BLEACH, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2001 to 2016, follows the story of protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki, who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper after meeting Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper herself. The series depicts the adventures of Ichigo and his companions. With over 130 million copies of the manga in circulation, BLEACH has been adapted into video games and a live-action movie in 2018 starring Sota Fukushi, as well as a TV anime that aired from 2004 to 2012. The final arc, Thousand-Year Blood War, aired its first cour from October to December 2022, and the second cour from July to September 2023. The third cour, BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict, will begin airing on TV Tokyo and other channels starting Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11:00 p.m.

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■Synopsis

The 366-episode-long epic anime TV series BLEACH found its start back in October of 2004 and led to four feature films.
Now, “Thousand-Year Blood War”, the concluding arc of the iconic anime, is finally about to unfold.
For the occasion, eminent anime maestro Tomohisa Taguchi brings his unique visual sense as Series Director and Series Composition.
Joining the team are BLEACH anime veterans Shiro SAGISU (musician) and Masashi Kudo (character designer). And to bring it all to life once again is studio Pierrot for animation production.
The team of talented veterans is ready for the final showdown.
What awaits Ichigo Kurosaki?

■Characters

Ichigo Kurosaki
Voice - Masakazu Morita
A high school student who can see ghosts. Lost his mother as a child to an attack by Hollows.
Acquires Soul Reaper powers through an encounter with Rukia Kuchiki and becomes a Substitute Soul Reaper.
Through the turmoil that embroiled the World of the Living, the Soul Society, and Hueco Mundo, he gains the trust of the other Soul Reapers and lives up to his position.Although he was forced to face his true heritage during the Wandenreich invasion, he still chose to pick up his sword again to protect everyone.

Orihime Inoue
Voice - Yuki Matsuoka
Ichigo's classmate. Possesses a cheerful personality and carefree smile.
Often makes zany off-topic remarks, but is always thinking of Ichigo and her friends.
Awakens to her spiritual powers after Ichigo rescues her after the Hollowfication of her older brother.

Shunsui Kyoraku
Voice - Akio Otsuka
Former captain of Squad 8. Upon Yamamoto's death in battle, he assumed the positions of Head Captain of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads and Captain of Squad 1. His style of wearing a flashy women's kimono over his captain's coat remains unchanged, as is his aloof manner. In actuality, he is a deep thinker who calmly assesses battle situations to even make ruthless decisions if necessary. Despite knowing that one of them would perish, he ordered Unohana to give Zaraki a lesson in Zanjutsu for the sake of the Soul Society.

Rukia Kuchiki
Voice - Fumiko Orikasa
The person who met Ichigo and shared her Soul Reaper powers with him.
Rescued by Ichigo when Sosuke Aizen plotted to kill her.
Later returned to the squad to battle together with Ichigo and her fellow squad members not just as a Soul Reaper, but as a comrade.
Played a role in restoring Ichigo's powers after he lost his Soul Reaper powers.
Currently lieutenant of Squad 13.

More Characters （Anime Official Site）

■Staff

【Original Work & General Supervisor】 Tite Kubo - BLEACH (Published by Shueisha, Jump Comics)
【Chief Director】 Tomohisa Taguchi
【Director】 Hikaru Murata
【Series Composition】 Tomohisa Taguchi, Masaki Hiramatsu
【Character Design】 Masashi Kudo
【Chief Animation Directors】 Yukio Hasegawa, Hijiri Komatsubara, Kumiko Takayanagi
【Action & Effects Animation Directors】 Satoshi Sakai, Takashi Hashimoto, Atsushi Wakabayashi
【Art Director】 Yoshio Tanioka
【Art Settings】 Toshitaka Amada
【Color Design】 Saori Goda
【Editor】 Akifumi Mishima
【Director of Photography】 Kazuhiro Yamada
【CG Directors】 Toshihiro Sasaki, Kazufumi Goto
【Chief Episode Director】 Tatsuri Chin
【Music】 Shiro Sagisu
【Sound Director】 Yukio Nagasaki
【Sound Production】 Zack Promotion
【Animation Production】 Pierrot Films
【Theme Songs】
OP Theme: "Kotoba ni Sezu Tomo" by SIX LOUNGE
ED Theme: "MONOCHROME" by Suishou

