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The Bleach anime is concluding with the fourth and final cour of the Thousand-Year Blood War adaptation, The Calamity, which premieres July 25 on TV Tokyo. A new mobile game, Bleach Mirrors High, was announced with original characters designed by Tite Kubo.
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The Bleach franchise is in its final promotional phase for the anime adaptation of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. The fourth and final cour, subtitled The Calamity, premieres on July 25 on TV Tokyo and other stations. The opening theme is jo0ji's "I-BULL" and the ending theme is 9Lana's "Spiral" (also reported as "Rasen" in some sources). Creator Tite Kubo selected both songs. The first three episodes screened in U.S. theaters from June 25 to 29, grossing US$3 million in 943 theaters. A one-day advance screening in Japan was held on June 21 at six venues, with a stage greeting featuring voice actors Masakazu Morita, Noriaki Sugiyama, Shinichiro Miki, Yuichiro Umehara, and Shunsuke Takeuchi. Kubo has confirmed that this final part includes additional original material expanding on the manga's ending.
Alongside the anime's conclusion, Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled the smartphone game Bleach Mirrors High at Anime Expo 2026 on July 4. The action game for iOS and Android features two original player characters, Shirin Migishima and Shirane Sanari, both designed by Kubo. The story is set after the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. A closed beta test is scheduled for late July, with approximately 20,000 participants. Voice cast for the protagonists has not yet been announced.
Merchandise and promotional activity have been extensive. Bandai released gashapon figures in the Waiting series and a Machibouke series, both featuring five characters in seated poses. A prize figure of Nemu Kurotsuchi based on Volume 71's cover appeared at game centers. A popup shop dedicated to 29 Quincy characters opened in Tokyo and Osaka. Uniqlo included Bleach in its third Shueisha 100th Anniversary T-shirt collection. Oddgood launched an apparel line for the final arc. A Granblue Fantasy collaboration titled "BLEACH ECHOES IN THE BLUE HOLLOW" runs from July 22. The LINE Manga and ebookjapan offered the Thousand-Year Blood War arc for free until June 30. A special exhibition at Anime Tokyo Station in Ikebukuro runs through August 16. The Jump MV series released its 50th video pairing Bleach with ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's song "After Dark."
Key facts
- Final cour premiere date
- July 25 on TV Tokyo ↗
- Opening theme
- I-BULL by jo0ji ↗
- Ending theme
- Spiral by 9Lana ↗
- U.S. theatrical gross
- US$3,000,000 ↗
- Mobile game announcement
- Bleach Mirrors High, an action game for iOS and Android, with original characters designed by Tite Kubo ↗
- Original characters
- Shirin Migishima and Shirane Sanari, designed by Tite Kubo ↗
- Closed beta test
- Scheduled July 22-29 or July 23-30, with approximately 20,000 participants ↗
- Additional original material
- Kubo confirmed the final cour includes additional original content expanding on the manga's ending ↗
Timeline
- Jul 6, 2026 Bleach Mirrors High Trailer Reveals Two Original Protagonists by Tite Kubo
- Jul 5, 2026 Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Final PV Released
- Jul 5, 2026 Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Final Trailer Previews Theme Songs
- Jun 29, 2026 Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Earns US$3 Million in U.S. Theatrical Run
- Jun 29, 2026 BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Premieres July 25
- Jun 28, 2026 Oddgood Launches Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Apparel Line
- Jun 22, 2026 Granblue Fantasy and Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Collaboration Gets Event Title
- Jun 21, 2026 Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Sets July 25 Premiere, Reveals Theme Songs
- Jun 21, 2026 Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Cour Gets July 25 Premiere Date
- Jun 20, 2026 Bandai Releases Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Waiting Gashapon Figures
- Jun 17, 2026 Bleach Nemu Kurotsuchi Prize Figure Recreates Volume 71 Cover
- Jun 14, 2026 Bleach Final Arc Free Campaign Runs on LINE Manga Until June 30
- Jun 12, 2026 Bleach and ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's After Dark Is the 50th Jump MV
- Jun 9, 2026 Bleach Popup Shop Features 29 Quincy in Monochrome Illustrations
- Jun 6, 2026 Uniqlo Reveals Third Manga UT Lineup for Shueisha 100th Anniversary
- Jun 4, 2026 Bandai Releases BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Gashapon Figures in June
- Jun 1, 2026 Live Viewing of Bleach TYBW Premiere Stage Greeting Set for 29 Theaters
- May 31, 2026 Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Special Exhibition Opens in Ikebukuro
- May 21, 2026 Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Gets June 21 Advance Screening
- May 20, 2026 BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Cour Trailer Released, Theater Screenings Set
- May 20, 2026 Home Made Kazoku Returns After 10-Year Hiatus
- May 20, 2026 Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Drops Main Trailer
- May 20, 2026 Bleach Final Arc Trailer Shows Remaining Fights Before July 2026 Run
- May 19, 2026 Bleach Retrospective Project Reaches the Lost Substitute Shinigami Arc
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fact links the story it came from.
