The Fortnite universe is buzzing with excitement as credible leaks hint that a major Bleach anime crossover may drop in early 2026. Fans are going wild, curious to know if they will get to witness Ichigo Kurosaki clash with Fortnite’s Island. With horror icons like Ghost Face landing on the island and the Skibidi Toilet meme making waves in the past 12 months, a Bleach collaboration does not seem like an unlikely possibility.
Fortnite’s collab with Bleach anime is rumored to drop in 2026
Fortnite’s much-anticipated Bleach anime crossover is expected to arrive in early 2026 during Chapter 7 Season 1. A leak from trusted dataminer SamLeakss, concurred by HYPEX and Shiina, confirms the collaboration. The international gaming platform has yet to confirm the release date. However, considering Season 1 ends on March 4, 2026, the collaboration is hyped for January or February.
Excited Bleach anime fans filled Shiina’s X (formerly Twitter) confirmation post with enthusiastic comments.
“Early 2026 feels far, but that combo sounds worth the wait. Bankai music alone has people locked in already,” one X User wrote. “Early 2026 feels far…, but for Bleach I’ll wait in silence like Zaraki”, commented another. “Omg!Woke up to this BLEACH collab leak? Early 2026 can’t come fast enough, “Number One – Bankai” already has me hyped!” another chimed in.
While details are limited on what the collaboration will include, fans should expect a wave of Shinigami-themed content. The jam track has been confirmed, and it is the popular Bleach anime soundtrack “Number One Bankai.”
Furthermore, leaks are strong regarding at least one skin. Based on previous anime crossovers, Ichigo Kurosaki appears to be the likely frontrunner. However, fans are eager to know whether Rukia Kuchiki or Renji Abarai might join the collaboration as well.
Rumors are also circulating about Bleach-themed additions spilling into Rocket League with shared items and music tracks. Additionally, Fortnite’s Island may feature Bankai emotes, Zanpakuto-inspired pickaxes, and Soul Reaper weapon wraps. For now, these remain unverified possibilities. While leaks present an exciting outlook, Epic Games has not commented, keeping the collaboration shrouded in mystery.
Originally reported by Sibanee Gogoi on Mandatory.
