5 fights fans will see in Bleach: TYBW Part 3 (& 5 that will likely be left for Part 4)

Bleach: TYBW Part 3 is set to return in Fall 2024, picking up the pace in its explosive Final War arc. It has already dug a lot of ground with the first two cours, bringing back familiar characters and powers, and introducing new ones. As the story builds into its climax, fans will see some incredible battles and important revelations in Part 3, or so the idea of other fights may be saved for later in Part 4.

To get fans better prepared for what's to come, 'Shunsui Kyoraku vs. Lille Barro' and 'Yoruichi Shihoin vs. Askin Nakk Le Vaar' are some of the great fights that will probably be going to appear in Bleach: TYBW Part 3 and some that may be left for Bleach: TYBW Part 4.

Disclaimer: This list is ranked in no particular order and contains the writer's opinion and spoilers. Readers' discretion is advised.

Mayuri vs. Pernida and 4 other fights fans will see in Bleach: TYBW Part 3

1) The Almighty Yhwach vs. Ichibe Hyosube

Yhwach and Ichibe Hyosube as seen in anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

The battle between The Almighty Yhwach and Royal Guard General Ichibe Hyōsube is a dramatic duel of power and strategy. It's intense, with Ichibē first having the advantage over Yhwach due to his Zanpakuto's might as it powers the weakening of Yhwach's abilities.

However, with his unique power of The Almighty, Yhwach can indeed counter and eventually gain the upper hand against any attack by Ichibe. This legendary battle of strategy and pure strength will come out in the form of Bleach: TYBW Part 3.

2) Jugram Haschwalth vs. Bazz B

Bazz B as seen in anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

The Jugram vs. Bazz B is an important battle that portrays the profound personal struggle between two Sternritters. Bazz B seeks revenge against his former friend Jugram Haschwalth in the Royal Realm.

Their battle is fierce, as Bazz B uses his Burner Fingers to counter Jugram's cool and calculated swordplay. Jugram succeeds in slicing off his arm and landing a final blow that kills Bazz B but the actual scene is very heavy with emotion as they flash back to their childhood friendship. This emotional and action-packed fight will be adapted in Bleach: TYBW Part 3.

3) Mayuri Kurotsuchi vs. Pernida Parnkgjas

Pernida and the other Schutzstaffel as seen in Studio Pierrot)

Mayuri Kurotsuchi battles the left arm of the Soul King, Pernida, in a complex fight. After Kenpachi is restrained by Pernida, Mayuri proves himself and counteracts Pernida with his brilliant brain and scientific devices to understand the developing powers of Pernida.

The entire combat becomes a battle of strategies as Mayuri feels and thwarts Pernida's attacks and perceives the powers to manipulate organic and inorganic things. Mayuri's modified Bankai and the extreme sacrifice of Nemu will bring Pernida's downfall. This intense fight will become a reality in Bleach TYBW Part 3 as one of the most strategic encounters.

4) Shunsui Kyoraku vs. Lille Barro

Shunsui Kyoraku as seen in anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

Shunsui Kyoraku’s battle against Lille Barro is a significant conflict in the TYBW arc. Shunsui Kyoraku, Captain-Commander standing against Lille, the stern-rider "X," known for his sharpshooting abilities. During the fight, Shunsui exhibits the strategic manipulation of his Zanpakuto's game-like powers, such as "Kageoni" and "Daruma-san ga Koronda," that entrap Lille and win him in the short term.

However, transformation into his Quincy: Vollständig form, Jilliel, makes him almost unbeatable. To combat this threat, Shunsui is left with no choice but to unleash his strong Bankai: Katen Kyōkotsu: Karamatsu Shinjū. This fight is likely to be animated in Bleach: TYBW Part 3.

5) Nanao Ise vs. Lille Barro

Lille Barro as seen in anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

In Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, Nanao Ise fights the Sternritter "X" Lille Barro just when Shunsui Kyoraku is critically injured. Lille changes into his Quincy Vollständig type, Jilliel, an almost unbreakable creature. Not very brave, Nanao manifests some little of the Zanpakutō she inherited, Shinken Hakkyōken, that reflects the power of gods.

She cuts off his hand courageously and reflects his powerful Trompete attack, which causes Lille to disintegrate. Nanao and Shunsui are magnificent in this fight. Bleach: TYBW Part 3 will be adapting this intense fight in the upcoming season.

