Bleach: Soul Ignition fires up for June

Video game adaptations of popular manga and anime series Bleach have been spreading like wildfire, with the most recent being Bleach: Heat the Soul 7 for the PSP in Japan. Sony Computer Entertainment Japan recently set a release date for the upcoming game in the franchise, Bleach: Soul Ignition.

According to the official website, the game will be in stores in Japan on June 23, with selected retailers across the region giving out a Bleach: Soul Ignition clear folder as a preorder bonus. The game will cost 5,980 yen ($70).

The PlayStation 3 title is an action-heavy game that seems to tailor itself after a Dynasty Warrior's style of gameplay. The game features 11 playable characters from the series, including main character Ichigo Kurosaki (along with his Hollow form), soul reaper Rukia Kuchiki, and arrancar antagonist Ulquiorra. Apart from fighting mobs of undead souls called Hollows, players can also customize the playable characters using the soul orb system, where players move pieces on a board and take over orbs to power up their characters of choice.

A demo of Bleach: Soul Ignition is available now for download on the Japanese PlayStation Network Store.