The highly anticipated Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War continues with the release of Part 3, Episode 1. Here’s everything you need to know about when it will air, where to watch it, and what to expect from the latest episode.

Release Date and Where to Watch

The first episode of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 is set to premiere on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11 PM JST. Fans outside of Japan will need to adjust for different time zones and simulcast schedules.

• In Japan: The episode will air on TV Tokyo and other affiliated networks. Additionally, it will be available for streaming on DMM TV, Lemino, and Anime Store.
• Internationally: Fans can catch the episode on Hulu, Disney+, and Netflix. For viewers in Southeast Asia, the episode will also be available on Medialink’s Ani-One YouTube channel.

Expected Plot for Episode 1

The first episode of Part 3 will be titled “A”, and it picks up right where the dramatic events of the previous season ended. Key storylines will focus on the Zero Squad’s confrontation with Yhwach’s Schutzstaffel in the Soul King’s Palace.

Major battles to watch for:

• Senjumaru Shutara initiates a powerful attack after sacrificing several Zero Squad members, briefly overpowering Yhwach’s elite guards.
• Uryu Ishida, aligned with Yhwach, is expected to reveal new abilities in his fight against Senjumaru.
• Meanwhile, Ichibe Hyosube seems to have weakened Yhwach using his skill, Shirafude Ichimonji, but Yhwach’s real strength remains hidden. A counterattack from Yhwach could be a major highlight of the episode.

Recap of Part 2 Episode 13

In Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 2 Episode 13, titled “Black”, viewers witnessed the intense clash between Yhwach’s Schutzstaffel and the Royal Guard. Yhwach drains the Wandenreich’s powers to revive his elite Quincies—Pernida, Gerard, Askin, and Lille. As these powerful adversaries descend, battles ensue with Ichigo Kurosaki and the Royal Guard.

Key moments include:

• Lille Barro’s X-Axis power severely injuring Oetsu Nimaiya.
• Senjumaru Shutara and other Royal Guard members intervening in the fight, showcasing their immense power.
• Ichibe Hyosube’s battle with Yhwach, where Ichibe strips Yhwach of his power, but the fight is far from over.

Make sure to tune in to see how these gripping confrontations unfold in Part 3, Episode 1!

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