Bleach: Soul Carnival

is the first of two installments of the Soul Carnival Series. It was released on October 23, 2008 for the PlayStation Portable system. This game has only been released in Japan.

Plot
This game features more than 10 stages and the player must proceed to the final stage and fight Sōsuke Aizen. Bonus stages and extra characters can also be unlocked. The game takes place between Ichigo's training and the Hueco Muendo arc. All characters appear in a super deformed version of themselves. A sequel for this game has been announced.

Playable Characters
The game feautures 17 playable characters and support characters from throughout the series.


 * Ichigo Kurosaki
 * Rukia Kuchiki
 * Uryū Ishida
 * Yasutora Sado
 * Yoruichi Shihōin
 * Shinji Hirako
 * Hiyori Sarugaki
 * Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
 * Byakuya Kuchiki
 * Renji Abarai
 * Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * Kenpachi Zaraki
 * Sōsuke Aizen
 * Kon
 * Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez
 * Ulquiorra Cifer
 * Nnoitra Jiruga