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Bleach — Season 2

The final arc of the Bleach series, where Ichigo Kurosaki and the Soul Reapers face off against the powerful Quincy army, led by Yhwach, in a battle that threatens the balance of all worlds.

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The final arc of the Bleach series, where Ichigo Kurosaki and the Soul Reapers face off against the powerful Quincy army, led by Yhwach, in a battle that threatens the balance of all worlds.

Episodes (41)

The Blood Warfare
E1

1. The Blood Warfare

8.4

Aired 11 October 2022 • 24 min

The Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed.

Foundation Stones
E2

2. Foundation Stones

8.1

Aired 18 October 2022 • 24 min

Arrancars Nel Tu and Pesche Guatiche have come to seek Ichigo’s help explaining that Hueco Mundo is under attack by an unknown enemy. Unable to ignore the situation, Ichigo and his friends decide to set out for Hueco Mundo.

March of the Starcross
E3

3. March of the Starcross

8.1

Aired 25 October 2022 • 24 min

Ichigo and his friends arrive in Hueco Mundo to confront Quilge Opie and learn that their latest enemy are Quincies.

Kill the Shadow
E4

4. Kill the Shadow

8.4

Aired 1 November 2022 • 25 min

The Wandenreich mobilizes its elite force, the Stern Ritter, to annihilate the Soul Society. Creating massive flaming pillars of Reishi as a distraction, the Stern Ritter easily enter the Soul Society to bring carnage to the Soul Reapers.

Wrath as a Lightning
E5

5. Wrath as a Lightning

8.6

Aired 8 November 2022 • 24 min

Quilge Opie uses his power to imprison Ichigo inside the Garganta. As he tries to break free, Ichigo begins to hear, through his Soul Phone, the screams of the Soul Reapers falling to the enemy's onslaught.

The Fire
E6

6. The Fire

9.1

Aired 15 November 2022 • 25 min

Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto confronts Yhwach for the first time in a thousand years. As Yhwach finally draws his sword against Genryusai, the Soul Reapers notice an abnormal change taking place across the Seireitei.

Born in the Dark
E7

7. Born in the Dark

9.0

Aired 22 November 2022 • 24 min

Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto learns that the Yhwach he defeated was an impostor. The real Yhwach then reveals himself and easily kills Genryusai, sending a wave of shock and devastation across the Soul Reapers.

The Shooting Star Project [Zero Mix]
E8

8. The Shooting Star Project [Zero Mix]

7.4

Aired 29 November 2022 • 24 min

Rescue efforts are being made across the Seireitei to find and help those who've survived the Stern Ritter attack. Meanwhile, Ichigo meets with Mayuri Kurotsuchi about fixing his broken Tensa Zangetsu.

The Drop
E9

9. The Drop

8.1

Aired 6 December 2022 • 24 min

Squad Zero brings Ichigo back to the Royal Palace to prepare for the coming battle. Meanwhile, Kyoraku is appointed as the new Head Captain to lead the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.

The Battle
E10

10. The Battle

8.4

Aired 13 December 2022 • 24 min

Kenpachi Zaraki removes his eye patch to fight Retsu Unohana, a.k.a. Yachiru Unohana, “The First Kenpachi.” Meanwhile, Ichigo and Renji head to Hoohden to meet Oh-Etsu Nimaiya, the man who is said to have created the Zanpakuto.

Everything but the Rain
E11

11. Everything but the Rain

8.2

Aired 20 December 2022 • 24 min

Ichigo is kicked out of the Royal Palace by Oh-etsu Nimaiya for failing his test. When Ichigo next opens his eyes, he finds himself standing in front of his house in the World of the Living.

Everything but the Rain: June Truth
E12

12. Everything but the Rain: June Truth

8.9

Aired 27 December 2022 • 25 min

Squad 10 Captain Isshin Shiba of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads decides to not report his encounter with the Quincy named Masaki Kurosaki in the World of the Living to the Head Captain.

The Blade Is Me
E13

13. The Blade Is Me

8.7

Aired 27 December 2022 • 25 min

Ichigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resolve to finish what he has started.

The Last 9 Days
E14

14. The Last 9 Days

7.4

Aired 8 July 2023 • 25 min

Ichigo prepares to leave the Royal Palace to return to the Seireitei but is stopped by Hyosube, who claims that Ichigo cannot defeat Yhwach as he is now.

PEACE FROM SHADOWS
E15

15. PEACE FROM SHADOWS

7.9

Aired 15 July 2023 • 25 min

Yhwach sets his plan to end the world in nine days in motion.

THE FUNDAMENTAL VIRULENCE
E16

16. THE FUNDAMENTAL VIRULENCE

7.8

Aired 22 July 2023 • 25 min

Mayuri receives a call from Urahara, who had stayed behind in Hueco Mundo.

HEART OF WOLF
E17

17. HEART OF WOLF

8.0

Aired 29 July 2023 • 25 min

The Stern Ritters drive the Soul Reapers deeper into a corner.

RAGES AT RINGSIDE
E18

18. RAGES AT RINGSIDE

7.8

Aired 5 August 2023 • 25 min

Kensei Muguruma joins the battle against Masculine.

THE WHITE HAZE
E19

19. THE WHITE HAZE

8.1

Aired 12 August 2023 • 24 min

A fearless Rukia takes on Äs Nödt.

I AM THE EDGE
E20

20. I AM THE EDGE

8.9

Aired 19 August 2023 • 25 min

Isane and Yachiru are attacked by Gwenael.

THE HEADLESS STAR
E21

21. THE HEADLESS STAR

8.1

Aired 26 August 2023 • 24 min

Candice, Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto try to take down Kenpachi.

MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES
E22

22. MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES

7.6

Aired 9 September 2023 • 25 min

Ichigo tries to stop Yhwach upon learning that his real target lies within the Royal Palace.

MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES 2
E23

23. MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES 2

7.5

Aired 16 September 2023 • 24 min

Ikkaku, Yumichika, and the Arrancars work together to fight off Giselle’s zombies.

TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOW
E24

24. TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOW

8.1

Aired 23 September 2023 • 25 min

Yhwach finally enters the Royal Palace.

THE MASTER
E25

25. THE MASTER

8.2

Aired 30 September 2023 • 25 min

Yhwach confronts Hyosube, who is protecting the real Royal Palace.

BLACK
E26

26. BLACK

7.6

Aired 30 September 2023 • 25 min

Yhwach performs Auswählen to bestow power to his fallen Royal Guards.

A
E27

27. A

7.9

Aired 5 October 2024 • 25 min

The battle between Squad Zero and Yhwach's Royal Guards for the Soul King rages on.

KILL THE KING
E28

28. KILL THE KING

7.6

Aired 12 October 2024 • 25 min

Ichigo and his friends hurry to the Reio Greater Palace to stop Yhwach.

THE DARK ARM
E29

29. THE DARK ARM

7.7

Aired 19 October 2024 • 25 min

Ichigo tries to remove the impaled sword from the Soul King and save his life.

THE BETRAYER
E30

30. THE BETRAYER

6.0

Aired 26 October 2024 • 25 min

Ukitake takes the place of the slain Soul King by releasing the power of Mimihagi.

AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
E31

31. AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT

8.5

Aired 2 November 2024 • 25 min

Yhwach is overflowing with power from having absorbed the Soul King.

THE HOLY NEWBORN
E32

32. THE HOLY NEWBORN

6.6

Aired 9 November 2024 • 25 min

The Soul Reapers regroup to prepare their counterattack against the Quincies.

GATE OF THE SUN
E33

33. GATE OF THE SUN

8.0

Aired 16 November 2024 • 25 min

Yhwach builds his new castle, Wahr Welt.

BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND
E34

34. BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND

8.0

Aired 23 November 2024 • 25 min

Kenpachi and Mayuri's group advance through Vier Ast.

DON'T CHASE A SHADOW
E35

35. DON'T CHASE A SHADOW

8.8

Aired 30 November 2024 • 23 min

The change in Mayuri's Spiritual Pressure is also felt elsewhere by Urahara and Kyoraku.

BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM]
E36

36. BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM]

8.0

Aired 7 December 2024 • 23 min

Nemu ignores Mayuri's orders by intervening in his battle against Pernida.

SHADOWS GONE
E37

37. SHADOWS GONE

9.0

Aired 14 December 2024 • 25 min

Lille undergoes further transformation to hunt down and pass judgment on Kyoraku.

FRIEND
E38

38. FRIEND

8.2

Aired 21 December 2024 • 26 min

As the battle between the soul reapers and the quincies rages, Haschwalt finds himself confronted by Bazz-B inside Wahrwelt

THE VISIBLE ANSWER
E39

39. THE VISIBLE ANSWER

8.5

Aired 28 December 2024 • 25 min

Kyoraku has paved the way for the soul reapers to reach the enemy's stronghold within Wahrwelt, but Gerard Valkyrie prevents them from advancing any further.

MY LAST WORDS
E40

40. MY LAST WORDS

6.8

Aired 29 December 2024 • 25 min

Haschwalt suddenly attacks Uryu to pass judgement. The ensuing explosion and smoke draw Ichigo to the scene where he and Uryu are reunited.

41
E41

41. Episode 41

Aired 1 July 2026

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