Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
- 2022
- 50 episodes
- 24m
The final arc of the Bleach series, where Ichigo Kurosaki and the Soul Reapers face off against the powerful Quincy army, led by Yhwach, in a battle that threatens the balance of all worlds.
Thousand-Year Blood War of Bleach premiered on October 11, 2022 and has 50 episodes.
Where to watch Bleach
In the United States, you can stream Bleach on Hulu. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 75 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1The Blood WarfareAired October 11, 2022
The Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed.
Guest stars
- Binbin Takaoka Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto (voice)
- Ryusei Nakao Mayuri Kurotsuchi (voice)
- Taro Yamaguchi Chojiro Sasakibe (voice)
- Nobuyuki Hiyama Ikkaku Madarame (voice)
- Jun Fukuyama Yumichika Ayasegawa (voice)
- Keijin Okuda Akon (voice)
- Masahito Yabe Zennosuke Kurumatani (voice)
- Daiki Yamashita Ryunosuke Yuki (voice)
Episode 2Foundation StonesAired October 18, 2022
Arrancars Nel Tu and Pesche Guatiche have come to seek Ichigo’s help explaining that Hueco Mundo is under attack by an unknown enemy. Unable to ignore the situation, Ichigo and his friends decide to set out for Hueco Mundo.
Guest stars
- Tomoko Kaneda Nel Tu (voice)
- Sayori Ishizuka Franceska Mila Rose (voice)
- Shin-ichiro Miki Kisuke Urahara (voice)
- Binbin Takaoka Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto (voice)
- Ryusei Nakao Mayuri Kurotsuchi (voice)
- Keijin Okuda Akon (voice)
- Daiki Yamashita Ryunosuke Yuki (voice)
- Asami Seto Shino Madarame (voice)
Episode 3March of the StarcrossAired October 25, 2022
Ichigo and his friends arrive in Hueco Mundo to confront Quilge Opie and learn that their latest enemy are Quincies.
Guest stars
- Tomoko Kaneda Nel Tu (voice)
- Sayori Ishizuka Franceska Mila Rose (voice)
- Kentaro Ito Renji Abarai (voice)
- Shin-ichiro Miki Kisuke Urahara (voice)
- Binbin Takaoka Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto (voice)
- Ryusei Nakao Mayuri Kurotsuchi (voice)
- Daiki Yamashita Ryunosuke Yuki (voice)
- Asami Seto Shino Madarame (voice)
Episode 4Kill the ShadowAired November 1, 2022
The Wandenreich mobilizes its elite force, the Stern Ritter, to annihilate the Soul Society. Creating massive flaming pillars of Reishi as a distraction, the Stern Ritter easily enter the Soul Society to bring carnage to the Soul Reapers.
Guest stars
- Tomoko Kaneda Nel Tu (voice)
- Houko Kuwashima Soifon (voice)
- Tetsu Inada Sajin Komamura (voice)
- Shin-ichiro Miki Kisuke Urahara (voice)
- Masaya Onosaka Shinji Hirako (voice)
- Ryusei Nakao Mayuri Kurotsuchi (voice)
- Keijin Okuda Akon (voice)
- Asami Seto Shino Madarame (voice)
Episode 5Wrath as a LightningAired November 8, 2022
Quilge Opie uses his power to imprison Ichigo inside the Garganta. As he tries to break free, Ichigo begins to hear, through his Soul Phone, the screams of the Soul Reapers falling to the enemy's onslaught.
Guest stars
- Fumihiko Tachiki Kenpachi Zaraki (voice)
- Houko Kuwashima Soifon (voice)
- Tetsu Inada Sajin Komamura (voice)
- Katsuyuki Konishi Shuhei Hisagi (voice)
- Shin-ichiro Miki Kisuke Urahara (voice)
- Masaya Onosaka Shinji Hirako (voice)
- Binbin Takaoka Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto (voice)
- Ryusei Nakao Mayuri Kurotsuchi (voice)
Episode 6The FireAired November 15, 2022
Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto confronts Yhwach for the first time in a thousand years. As Yhwach finally draws his sword against Genryusai, the Soul Reapers notice an abnormal change taking place across the Seireitei.
Guest stars
- Yusuke Kobayashi Royd Lloyd (Voice)
Episode 7Born in the DarkAired November 22, 2022
Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto learns that the Yhwach he defeated was an impostor. The real Yhwach then reveals himself and easily kills Genryusai, sending a wave of shock and devastation across the Soul Reapers.
Episode 8The Shooting Star Project [Zero Mix]Aired November 29, 2022
Rescue efforts are being made across the Seireitei to find and help those who've survived the Stern Ritter attack. Meanwhile, Ichigo meets with Mayuri Kurotsuchi about fixing his broken Tensa Zangetsu.
