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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

Action, Anime, Fantasy, War · 2022 · Rated 7.7/10

Next: S4 E9, The Blade · 2026-10-19

After an awe-inspiring battle with Ichibei Hyousube—leader of the Soul Society's Royal Guard—the powerful Yhwach moves into the final stage of his master plan. He aims to slay the Soul King, the being whose very existence maintains the status quo of three worlds: Hueco Mundo, the Soul Society, and the realm of humans that Ichigo Kurosaki and his closest friends hail from. Conquering his own bout with the remainder of the Royal Guard, Uryuu Ishida joins Yhwach in his efforts to create a new world in his image. With a flood of resolution and newfound power, Ichigo rushes to stop Yhwach from accomplishing his ultimate goal and save the countless lives within the three existing realms. But Ichigo has a complicated lineage, one that leaves him susceptible to Yhwach's sinister influence. Meanwhile, in a final desperate gambit, Jirou Sakuranosuke Shunsui Kyouraku, the newly promoted head captain of the Soul Society's combat corps, enlists the help of an old enemy whose immense power may turn the tide of battle.

Cast

Masakazu Morita Ichigo Kurosaki

Yuki Matsuoka Orihime Inoue

Hiroki Yasumoto Yasutora Sado

Noriaki Sugiyama Uryu Ishida

Kentaro Ito Renji Abarai

Fumiko Orikasa Rukia Kuchiki

Season 4

Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4

E1 God of Thunder 2026-07-25 · 30 min Ichigo, Orihime, and Chad head out to defeat Yhwach while Yoruichi clashes with Nakk Le Vaar.

E2 Son of Darkness 2026-08-01 · 30 min The battle between Nakk Le Vaar, Yoruichi, and Urahara rages on. Ichigo and Orihime confront Yhwach.

E3 Blood for My Bone 2026-08-08 · 30 min Ichigo and Orihime confront Yhwach in a battle that will shape the fate of the Three Worlds.

E4 The Perfect Crimson 2026-08-15 · 30 min Even with Kenpachi, Hitsugaya, and Byakuya fighting together, Gerard's "miracle" remains unbroken. Kenpachi attacks with pure instinct, but each time Gerard's "Sword of Hope" chips, it creates another "miracle," cornering Kenpachi. Meanwhile, in the throne room, Ichigo endures Yhwach's fierce attacks while waiting for a chance to turn the tables.

E5 Defend You 2026-08-22 · 30 min The threat of the Three Realms' destruction becomes a reality, and the shadow of destruction spreads across the land. Ichigo confronts Yhwach in the True World Castle, awakening the power of his inner Hollow and becoming half-Hollowfied. He unleashes "King Hollow Flash," which fuses the power of Getsuga Tensho. However, Yhwach does not flinch even from the fierce attack and crushes Ichigo, highlighting the weakness of Ichigo's "power to protect."

E6 The End 2026-08-29 · 30 min As dawn broke over the True World Castle, a "new world" unfolded before Ichigo's eyes. Though heartbroken by the harsh reality, Ichigo had a mission to fulfill in order to save the Three Realms. Meanwhile, the battle between Uryu and Haschwalth intensified, heading towards its conclusion. The "end" that would determine the fate of all was finally about to begin.

E7 The End 2 2026-09-05 · 30 min Even Ichigo's Bankai is no match for Yhwach. For the first time, despair appears in the eyes that never gave up against any formidable enemy. But his comrades had not yet given up hope. Kyoraku, awakened from his brief slumber, rises to the occasion, and Uryu, having defeated Haschwalth, moves to eliminate the gigantic "distortion" that has appeared outside the True World castle. To prevent the end—the destruction of the Three Realms.

E8 The End Two World 2026-09-12 · 30 min Uryu successfully annihilated the "distortion" by slamming the central island of the True World Castle, which possessed high energy, into it. However, for Yhwach, who had recovered all the sacred letters and sublimated his power to become "omniscient and omnipotent," the "distortion" was no longer necessary. Leaving behind a promise to destroy the Seireitei as his final entertainment, Yhwach vanished. With his Bankai broken and his Zanpakuto shattered, Ichigo sank to the depths of despair and couldn't even stand up. The flame of his courage was fading. Appearing before him were those men he had once crossed swords with──.

E9 The Blade 2026-10-19 · 30 min

E10 Episode 10 2026-10-26 · 30 min

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