Huge news for Soul Reapers worldwide! At Anime Expo 2026, Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. officially broke the silence on its highly anticipated mobile action game, BLEACH Mirrors High. The studio dropped a brand-new trailer, announced the opening of Closed Beta Test (CBT) applications, and introduced two entirely new, original Soul Reapers designed by series creator Tite Kubo himself. If you’ve been waiting to step back into the Soul Society after the explosive events of the Thousand-Year Blood War, your time has come. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming game and how to secure your spot in the beta.
Watch the New BLEACH Mirrors High Trailer
Bandai Namco kicked off the excitement with a stunning new trailer showcasing the high-octane, “Immersive 13 Court Guard Squads Action” gameplay. Check out the official trailer premiered at Anime Expo 2026 below: Watch on YouTube: BLEACH Mirrors High Official Trailer
How to Apply for the BLEACH Mirrors High Closed Beta Test
Want to be among the very first to play? Bandai Namco has officially opened applications for the Closed Beta Test, but you’ll need to act fast—the signup window is short.
- Application Deadline: July 12, 2026, at 7:59 P.M. PDT (July 13 at 2:59 A.M. UTC).
- Where to Sign Up: Submit your application on the Official Bandai Namco Survey Form.
CBT Schedule and Device Requirements
If you are selected to participate, here are the operational details you need to know:
- Beta Testing Period: July 22, 2026 (11:00 P.M. PDT) – July 29, 2026 (10:59 P.M. PDT)
- Supported Languages: English, Japanese, French, German, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
- Platform Requirements:
- iOS: iOS 17.0 or higher, minimum 4 GB RAM (Requires Apple’s TestFlight app).
- Android: Android 12.0 or higher, minimum 6 GB RAM.
- Note: Tablets are not supported for this test.
Meet the New Dual Protagonists Designed by Tite Kubo
BLEACH Mirrors High features a brand-new, original story set directly after the events of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. Standing at the center of this new narrative are two dual protagonists, designed from the ground up by Tite Kubo: Shirin Migishima and Shirane Sanari.
A Comment from Series Creator Tite Kubo:
“For this project, I have been involved from the kickoff meeting and worked on the title, scenario, and character designs. As for character designs, I got so excited working on them and ended up doing more than what was requested.
For the logo design, I wanted to come up with something that resembles my style. I made it simple, yet something that will leave an impression the moment you see it.
I sat in on the audition and also took part in the recording sessions, so the characters turned out just as I imagined. The story is partly related to the main scenario of the comics, so I hope you look forward to that too.”
Knowing that Kubo has personally overseen the scenario, the voice talent auditions, and character concepts ensures that Mirrors High will deliver an authentic BLEACH experience that expands safely into the series’ official lore.
The Ever-Growing Legacy of BLEACH
Originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, Tite Kubo’s smash-hit sword-battle manga has sold over 130 million copies worldwide. The anime adaptation, which first captured hearts in 2004, spans over 360 episodes and four feature films.
The revival of the anime with the Thousand-Year Blood War arc has introduced the series to a whole new generation of fans. This announcement arrives at the perfect time, as the final part of the anime adaptation, BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, is officially scheduled to begin broadcasting on July 25, 2026.
Don’t miss out on your chance to explore this new chapter in the BLEACH universe. Head over to the official site and register for the Closed Beta today!
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