Tite Kubo, the mastermind behind Bleach, is currently immersed in bringing the climactic Thousand Year Blood War arc to life, yet he’s still stoking excitement for what lies beyond.
The mangaka teased a tantalizing new storyline in 2021, and there’s growing speculation that he’ll one day dive back into this mysterious arc, unveiling fresh layers of the Bleach universe. A certain character and organization could play a pivotal role in this next chapter.
On his exclusive fan platform, KlubOutside, Kubo was questioned about whether Nnoitra Gilga resides in Hell. His cryptic response—that he wouldn’t address it there—sparks intrigue, suggesting he’s guarding secrets about Nnoitra’s role in the upcoming Hell Arc. This subtle hint fuels confidence that Kubo plans to resume his manga journey, picking up the threads of the Hell Arc where he left off.
Moreover, Nnoitra’s potential involvement raises the thrilling possibility that other Espada members could also feature prominently in this dark, uncharted storyline.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity anime will premiere on 2026!
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity is set to mark the final chapter of the anime series.
Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 – The Conflict debuted on October 5 and wrapped up on December 28 with a special one-hour finale.
The first cour launched in October 2022 and concluded in December that year, featuring a one-hour special that merged episodes 12 and 13. In the U.S., Viz Media streams the series on Hulu.
The second cour premiered in July 2023, streaming on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ in select other regions.
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