The Bleach anime is concluding with the fourth and final cour of Thousand-Year Blood War, "The Calamity," premiering July 25, 2026. A new mobile game, Bleach Mirrors High, was announced with original character designs by Tite Kubo. Multiple merchandise lines and collaborations are ongoing.
The Bleach franchise is in its final stretch. The fourth and final cour of the Thousand-Year Blood War anime, subtitled The Calamity, will premiere on July 25, 2026, on TV Tokyo and other stations. The opening theme is jo0ji's "I-BULL" and the ending theme is 9Lana's "Spiral" (or "Rasen" in one source). The first three episodes screened in U.S. theaters from June 25 to 29, grossing US$3 million. A one-day advance screening in Japan on June 21 included a stage greeting with voice actors Masakazu Morita, Noriaki Sugiyama, Shinichiro Miki, Yuichiro Umehara, and Shunsuke Takeuchi. Creator Tite Kubo confirmed the final cour will include additional original material expanding on the manga's ending.
Beyond the anime, Bandai Namco Entertainment announced Bleach Mirrors High, a smartphone action game for iOS and Android set after the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. The game features two original protagonists, Shirin Migishima and Shirane Sanari, designed by Kubo. A closed beta test is scheduled for late July 2026. The Granblue Fantasy collaboration event "BLEACH ECHOES IN THE BLUE HOLLOW" runs from July 22. A popup shop dedicated to the Quincy faction, the BLEACH MONOCOLOR POPUP SHOP, opened in Tokyo in June and will open in Osaka in July. Uniqlo's third Manga UT Shueisha 100th Anniversary collection includes Bleach designs. Bandai released multiple gashapon figure sets, including a Waiting series and a set based on Szayelaporro Granz's Teatro De Títeres puppets. A prize figure of Nemu Kurotsuchi based on Volume 71's cover appeared at game centers. Oddgood launched a Thousand-Year Blood War apparel line. The LINE Manga and ebookjapan offered the final arc for free until June 30. The retrospective project TV Animation Bleach the Stories reached the Lost Substitute Shinigami Arc, streaming episodes 343 to 366 for free on YouTube.
The 50th Jump MV collaboration paired Bleach with ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's song "After Dark," originally the Arrancar arc opening. A special exhibition for the final cour opened in Ikebukuro, running through August 16, featuring key visuals, life-sized character panels, and a full-scale replica of Zangetsu. The original manga by Tite Kubo has over 130 million copies in circulation worldwide, and the TV anime began in October 2004, producing more than 360 episodes and four theatrical films.
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The novel adaptation of Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! anime film topped Oricon's monthly light novel ranking for June 2026, selling 15,049 copies. The film's limited theatrical run ended on June 18, and Netflix began streaming it in January. Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 Vol. 4 dropped to #2, and Ryohgo Narita's DON'T BLEACH MY FIST debuted at #3.
Bandai is releasing a set of gashapon figures based on the puppet forms from Szayelaporro Granz's Teatro De Títeres ability in the Bleach anime. The five figures stand 6.5 cm tall, have a hollow lower half that opens like in the series, and cost 500 yen per play. Pre-orders run July 9-30 on Gashapon Online, with shipping in late October 2026.
Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled a new trailer for the smartphone game Bleach Mirrors High at Anime Expo 2026 on July 4. The trailer introduces two original player characters, Shirin Migishima and Shirane Sanari, both designed by Bleach creator Tite Kubo. Players will choose one of the two and experience a story set after the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. The trailer also shows the characters in action and includes their voices, though the voice cast has not yet been announced. Alongside the trailer, Bandai Namco opened recruitment for a closed beta test. Applications run until July 13, with approximately 20,000 participants selected. The closed beta test is scheduled from July 22 to 29 according to one source, or July 23 to 30 according to another; data will not carry over to the full release. The game is an action title for iOS and Android, described as a Gotei 13 Experience Action game. Kubo is credited with production cooperation, character concept, and character design. Cast information for the two protagonists is expected at a later date.
On July 5, the final promotional video for the fourth and final cour of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime, subtitled The Calamity, was released on the official Bleach anime YouTube channel. The broadcast is scheduled to begin on July 25 on TV Tokyo and other stations. The PV also unveiled the audio for the opening theme song jo0ji's "I-BULL" and the ending theme song 9Lana's "Spiral." The first half of the video, set to the opening theme, shows protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki confronting Yhwach alongside Orihime Inoue, as well as battles between the Gotei 13 and the Schutzstaffel. The second half, set to the ending theme, depicts Uryu Ishida in a deadly struggle with Jugram Haschwalth. The PV concludes with Ichigo shouting "Getsuga Tensho." To commemorate the final cour's broadcast, a free simultaneous distribution of the third cour, The Conflict, which aired in October 2024, has been scheduled on platforms including ABEMA, TVer, and Niconico Live Broadcast from July 12 to July 25.
