift around each other in 3D—similar to the Tekken games.

Rebirth of Souls also directly integrates core Bleach concepts into gameplay, namely the clashing of Zanpakuto—the powerful weapons unique to each character. Essentially, the goal of each match is to build enough power while attacking and defending to destroy your opponent’s Konpaku with a... Read more