‘Bleach’ Anime Spawns Nintendo DS Sequel

Sega of America Inc. will release Bleach: Dark Souls for the Nintendo DS this summer. A sequel to last year’s DS game Bleach: The Blade of Fate,  Dark Souls features an expanded cast of characters voiced by the actors from Viz Media's award-winning “Bleach” animation, rated T for Teens. The second season of “Bleach” the television series began airing in the United States on Adult Swim on March 1.

The Bleach: Dark Souls game for Nintendo DS will mark the expansion of a cast of over 40 playable characters including Rukia, Kon and hero Ichigo. Gamers can unlock individual character stories, all based on an exclusive story arc created for the game.

“We are thrilled to once again partner with Sega for the development of Bleach: Dark Souls on Nintendo DS,” states Linda Espinosa, vice president, content management, Viz Media. “Sega games have enjoyed immense success in North America, ‘Bleach’ is a top seller in both Japan and the United States, and we are expecting great fan response when Bleach: Dark Souls releases with a multitude of new and exclusive features.”