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BleachJuly 10, 2026

Bleach: TYBW Part 3 Confirmed for Summer 2026 — Final Arc Climax Approaches

Studio Pierrot officially confirmed that Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 will air in Summer 2026, covering the climactic final battles of the Wandenreich invasion of Soul Society. Part 3 is expected to adapt the most heavily requested fights from the manga, including several revelatory Bankai unveilings and the true nature of the Soul King. The announcement was accompanied by a teaser trailer that immediately trended worldwide.

Source: Crunchyroll· Community sources · Official studio channels
BleachApril 5, 2026

TYBW Wins Best Animation Award — Pierrot's Work Praised by Industry Veterans

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War took home the Best Animation award at the Anime Awards 2026, with judges specifically highlighting the composite sakuga sequences in Part 2's finale. The award marks the third consecutive year TYBW has received the honor, solidifying it as one of the most visually accomplished anime productions of the decade. Director Tomohisa Taguchi accepted the award and confirmed production on Part 3 is 'proceeding smoothly.'

Source: Crunchyroll· Community sources · Official studio channels
BleachMarch 12, 2026

Bleach Original Run — 366 Episodes in Perspective After the TYBW Revival

With the TYBW anime revival drawing massive viewership, a new wave of fans is revisiting the original 366-episode Bleach run. Fan guides recommend skipping the four main filler arcs (Bount, Amagai, Zanpakuto Rebellion, and Gotei 13 Invading Army) for a focused 282-episode canon run. The revival has reportedly increased rewatches of the original series by over 300% on streaming platforms.

Source: Crunchyroll· Community sources · Official studio channels
BleachFebruary 1, 2026

Thousand-Year Blood War Part 2 Blu-ray — Collector's Edition Details Revealed

Aniplex announced the collector's edition Blu-ray release of Bleach: TYBW Part 2, featuring an art book with behind-the-scenes animation production stills, commentary tracks from the director and lead animators, and a limited edition card set. The release date is set for September 2026, coinciding with the broadcast of Part 3's final episodes.

Source: Crunchyroll· Community sources · Official studio channels
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