Great news for Bleach fans. Thousand-Year Blood War: The Calamity, the final part of Ichigo’s story, is officially set to arrive in 2026. The announcement was made during Anime Expo 2025, where Studio Pierrot and Viz Media also revealed a powerful new teaser visual.
This marks the last chapter of Tite Kubo’s long-running saga, bringing the anime’s biggest and most emotional arc to its long-awaited conclusion. After years of buildup, the final battle is almost here.
Bleach’s Final Battle Begins: The Calamity Set for 2026 Release
At Anime Expo 2025, Viz Media confirmed that Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity will be released in 2026. Along with the announcement, they revealed a bold teaser visual featuring Japanese calligraphy that read “TV Anime Final Cour … 2026 ON AIR.”
This marks the final part of the arc that began with The Blood Warfare in 2022, followed by The Separation in 2023, and The Conflict in 2024. The anime has been a major success, praised for its high-quality animation, powerful voice acting, and music by Shirō Sagisu.
Each part performed well on streaming platforms like Hulu and Disney+, with Part 3’s finale creating major buzz across fan communities. Expectations for The Calamity are very high.
Fans are eager to see how Ichigo’s final battle with Yhwach will unfold. Studio Pierrot and director Tomohisa Taguchi have remained true to the original story while delivering visually stunning and emotional episodes.
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About Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is the final arc of the series, split into four connected parts. It began with The Blood Warfare in 2022, introducing the Quincy threat. The Separation followed in 2023, focusing on rebuilding and deeper character stories.
The Conflict aired in 2024, packed with intense battles and major reveals. Now, the story will conclude with The Calamity in 2026, promising the showdown and a proper end to Ichigo’s long journey.
