Bleach fans were ecstatic over the announcement of the beloved series' final arc getting an anime adaptation. But what is the Thousand-Year Blood War in Bleach? Will it give fans the ending they wish to have for the classic anime?
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is officially the last arc of the popular anime and made its premiere in October 2022. The second part is set to air on July 8, 2023.
What Is the Thousand-Year Blood War About?
Also known as the Quincy Blood War arc, the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War arc focuses on the Quincy, a group of reishi-manipulating humans who are tasked with eliminating Hollows, the opposite of Shinigamis.
Everyone thought that the Quincy was destroyed more than 1,000 years ago, without knowing that the Ishida family survived.
The Soul Society spared the family to help maintain balance because their method might become helpful in the future.
This is because the Quincy can completely destroy the soul of a person who becomes a Hollow.
However, with the sudden disappearances and deaths of Hollows, it has been proven that the Quincy are still alive and actively doing their method.
Their founder, Yhwach, decided to declare war against Soul Society. His objective is to reshape the overall existence by absorbing and destroying the Soul King.
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What to Expect in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
There are a lot of things to look forward to in the last Bleach arc, including new abilities. This could hint that Ichigo will be gaining back his powers once again.
Even the abilities of the Quincy will be further explained, including their final form.
More bankai will also be revealed as they are an essential part of the Shinigami's powers and Soul Society.
Ichigo’s past and origins will also be explored, and viewers will learn more about his parents' true identities.
More information about the Zanpakuto will be revealed as well for viewers to understand why they are different.
And of course, the winner of the war will be revealed by the end of the series.
It has been announced that the upcoming anime will be 4 cours in length, which could mean that there will be 50 episodes or more.
Viewers can expect that Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War will be as exciting as the previous seasons, so fans should watch and anticipate how the anime's long-awaited conclusion unfolds!
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