Note: This is a fan project, not affiliated with Shueisha, Studio Pierrot, or Sony. You will need a legitimate copy of the Japanese ISO to apply the patch.
Updates can be found on fan forums like GBAtemp and the Bleach: SC2 Translation Project Discord server. No ETA on final release, but a full patch is expected within the year.
Soul Carnival 2 isn’t just a nostalgia trip — it offers unique mechanics like the “Soul Boost” system, a massive roster (over 50 playable characters, including Ichigo’s Hollow forms, the Visoreds, and even characters from the Fade to Black movie), and a replayable “Hell Chapter” that was exclusive to this title. The translation finally opens up its strategic depth and comedic side stories to non-Japanese speakers.
Unleash the Spirit of Battle – Now in English!
While the game was never officially localized outside Japan, a dedicated team of Bleach fans and ROM hacking enthusiasts has been working on a complete English fan translation. The goal is to make the game’s story, menus, items, skills, and character dialogues fully accessible to English-speaking players.
Here’s a write-up for a hypothetical English translation of Bleach: Soul Carnival 2 :
Originally released in 2010 for the PlayStation Portable (PSP), Bleach: Soul Carnival 2 remains one of the most beloved side-scrolling action-RPGs in the Bleach game library. Developed by SCE Japan Studio, it combines fast-paced combat, deep character customization via the “Soul Links” system, and vibrant 2.5D visuals packed with fan-favorite moments from the Arrancar arc through the Fake Karakura Town saga.
As of this write-up, the project has reached a covering 95% of in-game text. A few secondary NPC lines and flavor descriptions remain in progress. The team is seeking playtesters and Japanese-to-English proofreaders.