Uryu vs. Jugram and 4 other fights that will likely be left for Bleach: TYBW Part 4

1) Yoruichi Shihoin vs. Askin Nakk Le Vaar

Yoruichi Shihoin as seen in anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

Yoruichi Shihōin vs. Askin Nakk Le Vaar is a major fight in the TYBW arc. When Askin disables Ichigo, Yoruichi jumps in to face the dangerous Sternritter "D.". Unable to contain the killing ability Deathdealing, Askin poisons all the people around him and Yoruichi counters these by using powerful techniques called Shunkō.

The fight becomes more intense when Yoruichi's brother, Yūshirō, steps in, but they still cannot overpower Askin. Things become even more explosive when Urahara arrives to aid in helping Yoruichi discover her advanced state. The battle most probably will not be a part of Bleach: TYBW Part 3, and will be adapted in Part 4.

2) Kisuke Urahara vs. Askin Nakk Le Vaar

Askin Nakk Le Vaar as seen in anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

After Yoruichi briefly overwhelms Askin, Urahara steps in to battle the Sternritter, who activates his Quincy Vollstänner, Hasshein, and places Urahara in a fatal Gift Bereich. Regardless of Askin's adaptive powers, Urahara responds by unleashing his Bankai, Kannonbiraki Benihime Aratame, which makes healing and restructuring in his body possible.

Eventually, with Grimmjow's assistance, Urahara wins over Askin by crushing his heart. This intense battle will most likely not be featured in Bleach: TYBW Part 3 but instead will occur in Part 4.

3) Uryu Ishida vs. Jugram Haschwalth

Uryu Ishida as seen in anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

The battle between Uryu Ishida vs. Jugram Haschwalth resumes when Haschwalth confronts Uryu, claiming that the latter had betrayed him since Demolishing Chips were used around Wahrwelt. Uryū, aiming to buy time for his friends, fights Haschwalth despite the wide gap.

As the battle unfolds, Haschwalth shows his immense powers, including The Almighty and The Balance, while Uryu struggles to utilize his Schrift, Antithesis, to counter Haschwalth’s attacks.

The fight continued until Haschwalth got incapacitated by Yhwach's Auswählen, leaving Uryu to suffer a devastating blow. This great fight for the series won't get adapted in Bleach: TYBW Part 3 but appear in Part 4.

4) Kenpachi, Byakuya & Toshiro vs. Gerard Valkyrie

Gerard Valkyrie as seen in anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

The Gotei 13 and the Visored face off against Sternritter Gerard Valkyrie in a desperate fight during the Blood War arc. Gerard finds Yhwach in Wahrwelt, and the Shinigami advance to confront him, but Gerard leaps into their way and issues a challenge to defeat him.

Although he was overpowered by Renji and Byakuya. Gerard's ability, The Miracle, gets stronger with each wound. Even attacks from the Visored and Hitsugaya fail to stop him because of the continuous regenerations, featured in Bleach: TYBW Part 3.

5) Ichigo Kurosaki vs. Yhwach (Rematch and Final Fight)

Ichigo Kurosaki as seen in anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

The climactic rematch of Ichigo Kurosaki with Yhwach promises an intense showdown. After Yhwach had transformed the Royal Realm into Wahrwelt, Ichigo armed with Orihime Inoue is seen advancing towards him in his throne room.

Despite the disadvantage, Yhwach proves he can change the future with The Almighty, delivering a big challenge to Ichigo. Chihiro, enraged because of the mockery and loss of his family at the hands of Yhwach, pushes his powers to the edge, transforming into Hollow form.

This gives him the chance to launch an intense counterattack. Yhwach's strength and manipulation of destiny, however, force his Getsuga Tenshō into Gran Rey Cero, and his desperation moment is at the hands of Ichigo. When his last faint hope disappears, he consumes power and prepares himself for the annihilation of everything.

Final thoughts

As Bleach: TYBW Part 3 approaches its Fall 2024 release, there is a lot of hype that is expected regarding the mind-blowing battles and massive story twists. The following season will serve high-stakes battle against the intensity between The Almighty Yhwach and Ichibe Hyosube, as well as Mayuri Kurotsuchi's strategic battle against Pernida Parnkgjas.

While these epic moments will take place in Bleach: TYBW Part 3, some of the key battles, particularly Uryu Ishida vs. Jugram Haschwalth and the final battle between Ichigo Kurosaki and Yhwach, will be relegated to Part 4. The extension of it will make sure that the Thousand-Year Blood War arc gets a bang-tastic and fulfilling ending.

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Edited by Bharath S