The third cour of the final chapter in the BLEACH anime, "Thousand-Year Blood War: The Conflict Arc", aired its 35th episode on November 30, leaving fans in awe as Shunsui Kyōraku’s Bankai was finally brought to life. Social media exploded with praise for the stunning visual and emotional impact of "Katen Kyōkotsu: Karamatsu Shinjū" and its devastating technique, "Itokiribasami Chizome no Nodoue".

Fans Praise Artistic Mastery and Iconic Bankai

The episode's depiction of Shunsui’s Bankai was met with widespread acclaim for its artistic direction. Fans took to social media to express their admiration:

"Even in still frames, the artistry is breathtaking. Thank you for this masterpiece!"
"The detail in Itokiribasami Chizome no Nodoue’s portrayal is stunning. Shunsui’s elegant movements and the blade’s sharpness are mesmerizing."
"BLEACH’s animation is on another level! The visuals are phenomenal!"
"So happy to see the return of the flower motifs in Shunsui’s Bankai after so long!"

About BLEACH and the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc

Originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2001 to 2016, BLEACH follows the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper after meeting Rukia Kuchiki. The series amassed a global fanbase, with over 130 million copies of the manga sold.

BLEACH’s Thousand-Year Blood War arc is an adaptation of the manga’s climactic finale, marking the anime’s return after a decade-long hiatus. Previous installments aired from October to December 2022 and July to September 2023, with this third cour continuing to elevate the stakes as it adapts the intense final chapters.

Episode 35

Mayuri Kurotsuchi celebrates triumphantly after consuming Pernida with his modified Bankai, Konjiki Ashisogi Jizou: Matai Fukuin Shoutai. However, an unexpected anomaly occurs within his Bankai.

Elsewhere, Kisuke Urahara and Shunsui Kyoraku sense fluctuations in Mayuri's spiritual pressure but remain focused on the dire state of the dwindling Soul Reapers. To turn the tide, Kyoraku decides to take on Lille Barro himself. Meanwhile, Nanao Ise silently worries about the battle to come.

Streaming Platforms

Distributor: Hulu
Streaming Start Date: Oct 5
Update Date: Every Saturday
Please note that availability may vary by region. Check official sources for details.

Anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict Official Web SIte

Source : ORICON NEWS