If you’ve been waiting for Bleach to slice its way into Fortnite, your patience might finally pay off. A well-known leaker just dropped some exciting news: Epic Games is reportedly working on a collaboration between Fortnite and the legendary shonen anime Bleach.
What We Know About the Fortnite Bleach Crossover
Popular Fortnite leaker HYPEX recently revealed on Twitter that Bleach is headed to the battle royale during Chapter 7 Season 1. While specific character details remain under wraps, the timing suggests players won’t have to wait long—Season 1 wraps up in early March, so the collab could drop any time before then.
Quick context on Bleach:
- Originally aired from 2004-2012 with 366 episodes
- Follows teenager Ichigo Kurosaki who gains Soul Reaper powers
- The anime returned in 2022 with the Thousand-Year Blood War arc
- Next installment expected in 2026
Which Bleach Characters Could Come to Fortnite?
Though nothing’s confirmed yet, fans are already calling for some heavy hitters from the Soul Society:
- Ichigo Kurosaki (the obvious headliner)
- Rukia Kuchiki
- Byakuya Kuchiki
- Kisuke Urahara
- Orihime Inoue
Pro tip: If your favorite character doesn’t show up in the first wave, don’t lose hope. Epic Games has released multiple cosmetic waves for anime crossovers like Dragon Ball Super and Jujutsu Kaisen, so additional Bleach characters could arrive later.
Fortnite’s Anime Crossover History
This isn’t Epic’s first rodeo with anime collaborations. Fortnite has already welcomed characters from:
- Dragon Ball Super
- One Punch Man
- Cowboy Bebop
- My Hero Academia
- Jujutsu Kaisen
Many of these franchises have received multiple cosmetic drops, bringing both heroes and villains into the game.
What Else Could the Bleach Collab Include?
Beyond character skins, there’s potential for Bleach-themed weapons and items. Remember when Dragon Ball fans got the Kamehameha attack and Nimbus mobility item? Epic could introduce signature Soul Reaper abilities or Zanpakutō swords.
Some fans are even hoping for:
- Special locations from the Bleach universe on the Fortnite map
- Themed gameplay modes (think of how Stranger Things got a dedicated Blitz map)
- Cel-shaded aesthetics like The Simpsons mini-season
Though crossovers this extensive are rare, it’s not impossible.
More Anime Collabs on the Horizon?
The anime love doesn’t stop with Bleach. Leaks suggest a Dragon Ball Daima crossover might also be in development. Meanwhile, fans continue requesting collaborations with:
- One Piece (the most requested for years)
- Gundam Wing
- Sailor Moon
- Inuyasha
For now, no concrete rumors support these wishes, but Epic has shown they’re committed to expanding their anime roster.
Fortnite Chapter 7: A Hollywood-Inspired Season
Chapter 7 launched with a Hollywood-themed map and already features collaborations with iconic film franchises like Kill Bill and Back to the Future. Adding Bleach to this lineup would perfectly blend Epic’s strategy of mixing pop culture powerhouses with gaming.
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Bottom line: With Chapter 7 Season 1 ending in early March, Fortnite fans should keep their eyes peeled for official announcements about the Bleach collaboration. Whether you’re a Soul Reaper fanatic or just love anime crossovers, this could be one of the biggest drops of the season.
