BLEACH Anime Concludes 22-Year Run With Special Ending Film
The BLEACH anime adaptation has officially concluded its broadcast run following the airing of the final episode, "THE CALAMITY," on October 27, 2026. This release marks the end of a nearly 22-year television history that began with the series' debut in 2004. To commemorate this milestone, a special ending movie was released immediately after the finale.
The concluding installment is part of the fourth cour of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, which returned to screens in July 2022. The production team delayed the last two episodes to ensure higher quality standards for the story's resolution. Creator Tite Kubo confirmed that this final segment includes additional original material expanding upon the manga's climactic battles.
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Original headline at Anime Corner: “BLEACH Anime Ends 22-Year Run With Special Ending Movie After Thousand-Year Blood War Finale”
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- October 27, 2026
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- Pierrot
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