After the conclusion of Bleach TYBW Part 2 Episode 13, a key visual showcasing Ishida Uryu and a teaser trailer for the anime's next part, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict, have been released. This begs the question, is Bleach TYBW Part 2 now finished? And if so, what lies ahead?
The Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime delves into the ultimate story arc of the series, highlighting the intense conflict between the Shinigami and the Quincy. Yhwach, the powerful Father of the Quincy, has finally awoken from his lengthy slumber. As soon as he resurfaces, he swiftly gathers his followers in pursuit of the Shinigami and the Soul King.
Disclaimer: This article may contain spoilers from the Bleach manga.
Has Bleach TYBW Part 2 ended?
Shown in the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict teaser from Studio Pierrot, here is Yhwach's depiction.
Bleach TYBW Part 2 anime concluded its run with the final episodes on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The last day featured two episodes, episode 12 entitled The Master and episode 13 titled Black.
Instead of adapting more content from the manga, fans were disappointed when the final episode of the anime ended with a promotional segment featuring Kon. This character had been absent from the series for a considerable amount of time, with his last appearance being in the first part of the anime during Ichigo's training at the Soul King Palace. Immediately after the episode concluded, as anticipated, the anime made an announcement about the sequel titled Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict.
When will Bleach TYBW Part 3 be released?
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Bleach TYBW Part 3 is scheduled to be released in 2024, as confirmed by the anime's key visual and teaser trailer. The key visual features Ishida Uryu taking aim at an unidentified enemy, while the teaser trailer offers glimpses of Yhwach and potentially the Soul King. However, specific details about the upcoming part are yet to be revealed, other than its expected release in 2024.
Following the release of Bleach TYBW Part 1 in the Fall 2022 anime season and Bleach TYBW Part 2 in the Summer 2023 anime season, it is reasonable to anticipate a similar time gap for Bleach TYBW Part 3. Therefore, fans can look forward to its arrival in the Spring 2024 anime season.
How many parts will Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War?
Ichibē Hyōsube as seen in Bleach TYBW Part 2 anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)
The Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime is expected to be released in four parts. Covering chapters 480 to 686 of the manga, the first part of the anime adapted up to chapter 609. This leaves approximately 77 chapters of content remaining, suggesting that at least two more parts will be released.
However, it is unlikely that Studio Pierrot will change the format of the series for the upcoming anime. If any significant changes were to occur, they would have likely been announced alongside the release of the key visual and teaser trailer.