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BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War

BLEACH: Sennen Kessen-hen · BLEACH 千年血戦篇

Completed. BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War is a completed anime. It aired in Fall 2022 and finished with 13 episodes.

Status
Completed
Episodes
13
Aired
Fall 2022
Average score
88/100
Popularity in 2022
#20 of 417
Score rank in 2022
#2 of 417

BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War synopsis

Was it all just a coincidence, or was it inevitable? Ichigo Kurosaki gained the powers of a Soul Reaper through a chance encounter. As a Substitute Soul Reaper, Ichigo became caught in the turmoil of the Soul Society, a place where deceased souls gather. But with help from his friends, Ichigo overcame every challenge to become even stronger. When new Soul Reapers and a new enemy appear in his hometown of Karakura, Ichigo jumps back into the battlefield with his Zanpakuto to help those in need. Meanwhile, the Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed in the World of the Living. They also receive separate reports of residents in the Rukon District having gone missing. Finally, the Seireitei, home of the Soul Reapers, comes under attack by a group calling themselves the Wandenreich. Led by Yhwach, the father of all Quincies, the Wandenreich declare war against the Soul Reapers with the following message: "Five days from now, the Soul Society will be annihilated by the Wandenreich." The history and truth kept hidden by the Soul Reapers for a thousand long years is finally brought to light. All things must come to an end as Ichigo Kurosaki's final battle begins!

BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War watch order

All 12 entries in the franchise, in release order. Movies, OVAs and specials are included; skip them for a series-only run.

  1. Bleach — Fall 2004, 366 eps
  2. BLEACH: memories in the rain — Fall 2004, 1 ep
  3. BLEACH: The Sealed Sword Frenzy — Spring 2006, 1 ep
  4. Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody — Fall 2006, 1 ep
  5. Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion — Fall 2007, 1 ep
  6. Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black — Fall 2008, 1 ep
  7. BLEACH Colorful!: Gotei Juusan Yatai Daisakusen! — Fall 2008, 1 ep
  8. Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse — Fall 2010, 1 ep
  9. BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War — Fall 2022, 13 eps
  10. BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation — Summer 2023, 13 eps
  11. BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict — Fall 2024, 14 eps
  12. BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity — Summer 2026, 10 eps

Where to watch BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War

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BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War FAQ

Is BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War finished?
Yes. BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War is a completed anime. It aired in Fall 2022 and finished with 13 episodes.
How many episodes does BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War have?
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War has 13 episodes.
When did BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War air?
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War premiered in Fall 2022.
What genre is BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War?
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War is an Action, Adventure, Supernatural anime.
Is there a sequel to BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War?
Yes. The next entry is BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation (Summer 2023). The full watch order on this page lists all 12 entries in the franchise.

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