The first live-action trailer for WB Japan's Bleach movie reveals a pretty clear look at the first Hollow that Rukia and Ichigo encounter in Karakura Town. Surprisingly, the VFX look pretty good..except for the computer-generated Rukia the giant monster is holding in his hand. Hopefully, the VFX continues to be improved before the film's release as Rukia in this particular scene looks like a cardboard cutout.
It's evident that the film will focus on the Substitute Shinigami arc so don't expect any trips to Soul Society just yet. Hopefully, the film performs well enough at the box office to warrant a sequel.
The live-action Bleach movie, directed by Shinsuke Sato, will hit Japanese theaters on July 20, 2018. Sota Fukushi portrays the lead protagonist, Ichigo Kurasaki. Hana Sugisaki portrays Rukia Kuchiki.