It's an exhilarating time for fans of *Bleach*. With *The Thousand-Year Blood War* approaching its climax, whispers of a new Hell arc, and the highly anticipated game, *Bleach: Rebirth of Souls*, on the horizon, there's no shortage of excitement. Here's a detailed look at the characters and voice actors you can expect in the game.
*Bleach* boasts a vast array of characters, and *Bleach: Rebirth of Souls* captures this richness by offering an extensive selection of playable characters. The game spans the narrative from the series' inception through to the conclusion of the Arrancar arc. Fans hoping to see Quincies like Yhwach and Gremmy, or Fullbringers, might be slightly disappointed as these characters are not included. However, the game does an excellent job of featuring nearly every major character up to the Arrancar arc in a playable format. Here's a comprehensive list of the major playable characters you'll encounter:
Johnny Yong Bosch, best known to 90s kids as Adam from *Mighty Morphin Power Rangers*, has carved out an impressive voice-acting career. He's been the voice of Ichigo Kurosaki from the beginning, alongside notable roles like Vash the Stampede from *Trigun*, Sasori from *Naruto*, and Giyu Tomioka from *Demon Slayer*. In the gaming world, he's recognized for voicing Yu Narukami in *Persona 4* and Nero in *Devil May Cry*. His upcoming role as Dante in the Netflix *Devil May Cry* series further solidifies his iconic status in the industry.
The legendary Kyle Hebert brings to life Sosuke Aizen, one of anime's most iconic antagonists. Hebert's resume is nothing short of stellar, voicing Gohan in *Dragon Ball Z*, Escanor in *Seven Deadly Sins*, Ryu in *Street Fighter*, and even Big the Cat in *Sonic the Hedgehog*. His veteran presence in the industry makes him a perfect fit for narrating *Bleach: Rebirth of Souls*.
Michelle Ruff, a veteran in the voice-acting world, has been enchanting audiences for decades. Beyond her role as Rukia, she's known for voicing Fujiko Mine in various *Lupin III* projects and Luna in *Sailor Moon* since Viz acquired the series in 2014. Her work extends into video games, voicing Sadayo Kawakami in *Persona 5* and numerous female characters in the *Castlevania* series, including Maria Renard in *Symphony of the Night* and Shanoa.
David Vincent lends his voice to the charismatic Grimmjow Jaegarjaquez, a standout character from the Arrancar arc. Though not as widely recognized as some of his peers, Vincent's career is impressive, voicing the male Robin in *Fire Emblem* games since *Fire Emblem: Fates*, Gilgamesh in the *Fate/Stay* series, Senketsu in *Kill la Kill*, and narrating every season of *Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure*.
The vast cast of *Bleach: Rebirth of Souls* showcases an array of talented voice actors, many of whom reprise their roles from the anime. Here's a comprehensive list of the other characters and their respective voice actors in the game:
*Bleach: Rebirth of Souls* is now available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.