Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 Episode 3 Release Date, Where To Stream, Expected Plot And More

As a dedicated fan with over two decades of Bleach under my belt, I must say that the latest episode left me reeling! The cliffhanger was as tense as a Shunsui Kyoraku Zantetsuken, and it’s got me on edge like never before. I’ve been through the Wargreymon evolution, the Final Destination, and even the Time Skip, but this twist with Ichigo and Yhwach feels like a whole new level!


In the finale of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3, Ichigo Kurosaki squared off against Yhwach within the grandeur of the Royal Palace. The goal was to safeguard Soul Society, Hueco Mundo, and the mortal realm. Regrettably, Yhwach orchestrated events cunningly, leading to the demise of the Soul King.

Fans are on the edge of their seats due to the thrilling ending, and they can’t wait for the premiere of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3. Make sure not to miss it when it airs! Read on to discover when it’ll be released, where you can catch it, a sneak peek at its storyline, and a summary of the previous episode.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 Episode 3 Release date and where to stream

As per the official website of the anime, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 Episode 3 is scheduled to air on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11 pm (Japan Standard Time) on TV Tokyo and its associated stations within Japan. After it’s aired, the episode can be streamed internationally with English subtitles on platforms such as Hulu and Disney+.

In Japan, viewers can also catch it on services such as Lemino and DMM TV. In the USA, Hulu will be the exclusive streaming option, while select international regions will have access via Disney+. Fans in India can watch it on JioCinema, and audiences in Asia can find Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 Episode 3 on Ani-One Asia’s YouTube channel. 

Expected plot in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 Episode 3

According to the official anime site, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 Episode 3 is expected to be called ‘The Dark Arm.’ This episode seems to continue from Chapter 615 and primarily revolves around Jushiro Ukitake’s crucial choice to prevent the impending collapse of various realms.

In this upcoming episode, we’ll showcase the Kamikake ritual – a clandestine practice that Ukitake has previously executed. This rite entails linking his existence to the Soul King, a crucial step in averting total annihilation of the realms post the Soul King’s demise.

Furthermore, Episode 3 of Part 3 for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War might show Captain-Commander Shunsui Kyoraku paying a visit to the imprisoned Sosuke Aizen in the subterranean fortress called Muken. This encounter between Kyoraku and Aizen could potentially involve him seeking help or gaining insights into Yhwach’s strategies.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 Episode 2 recap

In Episode 2 of Part 3 of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, titled ‘Kill The King,’ we delve into a past memory as a young Yhwach observes his father, the Soul King, making a selfless sacrifice to hold together the three realms. As our protagonist, Ichigo Kurosaki, nears the palace of the Soul King, he encounters similar spectral glimpses of this historical event.

As Yhwach plunges into the Soul King, ripples shake through all realms. Ichigo then appears, squaring off against Yhwach in an intense duel that traverses the Soul Palace. Ichigo unleashes his Getsuga Jujisho attack, but Yhwach remains undamaged, hinting that he hasn’t activated his Almighty eyes yet.

In Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 Episode 2, Yhwach’s activated power renders Ichigo’s attacks ineffective. Meanwhile, Renji, Rukia, and their companions seek advice from Kisuke Urahara to decipher the strange occurrences elsewhere.

In the latest episode of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3, it is revealed that Yhwach knew about the Quincy catastrophe and their subsequent abandonment by the Soul King in advance. Trying to rescue the Soul King, Ichigo unfortunately slices the king in two due to his Quincy lineage, exactly as Yhwach had intended. The episode concludes with a chilling prediction from Yhwach regarding the impending doom of the Soul Society.

*At the time this is written, the given release dates and times are considered accurate; however, they may be altered by the creators at their own discretion.

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2024-10-18 18:52