Facts
- Release
- manga · June 18, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-17
- Release
- music_video · 2026-06-13 · JP · 2026-06-12
- Release
- tv · May 16, 2026 · YouTube · 2026-05-19
- Release
- tv · 2026-07 · Japan · 2026-05-21
- Announced
- BLEACH MONOCOLOR POPUP SHOP (popup shop) · 2026-06-09
- Noted
- featured in Uniqlo Manga UT Shueisha 100th Anniversary T-shirt collection · 2026-06-06
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- Confirmed tv 2026-07 Japan May 28 · source
- Confirmed tv May 16, 2026 YouTube May 28 · source
All coverage
17h ago
Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled a new trailer for the smartphone game Bleach Mirrors High at Anime Expo 2026 on July 4. The trailer introduces two original player characters, Shirin Migishima and Shirane Sanari, both designed by Bleach creator Tite Kubo. Players will choose one of the two and experience a story set after the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. The trailer also shows the characters in action and includes their voices, though the voice cast has not yet been announced. Alongside the trailer, Bandai Namco opened recruitment for a closed beta test. Applications run until July 13, with approximately 20,000 participants selected. The closed beta test is scheduled from July 22 to 29 according to one source, or July 23 to 30 according to another; data will not carry over to the full release. The game is an action title for iOS and Android, described as a Gotei 13 Experience Action game. Kubo is credited with production cooperation, character concept, and character design. Cast information for the two protagonists is expected at a later date.
1d ago
On July 5, the final promotional video for the fourth and final cour of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime, subtitled The Calamity, was released on the official Bleach anime YouTube channel. The broadcast is scheduled to begin on July 25 on TV Tokyo and other stations. The PV also unveiled the audio for the opening theme song jo0ji's "I-BULL" and the ending theme song 9Lana's "Spiral." The first half of the video, set to the opening theme, shows protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki confronting Yhwach alongside Orihime Inoue, as well as battles between the Gotei 13 and the Schutzstaffel. The second half, set to the ending theme, depicts Uryu Ishida in a deadly struggle with Jugram Haschwalth. The PV concludes with Ichigo shouting "Getsuga Tensho." To commemorate the final cour's broadcast, a free simultaneous distribution of the third cour, The Conflict, which aired in October 2024, has been scheduled on platforms including ABEMA, TVer, and Niconico Live Broadcast from July 12 to July 25.
1d ago
Viz Media unveiled the final English-subtitled trailer for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity at Anime Expo on Saturday. The video previews the opening theme "I-BULL" by jo0ji and the ending theme "Rasen" by 9Lana. The fourth and final part premieres July 25 on TV Tokyo.
Jun 29
The screening of the first three episodes of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the anime, grossed US$3,000,000 in the U.S. box office and ranked #8. The episodes screened in 943 theaters from June 25-29, with both subtitled and dubbed versions, plus a behind-the-scenes conversation with creator Tite Kubo and directors Tomohisa Taguchi and Hikaru Murata. The full series premieres on TV Tokyo on July 25.
