Few anime have earned as much praise in recent years asBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, as the return to screens of Tite Kubo’s masterpiece has been received with enthusiasm by critics and fans alike. Now, those same fans will be excited to learn that the third cour ofBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Warwill conclude at the end of 2024 with a special 1-hour-long episode.

As revealed byBleach’s official account on X, the two final episodes ofBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - Sangokutanwill air consecutively on December 28, at 23:45 Japan Time on Tokyo TV, making the season finale a 1-hour special that fans of the series absolutely can’t miss. Western fans will likely be able to catch it shortly after on Hulu and Disney+.

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - Sangokutan Will End With a Bang

Episode #38 of the third part of the anime will focus on the past of two important characters, Buzz-B and Haschwalt, two of the stronger Sternritters who are helping the King of Quincies, Yhwach, to destroy the Soul Society and perhaps the entire world. Once the flashback is out of the way, fans can expect an explosive season finale that will set up the final battle between Yhwach and Ichigo which will likely be the focus ofthe anticipated fourth and final season ofBleach-Thousand Year Blood War.

The return ofBleachhas delivered nothing but positive notes for its fans, making the wait worth it. Special events are becoming the norm for the final episodes of anime seasons, and the production staff always puts extra effort into these. Fans ofBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Warcan expect more action, beautiful visuals, and explosive revelations from the finale of the third season, which will be an amazing way to conclude 2024 with a bang.

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is a sequel series to the popular anime from creator Tite Kubo. This anime follows Ichigo and his friends as they investigate why people are disappearing while trouble arises in the Soul Society. The first season was released in 2022 and has been critically acclaimed since its beginning.