With the much-awaited “Thousand-Year Blood War"arc arriving this October in anime form, fans ofBleachmight want to once again explore some of the series’ most iconic arcs and storylines, and theBleach Brave Soulsgame is a fun way to do just that. In this action-adventure gacha title, players build their dream team of threeBleachcharacters to relive the story, exploring fan-favorite arcs and discovering secrets that players may not have noticed in the manga.
As with other collectible character games,Brave Soulsdoes have its own set of powerhouse characters, particularly among the coveted 6 Star Characters. Who are thebest 6-StarBleach Brave Soulscharacters?
Updated on Jul 04, 2025 by Rhenn Taguiam:Fans who couldn’t wait for what happens to Ichigo Kurosaki and the Soul Reapers in the third cours ofBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Wararc in October 2024 might want to head toBleach: Brave Soulsto have some fun with their favorite characters. While the game is generous in the characters they provide players,Brave Soulshas top-tier 6-Star Characters that are usually the best of its roster especially when assigned to accomplish particular tasks. For players who want to take note of which characters to acquire, some must-haves include a Renewed version of a popular Ichigo rival, and unique anniversary editions of Uryu Ishida and Ichigo Kurosaki.
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Sprinter +2, Bruiser +40%, Devastation +40%, Frenzy +1
Ichigo Kurosakibeing the protagonist ofBleachmeant he’s the recipient of some of the anime’s best transformations, with the in-story explanation of a complex heritage making him all the more impressive as a character. However, Ichigo’s position as a protagonist also allowed games such asBrave Soulsto dabble into other transformation concepts, withIchigo Kurosaki (2nd Anniversary)reflecting such creativity.
Envisioned as a take on Ichigo that mastered his full Hollowfication, this form merges the tattered coat of his Bankai with red details, fur on his sleeves, and a half-Hollow mask. This form also comes as a Speed character emphasizing overall damage buffs (Bruiser, Devastation, Frenzy). His Special Move (The Power to Protect All) being an AOE aerial Getsugatensho cement this all-rounder damage toolkit, on top of stat growth projected to make him one of the most potent 6 stars in the gacha title.
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Soul Reaper
Sprinter +2, Frenzy +1, Long Reach +20%, Bruiser +20%, Devastation +40%, Debilitator +2 sec, Poison Duration -100%
TheBrave Soulsgame featuring thematic events is not new to the gacha genre, although the more fantastical take on its Cacao Society version adds a new spin to the supernatural action shonen franchise. Chief among its additions isGin Ichimaru (Cacao Society Version), givingthe ever-smiling Gina purple tight-fitting garb and replacing his wakizashi Zanpakuto Shinso with a pair of daggers.
Now introduced as an assassin in Cacao Society, this Gin variant is a Technique character boasting quite the debuff specialization. His Ephemeral Memory (Special Move) inflicts huge damage on top of Poison, with skills providing further damage (Devastation) and status duration (Debilitator). This, on top of his damage buffs, makes him quite the strong 6-Star character, especially for teams who need a status dealer.
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Arrancar, Espada
Sprinter +1, Frenzy +1, Long Reach +20%, Havoc +20%, Adrenaline +10%, Bruiser +20%, Devastation +40%
Among Aizen’s Espada is the ArrancarSzayelaporro Grantz (Resurrection), one of the most sadistic characters to ever be introduced in the series - with a sinister take on combat to rivalthe Quincy As Nodt. And this is for good reason, as his nature as a scientist allowed him to create “dolls” of his enemies that he can torture at his whim. The only person to ever stop him was fellow scientist Mayuri of the Shinigami, who lured Szayelaporro to consume a concoction that slowed time for him so much that Mayuri’s lethal stab wound would take centuries for him to feel.
In the game, Szayelaporro is a potent 6-Star, especially in the context of his overall toolkit. Skills alone, such as Long Reach, Havoc, and Adrenaline, greatly expand the reach and enhance the multi-target nature of his attacks. This is on top of Melee (Poison) attack style and his Teatro de Titere (Special Move) that creates a doll that copies the form of its opponent and deals immense damage on top of inflicting Poison on any enemy target it hits.
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Sprinter +1, Bombardment +1, Bruiser +20%, Berserker +70%, Blast Zone +20%, Weaken Defense
Contrary to herbubbly uncle and Captain Shunsui Kyorakuof 1st Division,Nanao Iseis a strict warrior who holds everything about the Shinigami in high regard. Such is her commanding presence that she’s not just an expert in Kido techniques but even boasts high mobility via Shunpo. In fact, Shunpo allowed Nanao to be just as fast as masters Kyoraku and 13th Division Captain Jushiro Ukitake, proving that Nanao is more than meets the eye.
Nanao exemplifies the nature of the support unit as not entirely being dedicated to healers, especially since her toolkit involves debilitating the enemy lines so the rest of her team can land the killing blow. For instance, Skills such as Sprinter, Bruiser, and Berserker alone vastly improve her offensive output. But it’s her Weaken Defense, which adds a defense debuff to her Special Move, that takes the crown. This is due to the fact that her Hyapporankan/Gochu Tekkan (Special Move) not only deals immense damage to foes but also paralyzes them on hit.
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Soul Reaper, Hollow
Sprinter +1, Frenzy +1, Long Reach +20%, Bruiser +40%, Devastation +40%, Enhancer +10 sec
The defection of Aizen came as a complete shock toBleachfans during the first few arcs in the manga, and his true plan was only ever revealed when he came into the possession of the almighty Hougyoku. Courtesy of this ever-powerful artifact, Aizen has gone into slow fusions to fully assimilate its power, withSosuke Aizen (Fourth Fusion)serving as proof of his attainment of the status as being beyond everything that is both mortal and Shinigami.
