Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

The Captains resist the invasion with planning, but the Quincies steadily overwhelm their defences.

Urahara uses a plan to restore the Soul Reapers’ Bankai, giving them an edge against the Quincies.

Komamura unveils a new technique against Bambietta as Mask De Masculine seeks a rematch.

After defeating Kensei and Rose, Mask faces Renji and the results of his training.

With unwavering courage, Rukia battles Äs Nödt using the power of Sode no Shirayuki.

While treating Kensei and Rojuro, Isane and Yachiru face attack from the elusive Quincy, Gwenael.

Kenpachi’s victory over Gremmy is short-lived as Candice and her allies target the Special Threat.

As Yhwach targets the Royal Palace, Uryu confronts Ichigo to help him reach his destination.

The battle intensifies when Giselle unveils her latest zombie warrior, Captain Hitsugaya.

After Nel and Pesche reveal that Yhwach has imprisoned Tier Harribel, Ichigo and his friends head to Hueco Mundo, where they secretly observe a mysterious group rounding up captives.

Ichigo battles Quilge as the captains meet to assess the growing danger. Having already taken Hueco Mundo, Yhwach and the Wandenreich seize the moment to launch an assault on the Soul Society.

The Soul Society is hit hard by the Sternritter’s sudden attack, and the Imperial Guards of the 13 Divisions slowly realise they have been making a critical mistake in fighting the invaders.

Akon makes contact with Ichigo, who races to reach the Soul Society for urgently needed support, only to be stopped when Quilge suddenly blocks the portal as the fighting rages on.

The Wandenreich and Yhwach quickly overpower several Captains and Lieutenants. Seeing how dire the battle has become, Captain-Commander Yamamoto steps forward to confront the Quincy King.

As the Wandenreich prepare to withdraw from the ruined Soul Society, Ichigo finally arrives, stopping them in their tracks. With vengeance within reach, he faces Yhwach for a final showdown.

The Gotei 13 regroup after a crushing defeat at the hands of the Quincy empire, the Wandenreich. Just as hope seems lost, the arrival of a mysterious group is announced, one that could turn the tide.

To prepare for the coming battle, Squad Zero takes Ichigo to the Royal Palace, while Shunsui Kyōraku is named the new Head Captain of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.

Kenpachi Zaraki removes his eyepatch to face Retsu Unohana, also known as Yachiru, the first Kenpachi, while Ichigo and Renji travel to Hoohden to meet Oh-Etsu Nimaiya, creator of the Zanpakutō.