Bleach 3rd Phantom requires you to know a bit about the Anime but even if you don't have a clue it is fun nonetheless.
I started playing this game because it is an RPG and I like them not knowing anything about Bleach but once you play it it intrigues you about the Anime. That is why Bleach is one of the best anime series.
This Bleach game does not follow the norm of Bleach games. It is not a 2D Platform Fighting game. It will be a disappointment to Bleach Fans if you are not aware and you buy this game thinking it is the same.
You might be thinking I am saying this game is bad but this game will have mixed reactions. You will either like it or hate it. This is not a game for people who are impatient and wants to get on with it or people who are looking for a hardcore Bleach game.