Brace Yourself, Bleach Fans! Brave Souls Hits the Switch on July 11

Attention all Bleach enthusiasts! Grab your zanpakuto and get ready for a high-speed soul-cleaving adventure as the action-packed, 3D brawler Bleach: Brave Souls is set to slice its way onto the Nintendo Switch via the eShop on July 11. If you thought swinging a Joy-Con to decimate Hollows in your living room was a distant dream, think again—it’s about to become your new daily workout.

This news follows the recent Xbox One launch on June 27, which means console players everywhere can now join in on the spiritual chaos. Bleach: Brave Souls originally launched back in the ancient year of 2015, and since then, it’s racked up more downloads than there are episodes of the anime—over 90 million worldwide. That’s right, 90 million people have experienced the thrill of having their favorite characters shout their special moves in languages they don’t fully understand.

An Overview of the Game, Straight from KLabGames:

Dive Into the Action-packed World of Bleach

Picture this: You’re a lowly human, minding your own business in Karakura Town, when suddenly, a gigantic Hollow crashes through your roof like the world’s worst Uber Eats delivery. Panic? Nope. You grab your console, dive into Bleach: Brave Souls, and start slicing up enemies from the world of the living, the Soul Society, Hueco Mundo, and even the deepest pits of Hell itself. Every scene, from Ichigo’s dramatic transformations to Kenpachi’s terrifying laughter, has been painstakingly recreated in stunning 3D graphics. Relive the anime’s most iconic moments without having to wait for the next episode or remember what filler arcs you skipped!

A Cast of Colorful Characters

From the fan-favorite 13 Court Guard Squads to the Espada, and even those obscure Stern Ritter guys who you’re still not sure how to pronounce correctly, the gang’s all here! Watch in awe as Ichigo unleashes his Getsugatensho with a flick of your finger or Aizen manipulates reality with the mere mention of his Kyoka Suigetsu. And don’t worry, Byakuya’s petals are here too, floating ominously like he’s perpetually lost in thought. All these epic moves are fully-voiced and animated, which means you’ll be hearing more Japanese shouting than at a Tokyo train station during rush hour.

Enter the Arena

Ready for a real challenge? Jump into the three-on-three online battles where players from around the world will probably wipe the floor with you in real-time. But hey, it’s all in good fun! Choose your favorite characters, build your dream team, and then watch in horror as some 12-year-old from halfway across the globe completely obliterates you with a perfectly timed Bankai. Who knew gaming could be so humbling?

For Whom the Bell Tolls (aka Recommended Players)

• Die-hard Bleach Fans: If you’ve spent sleepless nights debating whether the Quincy arc really needed that many characters, this game’s for you.
• Newcomers to the Bleach Universe: Want to know what the fuss is about without committing to 300+ episodes? Here’s your crash course.
• Pre-anime Prepper: Get your fix before the upcoming Thousand-Year Blood War anime adaptation leaves you questioning your emotional stability.
• Casual Gamers: Love hack-and-slash, but never watched Bleach? No worries. Jump in, mash some buttons, and let the flashy attacks do the talking.

Whether you’re a seasoned Soul Reaper or just curious about what all the screaming and glowing swords are about, Bleach: Brave Souls on the Switch promises to deliver more adrenaline than Ichigo’s ever-changing hair color. So mark your calendars for July 11, because the next great Bleach adventure is about to kick off—right in the palm of your hand.