Bandai Namco has opened Closed Beta Test applications for BLEACH Mirrors High today at Anime Expo 2026 — and the headline is not just a new mobile game, but two entirely original Soul Reaper characters designed by series creator Tite Kubo himself. If you want in on the beta, you have until 13 July to apply.
What Is BLEACH Mirrors High?
BLEACH Mirrors High is a free-to-play mobile action RPG for iOS and Android, published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Set after the events of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc — the last chapter of the main BLEACH saga — the game tells an original story within the universe, with players stepping into Karakura Town as a Soul Reaper protagonist. The playable roster includes returning fan favourites: Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, Renji Abarai, Kisuke Urahara, Byakuya Kuchigi and Tōshirō Hitsugaya.
Two New Soul Reapers — Straight from Tite Kubo’s Pen
The biggest announcement at the AX reveal is that Kubo was not just a licensor on this project. He participated in the kickoff meetings, wrote the original story title and scenario, designed the game’s logo, and attended voice actor auditions and recording sessions. Most strikingly, he created two brand-new protagonist Soul Reapers specifically for this game: Shirin Migishima and Shirane Sanari. These are not adapted from manga or anime — they are original characters existing only in Mirrors High, making this a genuine expansion of the BLEACH universe, not a simple retread.
Gameplay and Platforms
The game is described as “immersive 13 Court Guard Squads action” — Bandai Namco’s shorthand for fast-paced Soul Reaper combat. It is free to download on the App Store and Google Play, with in-app purchases. Device requirements are iOS 17.0 or above (minimum 4 GB RAM) and Android 12.0 or above (minimum 6 GB RAM); tablets are not supported. The game will launch in multiple languages including Japanese, English, French, German, Traditional Chinese and Korean — so Singapore and Taiwan players will have a native-language option at launch.
How to Join the Closed Beta Test
CBT applications are open from 4 July through 13 July 2026 at 2:59 AM UTC. The actual test runs from 22 July 11:00 PM to 29 July 10:59 PM PDT (that is 23 July 2:00 PM to 30 July 1:59 PM SGT). Sign up via the official site at bleach-mh.bn-ent.net. No confirmed global launch date has been announced yet, though Bandai Namco has described the title as coming to iOS and Android worldwide. Keep an eye on their channels — and check out our other mobile and console game news in the meantime.