The BLEACH THE STORIES project has revealed another new visual, this time featuring Half-Hollow Ichigo from the Thousand-Year Blood War arc.

The latest artwork shows Ichigo preparing to face Yhwach, continuing the project’s ongoing series of visuals centered around different versions of the Substitute Soul Reaper.

VIZ Media’s English version of the visual describes the moment with the line: “Demi-Hollowfied Ichigo is ready for Yhwach.”

BLEACH THE STORIES Half-Hollow Ichigo Visual

About BLEACH THE STORIES

BLEACH THE STORIES is an ongoing celebration of the anime’s history, highlighting different eras, characters and memorable moments from across the franchise.

The project includes:

• New commemorative artwork

• Streaming episodes

• An interactive website

• Fan-focused features built around memories of the series

The newest phase continues to focus heavily on Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.

About Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War adapts the final arc of Tite Kubo’s original Bleach manga.

The anime began streaming worldwide on Disney+ and Hulu in October 2022, with its first part concluding that December.

Part 2 — The Separation aired from July to September 2023, followed by Part 3 — The Conflict in October 2024.

Part 4 — The Calamity premiered in July 2026.

A new smartphone game titled BLEACH Mirrors High is also planned for release in summer 2026.

Story

Studio Echo describes the story:

Ichigo Kurosaki once again finds himself pulled into a battle that threatens both the Soul Society and the human world when a powerful new enemy emerges. As the Quincy empire launches an all-out war against the Soul Reapers, Ichigo is forced to confront enemies stronger than anything he has faced before while uncovering new truths about his own origins and powers.

With the fate of multiple worlds hanging in the balance, Ichigo and his allies return to the battlefield for a final conflict that pushes every captain, Soul Reaper and warrior to their limits.