Epic Games has officially teased one of the most anticipated anime crossovers in Fortnite history, confirming the Fortnite x BLEACH collaboration just days ago. On December 14, 2025, the company dropped a short teaser trailer showcasing anime-style artwork intertwined with Fortnite elements, prominently featuring Ichigo Kurosaki's iconic Zanpakuto, Zangetsu. This marks the latest high-profile partnership for the battle royale giant, bringing characters from Tite Kubo's legendary manga and anime series into the Item Shop.
Leaks first surfaced earlier this week when a player photographed marketing material at a Japanese train station, displaying a vibrant poster of the crossover. The image quickly spread across social media, solidifying the hype ahead of the official reveal. Now, with Epic's confirmation, players can prepare for Soul Reapers, Quincy, and more to storm the battlefield.
Fortnite x BLEACH Release Date & Time
The Fortnite x BLEACH skins and cosmetics are slated to hit the Item Shop on Saturday, December 20, 2025, as part of the ongoing Winterfest 2025 event. Release times vary by region:
North America (PT): 4:00 PM December 20
North America (ET): 7:00 PM December 20
United Kingdom (GMT): 12:00 AM December 21
Europe (CET): 1:00 AM December 21
Japan (JST): 9:00 AM December 21
Brazil (BRT): 1:00 AM December 21
Australia (AEST): 10:00 AM December 21
This drop aligns perfectly with the holiday season, allowing players to deck out their lockers with BLEACH flair just in time for festive matches.
Fortnite x BLEACH Skins
The collaboration features four highly detailed skins drawn directly from the early arcs of BLEACH, capturing the characters in their classic Soul Society-era designs. A leaked promotional poster depicts them in dynamic action poses against a dramatic sunset sky crackling with lightning, complete with the Fortnite and BLEACH logos emblazoned at the top. Ichigo stands front and center wielding his massive cleaver-like sword, flanked by his allies in mid-leap and combat stances.
The confirmed lineup includes:
Ichigo Kurosaki
Rukia Kuchiki
Orihime Inoue
Uryū Ishida
Ichigo's design highlights his signature orange hair, black shihakusho uniform, and Zanpakuto, while Rukia appears in her lieutenant garb with Sode no Shirayuki implied. Orihime sports her school uniform with spiritual pressure motifs, and Uryū dons his Quincy attire, bow at the ready. These skins promise reactive elements and faithful recreations true to the source material.
Dataminers have uncovered further items tied to the crossover, expanding beyond the core skins. While full details remain under wraps until launch, the skins are expected to come with complementary gear to enhance customization options.
The Fortnite BLEACH skins will likely be available for purchase individually or as part of a discounted bundle. Leaks from dataminer HypeX point to a potential “Number One” Jam Track, alongside various vehicle cosmetics and additional content. This could extend to back blings, pickaxes, and character-specific extras. Exact pricing remains unknown until the official release.
As the December 20 launch approaches, this crossover arrives at an opportune moment for BLEACH enthusiasts. The anime's final arc, BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity (Part 4), is confirmed for a 2026 premiere, with a teaser trailer set to debut on December 21 at Jump Festa 2026. Meanwhile, Fortnite's Winterfest is poised to begin this week, ushering in holiday-themed updates, free rewards, and more collaborations to cap off the year in style.
