BLEACH Anime Ends After 22 Years With The Calamity Episode 50
Episode 50 of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity concluded the anime's run, followed by a special ending movie and a new visual for BLEACH: Mirrors High.
The BLEACH anime ended its run of nearly 22 years on October 27, 2026, with the release of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity Episode 50, according to animecorner.me. A special ending movie was released after the finale.
The Calamity, the fourth and final cour of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, consists of 10 episodes. Its final two episodes had been delayed to improve quality. Prior to the finale, a new "THE STORIES VISUAL – Final Battle" visual was revealed after Episode 49, "THE BLADE".
Series and film projects continue after the finale
The franchise also showed a new trailer for BLEACH: Mirrors High, which revealed its protagonists. The project features original character designs by BLEACH creator Tite Kubo.
The original BLEACH anime debuted in 2004 and aired until 2012, receiving four theatrical films. The manga, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2001 to 2016, concluded with 74 volumes and has exceeded 130 million copies in circulation worldwide.
The franchise returned in 2022 with BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, adapting the manga's final arc. The Calamity began on July 25, 2026, ahead of the delayed final episodes.
Quick answers
When did the BLEACH anime end?
The BLEACH anime ended with the release of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity Episode 50 on October 27, 2026, after nearly 22 years.
What is BLEACH: Mirrors High?
BLEACH: Mirrors High is a project that revealed its protagonists in a new trailer, featuring original character designs by BLEACH creator Tite Kubo.
How many episodes does The Calamity have?
The Calamity, the fourth and final cour of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, consists of 10 episodes.