Bandai Namco has released a special trailer revealing that former Thirteen Court Guard Squads Squad 13 Lieutenant Kaien Shiba will be playable in BLEACH: Rebirth of Souls. The Japanese trailer has confirmed that Kaien is the actual character, while his appearance reused by Noveno Espada Aaroniero Arruruerie will be a costume.

Check out the new trailer below:

Kaien is the 32nd character announced for BLEACH: Rebirth of Souls, after the following:

1. Ichigo Kurosaki
2. Ichigo Kurosaki (Bankai)
3. Rukia Kuchiki
4. Uryu Ishida
5. Byakuya Kuchiki
6. Yoruichi Shihoin
7. Yasutora “Chad” Sado
8. Kisuke Urahara
9. Gin Ichimaru
10. Rangiku Matsumoto
11. Toushiro Hitsugaya
12. Kenpachi Zaraki
13. Ulquiorra Cifer
14. Kaname Tosen
15. Soi Fon
16. Renji Abarai
17. Izuru Kira
18. Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck
19. Grimmjow Jeagerjaques
20. Mayuri Kurotsuchi
21. Sōsuke Aizen
22. Shigekuni Genryūsai Yamamoto
23. Shinji Hirako
24. Szayelaporro Granz
25. Shunsui Kyoraku
26. Sajin Komamura
27. Shuhei Hisagi
28. Ikkaku Madarame
29. Nnoitora Gilga
30. Tier Harribel
31. Coyote Starrk

BLEACH: Rebirth of Souls releases in March 21, 2025 for PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam).