Summary
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War episode #23 focuses on the dangerous zombified Captain Hitsugaya and his confrontation with Mayuri.
Mayuri possesses formidable scientific tricks to counter Hitsugaya's strength. However, the primary concern lies in Yhwach's ascent to the Soul King's Palace and the absence of a viable plan to halt him.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Episode #23 - A Deadly Clash of Fallen Arrancar, Soul Reapers, and One Zombie Quincy with Mayuri and Giselle as Witnesses
When Do Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Episodes Release?
New episodes of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War are now available to stream on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ in most other countries. The release time for these episodes is 7:30 AM PT/10:30 AM ET. Subtitled episode 23 will be released on Saturday, September 16, 2023. For fans who prefer dubbed episodes, episode #20 will be released on the same day, although dubbed episodes are typically about three weeks behind. It's worth noting that all episodes will be available for streaming indefinitely after their initial airing, allowing fans to enjoy them at their own pace.
What Happened in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Episode #22?
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Episode #23 Focuses on Zombie Hitsugaya
In Episode #22 of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, Yumichika and Ikkaku found themselves pitted against Giselle. Without wasting any time, Giselle unleashed a swarm of zombified Soul Reapers, many of whom were their former comrades. To their surprise, Mayuri, who least expected it, came to their rescue alongside his own group of resurrected Arrancar from the Hueco Mundo arc. In a shocking twist, Giselle revealed a zombie version of Captain Toshiro Hitsugaya, marking a turning point for the episode. Amidst the clash of these undead beings, Ichigo made preparations to journey back to the Soul King's Palace in pursuit of Yhwach.
The introduction of a zombified Captain brings about significant changes for the Soul Reapers. It becomes evident that Hitsugaya was zombified while still alive, retaining his formidable skill and power. Hitsugaya's mastery over ice grants him a formidable advantage, and tensions rise when he directs his blade towards Mayuri. However, Mayuri possesses some astonishing scientific secrets, which he unleashes upon Hitsugaya. Meanwhile, the episode also delves into the conflict between Byakuya Kuchiki and various Sternritter, most notably PePe, who possesses the ability to manipulate others...
The zombie situation has reached a critical stage, but as long as Giselle can be defeated, there is still hope for a few of her zombie minions. However, the more pressing issue lies in Yhwach's rise to the Soul King's Palace, accompanied by Uryu and Haschwalth. It remains unclear how Ichigo and his friends can possibly halt their progress. Although there is a plan to return to the Soul King's Palace, the group lacks a solid strategy for dealing with Yhwach. The anticipated confrontation will likely have to be postponed as the final episodes of this cour of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War continue airing throughout the rest of the month.
Don't miss the airing of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War episode #23 on September 16, available on Hulu and Disney Plus.