Orihime and Giselle Lead BLEACH Brave Souls’ 11th Anniversary Swimsuit Zenith Summons: Marine

BLEACH Brave Souls is marking its 11th Anniversary with Swimsuit Zenith Summons: Marine, introducing new 2026 Swimsuit versions of Orihime Inoue and Giselle Gewelle.

The limited Summons release brings a summer-themed character lineup to the game while offering increased featured-character rates and a progression structure designed to reward players who commit to multiple x10 pulls.

Both new units arrive as part of the Marine banner, with Orihime and Giselle taking centre stage in a seasonal release built around the game’s anniversary celebrations.

Two new Swimsuit characters arrive for the anniversary

The headline additions are:

• Orihime (2026 Swimsuit version)
• Giselle (2026 Swimsuit version)

BLEACH Brave Souls has regularly used seasonal versions of fan-favourite characters to expand its roster, but the Marine banner stands out because it is tied directly to the game’s 11th Anniversary campaign.

The announcement does not detail the full combat kits, attributes, Soul Traits or Killer effects for either character. Players interested in their competitive or PvE value will need to review the in-game character information before spending Orbs, particularly for content such as Guild Quest, Epic Raids, Senkaimon, Arena and Limit Breaker Quest.

Still, the banner’s premise is clear: Orihime and Giselle are the new headline pulls for players looking to add limited summer variants to their account.

Featured ★5 characters receive boosted individual rates

Swimsuit Zenith Summons: Marine offers a 1% rate for each individual featured ★5 character, with the overall featured ★5 rate set at 6%.

That rate is particularly relevant for players targeting one specific unit rather than simply seeking any ★5 pull. A 1% individual featured rate does not remove the usual gacha uncertainty, but it gives players a clearer benchmark when deciding whether to invest heavily in the banner or save for future anniversary releases.

As with any BLEACH Brave Souls Summons, players should separate the appeal of the new characters from the broader odds structure. A banner can offer strong headline units while still requiring substantial Orb investment to secure a particular target.

The individual rate and guaranteed-step structure make Marine more appealing than a standard non-guaranteed release, but they do not guarantee Orihime or Giselle until players reach the relevant reward thresholds.

Guaranteed ★5 pulls add value to x10 Summons

Every guaranteed ★5 draw within the x10 Summons structure will award either a featured ★5 character or another non-featured ★5 character.

This means the banner’s guaranteed steps are not restricted exclusively to the new Marine lineup. Players may still receive a different ★5 character, although the featured pool remains part of the possible outcome.

For collectors, this creates a familiar trade-off. The guaranteed draw protects against a completely empty multi, but it does not automatically mean receiving the exact character being chased.

The more meaningful milestones are the steps that guarantee one of the featured ★5 units or a newly introduced character.

Steps 4 and 12 guarantee a featured ★5 character

The banner includes several important checkpoints for players planning their Orb spending:

• Steps 4 and 12 guarantee a featured ★5 character.

• Steps 8 and 16 guarantee a new ★5 character.

• Step 20 awards a Choose a New or Selected ★5 Character Summons Ticket (Marine), in addition to the ★5 character obtained through the Summons.

The distinction between featured and new is critical.

A guaranteed featured ★5 character can still result in a previously available featured unit, while the guaranteed new ★5 steps are designed to offer a more direct route towards the banner’s latest additions. Players primarily interested in Orihime or Giselle should therefore pay particular attention to Steps 8 and 16.

The Step 20 ticket is the most controlled option in the entire banner. Rather than relying fully on chance, it allows players to select either one of the newly introduced characters or one character from a specified selection.

Step 20 offers the clearest path to a target character

The Choose a New or Selected ★5 Character Summons Ticket (Marine) is the banner’s most important long-term safety net.

At Step 20, players receive the ticket alongside a ★5 character from the multi itself. The ticket then allows a choice between one of the new characters or another unit from the selected character pool.

That gives players who reach the final milestone a way to reduce the usual uncertainty of the gacha system. Instead of hoping that a late guaranteed pull lands on their preferred unit, they can choose from the listed ticket options.

The exact ticket pool should be checked carefully in-game before committing to Step 20, especially for players who already own part of the featured roster. Its value will depend on whether the account needs Orihime, Giselle or one of the selectable returning ★5 characters.

A seasonal anniversary banner for collectors and roster builders

Swimsuit Zenith Summons: Marine is not simply a cosmetic celebration. The new Orihime and Giselle versions are playable ★5 characters, while the step-up format gives players multiple guaranteed checkpoints across the banner.

For players with a limited Orb budget, the practical decision will come down to account needs. Those who specifically want one of the new Swimsuit units may see the greatest value in planning around Steps 8, 16 or the Step 20 ticket. Players who are only interested in broad ★5 roster growth may prefer to assess the full featured pool before investing.

Either way, Marine gives BLEACH Brave Souls’ 11th Anniversary another major seasonal focal point. Orihime and Giselle are ready for summer — the only question is how far players are willing to go to bring them home. More information here.