The third part of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW), titled The Conflict, is gearing up for its premiere, and its opening video has already made a huge impact.
Released just a day ago, the video quickly racked up over 2 million views across two official YouTube channels.
The Japanese upload by Aniplex reached over a million views, while the English-subtitled version by VIZ Media neared 900,000 views within the same 24-hour period.
Fans are especially excited for the opening theme, Kotoba ni Sezu Tomo (Even Without Words), performed by the band SIX LOUNGE.
The BLEACH anime, originally produced by Studio Pierrot, aired from 2004 to 2012 and spanned 366 episodes.
The upcoming TYBW arc continues the story of Tite Kubo’s iconic manga, which VIZ Media licensed for English audiences.
In this arc, peace in the Soul Society is shattered as mysterious disappearances occur. As the Soul Society falls into chaos, Ichigo and his friends in Karakura Town find themselves facing a new and dangerous threat.
In addition to the anime’s return, the BLEACH world is expanding in other ways. The much-anticipated console game BLEACH: Rebirth of Souls has confirmed a release date for early 2025.
The game has already teased fans with 13 character trailers, allowing them to see what some of their favorite characters will look like and how they’ll play in the game.
This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the BLEACH franchise, with several special projects being released to celebrate the milestone.
One of the most prominent is the CALL YOUR NAME visuals, which showcase iconic characters and captains from the Gotei 13, reminding fans of the long-lasting legacy of the series.
With the return of the anime, a new game, and anniversary celebrations, 2024 is set to be an exciting year for BLEACH fans.
