In addition to Sota Fukushi (Kamen Rider Fourze) as Ichigo Kurosaki and Hana Sugisaki (Blade of the Immortal) as Rukia Kuchiki, the official website for the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Tite Kubo’s Bleach action manga revealed three more cast members today: 36-year-old Japanese guitarist MIYAVI as Rukia’s brother Byakuya, 26-year-old Taichi Saotome as Rukia’s childhood friend Renji Abarai, and 24-year-old Ryo Yoshizawa as Ichigo’s classmate Uryu Ishida.
“Substitute Shinigami” arc told in the manga’s 1st to 8th volumes.