Bleach: Brave Souls New Year Special Brings Thousand-Year Blood War Zenith Summons with Aizen, Shunsui, and Ikkaku
KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, has officially announced a massive New Year celebration for its hit 3D action game Bleach: Brave Souls. Starting December 31, players across the globe can participate in the New Year Special – Thousand-Year Blood War Zenith Summons: Unity, revealed during the livestream event “Bleach: Brave Souls Bankai Live 10th Anniversary Finale & Charging into the 11th!”
Headlining this special Summons are brand-new Thousand-Year Blood War 2026 versions of three fan-favorite characters: Shunsui Kyoraku, Sosuke Aizen, and Ikkaku Madarame, all debuting as ★5 characters.
Alongside the featured Summons, multiple New Year campaigns will be available, including free guaranteed ★5 and ★6 summons, repost reward events, and limited-time giveaways featuring official Brave Souls merchandise and autographed items from BLEACH voice actors.
New Year Special – Thousand-Year Blood War Zenith Summons: Unity
Event Period:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 16:00 – Thursday, January 15, 2026, 15:59 (JST / UTC+9)
This limited-time Summons showcases the Thousand-Year Blood War 2026 versions of Shunsui Kyoraku, Sosuke Aizen, and Ikkaku Madarame. The draw rate for ★5 characters is set at 6%, offering increased chances to obtain powerful new units.
Players who reach Step 25 and Step 50 of the x10 Summons will receive a Choose a ★5 Summons Ticket, allowing them to select one character from the three featured heroes.
A dedicated trailer for the event has also been released, giving fans a first look at the new characters in action.
New ★5 Character Previews
Shunsui Kyoraku (Thousand-Year Blood War 2026 version)
Once the captain of Squad 8, Shunsui succeeded Genryusai Yamamoto as the Head Captain of the 13 Court Guard Squads. Beneath his laid-back demeanor lies a sharp strategist who calmly reads the flow of battle and makes ruthless decisions when necessary.
“Bankai, Katenkyokotsu Karamatsu Shinju!”
Sosuke Aizen (Thousand-Year Blood War 2026 version)
After his defeat at the hands of Ichigo and his allies, Aizen was sealed within the underground prison Muken. Temporarily released under Shunsui’s plan, he once again becomes a key figure in defending the world against a new and overwhelming threat.
“Why go all the way up to the Royal Palace, when I can simply shoot it down for you?”
Ikkaku Madarame (Thousand-Year Blood War 2026 version)
A battle-loving warrior from the Rukon District, Ikkaku serves as the Third Seat of Squad 11. Despite possessing Bankai-level strength, he remains loyal to Kenpachi, choosing to fight under his command until the very end.
“It means all we have to do is cut ’em down!”
10th Anniversary Finale: Free ★5 Summons
Event Period:
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 16:00 – Thursday, January 1, 2026, 15:59 (JST / UTC+9)
To close out its 10th anniversary, Bleach: Brave Souls will host a special daily Summons event. Each Summons is available for one day only, running a total of four times during the campaign.
Every pull during this event guarantees one ★5 character, making it a must-participate celebration for both new and returning players.
New Year 2026 Choose a ★6 Summons
Event Period:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 16:00 – Saturday, January 31, 2026, 15:59 (JST / UTC+9)
As a New Year thank-you to the community, players can participate in a free Choose a ★6 Summons, guaranteeing one ★6 character. Players select 10 characters from a provided list and will receive one of those chosen units.
New Year Special – Thousand-Year Blood War Repost Campaign
Event Period:
Saturday, December 27, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026, 19:59 (JST / UTC+9)
To celebrate the launch of the Zenith Summons, KLab is hosting a giveaway campaign featuring exclusive Brave Souls merchandise and autographed boards from BLEACH voice actors displayed at the 10th Anniversary Fest.
Participants must follow the official Bleach: Brave Souls X account (@bleachbrs_en) and repost the designated campaign posts published each day. Winners will be contacted via direct message.
New Year’s Day Repost Campaign
Campaign Period:
Thursday, January 1, 2026 – Saturday, January 3, 2026 (JST / UTC+9)
Players who repost the designated New Year’s Day post will contribute to a global reward pool, granting droplets of each attribute to all players based on total reposts, with a maximum of 2026 droplets per attribute.
Additionally, two participants will be randomly selected to receive an autographed Brave Souls Original T-Shirt (10th Anniversary version) signed by cast members from the anniversary livestream.
About BLEACH
Created by Tite Kubo, BLEACH is one of the most iconic sword-action manga series ever published in Weekly Shonen Jump. With over 130 million copies sold worldwide, the franchise continues to thrive through anime adaptations, feature films, and its final arc, Thousand-Year Blood War. The concluding part, BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, is scheduled to air in July 2026.
About Bleach: Brave Souls
Title: Bleach: Brave Souls
Platforms: iOS, Android, PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
Genre: 3D Action
Release Date: July 23, 2015
Price: Free-to-play (with in-game purchases)
Bleach: Brave Souls delivers fast-paced 3D action combat, allowing players to relive iconic moments from the BLEACH universe while assembling their dream teams across multiple platforms worldwide.