Guest stars
- Ayumi Tsunematsu Kirio Hikifune
- Tomoyuki Shimura Tenjirō Kirinji
- Rina Sato Senjumaru Shutara
Episode 9The DropAired December 6, 2022
Squad Zero brings Ichigo back to the Royal Palace to prepare for the coming battle. Meanwhile, Kyoraku is appointed as the new Head Captain to lead the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.
Episode 10The BattleAired December 13, 2022
Kenpachi Zaraki removes his eye patch to fight Retsu Unohana, a.k.a. Yachiru Unohana, “The First Kenpachi.” Meanwhile, Ichigo and Renji head to Hoohden to meet Oh-Etsu Nimaiya, the man who is said to have created the Zanpakuto.
Guest stars
- Yoji Ueda Ōetsu Nimaiya (voice)
Episode 11Everything but the RainAired December 20, 2022
Ichigo is kicked out of the Royal Palace by Oh-etsu Nimaiya for failing his test. When Ichigo next opens his eyes, he finds himself standing in front of his house in the World of the Living.
Guest stars
- Toshiyuki Morikawa Isshin Kurosaki (voice)
- Yuhko Kaida Ikumi Unagiya (voice)
- Sayaka Ohara Masaki Kurosaki (voice)
- Ken Narita Ryūken Ishida (voice)
Episode 12Everything but the Rain: June TruthAired December 27, 2022
Squad 10 Captain Isshin Shiba of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads decides to not report his encounter with the Quincy named Masaki Kurosaki in the World of the Living to the Head Captain.
Episode 13The Blade Is MeAired December 27, 2022
Ichigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resolve to finish what he has started.
Guest stars
- Jin Urayama Wolfman Clan Elder (voice)
Episode 14The Last 9 DaysAired July 8, 2023
Ichigo prepares to leave the Royal Palace to return to the Seireitei but is stopped by Hyosube, who claims that Ichigo cannot defeat Yhwach as he is now.
Guest stars
- Ayana Taketatsu Bambietta Basterbine (voice)
- Reina Ueda Meninas McAllon (voice)
- Aoi Yuuki Liltotto Lamperd (voice)
- Yumi Uchiyama Candice Catnipp (voice)
- Nao Toyama Giselle Gewelle (voice)
Episode 15PEACE FROM SHADOWSAired July 15, 2023
Yhwach sets his plan to end the world in nine days in motion.
Guest stars
- Shouto Kashii Marechiyo Ōmaeda (voice)
- Hideyuki Tanaka BG9 (voice)
Episode 16THE FUNDAMENTAL VIRULENCEAired July 22, 2023
Mayuri receives a call from Urahara, who had stayed behind in Hueco Mundo.
Guest stars
- Ayana Taketatsu Bambietta Basterbine (voice)
- Ryo Kuratomi Cang Du (voice)
Episode 17HEART OF WOLFAired July 29, 2023
The Stern Ritters drive the Soul Reapers deeper into a corner.
Guest stars
- Ayana Taketatsu Bambietta Basterbine (voice)
Episode 18RAGES AT RINGSIDEAired August 5, 2023
Kensei Muguruma joins the battle against Masculine.
Guest stars
- Naomi Kusumi Ichibē Hyōsube (Voice)
Episode 19THE WHITE HAZEAired August 12, 2023
A fearless Rukia takes on Äs Nödt.
Episode 20I AM THE EDGEAired August 19, 2023
Isane and Yachiru are attacked by Gwenael.
Guest stars
- Hisayo Mochizuki Yachiru Kusajishi (voice)
- Yukana Isane Kotetsu (voice)
- Tadashi Miyazawa Guenael Lee (voice)
- Natsuki Hanae Gremmy Thoumeaux (voice)
- Shunsuke Takeuchi Askin Nakk Le Vaar (voice)
Episode 21THE HEADLESS STARAired August 26, 2023
Candice, Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto try to take down Kenpachi.
Episode 22MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIESAired September 9, 2023
Ichigo tries to stop Yhwach upon learning that his real target lies within the Royal Palace.
Guest stars
- Kenta Miyake Charlotte Chuhlhourne (Voice)
- Koji Ishii Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio (Voice)
- Daisuke Kishio Luppi Antenor (Voice)
- Houko Kuwashima Cirucci Sanderwicci (Voice)
Episode 23MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES 2Aired September 16, 2023
Ikkaku, Yumichika, and the Arrancars work together to fight off Giselle’s zombies.
Guest stars
- Takaya Hashi Robert Accutrone (voice)
Episode 24TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOWAired September 23, 2023
Yhwach finally enters the Royal Palace.