This Aizen variant emphasizes the nature of an offensive unit as just that - pure offense. Skills of his such as Bruiser, Frenzy, and Devastation alone greatly boost his damage output. And it doesn’t help that Long Reach and Enhancer greatly improve this Aizen variant’s overall range and Special Move prowess. Players may want to pay close attention to Aizen’sFull Incantation Kurohitsugi (Special Move), as this attack not only deals immense damage but even has the slightest chance of instant-killing foes.
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Soul Reaper, Captain
Flurry +1, Long Reach +15%, Havoc +10%, Berserker +20%, Devastation +20%, Poise
Despite his notoriety as a blood-lusting warrior,Kenpachi Zaraki (The Lost Agent)is easily one of the most powerful characters inBleachlore. Aizen, arguably a few steps away from godhood, himself cited Kenpachi as one of the biggest threats to his plans. This proved true even until the final few arcs, as Kenpachi’s thirst for fighting can defeat outright reality manipulators and nigh-immortals.
Kenpachi’sreputation as the “OG Berserker” ofBleachis emphasized further in this variant. His deadly nature is further augmented with further range (Long Reach), stronger AOE (Havoc), and boosting most damage types (Berserker, Devastation, Flurry). Icing to the cake here would be Poise, which disables stagger should Kenpachi take damage. This is all the more beneficial for his straightforward nature, as his Demon’s Strike (Special Move) is an immense damage-dealing move that doesn’t have unique gimmicks but compensates well for incredible damage output.
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No Affiliation
Sprinter +1, Bombardment +1, Bruiser +40%, Berserker +40%, Debilitator +2 sec, Fire Resistance
It appears beyond Soul Society and the Mortal World is an actual Hell, where souls are sent when they are wicked in life. This is exactly the theme ofBleach: The Hell Verse, the fourth feature film of theBleachseries, where Ichigo contends with pyrokinetic Hell denizenShuren (Movie 4)as he executes a plan to control all of existence.
Shuren is definitive proof that some of the deadliest characters inBrave Soulswork best when dealing damage over time, and this is what the character exemplifies. Key to this character’s build are Skills such as Bombardment, Debilitator, and Fire Duration that greatly boost his Special’s duration and damage dealt. This massively augments his capabilities, especially when Hell’s Fire (Special Move) not only deals immense damage but also Burns anyone it hits, practically becoming a deadly DOT when combined with similar effects such as Poison.
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Sprinter +1, Bombardment +1, Bruiser +40%, Berserker +30%, Debilitator +5 sec, Weaken Defense
It’s in thesecondBleachfilm,The DiamondDust Rebellion, that fans get introduced toSojiro Kusaka. This red-eyed warrior was once both friend and rival to Toshiro Hitsugaya until his death, only to be resurrected for nefarious reasons. Aside from being almost on par with the Shinigami Captain with his swordsmanship, Sojiro also has the same Zanpakuto, Hyorinmaru, and therefore control over ice.
Sojiro’s Movie 2 Variation is hailed as one of themost powerful 6-star characters inBleach: Brave Souls. His “Frigid Barrage” Special summons an ice dragon that inflicts Freeze on all enemies. More than that, his skillset does allow Sojiro to be an effective setup creator, withWeaken Defense (Skill)weakening opponents andDebilitator (Skill)enhancing the length of status ailments.
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Human
Sprinter +1, Bombardment +1, Long Reach +20%, Bruiser +40%, Berserker +30%, Debilitator +5 sec
Calm and collected to a point, youngsterYukio Hans Vorarlbernaserves as No. 005 of the Fullbringer organization Xcution, where he uses his Fullbring “Invaders Must Die” to tap into his video game-like pocket dimension. After acquiring some of Ichigo’s power, Yukio’s evolved Fullbringer allows him to bring his game “into the real world,” giving him somedegree of special abilitiessuch as weaponized glitches.
InBrave Souls, Yukio’s The Bond Variant is one of thebest 6 Star Characters precisely for his upgraded “Invaders Must Die” ability. Through the “There’s No Escape!” Special, Yukio can unleash video game cubes as weapons to deal massive damage and inflict Paralysis against foes. He’s also somewhat efficient as a damage dealer sinceDebilitator (Skill)extends the length of his inflicted ailments, whereasBombardment (Skill)increases the number of hits of his Special Move that can potentially affect more foes.
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Sprinter +1, Flurry +1, Long Reach +20%, Berserker +30%, Devastation +20%, Enhancer +10 sec, Poise
Hailed as one of the fastest beings in the entirety of Soul Society,Soi Fonis no one to be trifled with. Serving as the 2nd Division Captain, Soi Fon’s sheermastery over speedled her to become the commander of Soul Society’s Stealth Forces as well. It’s expected for someone with her mobility to outpace opponents in combat, and this makes her one of thebest 6 Star Characters inBrave Soulsas well.
Thanks to her “Mukyu Shunko” Special, Soi Fon taps into her supreme footwork and attacks faster than ordinary eyes can follow. In her wake is massive damage to unfortunate targets. What’s more, Soi Fon possesses aMelee (Transform)ability that, when used, gives her an enhanced form with strongerMelee (Buff)attacks. When combined with her Special Move, Soi Fon becomes an excellent finisher.