Viz Media unveiled the final English-subtitled trailer for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity at Anime Expo on Saturday. The video previews the opening theme "I-BULL" by jo0ji and the ending theme "Rasen" by 9Lana. The fourth and final part premieres July 25 on TV Tokyo.
The screening of the first three episodes of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the anime, grossed US$3,000,000 in the U.S. box office and ranked #8. The episodes screened in 943 theaters from June 25-29, with both subtitled and dubbed versions, plus a behind-the-scenes conversation with creator Tite Kubo and directors Tomohisa Taguchi and Hikaru Murata. The full series premieres on TV Tokyo on July 25.
The fourth and final cour of the BLEACH anime, titled Thousand-Year Blood War Arc - The Calamity, begins airing on TV Tokyo network and others from July 25 at 23:00. Streaming follows from July 26 on Prime Video, Netflix, and DMM TV. The cour opens with episode 41, God of Thunder. The opening theme is I-BULL by jo0ji, and the ending theme is Spiral by 9Lana.
A new apparel collection for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, featuring T-shirts and caps inspired by five characters, will be released under the new brand Oddgood. The collection includes designs for Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, Shunsui Kyoraku, Mayuri Kurotsuchi, and Kon, with details on pricing and release date to be announced later.
The Granblue Fantasy collaboration with the anime Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War has been given the event title "BLEACH ECHOES IN THE BLUE HOLLOW." The event was announced in May and will run from July 22. A rerun of the "Twelve Divine Generals' Tale" event is currently live, with 3,000 Crystals being distributed via an SNS campaign.
The staff for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the anime, announced the July 25 premiere date, a new key visual, and the theme song artists. Singer jo0ji performs the opening theme "I-BULL," and 9Lana performs the ending theme "Rasen." The first three episodes will screen in U.S. theaters June 25-29.
The fourth and final cour of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime, subtitled The Calamity, will premiere on July 25 on TV Tokyo and other stations. The main visual, theme song artists, and comments from creator Tite Kubo were released. The opening theme is I-BULL by jo0ji and the ending theme is Spiral by 9Lana. Kubo selected both songs after listening to all demos. A best episode voting project and a free streaming of the third cour were also announced.
Bandai will release a new set of gashapon figures from the TV anime Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, called the Waiting series. The lineup includes five characters in seated poses that reflect their personalities: Ichigo Kurosaki sits cross-legged, Rukia Kuchiki sits seiza, and Toshiro Hitsugaya, Byakuya Kuchiki, and Uryu Ishida each have their own pose. Each figure costs 400 yen, and the set launches in the fourth week of June.
A prize figure of Nemu Kurotsuchi from Bleach, based on the cover of manga Volume 71, will appear at Japanese game centers starting June 18, 2026. The 24 cm figure has drawn attention on social media for its pose and detailing, with fans commenting on the hand placement and overall impact.
LINE Manga and ebookjapan are offering the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc of Bleach for free until June 30. The campaign covers volumes 55-74 of the Monochrome Edition and is part of a larger free release of all five arcs that began in January. A commemorative gacha and discount coupons are also available.
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions announced a collaboration music video between Bleach and ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's song After Dark. The MV is the 50th entry in the Jump MV series, which pairs Weekly Shonen Jump properties with Sony Music artists. It premieres on the YouTube Jump Channel on June 13 at 19:00 JST. After Dark was the opening theme for the Bleach Arrancar arc and was released as the band's 10th single in 2007.
Contents Seed Co., Ltd. announced the BLEACH MONOCOLOR POPUP SHOP, opening in Tokyo from June 12 and Osaka from July 3. The event features monochrome illustrations and goods of 29 Quincy characters, including hologram can badges, acrylic stands, and clear files, with purchase bonuses and lottery prizes.
Uniqlo announced the third installment of its Manga UT Shueisha 100th Anniversary T-shirt collection, featuring designs from SPY×FAMILY, BLEACH, Yu-Gi-Oh!, MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES, Black Clover, and Sakamoto Days. The shirts will be available from early August at Uniqlo stores and online for 1,990 yen each.
