The synopsis and preview images for Episode 31 of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – Conflict Arc have been released, teasing an intense episode where Aizen Sosuke makes a dramatic return as the Gotei 13 faces overwhelming threats. This third cour of the final chapter brings back one of the series' most powerful villains, raising the stakes for Ichigo and his allies.

Series Overview

BLEACH was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2001 to 2016. The story follows the protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki, who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper after meeting Rukia Kuchiki, and chronicles the adventures of Ichigo and his friends.

BLEACH, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2001 to 2016, tells the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper after meeting Rukia Kuchiki, and his adventures with his friends.

The manga has sold over 130 million copies worldwide, and it has been adapted into video games, a live-action movie starring Sota Fukushi in 2018, and a TV anime series that aired from 2004 to 2012. The Thousand-Year Blood War arc is being animated all the way to the series’ conclusion, marking the return of the TV anime after about a 10-year hiatus, with the first cour airing from October to December 2022, and the second cour from July to September 2023.

Episode 31 "AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT" Synopsis

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. The Gotei 13 struggles to fend off this relentless assault, but as they are nearly overwhelmed, former 5th Division Captain and infamous traitor Aizen Sosuke suddenly appears. Shunsui Kyoraku’s decision to release Aizen from prison may be the only hope left—but can they trust him?

Streaming Platforms

Distributor: Hulu
Streaming Start Date: Oct 5
Update Date: Every Saturday
Please note that availability may vary by region. Check official sources for details.

Anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict Official Web SIte

Source : ORICON NEWS