A new hard-hitting Ichiban Kuji Bleach: Stirring Souls vol.4
The Ichiban Kuji Bleach Stirring Souls vol.4 is coming with a lineup that speaks straight to fans: big MASTERLISE pieces for key Bleach characters, plus “everyday collection” prizes (acrylics, posters, boards). The “Stirring Souls” theme is clearly about capturing the fighters’ aura at the moment everything flips in the story: captains, ex-captain, strategist… you can feel the Soul Society tension and the big behind-the-scenes schemes.
Prizes to aim for (and why they matter in the story)
Here’s a rundown of all the announced prizes, with the proper Bleach context. And yes: there’s also a Last One that hits hard.
- Prize A: Toshiro Hitsugaya MASTERLISE (approx. 19 cm) — captain of the 10th Division, who we see blow the ceiling off very early in the Soul Society arc when the whole Rukia execution case goes off the rails. Hitsugaya is pure “I let nothing slide” energy, and getting him in MASTERLISE at 19 cm is exactly the kind of piece that focuses on presence and silhouette rather than gimmicks.
- Prize B: Shinji Hirako MASTERLISE (approx. 25 cm) — now we’re talking about a character with heavy history with the Gotei 13: former captain, then a central figure among the Visored. Shinji is the guy who comes back when masks and secrets rise to the surface, and his presence fits perfectly with the periods where Bleach shifts into “everyone has a past.”
- Prize C: Sosuke Aizen MASTERLISE (approx. 25 cm) — you can’t get more “turning point moment” than him. Aizen is the total pivot from the Soul Society arc into open war: betrayal, staging, manipulation… it all starts there. A MASTERLISE Aizen is rare in the sense that you’re buying a piece that literally represents the brain behind one of the manga’s biggest twists.
- Prize D : Tea cup (approx. 9 cm) — announced as inspired by zanpakuto. In Bleach, zanpakuto aren’t just weapons: they’re a shinigami’s identity. So a “zanpakuto” cup is the kind of subtle but ultra fan-service item, because everyone has their favorite blade.
Prize gallery (official HD images)
I’m including one image per prize (official HD), and I’ll place each piece back into the Bleach vibe. For the “choice” prizes (acrylics, posters, boards), the publisher didn’t specify here which exact characters match each variant, so I’m keeping it clean: I’m not making anything up.
Prize A: Toshiro Hitsugaya MASTERLISE (approx. 19 cm)
Hitsugaya, captain of the 10th Division, in that “prodigy captain” energy we follow especially during the Soul Society arc, when the internal investigation and tensions between divisions ramp up. A more compact MASTERLISE (19 cm): perfect for highlighting the silhouette and combat stance.
Prize B: Shinji Hirako MASTERLISE (approx. 25 cm)
Shinji, former captain and Visored figure, embodies the “hidden truths” that surface when Bleach moves beyond simple clashes into stories of betrayals and buried pasts. At 25 cm, this one has serious shelf presence.
Prize C: Sosuke Aizen MASTERLISE (approx. 25 cm)
Aizen is the story’s pivot: the Soul Society arc takes on a whole new dimension when his betrayal blows up and everything you thought you knew about the Gotei 13’s structure flips. A MASTERLISE Aizen is absolutely a “lore” piece: the guy who set off the domino effect.
Prize D: Tea cup (approx. 9 cm)
A tea cup inspired by zanpakuto: in Bleach, each zanpakuto reflects its wielder’s soul, which makes the item cool even without tying it to a specific character. A simple prize, but very “Bleach universe” in spirit.
Prize E: Double acrylic charm (10 designs, choice)
“Duo” acrylic charms based on Bleach characters, with two sizes announced (approx. 10 cm and 5 cm). The fact that it’s your choice is a real plus: you can go for your favorite without praying to pure RNG.
Prize F: Puzzle-style acrylic stand (12 designs, choice, approx. 7 cm)
A “puzzle piece” acrylic stand based on Bleach characters. The puzzle gimmick is clearly made for lining up several and building a set. And since it’s your choice, you can build your Soul Society / Visored / antagonists corner to match your tastes.
Prize G: Clear poster (8 designs, choice, A3 size)
Clear (A3) posters based on Bleach characters. The “clear” look works really well for Bleach because the visual identity is super high-contrast (shinigami uniforms, strong silhouettes). Again: your choice, so you can target your favorite visual.
Prize H: Canvas-style board (8 designs, choice, A5 size)
A5 “canvas-style” boards based on Bleach characters. It’s the perfect prize if you want to display a character without going for a figure, and the A5 format fits anywhere.
Last One: Kisuke Urahara MASTERLISE (approx. 25 cm)
The Last One is Kisuke Urahara in MASTERLISE (25 cm). In the story, Urahara is the “plan within the plan” guy—the former captain who knows exactly what he’s doing and plays a huge role as early as the Soul Society arc (Ichigo’s training, crucial intel, behind the scenes). And since it’s the last ticket on the display: it’s exactly the kind of prize that turns end-of-stock into a hunt.
Double Chance: Kisuke Urahara MASTERLISE (50 winners)
The Double Chance campaign lets you try to win the exact same Urahara MASTERLISE as the Last One. 50 copies total (stores + online sales combined), and the announced period runs from launch until the end of August 2026. If you miss the Last One in-store, this is your official Plan B.
Practical info to remember for the Ichiban Kuji Bleach Stirring Souls vol.4: suggested price 850 yen (tax included). Release in stores from May 22, 2026 (rolling), and online sales from June 1, 2026 at 17:00. Announced retailers: Lawson, Daily Yamazaki, bookstores, hobby shops, official Ichiban Kuji stores, and Ichiban Kuji Online.
If you have to “target” something: the MASTERLISE (Hitsugaya, Shinji, Aizen) are the big pieces, but the real collector trap is Urahara as the Last One + the Double Chance giving you another shot.
Bottom line: if you’re a fan of Soul Society-era Bleach and the characters pulling the strings, this Kuji is absolutely a date to mark.
