Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is an upcoming continuation of the Bleach anime that adapts the final arc of the popular shounen manga by Tite Kubo. Anime Expo 2022 took place over the weekend and thanks to a panel, we got a brand new trailer, key art and some details about the anticipated return of the anime.

Viz Media unveiled a new trailer for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War over the weekend, showing every captain of the Gotei 13 as well as their mortal enemies, the Quincy’s led by Yhwach, the true main antagonist of the series.

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Kubo, who was unable to attend the Anime Expo panel, recorded a video message for fans where he explained that the new Bleach anime will use modern contemporary colouring and a wholly unique art style that’s different from what we’ve seen before. He added that he’s closely involved in all aspects of the anime, though admitted that some scenes from the manga were omitted from the anime, though plans to add them back in if possible.

Additionally, Viz Media revealed striking new key art for the anime:

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War will once again be animated by Studio Pierrot and will air in October 2022. It will cover the rest of Kubo’s manga up until its ending. If you happen to be around Tokyo in September, an advanced screening of the first two episodes will happen on 11 September.

Noriyuki Abe, the director of the original Bleach anime, will be replaced by Akudama Drive and Kino’s Journey – The Beautiful World director Tomohisa Taguchi. Shiro Sagisu will also return as the composer, who gave Bleach most of its most memorable music.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War airs in October 2022 or the Fall 2022 anime season. It will likely air alongside the Chainsaw Man anime from MAPPA studio, which is also scheduled to air this October. Check out the new trailer below.

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Source: Anime News Network