During
the Anime Expo 2025, new information was revealed about the
long-awaited fourth and final part of the anime
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War. This final chapter will be titled "The
Calamity" and has its premiere confirmed for sometime in
2026, as shown in a new promotional visual cataloged as a "super
teaser".
With this
installment, the adaptation of the final arc of Tite Kubo's original
manga will reach its definitive conclusion. The series has maintained
an intense narrative and acclaimed production since its return in 2022, and
fans are already preparing for an emotionally charged denouement.
A
journey through battles to the apocalypse
The anime
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War began its global broadcast on Disney+ and Hulu between
October and December 2022. The second part, titled The
Separation, aired from July to September 2023, while the third
installment, The Conflict, arrived in October 2024.
This last
chapter, The Calamity, promises to close with a flourish the
definitive battle between the Shinigami and the Wandenreich.
For now, the production team and a more specific release date have not been
announced, but these details are expected to be revealed in the coming months.
Ichigo
Kurosaki's Last Stand
According
to Hulu's official synopsis, the series follows Shinigami Substitute
Ichigo Kurosaki as he faces a new threat that jeopardizes the balance
between the worlds. With his Zanpakutō in hand, Ichigo returns
to the front lines to protect those he loves, facing increasingly lethal
enemies in a conflict that could destroy everything.
The BLEACH franchise
has made a strong comeback, and each new installment has reaffirmed its place
among the most iconic titles in modern anime. Now, with The Calamity,
fans are bracing for a conclusion that promises to be as intense as it is
unforgettable.
