The long-running anime has reached the end of its journey, closing a chapter for fans who grew up watching Ichigo Kurosaki fight to protect the people he loves.
Key takeaways
The anime adaptation of Bleach concluded its 22-year run with the final episode of Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity airing in Japan on October 26. The series, which spanned over 350 episodes, is recognized as a major shonen franchise that helped popularize anime internationally.
- The final episode, titled “Death & Strawberry,” aired in Japan on October 26, ending the anime's 22-year history.
- The production team released a special ending video and a visual compilation of Ichigo Kurosaki's various forms.
- Bleach is considered one of the “Big Three” anime franchises alongside One Piece and Naruto.
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For anime fans who grew up in the 2000s, saying goodbye to Bleach feels like saying goodbye to a piece of their childhood.
After 22 years, the anime adaptation of Tite Kubo’s manga has officially concluded with the final episode of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, which aired in Japan on 26 October.
The finale, titled “Death & Strawberry”, brings the anime’s long-running story to a close, following a journey that began in 2004 and spanned more than 350 episodes across its original run and revival.
