“Bleach: Brave Souls” is ending the year with a massive celebration and one of its most exciting banners yet. KLab Inc. has announced the New Year Special – Thousand-Year Blood War Zenith Summons: Unity, launching December 31 (JST/UTC+9) and headlined by brand-new 2026 versions of Shunsui Kyoraku, Sosuke Aizen, and Ikkaku Madarame.
With powerful ★5 characters, generous anniversary rewards, and community giveaways, this New Year event is shaping up to be essential for every Brave Souls player — and a thrilling way to celebrate the game’s 10th anniversary while charging into its next era.
Thousand-Year Blood War Zenith Summons: Unity — What to Expect
The Thousand-Year Blood War Zenith Summons: Unity banner runs from:
December 31, 16:00 — January 15, 2026, 15:59 (JST/UTC+9)
Featuring a 6% draw rate for ★5 characters, this Summons showcases the newest versions of:
- Shunsui Kyoraku (TYBW 2026)
- Sosuke Aizen (TYBW 2026)
- Ikkaku Madarame (TYBW 2026)
On Step 25 and Step 50 of the x10 Summons, players also receive a Choose a ★5 Summons Ticket, letting them select one character from the featured trio.
This banner isn’t just about big power — it’s a celebration of iconic characters evolving with fresh animations, deadly abilities, and lore-rich introductions.
Meet the New ★5 Warriors
Shunsui Kyoraku (Thousand-Year Blood War 2026)
The former Squad 8 captain — now head captain of the 13 Court Guard Squads — balances charm with ruthless battlefield intuition. His Bankai, “Katenkyokotsu Karamatsu Shinju,” brings devastating style and strategy to the fight.
Sosuke Aizen (Thousand-Year Blood War 2026)
Sealed deep within Muken after his clash with Ichigo, Aizen returns under Shunsui’s plan to face a looming threat. Armed with chilling confidence — “Why go all the way up to the Royal Palace when I can simply shoot it down for you?” — he’s primed to be one of the event’s most dangerous units.
Ikkaku Madarame (Thousand-Year Blood War 2026)
The fierce Third Seat of Squad 11 thrives on battle. Though capable of unleashing Bankai, his loyalty to Kenpachi defines him — and his aggressive playstyle perfectly reflects it.
Free Summons and New Year Bonuses You Shouldn’t Miss
Beyond the Zenith Summons, Brave Souls is rolling out multiple campaigns packed with value.
10th Anniversary Finale: Free ★5 Summons
December 28, 16:00 — January 1, 2026, 15:59 (JST/UTC+9)
A once-per-day Summons available four times — and every pull guarantees a ★5.
New Year 2026 Choose a ★6 Summons
December 31 — January 31, 2026 (JST/UTC+9)
Free to all players, with a guaranteed ★6 from your chosen pool of 10 characters.
These events are perfect opportunities for both returning players and longtime fans to strengthen their rosters heading into 2026.
Repost Campaigns, Giveaways, and Voice Actor Autographs
The celebration continues outside the game with community campaigns:
Thousand-Year Blood War Repost Campaign
December 27 — January 2, 2026 (JST/UTC+9)
Players can win Brave Souls merchandise and even autographed boards from BLEACH voice actors, including the voices behind Ichigo, Aizen, Orihime, Byakuya, and more.
New Year’s Day Repost Campaign
January 1–3, 2026 (JST/UTC+9)
Reposting earns the entire community droplets based on total shares (up to 2026 per attribute). Two lucky players will also win autographed 10th Anniversary T-shirts.
Follow the official “Bleach: Brave Souls” X account, repost the designated posts, and watch the rewards roll in.
