The Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime concludes with its fourth and final cour, The Calamity, which premiered on July 25, 2026. A mobile game, Bleach Mirrors High, is in closed beta, set after the anime's story with original characters designed by Tite Kubo.
The Bleach franchise is in a period of simultaneous conclusion and expansion. The anime adaptation of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, which began in October 2022, reached its final installment with the fourth cour, subtitled The Calamity, which premiered on July 25, 2026. The first three episodes screened in U.S. theaters from June 25 to 29, grossing US$3 million. The final cour runs 10 episodes, and creator Tite Kubo has confirmed it includes additional original material expanding on the manga's ending.
Alongside the anime's finale, Bandai Namco Entertainment is developing Bleach Mirrors High, a mobile action-RPG set six months after the Thousand-Year Blood War. The game features an original story with two new protagonists, Shirin Migishima and Shirane Sanari, both designed by Kubo. Three additional squad members designed by Kubo have also been revealed: Naru Jurina, Giro Hando, and Maiko Tokishima. A closed beta test ran from July 22 to 29, 2026, and the game is scheduled for release on iOS and Android.
The franchise has also seen a wide range of merchandise and collaborations timed to the final cour's broadcast. These include a Granblue Fantasy crossover event, a Uniqlo T-shirt collection, Tanita health products with character voice lines, gashapon figures, a popup shop focused on the Quincy faction, and a free manga campaign on LINE Manga. A special exhibition in Ikebukuro, running through August 16, 2026, offers a retrospective of the arc. The original manga has over 130 million copies in circulation worldwide.
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Yuki Kaji, who voices adult Toshiro Hitsugaya in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, said he spent days with a stomachache from nerves before recording. He prepared two vocal interpretations, reread the manga, and recorded alongside Romi Park, who continues voicing Toshiro's usual form.
The staff for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the anime, confirmed on Saturday that Yuki Kaji plays Toshihiro Hitsugaya's Complete Bankai version. Viz Media streamed an English-subtitled clip of the character's first appearance in episode 44.
The August 15 broadcast of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War episode 44, titled "THE PERFECT CRIMSON," brought two long-awaited bankai reveals. Kenpachi Zaraki unleashed his bankai for the first time, cutting down Gerald Valkyrie in a single strike after a vision of Yachiru Kusajishi urged him to use her power. Toshiro Hitsugaya reached his complete bankai, Daiguren Hyorinmaru, and his body aged into an adult form. The adult Hitsugaya is voiced by Yuki Kaji, replacing Romi Park, who has voiced the character since the original series. Kaji said in a comment that he auditioned multiple times under Tite Kubo's supervision, prepared by rereading the manga and listening to Park's performance, and recorded alongside Park, who told him his performance felt right. Fans on social media praised the visual and vocal shift, with reactions calling the casting luxurious and the transition from Park to Kaji a highlight. Episode 45 airs August 22.
A pop-up event titled BLEACH THE STORIES OF ICHIGO will run at Seibu Shibuya Store from September 4 and at Shinsaibashi PARCO from November 28. It celebrates the final TV anime cour, BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War. The event features displays of Ichigo across the series, 19 merchandise items, and a free novelty bookmark set.
Anime Anime writer Kaori Yoneda selected three 2026 summer anime series that show deep respect for their source material. Kore wa Shine conveys passion for manga, Tenmaku no Jadugaru approaches history with thorough research, and Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War expands on the original story's untold moments. Each series demonstrates a different form of source material appreciation.
Episode 42 of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War -Kashin Tan- aired August 1, revealing Kisuke Urahara's Bankai, Kannonbiraki Benihime Aratame, which remakes what it touches. Fans praised the animation and direction. Askin Nakk Le Vaar survived, but Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez appeared from behind and pierced Askin's chest, a setup Urahara had planned.
Anime News Network reviews episode 3 of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, giving it a community score of 4.0. The review highlights Ichigo's single-minded focus on defeating Yhwach and the series finally addressing his mixed heritage. However, the reviewer considers Orihime the episode's standout, praising her power and role.
Bandai Namco Entertainment ran a closed beta test for the smartphone game BLEACH Mirrors High, set after the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. The CBT let players experience the early story, battles, and customization of avatars and Zanpakuto. Players create an original Soul Reaper protagonist who loses memories and re-enrolls at the Soul Reaper academy.
