To celebrate Anime Expo 2026 and the upcoming premiere of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, VIZ Media has opened BLEACH LA: The Artist Collective, a limited-time exhibition in Los Angeles.
Running from July 1 to July 5 at the George J. Doizaki Gallery inside the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, the exhibition features original artwork inspired by the world of BLEACH.
More than 20 internationally recognized artists from the fields of fine art, illustration, street culture and contemporary design have created exclusive pieces based on the series’ iconic characters, battles and mythology.
Among the featured artists are Audrey Kawasaki, Jasper Wong, Yoskay Yamamoto, Greg Mike, Simone Legno (Tokidoki), Tracie Ching and Persue.
Visitors can also purchase exclusive art prints and merchandise created for the event. The gallery is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Sunday hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including July 4.
Fans unable to attend in person will be able to explore the exhibition through a virtual gallery tour and online store available at BLEACH-LA.COM.
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Since its return in 2022, BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War has been widely acclaimed, earning major awards and high ratings from fans and critics. The franchise remains one of the most iconic in anime history, originally part of Weekly Shonen Jump’s “Big 3” alongside ONE PIECE and NARUTO.
Official BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity synopsis:
Destruction looms at the end of the Thousand-Year Blood War between the Soul Reapers and Quincies…
The Royal Guard Squad Zero confronts Yhwach as he attempts to enter the Royal Palace. However, the Quincy King and his Royal Guard shatter Squad Zero’s powerful Bankai and finally steps into the Reio Greater Palace.
Ichibe Hyosube entrusts Ichigo Kurosaki and his allies to protect the Soul King, but due to Yhwach’s trickery, Ichigo cuts down the Soul King with his sword.
The death of the Soul King mirrors the collapse of the Three Worlds, as distortions and omens of destruction start to appear in all realms.
The Thirteen Court Guard Squads join forces with the surviving Quincies and head for the Royal Palace, but it’s fallen under the control of the Wandenreich, who have transformed it into the Wahr Welt. The Royal Guard wait for them within the castle, ominously towering against the sky.
Fierce battles then erupt throughout the Wahr Welt between the Thirteen Court Guard Squads and the Royal Guard. Ichigo learns about Uryu’s true intentions and renews his determination to protect the world together, as friends who trust each other.
Yhwach has surpassed even his own ability, The Almighty…
The fierce battle for the survival of the Three Worlds approaches its end.
Beyond the chaos of calamity, what lies in wait—despair or hope?
Source: Comic Natalie
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