Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Bleach Season 2 continues the overarching saga across forty-one episodes. The series is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series Bleach by Tite Kubo. It was produced by Studio Pierrot and directed by Noriyuki Abe. The story features Ichigo Kurosaki, who has been able to see ghosts for as long as he can remember, and follows events that begin when his family is attacked by a Hollow. The television
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Ichigo Kurosaki is an ordinary high schooler who has been able to see ghosts for as long as he can remember.
- Ichigo's family is attacked by a creature known as a Hollow.
- The overarching narrative is part of an anime television series based on the manga series by Tite Kubo.
- The production is directed by Noriyuki Abe and produced by Studio Pierrot.
Season overview
Bleach Season 2 continues the overarching saga across forty-one episodes. The series is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series Bleach by Tite Kubo. It was produced by Studio Pierrot and directed by Noriyuki Abe. The story features Ichigo Kurosaki, who has been able to see ghosts for as long as he can remember, and follows events that begin when his family is attacked by a Hollow. The television series originally ran from 2004 to 2012 and features voice work by actors including Johnny Yong Bosch, Michelle Ruff, Stephanie Sheh, and Jamieson Price. Throughout the series, viewers follow action, adventure, animation, and sci-fi and fantasy elements as the narrative unfolds across its extensive episode count.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The Blood Warfare
Oct 11, 2022 · 24 min
The Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed.
Foundation Stones
Oct 18, 2022 · 24 min
Arrancars Nel Tu and Pesche Guatiche have come to seek Ichigo’s help explaining that Hueco Mundo is under attack by an unknown enemy. Unable to ignore the situation, Ichigo and his
March of the Starcross
Oct 25, 2022 · 24 min
Ichigo and his friends arrive in Hueco Mundo to confront Quilge Opie and learn that their latest enemy are Quincies.
Kill the Shadow
Nov 1, 2022 · 24 min
The Wandenreich mobilizes its elite force, the Stern Ritter, to annihilate the Soul Society. Creating massive flaming pillars of Reishi as a distraction, the Stern Ritter easily en
Wrath as a Lightning
Nov 8, 2022 · 24 min
Quilge Opie uses his power to imprison Ichigo inside the Garganta. As he tries to break free, Ichigo begins to hear, through his Soul Phone, the screams of the Soul Reapers falling
The Fire
Nov 15, 2022 · 24 min
Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto confronts Yhwach for the first time in a thousand years. As Yhwach finally draws his sword against Genryusai, the Soul Reapers notice an abnormal chang
Born in the Dark
Nov 22, 2022 · 24 min
Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto learns that the Yhwach he defeated was an impostor. The real Yhwach then reveals himself and easily kills Genryusai, sending a wave of shock and devast
The Shooting Star Project [Zero Mix]
Nov 29, 2022 · 24 min
Rescue efforts are being made across the Seireitei to find and help those who've survived the Stern Ritter attack. Meanwhile, Ichigo meets with Mayuri Kurotsuchi about fixing his b
The Drop
Dec 6, 2022 · 24 min
Squad Zero brings Ichigo back to the Royal Palace to prepare for the coming battle. Meanwhile, Kyoraku is appointed as the new Head Captain to lead the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.
The Battle
Dec 13, 2022 · 24 min
Kenpachi Zaraki removes his eye patch to fight Retsu Unohana, a.k.a. Yachiru Unohana, “The First Kenpachi.” Meanwhile, Ichigo and Renji head to Hoohden to meet Oh-Etsu Nimaiya, the
Everything but the Rain
Dec 20, 2022 · 24 min
Ichigo is kicked out of the Royal Palace by Oh-etsu Nimaiya for failing his test. When Ichigo next opens his eyes, he finds himself standing in front of his house in the World of t
Everything but the Rain: June Truth
Dec 27, 2022 · 24 min
Squad 10 Captain Isshin Shiba of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads decides to not report his encounter with the Quincy named Masaki Kurosaki in the World of the Living to the Head Ca
The Blade Is Me
Dec 27, 2022 · 24 min
Ichigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resol
The Last 9 Days
Jul 8, 2023 · 25 min
Ichigo prepares to leave the Royal Palace to return to the Seireitei but is stopped by Hyosube, who claims that Ichigo cannot defeat Yhwach as he is now.
PEACE FROM SHADOWS
Jul 15, 2023 · 24 min
Yhwach sets his plan to end the world in nine days in motion.
THE FUNDAMENTAL VIRULENCE
Jul 22, 2023 · 24 min
Mayuri receives a call from Urahara, who had stayed behind in Hueco Mundo.