Episodes

Episode 27
The battle between the Royal Guard and Yhwach’s Schutzstaffel over the Soul King intensifies. As the fierce clash escalates, Shutara Senjumaru breaks the seal of the Blood Pact at the cost of Kirinji, Hikifune, and Nimaiya’s lives, and unleashes her Bankai, Shatatsu Karagara, cornering Yhwach’s forces, including Uryu. Meanwhile, Ichibei Hyosube confronts Yhwach and releases Shirafude Ichimonji, turning Yhwach into a fragile, insignificant black ant. With both Yhwach and Uryu in dire straits, how will the battle end?

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BLEACH's Shutara Senjumaru Unleashes Her Bankai! Uryu in Danger with Sadatsukara Gaisarakutsu

Episode 28
Ichigo Kurosaki and his comrades rush toward the Soul King’s palace, tasked with the mission of stopping Yhwach, a duty entrusted to them by Hyosube Ichibei. Awaiting them is Yhwach, who has regained his omnipotent power after the "Nine Years of Power." Wielding his newly dual-wielded Zanpakuto, Ichigo fights alongside "Zangetsu" in a fierce battle against Yhwach. To protect everything dear to him, Ichigo’s blade strikes with determination, aiming to stop Yhwach once and for all.
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Episode 29
To save the Spirit King, Ichigo Kurosaki pulls out the sword that has pierced him. However, driven by the Quincy blood within him, Ichigo unintentionally cuts down the Spirit King. With the three realms now at risk of collapse, Urahara Kisuke and others scramble to find a solution but have no immediate countermeasure. Amid the rising chaos, Jushiro Ukitake makes the bold decision to become the Spirit King’s substitute. At the same time, Shunsui Kyoraku heads to the underground central prison in search of a way to resolve the crisis.
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Episode 30
Uryu Ishida’s apparent betrayal has left fans stunned. Once a steadfast ally, his sudden shift to Yhwach’s side has brought emotional weight and tension to the story. Ichigo and Orihime's shock and confusion are palpable, and this betrayal poses many questions. What could Uryu’s true motives be? Is there more to his actions than meets the eye?
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Episode 31
After absorbing the Soul King, Yhwach unleashes a dark torrent of energy across the Soul Society, creating monstrous humanoid entities that attack the Soul Reapers.
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Episode 32
The Soul Reapers attempt to regroup and launch a counterattack, but their efforts are mocked as the cityscape of the “Invisible Empire” that once covered the Seireitei peels away and rises into the sky.
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Episode 33
“Gate of the Sun,” Yhwach reshapes the city of Seireitei to form the True World Castle, overshadowing the Royal Palace. Despite the shock, Ichigo and his allies press onward into the castle, where they encounter the deadly Askin Nakk Le Vaar.
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Episode 34
As Kenpachi Zaraki and Mayuri Kurotsuchi make their way toward the Wandenreich’s central castle, they encounter a formidable opponent: Pernida Parnkgjas.
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Episode 35
Mayuri Kurotsuchi celebrates triumphantly after consuming Pernida with his modified Bankai, Konjiki Ashisogi Jizou: Matai Fukuin Shoutai. However, an unexpected anomaly occurs within his Bankai.
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Episode 36
In his Vollständig form, known as “The Judgement of God”, Lille Barro undergoes a terrifying transformation and launches an assault. Despite Shunsui Kyōraku’s attacks, Lille remains unscathed.
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When is the Release Date? Where can I watch it?

In USA,
Streaming platform: Hulu
Start date: October 5, 2024
Update schedule: Every Saturday

This page covers all the anime for the Fall 2025 season, so be sure to find your favorite show!
Fall 2024 Anime List

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