The collaboration menu and goods lineup for the BLEACH GRAFFITI cafe, held at Share CAFE locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka to commemorate the broadcast of the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict-, have been revealed. The event runs from August 26 to September 13, 2026, with the Fukuoka location closing earlier on August 30. Newly drawn chibi character illustrations incorporate graffiti art elements with a street feel, depicting six characters: Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, Shinji Hirako, Byakuya Kuchiki, Renji Abarai, and Toshiro Hitsugaya. The menu includes drinks inspired by each character, priced at 1,320 yen each, and food items themed around each character's Zanpakuto, priced at 1,430 yen each. Each drink comes with an acrylic charm, and each food item comes with a pick featuring the character's image. Ordering any collaboration menu item grants one random original coaster from 12 types total, with each character having both an illustration and mini character version. Original goods include trading can badges, stickers, acrylic stands, acrylic keychains, acrylic multi clips, T-shirts, and drawstring pouches, sold both at the store and on the Anique Shop EC site.
MegaHouse adds Toshiro Hitsugaya and Shinji Hirako to its Lucaffe figure series, based on the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War. Both figures release in February 2027, individually or as a Premium Bandai set with an exclusive mini zabuton bonus.
ABEMA will open a special channel broadcasting the entire BLEACH TV anime series free from July 25 at 18:00 through August 15. The channel covers all episodes from the original series through the third cour of Thousand-Year Blood War Arc, marking the first dedicated BLEACH channel on the platform. The final cour, The Conflict, premieres on TV Tokyo July 25 at 23:00. New episodes stream free on ABEMA starting July 30.
Shueisha announced on Thursday the launch of Manga Million, a global digital manga platform offering over one million pages of translated manga from approximately 400 titles in more than 100 languages. The service is available worldwide for a limited time, free of charge and without registration. The launch lineup includes One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Jujutsu Kaisen, Kingdom, Oshi no Ko, Spy x Family, Chainsaw Man, Nana, and Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, among others. More than 150 of the titles are shojo manga. According to Shueisha, nearly 300 titles are receiving their first-ever translations, and 50 works have been translated into multiple languages. The platform also includes special chapters and one-shots, such as Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back. Shueisha confirmed to Anime News Network that AI translation was not used for the project. The initiative is part of Shueisha's 100th anniversary celebration. Shuhei Hosono, Editor-in-Chief of Manga Plus by Shueisha, initiated the project, which was developed across Shueisha's editorial divisions with support from international licensing partners.
Anime News Network's review of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity episode 2 focuses on Kisuke Urahara's long-awaited Bankai reveal. The reviewer calls the healing ability underwhelming and muted, contrasting it with the series' usual spectacle. The episode also includes Orihime introspection as Ichigo approaches Yhwach, which the review notes slows the pacing.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on August 5 that it will exhibit five titles at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21. The main booth in Hall 5 will feature playable demos for 'ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE', 'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3', 'One Piece: Sea of Delights Restaurant', and 'Bleach Mirrors High'. 'Tales of Eternia Remaster' will be present but only with a reservation campaign, no demo. 'ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE' is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. It is the first in the series to feature a first-person perspective in its drama parts, and this will be its first exhibition at a domestic game event. Public days from September 19 to 21 will require a numbered ticket for the demo, distributed at the booth. Demo participants receive an original sticker. The Family Game Park at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall will offer demos of 'Once Upon a Katamari' and 'Tamagotchi Petit Petit Store: Welcome! Nintendo Switch 2 Edition'. The ASOBI STORE satellite booth in Hall 11 will sell advance merchandise for 'Ace Combat 8', the 'Tales of' series, Katamari, Pac-Man, and Taiko no Tatsujin.
The TV anime "BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War" is releasing a second wave of collaboration goods with Japanese traditional crafts, including ukiyo-e prints, Edo kiriko cut glass, Wakasa lacquered chopsticks, and blotting paper. Sales begin on August 5, 2026, at Kyoto IP Bookstore and other locations. The centerpiece is a ukiyo-e print depicting the battle between Ichigo Kurosaki and Uryu Ishida, based on Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's "Yoshitsune and Benkei on Gojo Bridge." The print is limited to 100 copies, priced at 49,500 yen including tax, and uses giclee printing on handmade Echizen washi paper. The Edo kiriko glasses are limited to 20 pieces per character, priced at 88,000 yen, and feature each character's Zanpakuto expressed through sandblasting. The Wakasa lacquered chopsticks come in 13 types representing the Gotei 13 captains, priced at 5,500 yen. Blotting paper made using Kanazawa's traditional methods costs 1,100 yen, and handkerchiefs cost 1,320 yen. The collaboration commemorates the final cour of the anime, "The Conflict," which began airing on July 25.
