Bleach trailer: ass kicking at its finest

by Alisha Karabinus { Sep 21st 2006 at 6:45PM }

Whether or not you're a fan of the anime Bleach, it's hard to argue with a good round of ass kickery. One of the first things we thought of when the WiiVolution was first introduced, way back in the long ago time of 2005, was a fighting game. What better use for the controller than beating down your best good friends?

Bleach looks to do just that. This new trailer is equal parts gameplay footage and hot Wiimote-swinging action. Check it out after the jump.

[Via NeoGAF]

Tags: anime, Bleach, controller, fight, manga, Nintendo, Sega, TGS, Tokyo Game Show, TokyoGameShow, video, Wii, Wiimote

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Spex @ Sep 21st 2006 9:37PM

Can't say I'n a Bleach fan, but I have to say the framerate is butter-smooth as is the graphics over all. The gameplay looks a bit tiring, as do all fighting games on Wii seem to be, but loads of fun. Certainly a much more satisfying way of releiving stress than button mashing.

Nmaster @ Sep 21st 2006 7:28PM

Whoa, creepy. I was watching Bleach when I noticed this post...

I can't say the kids looked very cool playing, but it certainly looks like fun. With this, Red Steel, and a couple other slashing games, maybe Nintendo should think about a sword attachment?

Gelu88 @ Sep 23rd 2006 2:28AM

the only requirement i have for me to get this is that there better be an option to have japanese audio with subtitles, i really dont want to hear english voice overs, no matter how good they are it just isnt the same...

mnugghuhx @ Sep 21st 2006 10:03PM

I got a Naruto game a while back and it was a little lackluster. But bleach is awesome, and this game looks to be very well put together and fun, definetly looking to importing this one as soon as thats possible.

aphony @ Sep 22nd 2006 3:53AM

what's with the swastika in the video? any idea?

chris @ Sep 22nd 2006 7:58AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastika

From the article: "The swastika is a sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism."

Ian @ Sep 22nd 2006 11:54AM

Chris is correct. In Japanese it is called Manji. The description is also in the wiki article.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastika

NooRotic @ Sep 22nd 2006 12:03PM

I almost shed a tear of joy upon finally seeing footage of this. I've a Bleach addict and cannot wait until this is released, I'll be importing this day 1.

(Very curious as to how they give Kenpachi a bankai, maybe him taking off the 'spirit creature' *didn't want to give a spoiler for anyone watching it now*)