Will Isshin Kurosaki reunite with Rangiku and Toshiro in Bleach TYBW part 4? Explained

A preview for Bleach TYBW part 4, titled The Calamity, was unveiled on December 28, 2024, igniting excitement among fans worldwide. The teaser showed a glimpse of Ichigo's new Zanpakuto, revealing its new Bankai form. The footage then showed Ichigo's Zanpakuto shattered in two.

Bleach: TYBW Part 4 will include plenty of original content as the anime will aim to fix the rushed ending of the manga. This'll allow for more characters to reunite with each other. Thus, there is a very real possibility that Ichigo Kurosaki's father, Isshin Kurosaki, might just reunite with Rangiku Matsumoto and Toshiro Hitsugaya.

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Bleach TYBW part 4 could see Isshin Kurosaki reunite with Rangiku and Toshiro

Isshin Kurosaki (Image via Studio Pierrot)

Isshin Kurosaki is the former captain of the 10th Division, with Rangiku Matsumoto serving as his lieutenant and Toshiro Hitsugaya as the third in command. He chose to give up his position as a captain in the Gotei 13 because he wanted to leave the Soul Society and live in the human world with his wife, Masaki Kurosaki.

He ended up deserting his position and his place in the Soul Society for the love of his life. He left his old life behind and took on a human identity, becoming a doctor in the human world. The gigai created by Kisuke Urahara helped Isshin hide from the Soul Society completely.

Isshin, Rangiku and Toshiro (Image via Studio Pierrot)

The relationship between Isshin, Rangiku, and Toshiro was strictly professional. As a more hands-on captain, Isshin didn't like paperwork and often dumped it on both his subordinates. Rangiku frequently criticized him for not doing his paperwork. In a funny scene, Isshin was even shown to hold Toshiro up in the air. This shows us that they had a professional yet friendly relationship.

Bleach TYBW part 4 will likely feature plenty of new content to make the series more engaging and provide a more satisfying conclusion. Tite Kubo is reportedly working closely with Studio Pierrot on this part, which suggests that the rushed ending of the Bleach manga may be improved.

Isshin and Toshiro could meet in Bleach TYBW part 4 (Image via Studio Pierrot)

This means that it is highly likely that Isshin Kurosaki will reunite with Rangiku and Toshiro in Bleach TYBW part 4. Seeing that the three of them were once a part of the 10th division together could mean that a reunion is on the cards for them.

Bleach TYBW part 4 could see Isshin playing a more significant role in the finale of the series and assisting his old comrades. Considering that Isshin was a Soul Reaper Captain and a member of the Shiba Clan, he could contribute more in key battles.

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Conclusion

It is possible that Isshin could once again take up his role as the head of a branch of the Shiba Clan, which might lead to a happy reunion with Rangiku and Toshiro. However, these three have had very minimal interaction throughout the series, so it's also possible that Kubo might not prioritize their reunion.

Bleach TYBW part 4 has a lot riding on it, as it could fix the manga's rushed ending while also providing satisfying reunions for characters such as Isshin, Rangiku, and Toshiro. It will be interesting to see if Kubo can make this happen.

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