BLEACH: The 3rd Phantom delivers a whole new gameplay experience that gives players complete tactical control for the first time. Commanding a battle party of eight Soul Reapers, players strategize where to place team members on the battlefield and how best to empower each member with special tactical skills. The Nintendo DS-exclusive storyline reveals exciting details from before the start of the anime series and introduces fraternal twin Soul Reapers, Matsuri Kudo and her brother, Fujimaru. The powerful duo drives the exciting expedition through the spirit-filled world in over 30 hours of gameplay.