The wait is finally over! After nearly a year, the release date for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 3 has been officially announced, and it couldn’t come at a better time. This third season, known as The Conflict, marks the second-to-last chapter in the epic conclusion of this beloved anime series.

Regarded as one of the greatest anime of all time—and certainly one of the longest—Bleach is poised to deliver an unforgettable finale as many of its main characters gather at the Soul King Palace in the upcoming installment of Thousand-Year Blood War this October.

To help you gear up for Bleach’s comeback on Disney Plus and Hulu, we’ve created a handy cheat sheet for Thousand-Year Blood War part 3, along with a guide on how to watch Bleach in the correct order. This includes the confirmed release date, insights into the manga chapters it will likely cover, trailers, cast information, and much more. Everything you need is right here in our guide to one of the most anticipated anime releases of 2024!

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 3 is set to premiere on October 5, 2024. You can catch it streaming on Disney Plus and Hulu, although the specific release times are still under wraps.

If there are no interruptions, TYBW will continue airing until the end of December, much like the release pattern of Part 1.

The popular anime series BLEACH remains a favorite among fans around the globe, and its newest chapter, BLEACH: The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc – Conflict Story, is certainly living up to the hype. As Episode 27 approaches, thrilling new information has come to light, including the unveiling of the 20th key visual and a promotional video celebrating the anime’s 20th anniversary. Additionally, fans received heartfelt congratulatory messages from renowned voice actors such as Ryutaro Okiayu and Junichi Suwabe.

BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Episode 27 staff:

• Screenplay by: Masaki Hiramatsu and Tomohisa Taguchi
• Storyboard created by: Hikaru Murata
• Episode directed by: Hikaru Murata
• Animation Directors: Saiko Ozawa, Tomoko Hayashi, and Cindy H. Yamauchi
• Chief Animation Director: Yuki Hasegawa.

The official website outlines the episode’s storyline: The conflict between the Royal Guard and Yhwach’s Schutzstaffel escalates as they vie for control of the Soul King. In the heat of battle, Kirinji, Hikifune, and Nimaiya make the ultimate sacrifice to break the Blood Pact seal, allowing Shutara Senjumaru to activate her Bankai, “Shatatsu Karagara Shigarami no Tsuji.” This powerful move forces Yhwach’s Schutzstaffel, including Uryu, into a desperate situation.

At the same time, Hyosube Ichibe confronts Yhwach and unleashes his Zanpakuto, “Shirafude Ichimonji,” which transforms Yhwach into a delicate and ephemeral black ant. With both Yhwach and Uryu nearing defeat, the fate of the battle hangs in the balance…

Studio Pierrot was the creative force behind the original TV anime adaptation of Tite Kubo’s BLEACH manga, which ran from October 2004 to March 2012, totaling 366 episodes. VIZ Media holds the English licensing rights and provides this summary of the BLEACH: TYBWA storyline:

A sudden disturbance shatters the tranquility of the Soul Society as warning sirens echo throughout. Inhabitants are vanishing without a clue as to who is responsible, while a sinister presence looms over Ichigo and his friends in Karakura Town…

Source: Official Website
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