Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

As the Soul Society prepares to fight the Quincy again, Ichigo learns the truth about Zangetsu and works towards uncovering his true Zanpakuto.

Isshin explains to Ichigo how he and Masaki met and the circumstances that led to her death.

Banished from the Soul Society, a devastated Ichigo takes shelter of her former employee. Afterwards, Isshin tells his son the truth about the past.

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 man who is said to have created the Zanpakuto.

To prepare for the coming battle, Squad Zero brings Ichigo back to the Royal Palace. Kyoraku is appointed as the new Head Captain to lead the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.

The gotei 13 regroups after their crushing defeat by the Quincy empire, wandenriech. The arrival of a certain group is announced that may turn the tide of battle.

The Wardenriech begin to wrap up and withdraw from the devastated Soul Society however are stopped by Ichigo, who finally arrives at the scene. He has one last chance at vengeance with a showdown against Yhwach.

The Wandenreich and Yhwach swiftly defeat several Captains and Lieutenants. Understanding the severity of the situation, Captain-Commander Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto advances to the front lines to face off against the Quincy King.

Akon establishes a connection with Ichigo, who attempts to travel to the Soul Society for much-needed backup. He is denied the opportunity by a sudden blockade in the portal set up by Quilge -bloodshed continues in the Soul Society.

The Soul Society suffers heavy losses from the Sternritter's surprise attack. The 13 Divisions Imperial Guards begin to realize a vital mistake they have been making against the invaders.

Ichigo and Quilge clash; the Captain's meeting continues to progress as they discuss the new threat. Having already conquered Hueco Mundo, Yhwach and The Wandenreich seizes these opportunities to strike the Soul Society.

Ichigo and his friends travel to Hueco Mundo after Nel and Pesche reveal that Tier Harribel is being imprisoned by Yhwach. Upon arriving in the Hollow World, they come across and spy on a mysterious group gathering captives.

The Gotei 13 investigates anomalies in the Human World and Rukongai. Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain-Commander Yamamoto face enigmatic adversaries.

The battle between Squad Zero and Yhwach rages on. As Yhwach performs his Auswählen to resurrect his fallen comrades, Ichibei and the rest of Squad Zero unleash their full power as the three worlds begin the quake under the

Yhwach escapes from the cage surrounding Squad Zero's fake Royal Palace to confront Hyosube, who is protecting the real Royal Palace.

Yhwach, along with his trusted subordinates, has entered the Soul King Palace where he is confronted by the Hot Spring Devil, Tenjiro Kirinji, which onsets the beginning of the testament of power of Squad Zero.

Ikkaku, Yumichika, and the Arrancars work together to fight off Giselle's zombies. But the group is shocked when Giselle reveals her next pawn, who is none other than Captain Hitsugaya of Squad 10.

Ichigo and the Soul Reapers try to stop Yhwach when they came to know that his real target lies within the Royal Palace. But Uryu stands in Ichigo's way in order to allow Yhwach safe passage to the Royal Palace.

Kenpachi defeats Gremmy, but his moment of victory is cut short when he is suddenly struck by Candice's thunderbolt attack. Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto also join Candice to take down Kenpachi, who is considered to be a Special Threat.

Isane and Yachiru are treating the wounded Kensei and Rojuro when they are attacked by Gwenael, a Quincy who not only possesses the ability to disappear physically but can also erase his existence from the memory of his opponents.

A fearless Rukia swings her Sodenoshirayuki in battle as she takes on Äs Nödt.

After Mask overwhelmingly defeats Kensei and Rose, Renji and Rukia arrive and while Rukia takes the two captains elsewhere to recover, Renji decides to face Mask personally and demonstrate the results of his training.

Sajin Komamura unveils a new technique against Bambietta Basterbine. Mask De Masculine engages in a rematch.

Kisuke Urahara has discovered the Quincy's weakness, and using their communication system allows for the Soul Reapers to use his plan to regain the ability to use their Bankai, and be able to turn the tide of battle.

The Soul Reapers captains counter the Invasion with pre-arraged strategies to compensate for not being able to use their Bankai. While this holds at first, ultimately the Qunicies prove too powerful for this to work.

