Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

About Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

The Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is the much-anticipated anime adaptation of the final arc from Tite Kubo's highly successful manga, 'Bleach'. This arc tells the story of a catastrophic war between the Soul Society and the Quincies, led by their enigmatic King, Yhwach. As friends become foes and secrets unravel, Soul Reaper extraordinaire Ichigo Kurosaki must navigate the tumultuous battlefield to save his friends and the entire world.

Making / Production

The series was officially announced in 2022 by Studio Pierrot, renowned for bringing Bleach to life. The production process was challenged by the requirement to adapt intricate detail and cataclysmic action sequences from the manga. This adaptation required a large, dedicated team of animators, voice actors, and sound designers, who all lent their expertise and passion to create a stunning final product that lives up to fan's expectations.

Actors

• Masakazu Morita - Ichigo Kurosaki: He brought back all the vigor and determination that made Ichigo a fan favorite, capturing the spirit of a true hero.
• Fumiko Orikasa - Rukia Kuchiki: She reprised her role as Rukia Kuchiki, the stalwart Soul Reaper, and friend to Ichigo with nuanced emotion and depth.
• Yuki Matsuoka - Orihime Inoue: She gave us an Orihime who is both caring and brave, pivotal in the series' intense scenes.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Pierrot Studios received overwhelming fan support and enthusiasm when they announced the anime adaptation of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc.
• This is the first time the Thousand-Year Blood War arc has been animated.
• Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War marks the return of famous voice actors who've grown synonymous with their characters over the course of the series.

Quotes

• "I'm not superhuman. I'm a human, just like you." - Ichigo Kurosaki
• "We stand in awe before that which cannot be seen" - Rukia Kuchiki

Music, Soundtrack

• "Harukaze" by Scandal
• "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" by Beat Crusaders
• Original Background Score composed by Shiro Sagisu, who vividly captures the thrilling emotion and nerve-wracking tension of this final arc.