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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
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The Betrayer

  • Episode aired Oct 26, 2024
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
9.5K
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Johnny Yong Bosch, Masakazu Morita, Noriaki Sugiyama, and Steve Prince in The Betrayer (2024)
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Ukitake initiates the Kamikake ritual in a desperate attempt to keep the three worlds together and keep the Soul King alive. Meanwhile, as Ichigo continues his fight against Yhwach, he is co... Read allUkitake initiates the Kamikake ritual in a desperate attempt to keep the three worlds together and keep the Soul King alive. Meanwhile, as Ichigo continues his fight against Yhwach, he is confronted by his friend now turned enemy Uryu.Ukitake initiates the Kamikake ritual in a desperate attempt to keep the three worlds together and keep the Soul King alive. Meanwhile, as Ichigo continues his fight against Yhwach, he is confronted by his friend now turned enemy Uryu.

  • Director
    • Tomohisa Taguchi
  • Writers
    • Tite Kubo
    • Tomohisa Taguchi
  • Stars
    • Johnny Yong Bosch
    • Richard Epcar
    • Doug Erholtz
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.2/10
    9.5K
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    • Director
      • Tomohisa Taguchi
    • Writers
      • Tite Kubo
      • Tomohisa Taguchi
    • Stars
      • Johnny Yong Bosch
      • Richard Epcar
      • Doug Erholtz
    • 16User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Johnny Yong Bosch
    Johnny Yong Bosch
    • Ichigo Kurosaki
    • (English version)
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    Richard Epcar
    Richard Epcar
    • Yhwach
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Doug Erholtz
    Doug Erholtz
    • Kisuke Urahara
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Jun Fukuyama
    Jun Fukuyama
    • Yumichika Ayasegawa
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    Gavin Harrison
    • Akon
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    • (voice)
    Kyle Hebert
    Kyle Hebert
    • Sosuke Aizen
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    • (voice)
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    Satoshi Hino
    Satoshi Hino
    • Lille Barro
    • (voice)
    Nobuyuki Hiyama
    Nobuyuki Hiyama
    • Ikkaku Madarame
    • (voice)
    Hiromi Igarashi
    • Yushiro Shihoin
    • (voice)
    Hideo Ishikawa
    • Jushiro Ukitake
    • (voice)
    Kentarô Itô
    • Renji Abarai
    • (voice)
    Akemi Kanda
    • Niko Kuna
    • (voice)
    Katsuyuki Konishi
    Katsuyuki Konishi
    • Shuhei Hisagi
    • (voice)
    Tsuyoshi Koyama
    • Gerald Valkyrie
    • (voice)
    Aleks Le
    Aleks Le
    • Jushiro Ukitake
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Evan Michael Lee
    Evan Michael Lee
    • Lille Barro
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Wendee Lee
    Wendee Lee
    • Yoruichi Shihouin
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Kohei Matsumoto
    • Hiyosu
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Tomohisa Taguchi
    • Writers
      • Tite Kubo
      • Tomohisa Taguchi
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    10rahuljohnmathew

    Bleach is easily the best anime of 2024

    It's not even close how superior Bleach is if people complain in these four episodes they are not fans and just want to downvote the episode for no reason. The anime exclusive stuff is the stuff of dreams that all Bleach fans want, Uryuu vs Ichigo was masterfully done, Amazing episode and good to see Tite Kubo heavily involved as it was clear he wanted to add content he couldn't add before due to sickness, I have zero complaints this cour, Bleach is an amazing anime I have watched many anime but the style, themes and overall charecters of Bleach still play through my mind I hope the rest of the cour was as great as this episode.
    10yymygrpgf

    Bleach is peak

    Eps was amazing as always, just doing this because of the haters tbh. Why hate when you can love foreal and why does this have to be so long.well probably cuz of the a haters.still not enough dang. Yall should try bleach brave souls if you like gacha games it's pretty cool. I'll be buying all these cours in blu ray need newer episodes dubbed in English pronto because my kids need to watch em. That would be my one complain but does not change my mind on the peakness of bleach. And bro still need more that's crazy all these requirement just because people like to spread hate that's crazy it's 2024.
    diabolicalll

    Anime exclusive scenes are insanely good

    This episode includes a wealth of anime-exclusive scenes, an excellent addition that serves both manga readers and anime-only viewers. For manga readers, these unique scenes bring new elements and unexpected twists to a story they already know, adding a fresh layer of excitement. For those following only the anime, the additions enrich the experience and deepen the connection to the Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW) arc, allowing the full impact of its story and action to unfold onscreen.

