Bleach: Thousand-year Blood War Part 3 has set the internet abuzz with its sensational premiere on October 5, 2024. Produced by Pierrot Films, a new subsidiary studio of Studio Pierrot, the sequel has promised high-octane action with next-level animation quality.
Undoubtedly, the sequel has already become one of the most discussed shows from the Fall 2024 anime. As such, fans who have been following the series might want to know the number of episodes the sequel will run this season. Based on the latest credible leaks, Bleach: Thousand-year Blood War Part 3 will run for 13 episodes in total, spanning in a single cour.
Unless there's a delay, the series' third installment will follow the expected release schedule. Follow along with this article to learn more about the show's full release schedule.
How many episodes will Bleach: Thousand-year Blood War Part 3 have?
As of this writing, Bleach: Thousand-year Blood War Part 3 is expected to have a total of 13 episodes. Even though the anime's official website and X (formerly Twitter) account haven't shared the Blu-ray & DVD listings, which is how this information is usually confirmed, the recent leaks suggest the anime will air 13 episodes in one cour.
The first episode has already premiered on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11 pm JST, on TV Tokyo and its affiliated channels. Only one episode has been released thus far, with the second episode slated to be released on October 12, 2024.
Here's the complete release schedule for Bleach: Thousand-year Blood War Part 3, as per the JST, PDT, BST, and IST time zones:
lthough the table predicts the show's full release schedule, the dates and times mentioned are subject to change if the studio or the staff decides to. Notably, the final two episodes of the season will allegedly air on the same date. It remains to be seen whether the staff announces any changes to the schedule.
Where to watch Bleach: Thousand-year Blood War Part 3?
Japanese fans can catch the episodes of this anime on TV Tokyo and its affiliated syndications, followed by other channels, such as Shizuoka TV, Sendai Broadcasting, and others. They can also watch the show on DMM TV, Lemino, Disney+, and other streaming platforms.
Internationally, Bleach: Thousand-year Blood War Part 3 will be available to stream on Hulu, exclusively for US audiences. In other selected regions, the anime will be available on Disney+.
Additionally, fans from the Southeast Asian regions can stream the series on Netflix. Anime enthusiasts from India can watch the show's third installment on Ani-one Asia's YouTube channel, and Jiocinema. Unfortunately, it's not available on Crunchyroll.
What to expect in Bleach: Thousand-year Blood War Part 3?
The third installment picks up the adaptation from Chapter 609 and continues the Quincy vs. Soul Reapers' war. After awakening his actual powers, The Almighty, Yhwach exercises his unfathomable ability to destroy Ichibe Hyosube and marches ahead to finish off the Soul King.
However, Ichigo Kurosaki and others will try to stop Yhwach from committing the deed. The third installment will showcase many enticing battles from the manga, where many Captains will showcase their Bankai which weren't shown before. Likewise, the season will show the true might of Yhwach's Schutzstaffel.
Bleach: Thousand-year Blood War Part 3 episode archive
- Episode 1: A (Review)
- Episode 2: Kill the King (Review)
- Episode 3: The Dark Arm (Review)
- Episode 4: The Betrayer (Review)
- Episode 5: Against the Judgement (Review)
- Episode 6: The Holy Newborn (Review)
- Episode 7: Gate of the Sun (Review)
- Episode 8: Baby, Hold Your Hand (Review)
- Episode 9: Don't Chase a Shadow (Review)
- Episode 10: Baby, Hold Your Hand 2 [Never Ending My Dream] (Review)
- Episode 11: Shadows Gone (Review)
- Episode 12: Friend (Review)
- Episode 13 & 14: TBR
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