Bleachis Back, and HotDamn,It Looks Good

Shonen anime buff rejoice late Saturday evening when , at Los Angeles ’ Anime Expo , new footage debuted forthe regaining of Bleach . The popularToonamiseries ended back in 2014 , just two eld before the manga by creatorTite Kubowould twine up with 2016 ’s “ Thousand - Year Blood War ” arc . Late last year , it was foretell that the anime would do back to work thing to its proper close , and now our fresh look at it looks really dang in force .

Created by Kubo back in 2001 , Bleach follows the dangerous undertaking of adolescent Ichigo Kurosaki , who becomes a Soul Reaper to support human race from evil spirits . Like with most shonen Zanzibar copal , it became extremely democratic , lead to plenty of merchandise , including video games , anime films , a trading calling card plot , and several musical theater . Studio Pierrot ( Naruto , Boruto , Legend of Korra ) handled the original gum anime adjustment , and they ’re returning for this final discharge , with take tariff being address by Tomohisa Taguchi ( Akudama Drive ) . During the panel , Kubo released a television message telling fans to have a bun in the oven a “ newfangled and refreshing ” consider experience , and mentioned his close involvement with the gum anime ’s ontogenesis .

“ Blood War ” will see Ichigo and his returning ally — include Rukia Kukichi , Renji Abari , Byakuya Kukichi — come together to save the Soul Society from the Wandenreich . Led by Ywach , aka the “ Quincy King , ” the Wandenreich are going around killing Hollows in the World of the bread and butter , and the trailer primarily live to foreground the eclectic cast . Well , that and emphasize that Ywach need to be taken out within nine days , lest the world end . During the control board , it was also unveil that several of the English interpreter mould would be returning , include Johnny Young Bosch ( Ichigo ) and Michelle Ruff ( Rukia ) .

Image: Tite Kubo/Shueisha

Expect Bleach : Thousand - Year Blood War to hit this October . Peep the new key ocular below , which include a variety of returning characters .

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Image: Tite Kubo/Shueisha