Bleach fans worldwide, rejoice! The highly anticipated new fighting game, BLEACH Rebirth of Souls, has finally been officially released.
The arrival of this game brings back the iconic action of the Shinigami, Arrancar, and other characters in an exciting fighting format.
One of the most intriguing aspects, of course, is the list of playable characters.
If you want to know which champions from the Bleach universe you can use in this game, this article presents the BLEACH Rebirth of Souls full roster, the complete list of all characters available at the game’s launch.
About BLEACH Rebirth of Souls
- Genre: A 3D fighting game adapted from the popular anime and manga, Bleach.
- Initial Character Count: Offers over 30 playable characters at launch.
- Story Coverage: The included story background and characters focus on the plot arcs from the Substitute Soul Reaper arc up to the end of the Arrancar Arc.
- Platforms & Release: The game was released on March 21, 2025, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms.
BLEACH Rebirth of Souls Full Character Roster (Launch Roster)
Here is the complete list of all characters you can play right away in BLEACH Rebirth of Souls from day one, categorized by their affiliation:
Human World Fighters:
- Ichigo Kurosaki
- Ichigo Kurosaki (Bankai)
- Ichigo Kurosaki (Final Getsugatensho / FGT)
- Uryu Ishida
- Yasutora Sado (‘Chad’)
Vizard:
- Shinji Hirako
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Soul Reapers / Shinigami:
- Byakuya Kuchiki
- Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto
- Gin Ichimaru
- Ikkaku Madarame
- Izuru Kira
- Kaien Shiba
- Kaname Tosen
- Kenpachi Zaraki
- Kisuke Urahara
- Mayuri Kurotsuchi
- Rangiku Matsumoto
- Renji Abarai
- Rukia Kuchiki
- Sajin Komamura
- Shuhei Hisagi
- Shunsui Kyoraku
- Sosuke Aizen
- Soi Fon
- Toshiro Hitsugaya
- Yoruichi Shihoin
Arrancar:
- Coyote Starrk
- Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez
- Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck
- Nnoitra Gilga
- Tier Harribel
- Szayelaporro Granz
- Ulquiorra Cifer
Characters & Arcs Not Included at Launch
Although the initial character roster is quite extensive, it’s important to note that some elements from the Bleach series were not included in the launch roster:
- Story Arcs: Characters who exclusively appear or have major roles in the Fullbringer arc and the Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW) arc are not included in this initial list.
- Specific Characters: Some other important characters, like certain members of the Espada (e.g., Baraggan Louisenbairn), are also not present in the launch roster.
Roster Expansion Plans Via DLC
Don’t worry if your favorite character from the TYBW arc or other characters aren’t available yet.
The game developers have confirmed that more characters will be added to the game in the future through paid or free additional content (DLC – Downloadable Content).
In fact, the first Season Pass for BLEACH Rebirth of Souls has been announced and will focus on adding characters from the Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW) arc.
This means we can expect the arrival of Sternritter or new forms of the Shinigami in the future!
Conclusion
With a solid initial roster of over 30 iconic characters covering the Substitute Soul Reaper arc through the Arrancar arc, the now-released BLEACH Rebirth of Souls offers plenty of choices for fans to battle using their favorite characters.
Coupled with the promise of characters from the Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW) arc and potentially others via DLC, this game is set to provide an ever-evolving Bleach fighting experience.
So, what are you waiting for? Choose your character and jump into the battlefield of BLEACH Rebirth of Souls now. Happy playing.