BLEACH

The Department of Research & Development in Soul Society got into a panic after detecting that Hollows in Human World are being destroyed. Rookie Soul Reapers Ryunosuke Yuki and Shino Madarame were attacked by Hollows soon after they arrived at Karakura town. Just when the unexpected attack left them in a desperate situation, the substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo and his friends made a timely rescue.

From Ryunosuke's Soul Pager, Ichigo found out about the invaders' attack on the Soul Society, which caused heavy casualties. Too preoccupied to sleep, he went on a patrol in the town and met his old friends, Nel Tu and Pesche Guatiche. They came to ask for his help because of the attack on Hueco Mundo. Just before they were leaving for the Hueco Mundo, Kisuke Urahara appeared.

After arriving at Hueco Mundo with Urahara’s help, Ichigo and his friends confronted Quilge Opie, and found the invaders to be Quincys. Meanwhile, captains of Thirteen Court Guard Squads found out the same after Squad 12’s report. During the previous attack, the enemies announced to the Head Captain, Yamamoto, that a war would start in five days. Yamamoto ordered all captains to prepare...

The Vandenreich started the war against Soul Society with giant flames of Reishi. The Sternritter caused heavy casualties in the thirteen squads within minutes. Captains joined the battle but their attacks oddly had no effect on the enemies. Byakuya Kuchiki and a few other captains decided to use Bankai...

The Soul Reapers are relieved knowing that Ichigo has come to the rescue, but Ichigo got locked up in Garganta by Quilge Opie. Just as Ichigo thought he had lost contact with the department of R&D, he heard something amid their roars and screams... Byakuya chose to confront As Nodt, the one who had stolen his Bankai, and ordered Renji to observe the enemy's abilities from the battle...

Yamamoto and Yhwach met again after a thousand years. NaNaNa Najahkoop, As Nodt, and Bazz-B intended to join the battle but were defeated by Yamamoto with one blow. Yhwach was indifferent and even despised them for being stupid. Yamamoto deemed that his attitude was still unchanged. Seeing Yhwach finally draw his sword, Yamamoto... Meanwhile, the Soul Reapers noticed an anomaly in the Seireitei.

The Yhwach standing in front of Yamamoto is fake. The real Yhwach defeated Yamamoto with one blow, which terrified Shunsui Kyoraku and Jushiro Ukitake. Yhwach recounts how the 13 squads and Yamamoto have changed. The Sternritter is destroying Soul Society, and Seireitei is on the brink of collapse. Amid desperation, a strong spiritual pressure appeared in the sky above Seireitei.

The Sternritter disappeared from Seireitei, and everyone started to save the wounded. Ichigo visited Renji and Rukia, who were receiving treatment in Squad 4's dormitory. With Ichigo's Tensa Zangetsu broken, Mayuri explained to him how Bankai gets destroyed. Ichigo wavered after hearing his words and followed him. The captains lined up and waited for Squad 0 coming from the Soul King Palace.

Squad 0 took Ichigo to Soul King Palace. At Kirinden, he got treated by Tenjirō Kirinji, and the healing effect was excellent. Ichigo and Renji, who had recovered from their physical injuries, went to Gatonden, where Kirio Hikifune is. And an unexpected treatment awaited them too. After taking over as the new head captain and captain of Squad 1, Kyōraku proposed a plan in front of Central 46.

In the base level of Central Underground Prison, Muken, Kenpachi Zaraki fought the first generation of "Kenpachi", Retsu Unohana, also known as Yachiru Unohana. During which the two recalled their first fight in Rukon. Unohana saw a hidden truth from the power of delighted Kenpachi. Ichigo and Renji went to Hooden. The one waiting for them there, Ōetsu Nimaiya, is said to be "God of the Sword".

Ichigo, deemed unqualified by Ōetsu, was expelled from Soul King Palace and sent home to Human World. Feeling ashamed, Ichigo fled the house and asked his boss to take him in. Isshin came to Ichigo as a Soul Reaper and told Ichigo that he couldn't restore his Bankai without knowing about his past. He started to tell Ichigo about his parents' encounter and the truth about his mother Masaki.

Isshin Shiba, the captain of Squad 10, did not report to Head Captain about his encounter with Quincy Masaki Kurosaki in Human World and decided to see her again. Masaki helped a Soul Reaper as a Quincy and was berated by Ryuken Ishida's mother. Ryuken wanted to help Masaki, but her body started to change abnormally. Ryuken disobeyed his mother and left the house with Masaki when Isshin appeared.

