Shonen anime followers rejoiced late Saturday night when, at Los Angeles’ Anime Expo, new footage debuted for the return of Bleach. The standard Toonami collection ended again in 2014, simply two years earlier than the manga by creator Tite Kubo would wrap up with 2016’s “Thousand-Year Blood War” arc. Late final 12 months, it was introduced that the anime would come again to carry issues to its correct shut, and now our new take a look at it appears to be like actually dang good.

Created by Kubo again in 2001, Bleach follows the adventures of teenager Ichigo Kurosaki, who turns into a Soul Reaper to defend humanity from evil spirits. Like with most shonen anime, it turned extraordinarily standard, resulting in loads of merchandise, together with video video games, anime movies, a buying and selling card recreation, and several other musicals. Studio Pierrot (Naruto, Boruto, Legend of Korra) dealt with the unique anime adaptation, and so they’re returning for this last arc, with directing duties being dealt with by Tomohisa Taguchi (Akudama Drive). During the panel, Kubo launched a video message telling followers to count on a “new and refreshing” viewing expertise, and talked about his shut involvement with the anime’s growth.

“Blood War” will see Ichigo and his returning allies—together with Rukia Kukichi, Renji Abari, Byakuya Kukichi—come collectively to avoid wasting the Soul Society from the Wandenreich. Led by Ywach, aka the “Quincy King,” the Wandenreich are going round killing Hollows within the World of the Living, and the trailer primarily exists to spotlight the eclectic forged. Well, that and emphasize that Ywach must be taken out inside 9 days, lest the world finish. During the panel, it was additionally revealed that a number of of the English voice forged can be returning, together with Johnny Young Bosch (Ichigo) and Michelle Ruff (Rukia).

Expect Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War to hit this October. Peep the brand new key visible beneath, which incorporates a wide range of returning characters.

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