Thousand-Year Blood War
2022 · 50 episodes · 20h 11m in all · 7.4/10
The final arc of the Bleach series, where Ichigo Kurosaki and the Soul Reapers face off against the powerful Quincy army, led by Yhwach, in a battle that threatens the balance of all worlds.
Episodes
1. The Blood Warfare
11 Oct 2022 · 24 min · 8.2/10
The Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed.
2. Foundation Stones
18 Oct 2022 · 24 min · 7.8/10
Arrancars Nel Tu and Pesche Guatiche have come to seek Ichigo’s help explaining that Hueco Mundo is under attack by an unknown enemy. Unable to ignore the situation, Ichigo and his friends decide to set out for Hueco Mundo.
3. March of the Starcross
25 Oct 2022 · 24 min · 7.8/10
Ichigo and his friends arrive in Hueco Mundo to confront Quilge Opie and learn that their latest enemy are Quincies.
4. Kill the Shadow
1 Nov 2022 · 24 min · 8.0/10
The Wandenreich mobilizes its elite force, the Stern Ritter, to annihilate the Soul Society. Creating massive flaming pillars of Reishi as a distraction, the Stern Ritter easily enter the Soul Society to bring carnage to the Soul Reapers.
5. Wrath as a Lightning
8 Nov 2022 · 24 min · 8.2/10
Quilge Opie uses his power to imprison Ichigo inside the Garganta. As he tries to break free, Ichigo begins to hear, through his Soul Phone, the screams of the Soul Reapers falling to the enemy's onslaught.
6. The Fire
15 Nov 2022 · 24 min · 8.3/10
Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto confronts Yhwach for the first time in a thousand years. As Yhwach finally draws his sword against Genryusai, the Soul Reapers notice an abnormal change taking place across the Seireitei.
7. Born in the Dark
22 Nov 2022 · 24 min · 8.4/10
Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto learns that the Yhwach he defeated was an impostor. The real Yhwach then reveals himself and easily kills Genryusai, sending a wave of shock and devastation across the Soul Reapers.
8. The Shooting Star Project [Zero Mix]
29 Nov 2022 · 24 min · 7.2/10
Rescue efforts are being made across the Seireitei to find and help those who've survived the Stern Ritter attack. Meanwhile, Ichigo meets with Mayuri Kurotsuchi about fixing his broken Tensa Zangetsu.
9. The Drop
6 Dec 2022 · 24 min · 7.7/10
Squad Zero brings Ichigo back to the Royal Palace to prepare for the coming battle. Meanwhile, Kyoraku is appointed as the new Head Captain to lead the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.
10. The Battle
13 Dec 2022 · 24 min · 7.7/10
Kenpachi Zaraki removes his eye patch to fight Retsu Unohana, a.k.a. Yachiru Unohana, “The First Kenpachi.” Meanwhile, Ichigo and Renji head to Hoohden to meet Oh-Etsu Nimaiya, the man who is said to have created the Zanpakuto.
11. Everything but the Rain
20 Dec 2022 · 24 min · 7.7/10
Ichigo is kicked out of the Royal Palace by Oh-etsu Nimaiya for failing his test. When Ichigo next opens his eyes, he finds himself standing in front of his house in the World of the Living.
12. Everything but the Rain: June Truth
27 Dec 2022 · 24 min · 8.3/10
Squad 10 Captain Isshin Shiba of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads decides to not report his encounter with the Quincy named Masaki Kurosaki in the World of the Living to the Head Captain.
13. The Blade Is Me
27 Dec 2022 · 24 min · 8.2/10
Ichigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resolve to finish what he has started.
14. The Last 9 Days
8 Jul 2023 · 25 min · 7.2/10
Ichigo prepares to leave the Royal Palace to return to the Seireitei but is stopped by Hyosube, who claims that Ichigo cannot defeat Yhwach as he is now.
15. PEACE FROM SHADOWS
15 Jul 2023 · 24 min · 7.4/10
Yhwach sets his plan to end the world in nine days in motion.
16. THE FUNDAMENTAL VIRULENCE
22 Jul 2023 · 24 min · 7.4/10
Mayuri receives a call from Urahara, who had stayed behind in Hueco Mundo.
17. HEART OF WOLF
29 Jul 2023 · 24 min · 7.6/10
The Stern Ritters drive the Soul Reapers deeper into a corner.
18. RAGES AT RINGSIDE
5 Aug 2023 · 24 min · 7.5/10
Kensei Muguruma joins the battle against Masculine.
19. THE WHITE HAZE
12 Aug 2023 · 24 min · 7.8/10
A fearless Rukia takes on Äs Nödt.
20. I AM THE EDGE
19 Aug 2023 · 24 min · 8.2/10
Isane and Yachiru are attacked by Gwenael.
21. THE HEADLESS STAR
26 Aug 2023 · 24 min · 7.8/10
Candice, Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto try to take down Kenpachi.
22. MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES
9 Sept 2023 · 24 min · 7.4/10
Ichigo tries to stop Yhwach upon learning that his real target lies within the Royal Palace.
23. MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES 2
16 Sept 2023 · 24 min · 7.4/10
Ikkaku, Yumichika, and the Arrancars work together to fight off Giselle’s zombies.
24. TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOW
23 Sept 2023 · 24 min · 7.8/10
Yhwach finally enters the Royal Palace.
25. THE MASTER
30 Sept 2023 · 24 min · 7.9/10
Yhwach confronts Hyosube, who is protecting the real Royal Palace.
26. BLACK
30 Sept 2023 · 24 min · 7.6/10
Yhwach performs Auswählen to bestow power to his fallen Royal Guards.
27. A
5 Oct 2024 · 24 min · 7.0/10
The battle between Squad Zero and Yhwach's Royal Guards for the Soul King rages on.
28. KILL THE KING
12 Oct 2024 · 24 min · 7.5/10
Ichigo and his friends hurry to the Reio Greater Palace to stop Yhwach.
29. THE DARK ARM
19 Oct 2024 · 24 min · 7.3/10
Ichigo tries to remove the impaled sword from the Soul King and save his life.
30. THE BETRAYER
26 Oct 2024 · 24 min · 7.1/10
Ukitake takes the place of the slain Soul King by releasing the power of Mimihagi.
31. AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
2 Nov 2024 · 24 min · 7.4/10
Yhwach is overflowing with power from having absorbed the Soul King.
32. THE HOLY NEWBORN
9 Nov 2024 · 24 min · 6.4/10
The Soul Reapers regroup to prepare their counterattack against the Quincies.
33. GATE OF THE SUN
16 Nov 2024 · 24 min · 7.4/10
Yhwach builds his new castle, Wahr Welt.
34. BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND
23 Nov 2024 · 24 min · 7.2/10
Kenpachi and Mayuri's group advance through Vier Ast.
35. DON'T CHASE A SHADOW
30 Nov 2024 · 24 min · 7.7/10
The change in Mayuri's Spiritual Pressure is also felt elsewhere by Urahara and Kyoraku.
36. BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM]
7 Dec 2024 · 24 min · 7.2/10
Nemu ignores Mayuri's orders by intervening in his battle against Pernida.
37. SHADOWS GONE
14 Dec 2024 · 24 min · 7.1/10
Lille undergoes further transformation to hunt down and pass judgment on Kyoraku.
38. FRIEND
21 Dec 2024 · 26 min · 6.8/10
As the battle between the soul reapers and the quincies rages, Haschwalt finds himself confronted by Bazz-B inside Wahrwelt
39. THE VISIBLE ANSWER
28 Dec 2024 · 25 min · 6.9/10
Kyoraku has paved the way for the soul reapers to reach the enemy's stronghold within Wahrwelt, but Gerard Valkyrie prevents them from advancing any further.
40. MY LAST WORDS
29 Dec 2024 · 24 min · 6.6/10
Haschwalt suddenly attacks Uryu to pass judgement. The ensuing explosion and smoke draw Ichigo to the scene where he and Uryu are reunited.
41. GOD OF THUNDER
25 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 6.5/10
Ichigo, Orihime and Chad head out to defeat Yhwach while Yoruichi clashes with Nakk Le Vaar.
42. SON OF DARKNESS
1 Aug 2026 · 25 min · 6.6/10
The battle between Nakk Le Vaar, Yoruichi and Urahara rages and Ichigo and Orihime confront Yhwach.
43. BLOOD FOR MY BONE
8 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 6.6/10
Ichigo and Orihime confront Yhwach in a battle that will shape the fate of the Three Worlds.
44. THE PERFECT CRIMSON
15 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 6.9/10
Gerard's ability remains unbroken, while Ichigo endures Yhwach's fierce assault.
45. DEFEND YOU
22 Aug 2026 · 27 min · 7.8/10
Confronting Yhwach, Ichigo awakens the power of the Hollow deep within, becoming Demi-Hollowfied.
46. THE END
29 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 6.0/10
The battle between Uryu and Haschwalth intensifies and nears its conclusion.
47. THE END 2
5 Sept 2026 · 24 min · 6.7/10
Ichigo's Bankai fails to reach Yhwach.
48. THE END TWO WORLD
12 Sept 2026 · 24 min · 6.8/10
Ichigo, with his Bankai broken, and Zanpakuto shattered, sinks into the depths of despair.
49. THE BLADE
20 Oct 2026 · 27 min · 6.9/10
Yhwach simultaneously appears in the Seireitei, the World of the Living, and Hueco Mundo.
50. DEATH & STRAWBERRY
27 Oct 2026 · 24 min · 6.4/10
The Department of Research & Development detects an ominous Spiritual Pressure...
Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War: quick answers
How many episodes are in Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War?
Thousand-Year Blood War of Bleach has 50 episodes, about 20 hours in total.
When did Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War come out?
Thousand-Year Blood War premiered on 11 Oct 2022.
What is the best episode of Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War?
By viewer score, episode 7, “Born in the Dark”, at 8.4/10.