Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Final Season Announced for 2026

Exciting news for Bleach fans! During a panel at Anime Expo, a new visual was revealed along with the announcement that the anime's fourth and final part, titled Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, will premiere in 2026 on TV Tokyo and its affiliates.

Image via Bleach anime's X/Twitter account

Final Season Details

• This upcoming season will wrap up the entire story of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc.
• The previous part, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict, premiered on October 5 and ended with a one-hour finale on December 28.

A Brief History of the Series

• The first quarter of the anime aired from October to December 2022, concluding with a special episode that combined episodes 12 and 13.
• The series is streamed globally: in the U.S. on Hulu (via Viz Media), internationally on Disney+, and in many Asian countries through Ani-One Asia.
• The second quarter premiered in July 2023 across various platforms, including Hulu, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+.

What to Expect

• The final season will cover volumes 55-74 of the original manga, which is the concluding arc.
• Fans can look forward to four cours (segments) with breaks in between, bringing the story to its epic conclusion.

Stay Tuned!

Sources include the Bleach anime's official X/Twitter account, Comic Natalie, and updates from Crunchyroll.

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Anime Expo 2025 coverage sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press.