Knowing the truth about his parents and himself, Ichigo decided to return to Hooden. The Soul Reapers in Soul Society are all preparing for the next battle. They either start training from the basics or pursue new powers. Everyone strives to become a better version of themselves. Ichigo also progresses with Asauchi, but Oetsu informes him that he will have to say goodbye to Zangetsu here...

Ichigo wants to return to Seireitei, but Hyosube warns him he's too weak to beat Yhwach. Uryu becomes Yhwach's successor, causing tension in the Sternritter. Bazz-B disrespects Haschwalth, while Uryu questions Yhwach.

Soul Society vanished. Yhwach's 'Nine Days to the End of the World' campaign begins, and the invaded Soul Society is consumed by the Wandenreich. As Jugram Haschwalth appears before Kyoraku, he reveals Yhwach's order to 'instantly annihilate all enemy forces,' resulting in the Soul Reapers being mercilessly attacked by the enemy. Amidst this, Bazz-B, leading the Quincy, faces opposition.

Cang Du prepares to use his Bankai on Hitsugaya while other squad members are also under attack. Mayuri Kurotsuchi gets a call from Urahara, who has figured out a way to retrieve a stolen Bankai. Urahara sends a message using Tenteikura to all captains and lieutenants, including Soi Fon and Marechiyo Omaeda facing BG9.

Soul Reapers hoped regaining Bankai would help, but Sternritter's Quincy Holy Form pushed them closer to despair. Bambietta's attack knocked down Shinji despite Sakanade's advantage, but Sajin intervened. Haschwalth faced Kyoraku quietly. Nanao's spell admirably blocked his attacks, earning his admiration.

The enemies keep defeating Soul Reapers, resulting in continuous casualties. Gotei 13's combat strength declined to 30%. Captain Commander Kyoraku orders a rally across regions. Meanwhile, Kensei Muguruma battles a mighty masked hero, facing significant challenges. Rojuro Otoribashi also arrives, silently observing.

Ichigo finishes training, rushes back to Seireitei. Quincy attack already underway. Contacting Urahara, Ichigo assures he'll find a way. Haschwalth executes Cang Du and BG9 without mercy, unveils Yhwach's true nature. Rukia confronts As Nodt fearlessly, wielding Sodenoshirayuki against fear itself.

While Isane and Yachiru treat Kensei's group, they are ambushed by the Quincy Gwenael, who can erase his presence and others' memories of him. Yachiru retaliates with her Shikai, surprising Isane and endangering the enemy. Another foe emerges from the barrier.

After Kenpachi defeated Gremmy, Candice Catnipp's lightning struck him. Meninas McAllon, Liltotto Lamperd, and Giselle Gewelle also attacked Kenpachi, labeled as Special War Power. Amidst this, the area was wrecked, Soul Reapers fell. Rukia and Byakuya Kuchiki sensed Kenpachi's changing spiritual pressure and a familiar one approaching in the sky. Yhwach prepared to act.

After discovering that Yhwach's target is the Soul King Palace, Ichigo and his allies try to prevent him from leaving but are stopped by Uryu. This reunion shakes Ichigo, as he reflects on their past battles. He informs Orihime and Chad, who have hurried from Hueco Mundo, about the situation. Meanwhile, Rukia and Renji are battling Bazz-B.

Giselle Gewelle, controlling zombies, was defeated by Ikkaku, Yumichika, and the Arrancar. However, Hitsugaya, the Squad 10th captain, became Giselle's next zombie. Hitsugaya attacked Ikkaku and Yumichika, knocking them down. As Hitsugaya turned to attack Kurotsuchi, he proposed a drug test. Meanwhile, Byakuya Kuchiki met with Hisagi, only to be attacked by him with a blade.

BLEACH is a smash-hit sword-battle action manga that ran in the pages of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 2001 to 2016. Part 2, titled BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation will premiere in July 2023. The popularity of BLEACH continues to grow as it receives strong support not only in Japan but across the world!

Yhwach escapes the fake Soul King Palace's cage and faces Hyosube at the real Soul King Palace. Hyosube wields a giant brush-like Zanpakutō, warning Yhwach not to use his name casually. Suddenly, a massive hand knocks Yhwach off the path. Meanwhile, Askin Nakk Le Vaar's power causes Nimaiya pain in confinement. Kirinji battles Haschwalth fiercely, and Uryu takes on Shutara.