Bleach is one of the well recognized and most successful manga series authored by Tite Kubo, which has been broadcasting since 2004. It is based on spiritual, comedy, and action-adventure based on sword-wielding slayers from the afterlife.
The manga series was made into an anime adaptation by Studio Pierrot and was broadcasted on TV Tokyo from 5 October 2004 to March 2012, comprising a whole 366 episodes with a total of 16 seasons.
The anime serialization ended with the 'Fullbringer Arc,' and now Bleach anime series is set to return with the brand new season.
'Bleach' Anime Arrangement Includes Storyline Not Found In Manga
Bleach revolves around the protagonist Kurosaki Ichigo who can see ghosts since his birth. But, his whole life changes after he acquires the powers of a Soul Reaper from Kuchiki Rukia while saving his family from a hollow.
Ichigo's newfound abilities push him to take on the responsibilities of defending humans from evil apparitions while escorting departed souls to the afterlife known as the 'Soul Society.'
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The anime arrangement includes initial storylines not found in the manga with recurred appearances and stories, including these original characters with new insights.
Heading to the serialization, Tite Kubo issued a pilot episode in December 2000. The celestial adventure manga made its debut in Weekly Shounen Jump on 2001 August. Tite Kubo concluded the series in August 2016, after 15-year of its serialization. Shueisha publicized the 74th and final volume of the series in November 2016.
Since the release of the manga and anime franchise, Bleach has an aggregate of 120 million copies of its accumulated volumes worldwide. Due to the uprising of this anime series, the manga series made into two Jump Festa Specials in June 2005. After that, Bleach was made into a movie adaptation comprising a total of four movies that made its debut in March 2006, 2007, 2008, and December 2010, respectively.
After the successful hit of this anime and movie franchise, a live-action film was also produced by 'Warner Bros Japan' that made its debut in Japan in July 2018. The live-action movie was directed by Satou Shinsuke, which captivated millions of fans, aggregating a total of 541 Million Yen (US$4.9 Million).
Release Date Of Bleach Season 2: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc
During the live stream that took place on March 2020, Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, 'Tite Kubo's New Project,' and the 'Bleach 20th anniversary Project' Exhibition revealed that Bleach is making its comeback in 2021.
The new season of Bleach will accustom the final manga arc known as Sennen Kessen-hen (Thousand-Year Blood War Arc), which traverses from the 55th to the 74th volume of the manga.
The sources claimed that 'Bleach' Season 2 is confirmed to be released in 2021 (©: Twitter/ A.I.R (Anime Intelligence (and) Research))
According to the reports, the all-new Bleach Anime Season 2 is going to be released in 2021 after eight full long years.
What Is The Story Plot Of Bleach Season 2?
(Note: Before you read further, please note that there are major spoilers ahead.)
The 2nd season of Bleach comprises the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, which unveils striking info about Ichigo's past, in addition to the new organization called the 'Wanderreich' that tries to disturb the peace of Soul Society. It also unveils the mystery of impact that exposes Uryu Ishida and other Quincy's relationship with the Soul Society.
The Thousand-Year Blood War starts when the peace is suddenly disrupted when warning trumpets boom through the Soul Society. The Tenants quickly vanishes without a trace, alongside the hollows in Hueco Mundo, and the cause of that is unknown. Meanwhile, a sinister shadow is also stretching itself towards Ichigo and his friends in Karakura Town.
The 'Wandenreich,' which interprets as the Invisible Empire, is a mysterious society of the Quincy. A thousand years ago, Quincy lost the battle with the Shinigami. They fled the battlefield after their loss and went somewhere, creating a hiding place. They have been preserving their time while slowly accumulating their power.
When a perplexing group of warriors calling themselves the Wandenreich attacks, Kurosaki Ichigo travels to Hueco Mundo to assist his companion 'Nel Tu.' Yes, this beautiful former 3 Espada from Season 1 is more-than alive and makes few appearances in the manga.
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When the Wandenreich takes the aggression to Soul Society, an all-out war altercation between the Shinigami and Quincy bursts out. The endurance of the Soul Society is put to the test, and Ichigo must persevere super-intense exercise to have an opportunity to attack back.
Who Are The Main Characters For Bleach Season 2?
As always, Kurosaki Ichigo is the main protagonist for the upcoming 2nd season of Bleach.
Ichigo is accompanied by his friends from his hometown, members from the Soul Society, and Hueco Mundo teammates. When the fights against the Wanderreich bursts out, it's up to Ichigo and his friends to stop the battle that's going to happen, which will disrupt the entire balance in the world.
On the other side, it's quite perplexing that the antagonist for the upcoming season includes Ishida Uryuu, and the main villain is the son of the Soul King and leader of the Quincy faction, Yhwach. This time on the bright side for Ichigo, Aizen helps him.
Ishida Uryuu (right) and Yhwach (left) (©: Tite Kubo)
Yhwach had used reishi to hibernate in the shadow area of Seireitei after the war with the Shinigami. Gathering their strength, they beckoned and returned themselves as the Wandenreich (Invisible Empire), ultimately subduing Hueco Mundo after Aizen's defeat.
Having exposed themselves, they announced war on Soul Society, with Yhwach intending to destroy the Soul Society while trying to assimilate his father the Soul King and trying to reshape all of the existence for the survival of their own into a new federation.
Some of our favorite characters may not return anymore, including Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto. But, it unveils the Bankai of most of the captains. So, be sure to check the second season of Bleach when it's out in 2021.