The circle has responded by stating that is "love letter, not a replacement," and they encourage fans to support the official Bleach anime and merchandise.
Because doujin circles operate in a legal gray area (they use copyrighted characters without official license), does not sell their work on mainstream platforms like Amazon or ComiXology. Instead, they typically release physical copies at fan conventions such as Comiket (Tokyo) and Anime Expo (Los Angeles), as well as digital versions on platforms like Pixiv Fanbox or Gumroad under a “tip-for-content” model. Bleach Circle Eden 6