VIZ has revealed that the fans of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War can expect the anticipated series to stream on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ worldwide.
Fans of the manga series Bleach have been impatiently awaiting the premiere of the TV anime, which follows the manga’s concluding arc, ever since its announcement in March 2020 during a presentation hosted by publisher Shueisha and series creator Tite Kubo.
According to VIZ, the episodes will be simulcast in the United States of America, which has the global rights to the show, except for Asia and the Arabic-speaking regions of Africa and the Middle East. Returning actors such Michelle Ruff as Rukia Kuchiki, Johnny Yong Bosch as Ichigo Kurosaki, and others will appear in the English dub.
Ever since TV anime’s announcement made in March 2020 during a presentation held by publisher Shueisha and creator Tite kubo, the fans have been eagerly waiting as it covers the final arc of the manga. To create more curiosity, the creators released a trailer and a key visual for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War on 18 December 2021 during Jump Festa ‘22.
Tomohisa Taguchi will be directing the series at Studio Pierrot along with writing the series’ composition. Masashi Kudo and Shiro Sagisu will return to character design and music, respectively.
The official synopsis of the series reads: Was it all just a coincidence, or was it inevitable? Ichigo Kurosaki gained the powers of a Soul Reaper through a chance encounter. As a Substitute Soul Reaper, Ichigo became caught in the turmoil of the Soul Society, a place where deceased souls gather. But with help from his friends, Ichigo overcame every challenge to become even stronger.
When new Soul Reapers and a new enemy appear in his hometown of Karakura, Ichigo jumps back into the battlefield with his Zanpakuto to help those in need. Meanwhile, the Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed in the World of the Living. They also receive separate reports of residents in the Rukon District having gone missing. Finally, the Seireitei, home of the Soul Reapers, comes under attack by a group calling themselves the Wandenreich.
Led by Yhwach, the father of all Quincies, the Wandenreich declare war against the Soul Reapers with the following message: “Five days from now, the Soul Society will be annihilated by the Wandenreich.” The history and truth kept hidden by the Soul Reapers for a thousand long years is finally brought to light. All things must come to an end—as Ichigo Kurosaki’s final battle begins!
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War set to premiere on 11 October 2022.