Anime News Network reviews the first episode of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, praising its cinematic visuals and Yoruichi's spotlight. The episode opens with a sweeping shot of ruins and a recap, though some small details may be forgotten. The fight with Askin continues, and the episode sets up the final part's 10-episode run.
Bandai Namco's closed beta for Bleach Mirrors High, a mobile action-RPG, features an original story set six months after the Thousand-Year Blood War. Players choose between new protagonists Shirin Migishima or Shirane Sanari. The game's visual style directly echoes the high-contrast, typographic look of the recent anime season.
Cygames announced a Granblue Fantasy collaboration with BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, running July 22 to August 3. Players can recruit SSR Ichigo Kurosaki by clearing event quests, with a second secret SSR character arriving July 27. Limited gacha draws and event weapons are also available.
Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed three new squad members designed by original creator Tite Kubo for the upcoming smartphone game BLEACH Mirrors High. The characters are Naru Jurina, Giro Hando, and Maiko Tokishima. The game is set after the Thousand-Year Blood War arc and features an original story with newly drawn stills. A system trailer has also been released, showing customization options for the protagonist's appearance and name, as well as Zanpakuto customization. The battle system uses a team of three characters and card-based attacks, including a three-character combination move called Soul Drive. BLEACH Mirrors High is scheduled for release on the App Store and Google Play. The final TV anime cour, BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Arc, begins airing on July 25, 2026.
Bandai Namco Entertainment released an overview trailer for the upcoming mobile game Bleach Mirrors High on July 18, revealing three new characters designed by series creator Tite Kubo. The characters are Naru Jurinna, voiced by Fuka Izumi; Giro Hando, voiced by Shogo Batori; and Maiko Tokishima, voiced by Yu Sasahara. The trailer shows card-based battles, avatar and Zanpakuto customization, and a cooperative move called Soul Drive. The game is set after the Thousand-Year Blood War arc and follows an original story where players become a Soul Reaper protagonist. A closed beta test will run from July 22 to 29. The game is scheduled for release on iOS and Android via App Store and Google Play.
Uniqlo is releasing T-shirts from BLEACH and SPY×FAMILY as part of the third installment of its Manga UT Shueisha 100th Anniversary collection. The BLEACH set includes two monochrome designs that use only black and white illustrations from the manga. The SPY×FAMILY set offers four shirts, including a group illustration of the Forger family and a design featuring Anya and Bond. All shirts cost 1,990 yen each (tax included) and come in sizes from XS to 4XL. The third installment will be released sequentially from early August 2026. The collection is part of a larger series of T-shirts that commemorate Shueisha's 100th anniversary, selecting works from magazines like Weekly Shonen Jump and Shonen Jump+. The two articles from Inside Games highlight the BLEACH and SPY×FAMILY designs as particularly stylish examples from the wave.
Tanita has announced a collaboration with the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, producing one voice body composition scale and 27 types of 3D sensor pedometers. The scale, model BC-204L BLEACH Model, features voice navigation and feedback from four characters: Ichigo Kurosaki (Masakazu Morita), Rukia Kuchiki (Fumiko Orikasa), Renji Abarai (Kentaro Ito), and Toshiro Hitsugaya (Romi Park). After measurement, the characters deliver original lines based on the user's body fat percentage, muscle mass, and other results. The scale also includes a communication function, a first for Tanita voice scales, allowing data to sync with the TANITA Record and Health Planet smartphone apps. The pedometer lineup includes 27 designs, each based on a character's color scheme with slash-trail accents. Both products are available for limited reservation at the Tanita Online Shop. The scale costs 24,750 yen, and each pedometer costs 3,520 yen. The reservation period runs from July 10 to August 3, 2026, at 15:00, with shipping scheduled for late November 2026. The collaboration coincides with the broadcast of the final cour, BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict, which begins on July 25, 2026.
The novel adaptation of Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! anime film topped Oricon's monthly light novel ranking for June 2026, selling 15,049 copies. The film's limited theatrical run ended on June 18, and Netflix began streaming it in January. Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 Vol. 4 dropped to #2, and Ryohgo Narita's DON'T BLEACH MY FIST debuted at #3.
Bandai is releasing a set of gashapon figures based on the puppet forms from Szayelaporro Granz's Teatro De Títeres ability in the Bleach anime. The five figures stand 6.5 cm tall, have a hollow lower half that opens like in the series, and cost 500 yen per play. Pre-orders run July 9-30 on Gashapon Online, with shipping in late October 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.