Bandai will release a new set of gashapon figures based on the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War from the fourth week of June. The lineup includes five characters in waiting poses: Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, Toshiro Hitsugaya, Byakuya Kuchiki, and Uryu Ishida. Each figure costs 400 yen.
A live viewing of the stage greeting for the theatrical advance screening of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity will be held at 29 theaters across Japan on June 21. The event includes episodes 1-3 of the final cour and a cast talk with five voice actors.
A special exhibition for the TV anime "Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity" opened on May 30, 2026, at Anime Tokyo Station in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The event runs through August 16 and is free to enter. The exhibition features key visuals from the "Thousand-Year Blood War" arc, life-sized character panels, and a full-scale replica of Ichigo Kurosaki's Zanpakuto, Zangetsu. Scene panels allow visitors to trace the story of the arc. A digital content section focuses on the Zanpakuto ultimate technique, Bankai. The anime's final cour, "Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity," is set to air in July 2026. The original manga by Tite Kubo has over 130 million copies in circulation worldwide. The TV anime began in October 2004, has produced more than 360 episodes and four theatrical films, and the final arc started in October 2022.
An advance screening of the final cour of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War will be held on June 21, showing episodes 1-3 at six theaters in Japan. The main PV has also been released, featuring Ichigo and Yhwach clashing.
The main promotional video for BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final cour of the anime adaptation, has been released. The trailer opens with an intense battle between Ichigo Kurosaki and Yhwach, and features combat sequences involving Kisuke Urahara, Yoruichi Shihouin, the Gotei 13, and Uryu Ishida. The final cour is scheduled to begin airing on Japanese television in July 2026. Ahead of the broadcast, episodes 1 through 3 will be screened in theaters for one day only on June 21. Screenings will take place at six venues across Japan, including Tokyo, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. A premium stage greeting event at United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba in Tokyo will feature voice actors Masakazu Morita, Noriaki Sugiyama, Shinichiro Miki, Yuichiro Umehara, and Shunsuke Takeuchi. Attendees at the member-exclusive screening will receive a limited sticker drawn by original creator Tite Kubo. The film will also debut in U.S. theaters from June 25 to June 29. Kubo has confirmed that this final part will include additional original material expanding on the manga's ending.
Japanese hip-hop group Home Made Kazoku announced on May 19 that they are ending their decade-long hiatus and returning to music under their original label Ki/oon Music. The trio, known for anime theme songs, will start with festival appearances this summer.
The staff for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime, released the main trailer on Tuesday. The trailer debuted on the anime's official YouTube channel. Viz Media and Fathom Entertainment will screen the first three episodes in U.S. theaters from June 25 to June 29, with both subtitled and English-dubbed versions, plus an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation with creator Tite Kubo, chief series director Tomohisa Taguchi, and series director Hikaru Murata. In Japan, the first three episodes will screen in theaters on June 21 for one day only, ahead of the TV premiere in July 2026. Attendees at the Japanese screening will receive a set of three key animation prints. A premium stage greeting event at United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba will feature voice actors Masakazu Morita (Ichigo), Noriaki Sugiyama (Uryu), Shinichiro Miki (Urahara), Yuichiro Umehara (Jugram), and Shunsuke Takeuchi (Askin). The third part, The Conflict, premiered in October 2024 and concluded in December 2024. The anime covers the final arc of the manga, volumes 55 through 74.
A main trailer for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 - The Calamity is now public. The video shows parts of the remaining confrontations between the Soul Reapers and their allies and the forces of Quincy King Yhwach. It opens with Ichigo Kurosaki fighting Yhwach and then moves through action sequences with Kisuke Urahara, Yoruichi Shihoin, Gotei 13 members, and Uryu Ishida. The final installment adapts the last story arc of Tite Kubo's manga and will premiere in July 2026. Before the broadcast, a one-day advance theatrical screening of the first three episodes will be held in Japan on June 21. The event will run in select theaters in Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Stage greetings at the United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba will include cast members Masakazu Morita, Noriaki Sugiyama, Shinichiro Miki, Yuichiro Umehara, and Shunsuke Takeuchi. Attendees receive exclusive illustration card bonuses, and Klub Outside members at the evening screening get a special sticker drawn by Kubo. A limited theatrical premiere in the United States was previously set for June 25 to June 29 through Fathom Entertainment and VIZ Media.
The fourth installment of the TV Animation Bleach the Stories retrospective project, covering the Lost Substitute Shinigami Arc, has released a new visual of Ichigo Kurosaki. Episodes 343 to 366 will stream free on YouTube for a limited time starting May 16, with opening and ending videos and cast interviews also planned.