The fourth cour of the BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War anime, titled BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, aired today, October 27, with Episode 50, marking the end of the anime series’ 22-year journey. Two special videos have been released to celebrate the finale.
The original BLEACH TV anime began airing in 2004. Episode 50, titled “DEATH & STRAWBERRY,” featured a special ending video for the BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War arc. The video is now available on YouTube, featuring cast and staff credits alongside key animation scenes set to “Number One.” The visuals look back at the characters’ journeys throughout the series.
A new video titled THE STORIES VISUAL MOVIE has also been released on YouTube. Based on the THE STORIES VISUAL series, which features Ichigo Kurosaki throughout his journey, the video looks back at his many battles. The final visual features 15 versions of Ichigo, with the adult Ichigo from ten years later taking center stage.
In addition, new illustrations for the BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Blu-ray & DVD BOX IV and the Original Soundtrack III have been revealed. Both are scheduled for release on March 24, 2027. The Blu-ray and DVD box set will also include illustrations as a store-wide purchase bonus.
All the newly revealed illustrations were drawn by character designer Masashi Kudo
Main Visual:
STAFF:
Chief Series Director: Tomohisa Taguchi
Series Director: Hikaru Murata
Character Design: Masashi Kudo
Chief Animation Directors: Yukio Hasegawa, Kiyoshi Komatsubara, Kumiko Takayanagi
Action & Effects Animation Directors: Satoshi Sakai, Takashi Hashimoto
Music: Shiro Sagisu
Animation Production: PIERROT FILMS
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: Bleach Official Website
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