At Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles, Bandai Namco Entertainment officially opened Closed Beta Test (CBT) applications for its upcoming mobile action title BLEACH Mirrors High, marking a major expansion of the BLEACH gaming universe. The announcement came alongside a brand-new trailer and the reveal of two original Soul Reaper protagonists designed by series creator Tite Kubo—Shirin Migishima and Shirane Sanari.
Set after the events of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, the game introduces an original narrative focused on the 13 Court Guard Squads in a fully immersive mobile action experience.
Applications for the CBT are now live, offering fans an early opportunity to step into the next chapter of the BLEACH franchise. The timing of the reveal at Anime Expo 2026 further strengthens anticipation, especially as the final anime arc continues to approach its conclusion later this month. The project highlights Bandai Namco’s growing investment in story-driven mobile adaptations of major anime IPs.
Closed Beta Test Applications and Schedule Details
The Closed Beta Test application window for BLEACH Mirrors High is open until July 13, 2026 (2:59 A.M. UTC). Selected participants will gain access to the test period running from July 22 to July 29, 2026 (PDT).
The game will support multiple languages, including Japanese, English, French, German, Traditional Chinese, and Korean, broadening its global reach. Supported devices include iOS 17.0+ (minimum 4GB RAM) and Android 12.0+ (minimum 6GB RAM), while tablets will not be supported. iOS users will require the TestFlight app to participate in the test phase.
A key highlight of the announcement is the introduction of two original Soul Reapers—Shirin Migishima and Shirane Sanari—both designed by Tite Kubo. These characters serve as dual protagonists and anchor the game’s new storyline. Kubo shared his deep involvement in development, stating,
“I have been involved from the kickoff meeting and worked on the title, scenario, and character designs.”
He further noted that he participated in auditions and recording sessions to ensure authenticity in character portrayal, emphasizing that the story connects to elements of the original manga’s narrative.
BLEACH Franchise Expansion and Game Overview
BLEACH Mirrors High is described as an “Immersive 13 Court Guard Squads Action” game, developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. The title continues the legacy of Tite Kubo’s globally popular manga, which has surpassed 130 million copies sold and includes over 360 anime episodes and four films.
The game’s narrative follows events after the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, adding new story depth to the universe. This announcement also arrives ahead of the final anime broadcast, BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, scheduled for July 25, 2026, further aligning the franchise’s multi-platform storytelling expansion.