Jun 29
The fourth and final cour of the BLEACH anime, titled Thousand-Year Blood War Arc - The Calamity, begins airing on TV Tokyo network and others from July 25 at 23:00. Streaming follows from July 26 on Prime Video, Netflix, and DMM TV. The cour opens with episode 41, God of Thunder. The opening theme is I-BULL by jo0ji, and the ending theme is Spiral by 9Lana.
Jun 28
A new apparel collection for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, featuring T-shirts and caps inspired by five characters, will be released under the new brand Oddgood. The collection includes designs for Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, Shunsui Kyoraku, Mayuri Kurotsuchi, and Kon, with details on pricing and release date to be announced later.
Jun 22
The Granblue Fantasy collaboration with the anime Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War has been given the event title "BLEACH ECHOES IN THE BLUE HOLLOW." The event was announced in May and will run from July 22. A rerun of the "Twelve Divine Generals' Tale" event is currently live, with 3,000 Crystals being distributed via an SNS campaign.
Jun 21
The staff for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the anime, announced the July 25 premiere date, a new key visual, and the theme song artists. Singer jo0ji performs the opening theme "I-BULL," and 9Lana performs the ending theme "Rasen." The first three episodes will screen in U.S. theaters June 25-29.
Jun 21
The fourth and final cour of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime, subtitled The Calamity, will premiere on July 25 on TV Tokyo and other stations. The main visual, theme song artists, and comments from creator Tite Kubo were released. The opening theme is I-BULL by jo0ji and the ending theme is Spiral by 9Lana. Kubo selected both songs after listening to all demos. A best episode voting project and a free streaming of the third cour were also announced.
Jun 20
Bandai will release a new set of gashapon figures from the TV anime Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, called the Waiting series. The lineup includes five characters in seated poses that reflect their personalities: Ichigo Kurosaki sits cross-legged, Rukia Kuchiki sits seiza, and Toshiro Hitsugaya, Byakuya Kuchiki, and Uryu Ishida each have their own pose. Each figure costs 400 yen, and the set launches in the fourth week of June.
Jun 17
A prize figure of Nemu Kurotsuchi from Bleach, based on the cover of manga Volume 71, will appear at Japanese game centers starting June 18, 2026. The 24 cm figure has drawn attention on social media for its pose and detailing, with fans commenting on the hand placement and overall impact.
Jun 14
LINE Manga and ebookjapan are offering the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc of Bleach for free until June 30. The campaign covers volumes 55-74 of the Monochrome Edition and is part of a larger free release of all five arcs that began in January. A commemorative gacha and discount coupons are also available.
Jun 12
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions announced a collaboration music video between Bleach and ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's song After Dark. The MV is the 50th entry in the Jump MV series, which pairs Weekly Shonen Jump properties with Sony Music artists. It premieres on the YouTube Jump Channel on June 13 at 19:00 JST. After Dark was the opening theme for the Bleach Arrancar arc and was released as the band's 10th single in 2007.
Jun 9
Contents Seed Co., Ltd. announced the BLEACH MONOCOLOR POPUP SHOP, opening in Tokyo from June 12 and Osaka from July 3. The event features monochrome illustrations and goods of 29 Quincy characters, including hologram can badges, acrylic stands, and clear files, with purchase bonuses and lottery prizes.
Jun 6
Uniqlo announced the third installment of its Manga UT Shueisha 100th Anniversary T-shirt collection, featuring designs from SPY×FAMILY, BLEACH, Yu-Gi-Oh!, MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES, Black Clover, and Sakamoto Days. The shirts will be available from early August at Uniqlo stores and online for 1,990 yen each.
Jun 4
Bandai will release a new set of gashapon figures based on the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War from the fourth week of June. The lineup includes five characters in waiting poses: Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, Toshiro Hitsugaya, Byakuya Kuchiki, and Uryu Ishida. Each figure costs 400 yen.
Jun 1
A live viewing of the stage greeting for the theatrical advance screening of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity will be held at 29 theaters across Japan on June 21. The event includes episodes 1-3 of the final cour and a cast talk with five voice actors.
