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Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 12 is scheduled to be released on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11 pm JST on TV Tokyo and its affiliated Japanese channels, as per the anime's official site. After that, the episode will stream on Hulu, Disney+, and other platforms with English subs. There's no update on the episode going on a break, as of this writing.
The previous episode revealed Shunsui Kyoraku's backstory with his elder brother and Nanao's mother. It was shown how Nanao's mother entrusted her clan's sacred weapon to Shunsui to hide. She wanted to prevent Nanao from incurring her clan's curse.
However, Nanao willingly wielded the blade to save Shunsui, the man she admired the most. Nanao used Shinken Hakkyoken to turn the tide of the battle against Lille Barro, who returned after surviving Shunsui's Bankai. Given how the latest episode ended, fans can't wait to see what happens next in Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 12.
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Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 12 release date and time
According to the anime's official site and the original release schedule, Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 12 will be released on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11 pm JST.
However, due to the varying time zones, most fans outside Japan can catch Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 12 at the following times:
Where to watch Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 12?
Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 12 will air on TV Tokyo and its affiliated networks, Sendai Broadcasting and Shizuoka channels in Japan. Anime lovers in Japan can also watch the episode on DMM TV, Lemino, and other services.
Anime enthusiasts from the USA can exclusively watch Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 12 on Hulu. Other selected regions can stream the same episode and the series on the Disney+ platform.
Additionally, countries like India can stream Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 12 on JioCinema. The episode will also be available on Netflix, Ani-one Asia's YouTube channel, and other options.
Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 11 recap
The episode begins with a scene from the past, where it is revealed how Shunsui's brother mellowed after his marriage to Nanao's mother. Following the pleasant opening scene, the episode returns to the present and shows Lille Barro emerging from the depths after shooting a light beam through Shunsui Kyoraku.
Lille Barro lashes at Shunsui for thinking a Soul Reaper's Bankai can kill him, before transforming into a sinister being. The Sternritter's new form resembles a fusion of a human, a centaur, and an owl. The grotesque creature regenerates his limb and delivers a Divine Judgement in Shunsui's direction.
Shunsui escapes at the right moment to survive the attack. Meanwhile, Ohana advises Shunsui to retreat, since even their Bankai couldn't defeat the monster. Shunsui seemingly obliges and closes his eyes. Just then, Nanao Ise arrives and asks for his Zanpakuto.
Shunsui Kyoraku can't believe Nanao knows about the sword. Meanwhile, Lille Barro appears behind them and is ready to fire another Divine Judgement. However, Shunsui takes Nanao to a shadow realm. When Nanao asks for her Zanpakuto, the Captain Commander summons Kyokotsu.
It is revealed that Ohana gave birth to Kyokotsu to hide Nanao's Zanpakuto at the behest of Nanao's mother. Shunsui explains that the members of the Ise clan are matrilineal. Hence, they adopt men from other families as their sons-in-law. However, men who married into the Ise family died prematurely.
Many merely shrugged it off as a joke, but Nanao's mother wasn't the same. She was determined to end the Ise Curse, so she left her clan and married into another family. Nanao's mother happened to marry Shunsui's older brother. However, she couldn't escape her fate, as her husband died shortly after their marriage.
Nanao's mother returned to the Ise clan and speculated her clan's sacred weapon must be the root of the curse. She desperately wanted to save her unborn daughter from the fated curse. Hence, she entrusted the sword to Shunsui to hide. Nanao's mother's actions of misplacing the sword led her to be executed on Central 46's orders.
After learning the truth, Nanao chooses to embrace the curse. Although she acknowledges her mother's wish, she wants to protect the man she admires the most (Shunsui). Nanao knows the man will shrug off the curse as a joke. Shunsui understands Nanao's resolve and hands over the blade.
According to the episode, the sword's name is Shinken Hakkyoken. It is a sword, mainly used for ritualistic purposes. Hence it doesn't have a sharp end. Moreover, the blade is passed on from one generation to another. According to the legends, the sword can withstand a God's attack and disperse it in all directions.
Wielding the blade, Nanao emerges from the shadows and attacks Lille Barro. The move cuts off one of Lille's limbs. Hence, the Sternritter decides to end it all with his strongest move. Nanao, who hasn't held a blade before, shudders in fear. That's when Shunsui Kyoraku guides her from behind. He helps Nanao hold the blade and instill confidence in her.
Nanao recalls the time her captain saved her from all sorts of situations. Besides, she also remembers the time she spent at the academy when she first saw Shunsui Kyoraku. Meanwhile, Lille Barro creates a gigantic trumpet and blows it. However, Nanao Ise's Shinken Hakkyoken reflects the attack to cut Lille Barro in half.
The Messenger of God recalls Nanao saying how the sword can reflect a God's powers. As Lille Barro's body disintegrates, Shunsui and Nanao breathe a sigh of relief. The Captain Commander wants to join the others, but he runs out of stamina. The episode ends with Shunsui realizing they should catch a quick breath.
What to expect in Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 12? (speculative)
Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 12 is titled Fri End, according to the title preview shown at the end of the latest episode. The episode will likely show Bazz B's battle against Jugram Haschwalth.
It remains to be seen whether the episode features anime original scenes. Additionally, Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 12 may show the fate of Lille Barro, whose remnants fell to Seireitei.
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