Hyosube stops Ichigo who was about to leave the Royal Palace to return to the Seireitei, he claims that Ichigo cannot defeat Yhwach.

Haschwalth confronts Uryu, forcing him to draw his bow on Ichigo to prove his loyalty to Wandenreich. Uryu's motivation for joining them and being driven to eliminate his friend is revealed as the smoke clears from their explosive reunion.

Soul Reapers journey to Wahr Welt under Kyoraku's guidance, but Gerard Valkyrie obstructs their path. Captains and Lieutenants fight against an outnumbered Gerard. Nakk Le Vaar poisons Ichigo's group with Reishi until Yoruichi intervenes.

As the battle between the Soul Reapers and the Quincies rages, Haschwalth finds himself confronted by Bazz-B inside Wahr Welt.

Nanao Ise wields her clan's sacred sword, Shinken Hakkyouken, to confront Lille Barro. Shunsui supports her, allowing Nanao to take on the burden and defeat Lille using the sword's power to reflect divine attacks.

Lille Barro attacks Shunsui Kyoraku with Quincy Vollständig. While Pernida continues to transform and evolve in battle by absorbing information, Nemu demonstrates personal growth by choosing to carry out her mission. What fate awaits them?

The plummeting number of Soul Reapers causes unease for Shunsui Kyoraku. To address this pressing issue, Kyoraku decides to face Lille Barro alone, hoping to pave the way for the Soul Reapers to cross the enemy front lines unharmed.

On their path through Vier Ast towards Wahr Welt, Kenpachi and Mayuri's team face off against Pernida. Kenpachi launches an assault but cannot breach Pernida's defenses, rendering himself vulnerable.

Yhwach constructs a new Wahr Welt over the Royal Palace, recreating Wandenreich. Ichigo's group confronts him and Askin despite his immense power. Kyoraku's forces struggle to gain ground, advancing through enemy territory using Reishi.

The Soul Reapers regroup to prepare their counterattack against the Quincies. As if mocking their efforts, the Wandenreich cityscape covering the Seireitei peels away and disappears into the skies.

With Yhwach's transformation after absorbing the Soul King, massive shifts in the Royal Palace will be seen as his dark energy threatens all realms.

Ukitake initiates the Kamikake ritual in a desperate attempt to keep the three worlds together and keep the Soul King alive. Meanwhile, as Ichigo continues his fight against Yhwach, he is confronted by his friend now turned enemy Uryu.

As the soul king is dead, Jushiro Ukitake takes action, declaring that he will become the Soul King's replacement. At the same time, Shunsui Kyoraku heads towards the underground Great Prison in an attempt to deal with the dire

Entrusted by Ichibe, Ichigo and friends rush to the Royal Palace to confront Yhwach, who has regained "The Almighty." Armed with dual blades, Ichigo battles Yhwach using "Zangetsu," fighting to protect what he holds dear.

The Zero Division battles Yhwach's Schutzstaffel for the Soul King. Senjumaru sacrifices comrades to unleash her Bankai, cornering them. Ichibe turns Yhwach into a fragile black ant, pushing Yhwach and Uryu to the brink of death.

Yhwach dreams of possible futures of Ichigo beating him. Giant guardian statues within the palace attempt to hold off Ichigo's search for Yhwach, but Chad and Ganju stay behind to fend them off. Uryū engages Haschwalth in battle, but the Almighty allows him to avoid all of his attacks and immobilizes him. Haschwalth shows Uryū the rifts starting to form in the Three Worlds, heralding their destruction. Yoruichi and Yūshirō lay badly beaten at Askin's feet, but Kisuke arrives and gives Yoruichi a temporary antidote to Askin's Death-Dealing, before triggering her transformation into a wild, feline-like Thunder God form, called Raijin Senkei Shunryu Kokubyo Senki. Her erratic spiritual pressure and greatly increased speed and power allow her to pummel Askin, before the antidote wears off. Just as Kisuke prepares to finish off Askin, he rises and uses his Vollständig, Hass Hein.