Nintendo DS · 2006
Bleach: The Blade of Fate
A 2D fighting game that adapts the Bleach anime’s Soul Society storyline for the Nintendo DS.
- Publisher
- Publisher to verify
- Format
- Game card
- Genre
- fighting game
- Released
- 2006
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Overview
Developed by Treasure and published by Sega, the title follows Ichigo Kurosaki and other Soul Reapers in fast-paced duels. Players choose from a cast of anime characters, each with a story mode tied to the source material. The game also supported wireless and online battles, making local and remote play a core part of the experience.
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Why it matters
It is the first Bleach game released for the Nintendo DS and helped establish the series’ presence on handheld platforms. Its combination of anime-driven story mode and competitive fighting gave fans a distinctive way to engage with the Soul Society arc.
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The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the game card, instruction manual, and outer box, though exact packaging can differ by region and release. The Japanese, North American, and European versions have distinct box art and label details, so edition-specific contents should be confirmed before purchase.
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Playing it today
The game runs on standard Nintendo DS hardware and works best in single-player or local wireless mode. Online features are no longer supported, so focus on story mode, versus play, and the character roster for modern sessions.