Bleach: Blade Battlers 2nd

is a video game for the PlayStation 2. It is the second installment in the Bleach: Blade Battler series.

Gameplay
The gameplay in Blade Battlers 2nd is very similar to that in Bleach: Blade Battlers. The player is pitted against any number of fighters from two to four and can move freely within the designated area.

The player can initiate certain sequences which allow their character to enter a transformation-like mode, such as Ichigo Kurosaki releasing his bankai mid-battle. Doing so allows the player to use more powerful attacks. Some of these transformations also change other aspects of the battle or arena, such as Rukia Kuchiki's Zanpakutō — an ice-based sword — causing the battlefield to become covered in ice and making other players slide around.

Story mode is divided into basic 5-match episodes which start from the Vizard Training with Ichigo. It also features some what-if/original material.

Battlers mode is a kind of free-form challenge mode, where each battle is represented with a square, as you progress, you can find extra characters who will join you in your battles. You can choose your main character, support and also switch between CPU and 2P controls for the second team-mate.

Free Battle is a standard fighting mode, where you can select whatever teams you like in a 4-player environment.

The special attacks and transformation system are pretty different from the first part of the game. Now you have 2 meters(Reiatsu and blade gauge a.k.a. transformation gauge), that are independent. For example, if Ichigo's reiatsu meter is full, and the player presses O (known as EX attack), an extra-powerful Getsuga Tenshou will be executed, at the cost of the entire meter. When his blade gauge is full, the player may choose to press L1+R1 to transform - in Ichigo's case, Bankai. In Bankai, if a player is playing as Ichigo and presses O, he puts on his hollow mask, which lasts for real-time 11 seconds. Each character has different specials and transformation.

Playable characters

 * Ichigo Kurosaki (bankai, inner hollow)
 * Rukia Kuchiki
 * Orihime Inoue
 * Uryū Ishida
 * Yasutora Sado
 * Kon
 * Kisuke Urahara
 * Yoruichi Shihouin
 * Ururu Tsumugiya
 * Shinji Hirako
 * Hiyori Sarugaki
 * Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai
 * Soifon
 * Izuru Kira
 * Momo Hinamori
 * Byakuya Kuchiki
 * Renji Abarai
 * Sajin Komamura
 * Shunsui Kyōraku
 * Shūhei Hisagi
 * Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * Rangiku Matsumoto
 * Kenpachi Zaraki
 * Yachiru Kusajishi
 * Ikkaku Madarame
 * Yumichika Ayasegawa
 * Mayuri Kurotsuchi
 * Jūshirō Ukitake
 * Sōsuke Aizen (Arrancar leader)
 * Gin Ichimaru (Arrancar outfit)
 * Kaname Tōsen (Arrancar outfit)
 * Ulquiorra Schiffer
 * Grimmjow Jeagerjaques
 * Luppi
 * Yammy