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It’s been more than 10 years since the original anime adaptation ofBleachended and nearly a decade since the manga. Once part of the “Big Three” in the anime world alongsideOne PieceandNaruto, Tite Kubo’s supernatural epic seemed destined to fade out without another adaptation after the original anime was abruptly cut short in 2012. However, nowBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Warhas taken the reigns with Kubo at the forefront of the decision-making. Has the conspiracy-level rumour become a reality forBleachfans?
Bleachwill be back in full force in several forms of media, from video games to a brand new season with a movie-tier studio, Pierrot Films. Fans are anticipating the return of Ichigo Kurosaki and to experience new battles in the world ofBleach.The pipe dream is now coming true after 10 years of darkness.
The Rise and Fall ofBleach’sPopularity
During its peak,Bleachwas one of the “Big Three” and was a global success with its unique narrative. It had thrilling action sequences, memorable characters, and a gripping story that kept fans fed every week. However, due to pacing issues, too many filler arcs, and a significant loss in direction, the fans began to drop the anime adaptation for good. WhileNarutoandOne Piececontinued their climb to the ranks of the best anime in the eyes of fans,Bleachwas left behind. In 2012, higher-ups at Studio Pierrot felt it was not worth animating anymore, leaving fans without a conclusion to one of the most important arcs in the series, the Thousand-Year Blood War.
The Only Studio That Can Meet Tite Kubo’s 1 Condition for Bleach Remake
On the flip side, theNarutoseries received a satisfying ending andOne Pieceis still going as strong as ever. In fact, anime fans truly believe this is the year forEiichiro Oda. The series is now adapted in every different form of media and at the top in each, with two anime adaptations, the brilliant manga, and a successful live-action series by Netflix. But are the tides turning forBleachandTite Kubo?
The Revival ofBleach: Giving Fans What They Deserve
During the 20th anniversary ofBleach,it was officially announced that the anime adaptation of the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc was in production. Now, with two thrilling seasons,Part 3 is set to release on August 10, 2025. The new adaptation also promised a higher standard of animation, a commitment to faithfully adapting the manga, unlike how the original animated series went, and, most excitingly, direct supervision from Tite Kubo himself.
There was once a time when BLEACH getting its anime back seemed almost a conspiracy theory. 10 years of darkness.Now we have a GOOD console game, endless mobiles games, promotion, a movie-tier studio for its season 3, and the author is supervising the production.Wild.
Anime Leak Confirms Tite Kubo Might Never Escape the Bleach Curse as Thousand-Year Blood War Production Gets “Disastrous”
Bleachwas never truly dead. After the end of the manga, it had endless games to keep fans satisfied, a welcomed form of entertainment for them. From console to mobile games, Kubo’s universe is now available across platforms. The success of mobile games likeBleach: Brave Soulshas kept the franchise alive, while the announcement ofBleach: Rebirth of Soulsexcites fans who need an excellent console gaming experience.Bleachis no longer limited to the pages of a manga or a weekly anime episode. It will be back and equal to the ranks ofOne PieceandNaruto.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood Waris available on Disney+ Hotstar.
Bidisha Mitra
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Bidisha is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with over 700 published articles. With over 7 years of writing experience, she’s versatile and adept. When she’s not writing, she’s also a voice actor on the side.Bidisha is currently continuing to learn Japanese and gets more fluent everyday. Her expertise is One Piece, Bungo Stray Dogs, and Haikyuu, but has been watching anime for over a decade. She was previously a Content Writer reviewing the latest Kpop music.
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