Guest stars
- Tsuyoshi Koyama Gerard Valkyrie (Voice)
- Shunsuke Takeuchi Askin Nakk Le Vaar (Voice)
- Satoshi Hino Lille Barro (Voice)
- Soichiro Hoshi Nianzol Weizol (Voice)
Episode 25THE MASTERAired September 30, 2023
Yhwach confronts Hyosube, who is protecting the real Royal Palace.
Episode 26BLACKAired September 30, 2023
Yhwach performs Auswählen to bestow power to his fallen Royal Guards.
Episode 27AAired October 5, 2024
The battle between Squad Zero and Yhwach's Royal Guards for the Soul King rages on.
Episode 28KILL THE KINGAired October 12, 2024
Ichigo and his friends hurry to the Reio Greater Palace to stop Yhwach.
Episode 29THE DARK ARMAired October 19, 2024
Ichigo tries to remove the impaled sword from the Soul King and save his life.
Episode 30THE BETRAYERAired October 26, 2024
Ukitake takes the place of the slain Soul King by releasing the power of Mimihagi.
Episode 31AGAINST THE JUDGEMENTAired November 2, 2024
Yhwach is overflowing with power from having absorbed the Soul King.
Guest stars
- Junichi Suwabe Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (voice)
- Show Hayami Sōsuke Aizen (voice)
Episode 32THE HOLY NEWBORNAired November 9, 2024
The Soul Reapers regroup to prepare their counterattack against the Quincies.
Guest stars
- Junichi Suwabe Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (voice)
Episode 33GATE OF THE SUNAired November 16, 2024
Yhwach builds his new castle, Wahr Welt.
Episode 34BABY, HOLD YOUR HANDAired November 23, 2024
Kenpachi and Mayuri's group advance through Vier Ast.
Guest stars
- Bin Shimada Pernida Parnkgjas
Episode 35DON'T CHASE A SHADOWAired November 30, 2024
The change in Mayuri's Spiritual Pressure is also felt elsewhere by Urahara and Kyoraku.
Episode 36BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM]Aired December 7, 2024
Nemu ignores Mayuri's orders by intervening in his battle against Pernida.
Guest stars
- Bin Shimada Pernida Parnkgjas
Episode 37SHADOWS GONEAired December 14, 2024
Lille undergoes further transformation to hunt down and pass judgment on Kyoraku.
Episode 38FRIENDAired December 21, 2024
As the battle between the soul reapers and the quincies rages, Haschwalt finds himself confronted by Bazz-B inside Wahrwelt
Guest stars
- Takayuki Sugo Yhwach (voice)
- Yuuichirou Umehara Jugram Haschwalth (voice)
- Yuki Ono Bazz-B (voice)
- Marina Inoue Jugo (voice)
- Hiroshi Kamiya Huburt Alexander Kleich (voice)
- Chiaki Kobayashi Bazz (voice)
- Hiroshi Naka Johann Seydlitz (voice)
- Ryota Takeuchi Algora Lallau (voice)
Episode 39THE VISIBLE ANSWERAired December 28, 2024
Kyoraku has paved the way for the soul reapers to reach the enemy's stronghold within Wahrwelt, but Gerard Valkyrie prevents them from advancing any further.
Episode 40MY LAST WORDSAired December 29, 2024
Haschwalt suddenly attacks Uryu to pass judgement. The ensuing explosion and smoke draw Ichigo to the scene where he and Uryu are reunited.
Episode 41GOD OF THUNDERAired July 25, 2026
Ichigo, Orihime and Chad head out to defeat Yhwach while Yoruichi clashes with Nakk Le Vaar.
Episode 42SON OF DARKNESSAired August 1, 2026
The battle between Nakk Le Vaar, Yoruichi and Urahara rages and Ichigo and Orihime confront Yhwach.
Episode 43BLOOD FOR MY BONEAired August 8, 2026
Ichigo and Orihime confront Yhwach in a battle that will shape the fate of the Three Worlds.
Episode 44THE PERFECT CRIMSONAired August 15, 2026
Gerard's ability remains unbroken, while Ichigo endures Yhwach's fierce assault.
Guest stars
- Yuki Kaji Toshiro Hitsugaya adult (voice)
Episode 45DEFEND YOUAired August 22, 2026
Confronting Yhwach, Ichigo awakens the power of the Hollow deep within, becoming Demi-Hollowfied.
Episode 46THE ENDAired August 29, 2026
The battle between Uryu and Haschwalth intensifies and nears its conclusion.
Episode 47THE END 2Aired September 5, 2026
Ichigo's Bankai fails to reach Yhwach.
Episode 48THE END TWO WORLDAired September 12, 2026
Ichigo, with his Bankai broken, and Zanpakuto shattered, sinks into the depths of despair.
Episode 49THE BLADEAirs October 20, 2026
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Episode 50Airs October 27, 2026
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