BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War episode 49, “THE BLADE,” ignites social media with Ichigo and Uryu’s upgraded combo, Grimmjow’s Resurrección, and an anime-original all-out battle against Yhwach.
The official Bleach YouTube channel has dropped the “last” promo video for The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the Thousand-Year Blood War anime.
THE LAST PV for BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War –The Conflict– is now live, and a special screening and talk event is set for October 25 in Tokyo, one day before the finale airs.
The TV anime BLEACH Thousand-Year Blood War teams up with Japanese apparel brand graniph for a first-ever collab, releasing 17 items on October 20 via online store and domestic shops.
COSPA has announced a new “Tsumamare” acrylic keyholder series from BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, featuring 10 characters including Ichigo and Mayuri, launching December 2026 at ¥880 each.
BLEACH FES., a grand celebration event marking the conclusion of the BLEACH anime, is set for February 27–28, 2027 at Makuhari Messe Event Hall in Chiba, Japan.
Design studio Stereotype celebrates its 30th anniversary with a free exhibition at Kaikai Kiki Gallery in Tokyo from October 2–24, 2026, featuring works from BLEACH, Black Clover, Pokémon, and more.
Episode 48 of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War “THE END TWO WORLD” (aired Sept. 12, 2026) sent social media into a frenzy as Tsukishima rescues Ichigo’s broken Bankai and Aizen steps up to face Yhwach.
The production committee for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity has announced that episodes 49 and 50 are delayed to October 19 and 26 respectively, citing quality improvements ahead of th
Mausu Promotion announces that prolific voice actor Kentarō Itō suffered a brain hemorrhage and underwent emergency surgery. He is now out of danger and focusing on rehabilitation.
A BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict collaboration café runs at Shibuya PARCO in Tokyo from September 18 to November 3, 2026, with themed food, drinks, and merch.
BLEACH: The Thousand-Year Blood War episode 47 “THE END 2” sets social media ablaze as Ishida Uryū takes center stage, teaming up with Nelliel and Harribel against Yhwach.
Ichiban Kuji BLEACH Stirring Souls vol.5 launches September 19, 2026, featuring MASTERLISE figures of Ichigo, Hitsugaya, Yoruichi, and a Last One prize Kenpachi at ¥850 per draw.
McDonald’s Japan went viral after casting voice actor Hayami Sho — the voice of Aizen from BLEACH — in a late-night ad, with fans joking they’d been hit by Kyoka Suigetsu.
RetroCrush has announced the addition of several anime films and series from Viz Media, including Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse, and more.
Manga creator Kubo Tite personally designed and named Ichigo’s powerful new form “Kessa no Ichigo” for BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – Kakoutan, alongside a stunning new visual.
