Ichigo Kurosaki
main character
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 hours
- Status
- Currently airing
- Aired
- July 25, 2026 – October 26, 2026
- Season
- Summer 2026
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- PIERROT FILMS
- Director
- Tomohisa Taguchi, Hikaru Murata
- Original creator
- Tite Kubo
- Music
- Shirou SAGISU
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 89/100
Estimated watch time
4h
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen95%Male Protagonist91%Gods91%Ensemble Cast90%Swordplay89%War86%Super Power80%Urban Fantasy71%Gore40%Tanned Skin28%
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BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity
BLEACH 千年血戦篇-禍進譚-• BLEACH: Sennen Kessen-hen - Kashin-tan
Synopsis
Destruction looms at the end of the Thousand-Year Blood War between the Soul Reapers and Quincies… as the death of the Soul King mirrors the collapse of the Three Worlds, distortions and omens of destruction start to appear in all realms. Fierce battles erupt throughout the Wahr Welt between the Thirteen Court Guard Squads and the Royal Guard. Ichigo learns about Uryuu'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: VIZ Media, edited)
Should you watch BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity?
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity has been exceptionally well received, with an average AniList score of 89/100 — 90% of 9,741 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #6 highest-rated anime of all time, and #2 highest-rated anime of 2026, and #18 most popular anime of 2026 on AniList.
Of the 60K AniList users who started it, 0.4% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 3K have finished it.
At about 4 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Supernatural — especially shounen, male protagonist, gods, ensemble cast.
Continue the story
Read on from Chapter 609 (Vol. 67)
Original anime stopped at Chapter 479. TYBW Part 1 & 2 adapted Chapters 480 to 608.. Author Tite Kubo personally wrote new canon scenes and Bankais for the anime that were not in the manga!
Manga arc guide →Filler guide
45% filler — 163 skippable episodes
Save hours by skipping non-canon episodes, arc by arc.
Filler skip guide →Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tite Kubo
- Director
- Tomohisa Taguchi
- Director
- Hikaru Murata
- Series composition
- Tomohisa Taguchi
- Series composition
- Masaki Hiramatsu
- Character design
- Masashi Kudou
- Music
- Shirou SAGISU
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict (2024)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“I-BULL” by jo0ji · eps 1-
Endings (2)
- ED1“Rasen” by 9Lana · eps 1
- ED2“Rasen -Acoustic Ver.-” by 9Lana · eps 5
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity FAQ
How many episodes does BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity have?
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity has 10 planned episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity?
About 4 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 5 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
When does the next episode of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity come out?
Episode 9 is scheduled for Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00 UTC (Japanese broadcast time, shown in UTC).
What should I watch before BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity?
Watch BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict first — BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity is a direct sequel.
Is BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity based on a manga?
Yes. BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity adapts the manga by Tite Kubo. See the continuation guide on this page for where the anime ends in the source.
Who animated BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity?
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity was animated by PIERROT FILMS and directed by Tomohisa Taguchi and Hikaru Murata.
Who sings the opening of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity?
The opening, "I-BULL", is performed by jo0ji.
Where can I watch BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity?
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity is listed on YouTube, Hulu, Disney Plus. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.