The beloved anime series “Bleach” made a triumphant comeback with its “Thousand-Year Blood War” arc, reigniting the adventures of Ichigo, Rukia, and the soul society over a decade after its previous airdate.
Fans of Tite Kubo’s original manga were thrilled by the revival, especially since the series’ final arc had remained unadapted after the show’s cancellation in 2012.
Prior to its release, production company VizMedia revealed plans to deliver Bleach’s grand conclusion in four ‘cours’ of 13 episodes each, allowing for breaks between each cour.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 2″ premiered on Disney+ in the UK on July 8, with subsequent episodes debuting every Saturday on the platform. American viewers can catch the sequel series on Hulu.
As the current batch of episodes draws to a close, fans eagerly anticipate an epic, hour-long finale combining episodes 25 and 26 on September 30. The release schedule leading up to this climactic event has been:
Episode 14 to Episode 24, spanning from July 8 to September 23, 2023.
The series also offers an immersive experience for viewers, featuring the full English voice cast reprising their roles, including Johnny Yong Bosch as Ichigo Kurosaki, Michelle Ruff as Rukia Kuchiki, and other familiar voices.
Moreover, the addition of new characters voiced by Daiki Yamashita and Asami Seto adds another layer of excitement for anime enthusiasts.
For those looking to catch up or delve into the saga anew, “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War” is available for streaming on Disney+ in the UK, with weekly releases, while the entire show is accessible on Hulu for US audiences.