Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War OTT release date, platform, plot, cast and more

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is reaching its final chapter. The makers have confirmed that Part 4 of the anime will be released in July 2026. The announcement came with a new teaser trailer and a fresh visual, giving fans a first look at how the long-running story will conclude. Titled The Calamity, this final part will close the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, which is the last major storyline of the Bleach anime. The series has followed Ichigo Kurosaki and the Soul Reapers in their biggest battle so far. With the earlier parts receiving strong responses worldwide, expectations are high for the ending. The final season is also expected to expand the original manga story with new scenes approved by creator Tite Kubo.

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War OTT release date and platform

The makers have finally revealed the release date for the most awaited part 4 for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. Part 4, which is also titled ‘The Calamity’, is set to premiere in July 2026. This also marks the final chapter in the Thousand-Year Blood War arc.

Much like the previous parts, the anime will once again be streamed on JioHotstar in India. Globally it would be premiered on Disney+ and Hulu in select regions. With the last part, fans can expect that the makers will still follow the weekly episode rollout. While the exact episode count has not been announced yet. Please do follow our reports closely, as we’ll update you as soon as any other information comes to light.

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War plot

The Thousand-Year Blood War arc has been released in three parts so far. The first part, titled The Blood Warfare, depicted the sudden invasion of the Soul Society by the Quincy army led by Yhwach. The Soul Reapers suffered heavy losses, while Ichigo began uncovering the truth about his powers.

The second part, known as The Separation, shifted focus to recovery and preparation. Ichigo reforged his Zanpakuto, and the history of the Quincy and their deep connection to the Soul Society was explored in greater detail.

The third part, titled The Conflict, pushed the war to its most intense phase, featuring high-stakes battles between the strongest fighters on both sides and several emotional turning points.

The fourth and final part, titled The Calamity, will bring the story to a close. It is expected to deliver the final showdown with Yhwach, resolve long-running character arcs, and introduce new scenes beyond the manga. The focus will be on ending the war and revealing what lies ahead for Ichigo and his allies.

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War cast and crew

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is produced by Studio Pierrot under its Pierrot Films label. The series is based on the manga by Tite Kubo, who is closely involved with the anime and oversees new content. Masakazu Morita returns as the voice of Ichigo Kurosaki, along with the original Japanese voice cast. The music, direction, and animation style remain consistent with earlier parts, maintaining the serious tone of the final arc.

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