May 31
A special exhibition for the TV anime "Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity" opened on May 30, 2026, at Anime Tokyo Station in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The event runs through August 16 and is free to enter. The exhibition features key visuals from the "Thousand-Year Blood War" arc, life-sized character panels, and a full-scale replica of Ichigo Kurosaki's Zanpakuto, Zangetsu. Scene panels allow visitors to trace the story of the arc. A digital content section focuses on the Zanpakuto ultimate technique, Bankai. The anime's final cour, "Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity," is set to air in July 2026. The original manga by Tite Kubo has over 130 million copies in circulation worldwide. The TV anime began in October 2004, has produced more than 360 episodes and four theatrical films, and the final arc started in October 2022.
May 21
An advance screening of the final cour of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War will be held on June 21, showing episodes 1-3 at six theaters in Japan. The main PV has also been released, featuring Ichigo and Yhwach clashing.
May 20
The main promotional video for BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final cour of the anime adaptation, has been released. The trailer opens with an intense battle between Ichigo Kurosaki and Yhwach, and features combat sequences involving Kisuke Urahara, Yoruichi Shihouin, the Gotei 13, and Uryu Ishida. The final cour is scheduled to begin airing on Japanese television in July 2026. Ahead of the broadcast, episodes 1 through 3 will be screened in theaters for one day only on June 21. Screenings will take place at six venues across Japan, including Tokyo, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. A premium stage greeting event at United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba in Tokyo will feature voice actors Masakazu Morita, Noriaki Sugiyama, Shinichiro Miki, Yuichiro Umehara, and Shunsuke Takeuchi. Attendees at the member-exclusive screening will receive a limited sticker drawn by original creator Tite Kubo. The film will also debut in U.S. theaters from June 25 to June 29. Kubo has confirmed that this final part will include additional original material expanding on the manga's ending.
May 20
Japanese hip-hop group Home Made Kazoku announced on May 19 that they are ending their decade-long hiatus and returning to music under their original label Ki/oon Music. The trio, known for anime theme songs, will start with festival appearances this summer.
May 20
The staff for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime, released the main trailer on Tuesday. The trailer debuted on the anime's official YouTube channel. Viz Media and Fathom Entertainment will screen the first three episodes in U.S. theaters from June 25 to June 29, with both subtitled and English-dubbed versions, plus an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation with creator Tite Kubo, chief series director Tomohisa Taguchi, and series director Hikaru Murata. In Japan, the first three episodes will screen in theaters on June 21 for one day only, ahead of the TV premiere in July 2026. Attendees at the Japanese screening will receive a set of three key animation prints. A premium stage greeting event at United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba will feature voice actors Masakazu Morita (Ichigo), Noriaki Sugiyama (Uryu), Shinichiro Miki (Urahara), Yuichiro Umehara (Jugram), and Shunsuke Takeuchi (Askin). The third part, The Conflict, premiered in October 2024 and concluded in December 2024. The anime covers the final arc of the manga, volumes 55 through 74.
May 20
A main trailer for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 - The Calamity is now public. The video shows parts of the remaining confrontations between the Soul Reapers and their allies and the forces of Quincy King Yhwach. It opens with Ichigo Kurosaki fighting Yhwach and then moves through action sequences with Kisuke Urahara, Yoruichi Shihoin, Gotei 13 members, and Uryu Ishida. The final installment adapts the last story arc of Tite Kubo's manga and will premiere in July 2026. Before the broadcast, a one-day advance theatrical screening of the first three episodes will be held in Japan on June 21. The event will run in select theaters in Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Stage greetings at the United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba will include cast members Masakazu Morita, Noriaki Sugiyama, Shinichiro Miki, Yuichiro Umehara, and Shunsuke Takeuchi. Attendees receive exclusive illustration card bonuses, and Klub Outside members at the evening screening get a special sticker drawn by Kubo. A limited theatrical premiere in the United States was previously set for June 25 to June 29 through Fathom Entertainment and VIZ Media.
May 19
The fourth installment of the TV Animation Bleach the Stories retrospective project, covering the Lost Substitute Shinigami Arc, has released a new visual of Ichigo Kurosaki. Episodes 343 to 366 will stream free on YouTube for a limited time starting May 16, with opening and ending videos and cast interviews also planned.