BLEACH Mirrors High: Tite Kubo Joins Bandai Namco for New 2026 Mobile Game

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BLEACH Mirrors High: A New Mobile Era Supervised by Tite Kubo

The BLEACH franchise is expanding its spiritual pressure in the mobile gaming world with the announcement of BLEACH Mirrors High. Developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, this new project has sent shockwaves through the community, not just because of its brand, but because of the deep involvement of the original mangaka, Tite Kubo. The game is officially slated for a global release on iOS and Android in Summer 2026.

The Master’s Touch: Tite Kubo’s Involvement

Unlike many licensed titles where creators are only involved for marketing, Kubo is reportedly “hands-on” with Mirrors High. Bandai Namco has highlighted several key areas where the master is leading the charge:

Original Character Designs: Kubo mentioned in a video message that he enjoyed the design process so much he “did more than what was requested,” promising new characters with his signature “drip” and artistic flair.
Lore and Script Supervision: The game’s story will weave into the existing BLEACH universe, offering a “familiar yet fresh” experience that explores hidden corners of the lore.
Voice Casting: Kubo has personally participated in the selection and recording process for the voice actors to ensure the digital versions of his characters sound exactly as he imagined.
Logo and Branding: Even the minimalist yet striking game logo was drafted by Kubo himself to ensure a strong, recognizable identity.

Launching Alongside the Anime’s Grand Finale

The Summer 2026 release window is no coincidence. It aligns perfectly with the broadcast of the fourth and final cour of the anime, BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, which is also set to debut in July 2026. This synchronized launch strategy aims to provide fans in the SEA region and globally with the ultimate BLEACH celebration across both television and mobile screens.

While specific gameplay mechanics are still under wraps, the teaser visual—drawn by Kubo—hints at a high-fidelity visual style that mirrors the aesthetic of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. Bandai Namco is expected to reveal the first gameplay footage in early 2026.

Whenever Tite Kubo gets involved in a project, you know the fashion and the character designs are going to be top-tier. For the SEA region, which has a massive and loyal BLEACH fanbase, the promise of “Kubo-supervised” content is a major stamp of quality. It’s a smart move by Bandai Namco; by letting the creator handle the “Soul” of the game, they are avoiding the generic “gacha clone” feel that plagues many anime adaptations. If the gameplay can match the intensity of the upcoming anime finale, Mirrors High could easily become the definitive mobile experience for Soul Reapers everywhere. We just hope our phone batteries can handle the spiritual pressure of Kubo’s high-definition character designs!

Origin: gematsu