    The animation quality in this episode is superb, with fluid, precise character movements that bring each combat sequence to life. Every frame has been crafted to accentuate the intensity of the scenes, and the skillful use of visual effects amplifies the energy of each battle. The dynamic animation style gives Bleach the perfect opportunity to shine, elevating it beyond the traditional anime experience and placing it among the most visually captivating series of recent years.

    One standout feature is the soundtrack, which has been thoughtfully paired with each scene to maximize emotional impact. The music during the fight sequences adds both tension and exhilaration, pulling viewers directly into the chaos and power of each moment. Every note aligns with the movement and rhythm of the action, enhancing the narrative and making the intensity of battles feel immediate and engaging.

    With Part 3 of the TYBW arc, Bleach continues to excel in storytelling and visual execution. The attention to detail extends beyond just the character animations, with impressive backdrops and atmospheric design that reinforce the arc's dark and intense themes. Each scene feels crafted to draw the viewer deeper into the story, immersing them fully in Bleach's unique world.

    The anime-exclusive scenes contribute significantly to the depth of the TYBW arc, offering fresh content that extends beyond the manga. These moments expand on character motivations and relationships, adding layers that make the anime a unique experience even for longtime fans of the manga. They enhance the story's unpredictability, which is especially refreshing in a series known for its loyal following and established storyline.

    In short, this episode offers an exceptional viewing experience that maintains the high quality of the TYBW arc. The combination of original anime scenes, a meticulously chosen soundtrack, and top-tier animation has crafted an unforgettable episode. Whether a fan of the original manga or a newcomer through the anime, this episode does not disappoint. Bleach fans are seeing the TYBW arc live up to its full potential, raising expectations for what's to come in future episodes.
    10and_mikkelsen

    Another powerfull experience!

    Bleach is on a high at this point, with every episode being an exilerating and emotional experience, topped with stunning visuals!

    This episode gave us the long awaited confrontation between Ishigo and Ishida, which have been teased for quite some time! It was an emotional experience, as we really see Ishigo struggle both physically and mentally!

    The animation did not disapoint either, making sure this would be an experience, you would remembrr for all its aspects! All the things added was just perfect!

    Now with all that I have seen, this season really is shaping up to be the best! I just hope it will be the same quality or better from here!
    Pitogyroulis

    10/10 A battle between friends

    Story: 10/10 Pace: 8.5/10 Animation: 9.5/10 Writing: 10/10 End: 10/10

    An amazing episode, picking up right where it left off last week. The story of the episode was just perfect, without spoiling anything during this episode there is a lot of action going on and the intorduction of new powers. I didnt catch any specialy moment making the animation of this episode as good as the previous one and the one before, tho it was still great and thats why i gave it a 9/10. As far as it goes the writing was as a good as the storytelling with interesting dialogues, also the writers new what they were doing with the after-credit scene teasing us a lot for the episodes to come. The end was just perfect, keeping the viewers interested for the next episode and whats to come with a great final scene.

    The only thing i didnt like about this episode and the ones before so far this cour is the pacing, they make the fights last so long almost draining up the entire episode. Dont get me wrong, all this anime only content is amazing but they need to pick up with the pace a bit, instead of making this cour so slow paced with 4 episodes of mainly fighting and slow progression to the overall plot especially since 1/4 of the cour is already over they need to just fix the pace of the manga adding whatever was left out when Kubo was writing it 10+ years ago

    So far i think this is the second best episode of the cour as of now but they need to pick up with the pace on the next episodes.

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      Ichigo vs Ishida is an anime original action sequence... Ishida also didn't had a Vollständig in the manga which at the time upseted a lot of fans... glad to see Ishida getting the character development he deserves

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      • October 26, 2024 (United States)
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