With the highly anticipated “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Part – The Calamity” just around the corner this summer, fans are in for a treat as a special project looks back at the epic journey of the long-running anime series. The “BLEACH “THE STORIES”” initiative is designed to take viewers on a nostalgic trip, releasing past episodes, iconic opening and ending sequences, and insightful round-table discussions that cover each major arc of Tite Kubo’s beloved series. Next up on this exciting retrospective is the legendary Soul Society Arc. To mark the occasion, a captivating new key visual has been unveiled, teasing the incredible moments that await.
Get ready to immerse yourself, as starting February 21, the official YouTube channel will begin releasing batches of Soul Society Arc episodes on a weekly basis. Following soon after, from February 23, one opening and ending video from the arc will be shared every two to three days, letting fans relive those iconic musical moments. Please note that these episodes will be available for viewing for two weeks after their premiere, and regional viewing restrictions may apply. For those eager for deeper insights, special cast interview videos are scheduled to follow in March, with exact release dates to be announced.
Beyond this exciting retrospective, the main event, “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,” continues its grand adaptation of Tite Kubo’s concluding manga arc. Parts 1 and 2 premiered in 2022 and 2023 respectively, with Part 3, subtitled “The Conflict,” arriving in October 2024. The epic conclusion, Part 4, subtitled “The Calamity,” is set to premiere in July 2026.
Fans also have another reason to look forward to summer 2026, with the upcoming release of a new smartphone game titled “BLEACH Mirrors High.” At its core, “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War” sees Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki returning to the battlefield, wielding his Zanpakuto to protect those in peril when a formidable new enemy emerges.