The final arc of the Bleach series, where Ichigo Kurosaki and the Soul Reapers face off against the powerful Quincy army, led by Yhwach, in a battle that threatens the balance of all worlds.
The Blood WarfareThe Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed.
Foundation Stones
D2
Foundation StonesArrancars Nel Tu and Pesche Guatiche have come to seek Ichigo’s help explaining that Hueco Mundo is under attack by an unknown enemy. Unable to ignore the situation, Ichigo and his friends decide to set out for Hueco Mundo.
March of the Starcross
D3
March of the StarcrossIchigo and his friends arrive in Hueco Mundo to confront Quilge Opie and learn that their latest enemy are Quincies.
Kill the Shadow
D4
Kill the ShadowThe Wandenreich mobilizes its elite force, the Stern Ritter, to annihilate the Soul Society. Creating massive flaming pillars of Reishi as a distraction, the Stern Ritter easily enter the Soul Society to bring carnage to the Soul Reapers.
Wrath as a Lightning
D5
Wrath as a LightningQuilge Opie uses his power to imprison Ichigo inside the Garganta. As he tries to break free, Ichigo begins to hear, through his Soul Phone, the screams of the Soul Reapers falling to the enemy's onslaught.
The Fire
D6
The FireShigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto confronts Yhwach for the first time in a thousand years. As Yhwach finally draws his sword against Genryusai, the Soul Reapers notice an abnormal change taking place across the Seireitei.
Born in the Dark
D7
Born in the DarkShigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto learns that the Yhwach he defeated was an impostor. The real Yhwach then reveals himself and easily kills Genryusai, sending a wave of shock and devastation across the Soul Reapers.
The Shooting Star Project [Zero Mix]
D8
The Shooting Star Project [Zero Mix]Rescue efforts are being made across the Seireitei to find and help those who've survived the Stern Ritter attack. Meanwhile, Ichigo meets with Mayuri Kurotsuchi about fixing his broken Tensa Zangetsu.
The Drop
D9
The DropSquad Zero brings Ichigo back to the Royal Palace to prepare for the coming battle. Meanwhile, Kyoraku is appointed as the new Head Captain to lead the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.
The Battle
D10
The BattleKenpachi Zaraki removes his eye patch to fight Retsu Unohana, a.k.a. Yachiru Unohana, “The First Kenpachi.” Meanwhile, Ichigo and Renji head to Hoohden to meet Oh-Etsu Nimaiya, the man who is said to have created the Zanpakuto.
Everything but the Rain
D11
Everything but the RainIchigo is kicked out of the Royal Palace by Oh-etsu Nimaiya for failing his test. When Ichigo next opens his eyes, he finds himself standing in front of his house in the World of the Living.
Everything but the Rain: June Truth
D12
Everything but the Rain: June TruthSquad 10 Captain Isshin Shiba of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads decides to not report his encounter with the Quincy named Masaki Kurosaki in the World of the Living to the Head Captain.
The Blade Is Me
D13
The Blade Is MeIchigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resolve to finish what he has started.
The Last 9 Days
D14
The Last 9 DaysIchigo prepares to leave the Royal Palace to return to the Seireitei but is stopped by Hyosube, who claims that Ichigo cannot defeat Yhwach as he is now.
PEACE FROM SHADOWS
D15
PEACE FROM SHADOWSYhwach sets his plan to end the world in nine days in motion.
THE FUNDAMENTAL VIRULENCE
D16
THE FUNDAMENTAL VIRULENCEMayuri receives a call from Urahara, who had stayed behind in Hueco Mundo.
HEART OF WOLF
D17
HEART OF WOLFThe Stern Ritters drive the Soul Reapers deeper into a corner.
RAGES AT RINGSIDE
D18
RAGES AT RINGSIDEKensei Muguruma joins the battle against Masculine.
THE WHITE HAZE
D19
THE WHITE HAZEA fearless Rukia takes on Äs Nödt.
I AM THE EDGE
D20
I AM THE EDGEIsane and Yachiru are attacked by Gwenael.
THE HEADLESS STAR
D21
THE HEADLESS STARCandice, Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto try to take down Kenpachi.
MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES
D22
MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIESIchigo tries to stop Yhwach upon learning that his real target lies within the Royal Palace.
MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES 2
D23
MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES 2Ikkaku, Yumichika, and the Arrancars work together to fight off Giselle’s zombies.
TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOW
D24
TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOWYhwach finally enters the Royal Palace.
THE MASTER
D25
THE MASTERYhwach confronts Hyosube, who is protecting the real Royal Palace.
BLACK
D26
BLACKYhwach performs Auswählen to bestow power to his fallen Royal Guards.
A
D27
AThe battle between Squad Zero and Yhwach's Royal Guards for the Soul King rages on.
KILL THE KING
D28
KILL THE KINGIchigo and his friends hurry to the Reio Greater Palace to stop Yhwach.
THE DARK ARM
D29
THE DARK ARMIchigo tries to remove the impaled sword from the Soul King and save his life.
THE BETRAYER
D30
THE BETRAYERUkitake takes the place of the slain Soul King by releasing the power of Mimihagi.
AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
D31
AGAINST THE JUDGEMENTYhwach is overflowing with power from having absorbed the Soul King.
THE HOLY NEWBORN
D32
THE HOLY NEWBORNThe Soul Reapers regroup to prepare their counterattack against the Quincies.
GATE OF THE SUN
D33
GATE OF THE SUNYhwach builds his new castle, Wahr Welt.
BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND
D34
BABY, HOLD YOUR HANDKenpachi and Mayuri's group advance through Vier Ast.
DON'T CHASE A SHADOW
D35
DON'T CHASE A SHADOWThe change in Mayuri's Spiritual Pressure is also felt elsewhere by Urahara and Kyoraku.
BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM]
D36
BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM]Nemu ignores Mayuri's orders by intervening in his battle against Pernida.
SHADOWS GONE
D37
SHADOWS GONELille undergoes further transformation to hunt down and pass judgment on Kyoraku.
FRIEND
D38
FRIENDAs the battle between the soul reapers and the quincies rages, Haschwalt finds himself confronted by Bazz-B inside Wahrwelt
THE VISIBLE ANSWER
D39
THE VISIBLE ANSWERKyoraku has paved the way for the soul reapers to reach the enemy's stronghold within Wahrwelt, but Gerard Valkyrie prevents them from advancing any further.
MY LAST WORDS
D40
MY LAST WORDSHaschwalt suddenly attacks Uryu to pass judgement. The ensuing explosion and smoke draw Ichigo to the scene where he and Uryu are reunited.