Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation

Synopsis

Continues the story of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

As a Substitute Soul Reaper, Ichigo Kurosaki routinely combats Hollows, the malevolent spirits endangering Karakura Town. He maintains this peace alongside his trusted allies: Orihime Inoue, a childhood friend possessing healing abilities; Yasutora Sado, a classmate with immense strength; and Uryuu Ishida, a Quincy who serves as Ichigo's rival. This status quo is abruptly disrupted by the appearance of Asguiaro Ebern, a formidable Arrancar signaling the return of Yhwach, the ancient Quincy leader. Yhwach seeks to reignite the centuries-old war between Soul Reapers and Quincies, intending to wipe out both the human world and the Soul Society completely. Launching simultaneous attacks on the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo, the domain of Hollows and Arrancars, Yhwach forces Ichigo and his companions to unite with former friends and enemies alike. Together, they must halt Yhwach's destructive agenda to prevent the total annihilation of the world.

In this installment

Following a devastating ambush by the Quincy King Yhwach and his army, the Soul Society's reapers are left to recover and grieve their losses. Surviving Soul Reaper captains undergo intense training to master combat without their Bankai, their most powerful technique. In the previous assault, Ichigo Kurosaki barely managed to help restrain Yhwach's overwhelming strength. To ultimately defeat his godlike foe and save his comrades, Ichigo must now endure grueling training that tests his physical, emotional, and mental limits. Even with the advantage in this prolonged conflict, Yhwach further weakens the Soul Society by recruiting Uryuu Ishida, Ichigo's close friend and rival, as his heir. Determined to annihilate his ancient enemies completely, Yhwach launches another attack on the beleaguered Soul Society. While Ichigo works to gain new power, the Soul Reaper captains fight for survival and precious time.

Background

Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Ketsubetsu-tan was released on Blu-ray and DVD by Aniplex on February 28, 2024. It adapts volumes 61-67 of the original manga.