Bleach: Brave Souls Anime Game icon
BLEACH Soul Puzzle icon
Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team icon
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KLab

For fans of Japanese anime and manga series, specifically those interested in action RPGs and competitive team-building games.

5apps2.9(600.4K)Gamesゲーム

Snapshot

Who is KLab?

Delivering immersive mobile gaming experiences based on popular anime and manga franchises. They leverage established intellectual property to drive engagement through action-oriented and puzzle-based gameplay.

Target audience

Fans of Japanese animeManga seriesSpecifically those interested in action RPGs

Active nemesis

Bandai Namco Entertainment

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 5
5
apps
Games4
ゲーム1

Last updated

Bleach: Brave Souls Anime Game

v17.5.0

5mo ago

Intense

Publisher DNA

What defines KLab?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Mobile games based on anime and manga IP

Scale

indie

Target audience

Fans of Japanese anime and manga series, specifically those interested in action RPGs and competitive team-building games.

Signature Patterns

  • •Deep integration of licensed anime/manga IP across all titles
  • •Consistent use of 3D character models and iconic special moves
  • •Freemium monetization model centered on character collection and team building
  • •Focus on live-service elements including guild systems and competitive multiplayer
  • •Frequent update cadence to support ongoing seasonal events
Intense

Portfolio momentum

Released 19 updates across 3 apps in the last 6 months, indicating a high-frequency live-operations cycle for their core titles.

Last release 24d agoActive apps 3

Portfolio

What does KLab ship?

Apps

5 apps analysed

Bleach: Brave Souls Anime Game icon
Bleach: Brave Souls Anime Game

Play as characters from the BLEACH TV Animation Series such as Ichigo Kurosaki!

3.9(363.4K)

Deep character roster drives collection-based retention

  • The core combat and character art quality remain high enough to keep long-term fans engaged
  • Frequent application crashes and black screen errors prevent users from accessing the game entirely
Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team icon
Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team

Fight your footballing rivals!

4.4(235.3K)
  • Roguelite procedural loop differentiates combat

Distributed across 3 markets, strongest in Americas.

Based on 2 of 5 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States2 / 2

Europe (1)

  • France1 / 2

Asia-Pacific (1)

  • Japan2 / 2

Core markets (2/2 apps)

JapanUnited States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

0

Positive apps

0

Neutral / mixed

1

Negative apps

35/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does KLab compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(2)

Bandai Namco Entertainment

known forDRAGON BALL LEGENDS

1 app4.3Games

Both titles target the same anime action RPG demographic through 3D gacha-based combat loops and subscription-based monetization models.

First Touch Games

known forDream League Soccer 2026

1 app4.5Games

Both titles compete for mobile soccer enthusiasts by offering team-management loops and competitive online matches within the sports simulation category.

Contenders(1)

Crunchyroll Games

known forBLEACH Soul Resonance

1 app4.8Games

Both titles target the same BLEACH anime fan base with action RPG mechanics, creating direct competition for player time and spending.

Same space(11)

96Percent

known forDungeon Slasher : Roguelike

1 app4.5Games

This app serves the same action roguelite audience but utilizes a side-scrolling roguevania format instead of the source app's 3-person squad system.

ABDELSALAM ABUBAKER

known forNO ESCAPE: Survivor Roguelite

1 app0.0Games

This app shares the same survivor roguelite genre but provides an offline-capable architecture that the source app lacks.

CASUAL AZUR GAMES

known forSurvive Squad

1 appGames

This title occupies the same roguelike survival shooter space as the source app, focusing on squad-based arena survival.

DEVGEIM

known forMetal Suit:Superhero Simulator

1 app4.5Games

This app targets the same superhero-themed action segment as the source app but focuses on time-limited survival challenges.

Electronic Arts

known forEA SPORTS FC Soccer Mobile 26

1 app4.6Games

This app competes for the same sports-focused mobile gaming time by offering a real-time PvP engine that functions as a direct alternative to the simulation loop in Captain Tsubasa.

Freeplay

known forGun Hero: Cat Survival Shooter

1 app3.6Games

This title competes for the same casual roguelite action audience but relies on a weapon-merging mechanic rather than franchise-based team building.

La Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional

known forLALIGA FANTASY: Soccer Manager

1 app4.5Games

This app captures the same football-interested audience but shifts the focus from arcade-style action to data-driven fantasy management based on real-world statistics.

Netmarble

known forThe Seven Deadly Sins

2 apps4.2Games

Shares the 3D anime RPG space but uses a turn-based skill-card system instead of real-time hack-and-slash combat.

NextNinja Co.

known forGrand Summoners - Anime RPG

1 app3.7Games

Targets the same anime-focused RPG demographic but shifts from 3D action to pixel-art turn-based combat.

Nicola Marai

known forMy Hero Run

1 app3.7Games

This app targets the same franchise-based hero collection audience but uses a dated endless runner format.

Playspare

known forHero Transform: Superhero Game

2 apps3.5Games

This title competes for the same superhero-interested user base by focusing on shape-shifting obstacle course mechanics.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on KLab

Bottom line

KLab Inc. is a specialized studio that successfully monetizes niche anime fandom through high-engagement, live-service mobile games. Their ability to maintain long-term player retention in flagship titles suggests a strong product-market fit within the anime-gaming vertical.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does KLab publish?
KLab has 5 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
What kind of apps does KLab make?
KLab's portfolio is concentrated in Games and ゲーム, with an average rating of 2.9/5 across rated apps.
What is KLab's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Bleach: Brave Souls Anime Game is KLab's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are KLab's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked KLab's apps across 3 countries.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
3
With full intel:
0
With overview:
3
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by KLab, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “KLab intelligence.” Updated 2026-05-07. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/klab-inc

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