HEART OF WOLF
Jul 29, 2023 · 24 min
The Stern Ritters drive the Soul Reapers deeper into a corner.
RAGES AT RINGSIDE
Aug 5, 2023 · 24 min
Kensei Muguruma joins the battle against Masculine.
THE HEADLESS STAR
Aug 26, 2023 · 24 min
Candice, Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto try to take down Kenpachi.
MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES
Sep 9, 2023 · 24 min
Ichigo tries to stop Yhwach upon learning that his real target lies within the Royal Palace.
MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES 2
Sep 16, 2023 · 24 min
Ikkaku, Yumichika, and the Arrancars work together to fight off Giselle’s zombies.
TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOW
Sep 23, 2023 · 24 min
Yhwach finally enters the Royal Palace.
THE MASTER
Sep 30, 2023 · 24 min
Yhwach confronts Hyosube, who is protecting the real Royal Palace.
BLACK
Sep 30, 2023 · 24 min
Yhwach performs Auswählen to bestow power to his fallen Royal Guards.
A
Oct 5, 2024 · 24 min
The battle between Squad Zero and Yhwach's Royal Guards for the Soul King rages on.
KILL THE KING
Oct 12, 2024 · 24 min
Ichigo and his friends hurry to the Reio Greater Palace to stop Yhwach.
THE DARK ARM
Oct 19, 2024 · 24 min
Ichigo tries to remove the impaled sword from the Soul King and save his life.
THE BETRAYER
Oct 26, 2024 · 24 min
Ukitake takes the place of the slain Soul King by releasing the power of Mimihagi.
AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
Nov 2, 2024 · 24 min
Yhwach is overflowing with power from having absorbed the Soul King.
THE HOLY NEWBORN
Nov 9, 2024 · 24 min
The Soul Reapers regroup to prepare their counterattack against the Quincies.
BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND
Nov 23, 2024 · 24 min
Kenpachi and Mayuri's group advance through Vier Ast.
DON'T CHASE A SHADOW
Nov 30, 2024 · 24 min
The change in Mayuri's Spiritual Pressure is also felt elsewhere by Urahara and Kyoraku.
BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM]
Dec 7, 2024 · 24 min
Nemu ignores Mayuri's orders by intervening in his battle against Pernida.
SHADOWS GONE
Dec 14, 2024 · 24 min
Lille undergoes further transformation to hunt down and pass judgment on Kyoraku.
FRIEND
Dec 21, 2024 · 26 min
As the battle between the soul reapers and the quincies rages, Haschwalt finds himself confronted by Bazz-B inside Wahrwelt
THE VISIBLE ANSWER
Dec 28, 2024 · 25 min
Kyoraku has paved the way for the soul reapers to reach the enemy's stronghold within Wahrwelt, but Gerard Valkyrie prevents them from advancing any further.
MY LAST WORDS
Dec 29, 2024 · 24 min
Haschwalt suddenly attacks Uryu to pass judgement. The ensuing explosion and smoke draw Ichigo to the scene where he and Uryu are reunited.
GOD OF THUNDER
Jul 25, 2026 · 24 min
Ichigo, Orihime and Chad head out to defeat Yhwach while Yoruichi clashes with Nakk Le Vaar.
SON OF DARKNESS
Aug 1, 2026 · 25 min
The battle between Nakk Le Vaar, Yoruichi and Urahara rages and Ichigo and Orihime confront Yhwach.
BLOOD FOR MY BONE
Aug 8, 2026 · 24 min
Ichigo and Orihime confront Yhwach in a battle that will shape the fate of the Three Worlds.
THE PERFECT CRIMSON
Aug 15, 2026 · 24 min
Gerard's ability remains unbroken, while Ichigo endures Yhwach's fierce assault.
DEFEND YOU
Aug 22, 2026 · 27 min
Confronting Yhwach, Ichigo awakens the power of the Hollow deep within, becoming Demi-Hollowfied.
THE END
Aug 29, 2026 · 24 min
The battle between Uryu and Haschwalth intensifies and nears its conclusion.
THE END TWO WORLD
Sep 12, 2026 · 24 min
Ichigo, with his Bankai broken, and Zanpakuto shattered, sinks into the depths of despair.
THE BLADE
Oct 20, 2026 · 27 min
Yhwach simultaneously appears in the Seireitei, the World of the Living, and Hueco Mundo.
DEATH & STRAWBERRY
Oct 27, 2026 · 24 min
The Department of Research & Development detects an ominous Spiritual Pressure...