Why Watch
"Experience the stylish, high-stakes Soul Reaper warfare that redefined shonen battle dynamics with peerless aesthetic precision."
Tone: Supernatural, High-Octane Action, Stylized Fantasy
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Series Deep Dive:
Tite Kubo's legendary franchise reaches peak intensity as Bleach returns to animate the long-anticipated final confrontation. With striking visual design and expanded lore, the series elevates its supernatural conflict beyond classic shonen boundaries. Studio Pierrot delivers ferocious pacing, exceptional sword choreography, and deep emotional stakes, cementing Ichigo Kurosaki's journey as essential viewing for long-term fans and modern anime enthusiasts alike.
Analysis Refined:March 2026
Scheduled next refinement: in 171 days
Season: 17
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Oct 11, 2022 | THE BLOOD WARFARE | |
| E2 | Oct 18, 2022 | FOUNDATION STONES | |
| E3 | Oct 25, 2022 | MARCH OF THE STARCROSS | |
| E4 | Nov 01, 2022 | KILL THE SHADOW | |
| E5 | Nov 08, 2022 | WRATH AS A LIGHTNING | |
| E6 | Nov 15, 2022 | THE FIRE | |
| E7 | Nov 22, 2022 | BORN IN THE DARK | |
| E8 | Nov 29, 2022 | THE SHOOTING STAR PROJECT 〔ZERO MIX〕 | |
| E9 | Dec 06, 2022 | THE DROP | |
| E10 | Dec 13, 2022 | THE BATTLE | |
| E11 | Dec 20, 2022 | EVERYTHING BUT THE RAIN | |
| E12 | Dec 27, 2022 | EVERYTHING BUT THE RAIN JUNE TRUTH | |
| E13 | Dec 27, 2022 | THE BLADE IS ME | |
| E14 | Jul 08, 2023 | THE LAST 9DAYS | |
| E15 | Jul 15, 2023 | PEACE FROM SHADOWS | |
| E16 | Jul 22, 2023 | THE FUNDAMENTAL VIRULENCE | |
| E17 | Jul 29, 2023 | HEART OF WOLF | |
| E18 | Aug 05, 2023 | RAGES AT RINGSIDE | |
| E19 | Aug 12, 2023 | THE WHITE HAZE | |
| E20 | Aug 19, 2023 | I AM THE EDGE | |
| E21 | Aug 26, 2023 | THE HEADLESS STAR | |
| E22 | Sep 09, 2023 | MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES | |
| E23 | Sep 16, 2023 | MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES 2 | |
| E24 | Sep 23, 2023 | TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOW | |
| E25 | Sep 30, 2023 | THE MASTER | |
| E26 | Sep 30, 2023 | BLACK | |
| E27 | Oct 05, 2024 | A | |
| E28 | Oct 12, 2024 | KILL THE KING | |
| E29 | Oct 19, 2024 | THE DARK ARM | |
| E30 | Oct 26, 2024 | THE BETRAYER | |
| E31 | Nov 02, 2024 | AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT | |
| E32 | Nov 09, 2024 | THE HOLY NEWBORN | |
| E33 | Nov 16, 2024 | GATE OF THE SUN | |
| E34 | Nov 23, 2024 | BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND | |
| E35 | Nov 30, 2024 | DON'T CHASE A SHADOW | |
| E36 | Dec 07, 2024 | BABY,HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM] | |
| E37 | Dec 14, 2024 | SHADOWS GONE | |
| E38 | Dec 21, 2024 | FRIEND | |
| E39 | Dec 28, 2024 | THE VISIBLE ANSWER | |
| E40 | Dec 28, 2024 | MY LAST WORDS | |
| E41 | Jul 25, 2026 | GOD OF THUNDER | |
| E42 | Aug 01, 2026 | SON OF DARKNESS | |
| E43 | Aug 08, 2026 | BLOOD FOR MY BONE | |
| E44 | Aug 15, 2026 | THE PERFECT CRIMSON | |
| E45 | Aug 22, 2026 | DEFEND YOU | |
| E46 | Aug 29, 2026 | THE END | |
| E47 | Sep 05, 2026 | THE END 2 | |
| E48 | Sep 12, 2026 | THE END TWO WORLD | |
| E49 | Oct 19, 2026 | THE BLADE | |
| E50 | Oct 26, 2026 | TBA |
The Industry Oracle - Prestige Tentpole
Oracle Status: Airing Final Episodes
The long-standing conflict between the Soul Society and the Quincy empire is reaching its definitive climax on TV Tokyo. Pierrot Films has steered Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity into the ultimate battlefield, bringing Tite Kubo's vision to life with cinematic grandeur and expanded canon material. Currently traversing its fourth and final cour, the production briefly paused in early autumn to polish intricate Bankai visual effects and ensure the climactic warfare meets the highest animation standards. With post-production teams finalizing the remaining master cuts, the broadcast is poised to deliver the decisive showdown between Ichigo Kurosaki and Yhwach before taking its legendary bow.
Oracle Prediction: The grand series finale is scheduled to broadcast on TV Tokyo on October 27, 2026.
Oracle Insights Refined:March 2026
Scheduled next refinement: in 105 days
If you liked Bleach:
Technical Details
- Network: TV Tokyo
- Seasons: 17
- Years: 2004 - 2026
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Fantasy, Martial Arts
- Rating: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War was renewed for a four-part final series, with Part 4 subtitled The Calamity serving as the conclusion. The final season is officially set to premiere on July 25, 2026.
The anime is currently in the final stages of post-production and VFX as it prepares for its summer release. The first three episodes are already completed and scheduled for a limited global theatrical screening starting June 25, 2026.
The lengthy gaps between the cours of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc are necessary to maintain a high standard of animation and visual effects. Additionally, series creator Tite Kubo is heavily involved in the production, adding brand-new original story material that was not featured in the original manga.
Burn the Witch is an official canonical spin-off created by Tite Kubo that takes place in the Western Branch of Soul Society. While it has already received initial anime adaptations, a full second season of the manga and anime continuation are highly anticipated but not officially in active production yet.
There are currently no official announcements for the main anime continuing past The Calamity. However, fans are highly anticipating a potential adaptation of the Hell Arc one-shot manga chapter that Tite Kubo published previously.
The final season is licensed for release in the United States by Viz Media. It is expected to stream on Hulu and Disney Plus, mirroring the distribution strategy of the first three parts.
FAQ Refined:March 2026
Scheduled next refinement: in 6 days