Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Soukoku-tan

After an awe-inspiring battle with Ichibei Hyousube—leader of the Soul Society's Royal Guard—the powerful Yhwach moves into the final stage of his master plan. He aims to slay the Soul King, the being whose very existence maintains the status quo of three worlds: Hueco Mundo, the Soul Society, and the realm of humans that Ichigo Kurosaki and his closest friends hail from. Conquering his own bout with the remainder of the Royal Guard, Uryuu Ishida joins Yhwach in his efforts to create a new world in his image.

With a flood of resolution and newfound power, Ichigo rushes to stop Yhwach from accomplishing his ultimate goal and save the countless lives within the three existing realms. But Ichigo has a complicated lineage, one that leaves him susceptible to Yhwach's sinister influence.

Meanwhile, in a final desperate gambit, Jirou Sakuranosuke Shunsui Kyouraku, the newly promoted head captain of the Soul Society's combat corps, enlists the help of an old enemy whose immense power may turn the tide of battle.

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Kurosaki, Ichigo Main

Morita, Masakazu Japanese

Ishida, Uryuu Main

Sugiyama, Noriaki Japanese

Zaraki, Kenpachi Supporting

Tachiki, Fumihiko Japanese

Urahara, Kisuke Supporting

Miki, Shinichiro Japanese

Aizen, Sousuke Supporting

Hayami, Show Japanese

Hitsugaya, Toushirou Supporting

Park, Romi Japanese

Kuchiki, Rukia Supporting

Orikasa, Fumiko Japanese

Kuchiki, Byakuya Supporting

Okiayu, Ryoutarou Japanese

Jaegerjaquez, Grimmjow Supporting

Suwabe, Junichi Japanese

Shihouin, Yoruichi Supporting

Yukino, Satsuki Japanese

Taguchi, Tomohisa Director, Script, Storyboard, Series Composition

Murata, Hikaru Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Nagasaki, Yukio Sound Director

Odaka, Yoshinori Episode Director

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Oct 20, 2024

18927

Recommended

Preliminary (3/14 eps)

TL:DR: Great animation, great writing and foreshadowing, great character development, great OSTs, great Aizen, everything great. 10/10. Watch it and don't be bothered by the overall score's decrease. Some salty whiners can't comprehend that their favorite anime are not as good as Bleach.

Criticizing the original adaptation is understandable—it was ruined by censorship, butchered Orihime's character, and suffered from poor pacing, plenty of recaps, and fillers. But TYBW? It's nearly the perfect adaptation.

The new season of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War brings a visually stunning and action-packed adaptation of the manga's war arc. The animation quality is a major highlight, featuring crisp visuals, fluid fight sequences, and ... vibrant colors that make the intense battles feel even more dynamic. Studio Pierrot has clearly stepped up its game compared to earlier seasons, delivering a polished experience that makes the explosive energy of the series leap off the screen. The intricate use of lighting and effects adds depth to the scenes, especially during the high-stakes clashes between the Shinigami and the Quincy.

In terms of the story, TYBW follows the final conflict between the Soul Society and the Wandenreich, a powerful group of Quincy led by Yhwach. The pacing is relentless, with very little downtime between action scenes, but it manages to balance intense combat with moments of character development. Long-standing characters like Ichigo Kurosaki, Jushiro Ukitake, Kyoraku Shunsui, and others receive meaningful moments, while the new Quincy antagonists introduce fresh dynamics and formidable threats. Some plot points may feel rushed to those unfamiliar with the manga, but overall, the adaptation stays faithful to the source material while also elevating it as no other anime ever has before, preserving the high stakes and dramatic tension that fans have been anticipating.

The soundtrack, composed by Shiro Sagisu, amplifies the season’s emotional beats and adrenaline-fueled battles. From haunting choral arrangements to epic orchestral pieces, the music perfectly matches the tone of each scene, enhancing both the intensity of the action and the more somber, reflective moments. Additionally, the opening and ending themes, with their powerful visuals and catchy tunes, set the mood for the episodes.

Overall, this season of Bleach delivers a thrilling ride, combining impressive animation, a gripping storyline, and an impactful soundtrack, making it a must-watch for long-time fans and newcomers alike. What's even more exciting is that we still haven't reached the biggest peaks of this cour; we're in for a big ride! Can't wait for 'Friends,' Bankais we haven't seen animated yet, new story additions, and upcoming fights.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Dec 2, 2024

RadicalNoticer

Mixed Feelings

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Preliminary (5/14 eps)

Bleach has always been a mediocre show overall, some high points and a lot of filler. So far the 5 episodes I have seen are decent comparatively speaking and it is worth checking out. The pacing, animation, and voice acting are all pretty good and enjoyable. The story is a bit incoherent but that's no surprise, I'm still failing to understand why Uryu wouldn't simply explain what's going on to Ichigo since they found time to talk while fighting anyway. Doesn't make sense to me, neither does Ichigo's attitude. The character development is a let down and I find myself siding with Yhwach who wants ... to create something better no matter the sacrifice; which takes an iron will and selflessness to accomplish. The "heroes" are fighting to maintain the status quo out of sentimentality after having previously attempted to exterminate the Quincy, which as far as motivations go is rather repulsive and not something I can identify with. Yhwach has a vision to make things better, where the Shinigami fight for stasis and have no vision of a better future. After having been deceived and manipulated multiple times I would expect Ichigo's character to have grown to not blindly hurl himself into a fight he knows nothing about without seriously trying to get some answers at the very least, to know what it is he's actually fighting for or about and the consequences of it. It's yet another story sharing a message of trite emotionalism and how feelings will always triumph.

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Despite being better than most of the anime up to this point regarding certain aspects, the story and character development are a let down especially who is portrayed as either "good" or "bad". I find myself siding with Yhwach even though I know he is going to lose despite never having seen the ending.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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Nov 10, 2024

xenidus

Not Recommended

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Preliminary (6/14 eps)

Disclosure: I have not read the manga.

After hundreds of episodes and years of watching Bleach, to see the final arc get animated was an exciting moment of nostalgia from my teen years. Sadly the end result has been incredibly disappointing.

The first "new" season was really exciting, no holds barred throw downs, in every episode, bringing back characters and settings that rang all the nostalgia bells, but then the story and character development really started falling off the rails.

In this recent season, ENTIRE EPISODES are just monologuing and grand standing about "You're the bad guy!" and "No you're the bad guy!" , between a ... handful of punches and abilities being shot. The power leveling is insanely frustrating, our main character trained his heart out in some sort of strange torture chamber, but yet EVERYONE else around him is insanely powerful just "because" through no effort of their own.

The cool reveal moments of new powers or learned abilities are completely non existent so far over dozens of episodes...

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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