The highly anticipated adaptation of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War won over fans with an animated series faithful to the manga while also boldly expanding on the original story. After all, with each episode, the production surprises by delving deeper into moments and characters, something that undeniably made audiences even more excited for Part 4 , the final chapter of this saga.
Previously, many thought we'd never see the Thousand-Year Blood War animated. When the anime ended with the Fullbring , hopes for a return seemed distant. However, in 2022, the series returned with a vengeance, delighting fans both old and new. Now, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 , titled The Calamity , is already in production, although its premiere isn't expected until 2026, according to rumors from the production team.
Original content promises to expand on Bleach's ending
While we eagerly await, a piece of news caught our attention: Part 4 will feature more original content than the previous installments. While details are still a mystery, the producers have said we'll see significant additions to the plot . This could undoubtedly address some of the manga's flaws, particularly the ending, which many considered rushed.
Thus, the anime has already demonstrated its ability to enrich the narrative, as seen in the previously unreleased flashbacks of Bazz-B and Haschwalth. Therefore, these new scenes are expected to amplify the emotional impact and context of the final events, providing a more cohesive conclusion to Ichigo's journey.
For now, it's believed that Part 4 will maintain the 13-episode , just like the previous ones. However, if the original content is extended, there's a chance of extra episodes, something that would certainly please fans who have followed the saga for years.
Finally, the future of the franchise still looks promising: projects like the possible adaptation of Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World and the long-awaited Inferno Arc could continue to expand this universe.
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