The Separation Plot
As the Soul Society reels from Yhwach’s devastating attack, Ichigo Kurosaki trains relentlessly to unlock new powers that may be the key to stopping the Quincy King. But the battlefield shifts when Uryuu Ishida—Ichigo’s closest friend and trusted ally—joins Yhwach as his chosen successor. Now standing on opposite sides of a brutal war, Ichigo fights with the weight of responsibility to protect the world, while Uryuu walks a path shrouded in mystery and conviction. As alliances fracture and the enemy grows stronger, a final confrontation looms—one between two friends torn apart by fate.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War The Separation aired on July 7th, 2023.
The Separation Episodes
1. The Last 9 Days
Ichigo prepares to leave the Royal Palace to return to the Seireitei but is stopped by Hyosube, who claims that Ichigo cannot defeat Yhwach as he is now.
2. Peace From Shadows
Yhwach sets his plan to end the world in nine days in motion.
3. The Fundamental Virulence
Mayuri receives a call from Urahara, who had stayed behind in Hueco Mundo.
4. Heart Of Wolf
The Stern Ritters drive the Soul Reapers deeper into a corner.
5. Rages at Ringside
Kensei Muguruma joins the battle against Masculine.
6. The White Haze
A fearless Rukia takes on Äs Nödt.
7. I Am The Edge
Isane and Yachiru are attacked by Gwenael.
8. The Headless Star
Candice, Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto try to take down Kenpachi.
9. Marching Out The Zombies
Ichigo tries to stop Yhwach upon learning that his real target lies within the Royal Palace.
10. Marching Out The Zombies 2
Ikkaku, Yumichika, and the Arrancars work together to fight off Giselle’s zombies.
11. Too Early To Win Too Late To Know
Yhwach finally enters the Royal Palace.
12. The Master
Yhwach confronts Hyosube, who is protecting the real Royal Palace.
13. Black
Yhwach performs Auswählen to bestow power to his fallen Royal Guards.