Bleach Fans, Get Ready to Bankai! A New Game Just Leaked (and It Sounds Intriguing)
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
A new *Bleach* game, *Bleach: Mirrors High*, has been leaked via a European trademark filing, sparking speculation among fans despite minimal concrete information. While details are scarce, the trademark classification suggests a potential console or PC release, keeping the hype alive in the *Bleach* fandom.
Right, so a new *Bleach* game might be on the horizon, and while it's all whispers and shadows at the moment, the rumour mill is definitely grinding. According to Game Rant, a trademark for something called *Bleach: Mirrors High* just popped up, filed by none other than Shueisha, the folks who bring us the *Bleach* manga in the first place. Colour me intrigued!
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Another *Bleach* game? Didn't we just get one?" Well, yes, *Bleach: Rebirth of Souls* did just launch in March 2025 (and got a reasonably decent reception, I might add). But it seems the powers that be aren't resting on their laurels.
This new trademark, filed in Europe, is classified under categories 9 and 41 of the 'Nice Classification system'. Sounds boring, doesn’t it? But trust me, that's code for "video games." *Rebirth of Souls* had the same classifications, making it pretty darn likely that *Mirrors High* is headed to consoles and/or PC.
So, what do we *actually* know? Bugger all, really. The trademark is the only hard evidence we have. But, we can look at the timeline for *Rebirth of Souls* to get a sense of what to expect. Its trademark was filed in December 2023 but wasn’t officially announced until July 2024 at Anime Expo, launching in March 2025. If *Mirrors High* follows a similar trajectory, we might be waiting a while, mate. Temper your expectations!
Now, here's a thought: could this be a mobile game? The classifications *could* apply to mobile titles as well, but let's be honest, we're all hoping for a proper console or PC experience, aren’t we?
With only seven months between the release of *Rebirth of Souls* and the trademarking of *Mirrors High*, *Bleach* fans have at least something to keep them buzzing while they wait. And let’s not forget *Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War* has really injected fresh life into the franchise. It's a good time to be a Soul Reaper fan, that's for certain. I reckon we'll be seeing a steady stream of games and media for the foreseeable future. Here's hoping it's not just another re-skin with microtransactions... fingers crossed!
But what kind of game will it be? Another fighting game? A Soulslike (please, no)? An open-world adventure across the Soul Society? The possibilities, much like Aizen's plans, are endless.
Regardless, I’ll be keeping my ear to the ground. If any more whispers come my way, you’ll be the first to know. Until then, keep your Zanpakuto sharp and your spirit energy high!
Original article by Sarah Fields, Game Rant.
Tags: Bleach, Anime Games, Video Game Leaks, Shonen Jump, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant