The epic conclusion to Tite Kubo’s legendary manga series, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, is on the horizon with its fourth and final cour, titled The Calamity. Following the explosive finale of Part 3 in December 2024, fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Ichigo Kurosaki and the Soul Reapers. Here’s everything we know so far about Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4, including release date speculation, cast details, plot insights, and more.
Release Date Speculation for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4
While an official release date for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 has not been confirmed, speculation points to a premiere in late 2025 or early 2026. Based on the release patterns of previous cours—Part 1 in October 2022, Part 2 in July 2023, and Part 3 in October 2024—the series has maintained a roughly annual release cycle, with gaps of 9 to 15 months between parts. Considering the complexity of producing the final cour, which includes significant original content, a release in October 2025 is a likely estimate, though some reports suggest a potential delay to early 2026.
Expected Cast of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4
The voice cast for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 is expected to feature the return of the talented actors who have brought the series to life. The main cast includes:
- Masakazu Morita (Japanese) and Johnny Yong Bosch (English) as Ichigo Kurosaki
- Noriaki Sugiyama (Japanese) and Derek Stephen Prince (English) as In uruy work
- Kentarou itou (Japanese) and Wally Wingert (English) as Renji Abarai
- Yuki Matsuoka (Japanese) and Stephanie Shid (English) as Orihime Inoue
- Ryusei Nakao (Japanese) and Neil Kaplan (English) as Mayuri Kurotsuchi
Potential Plot for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4: The Calamity will adapt the final chapters of Tite Kubo’s manga, starting from approximately chapter 662 and covering the remaining 25 chapters up to chapter 686. With only a limited amount of manga content left, the cour is expected to include significant anime-original content to enhance the story and address the rushed ending of the manga. Tite Kubo’s close involvement with Studio Pierrot ensures that these additions align with his original vision.