If you’re a movie theater fan AND a BLEACH fan, this one is for you. On Monday, April 13, VIZ Media announced it teamed up with Fathom Entertainment to bring the first three episodes of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity exclusively to theaters. This special premiere ahead of the anime’s streaming debut will be available subtitled in English and English‑dubbed. It also will feature an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes conversation with creator Tite Kubo and chief series director Tomohisa Taguchi and series director Hikaru Murata.
Destruction looms at the end of the Thousand-Year Blood War between the Soul Reapers and Quincies…
The Royal Guard Squad Zero confronts Yhwach as he attempts to enter the Royal Palace. However, the Quincy King and his Royal Guard shatter Squad Zero’s powerful Bankai and finally steps into the Reio Greater Palace.
Ichibe Hyosube entrusts Ichigo Kurosaki and his allies to protect the Soul King, but due to Yhwach’s trickery, Ichigo cuts down the Soul King with his sword.
The death of the Soul King mirrors the collapse of the Three Worlds, as distortions and omens of destruction start to appear in all realms.
The Thirteen Court Guard Squads join forces with the surviving Quincies and head for the Royal Palace, but it’s fallen under the control of the Wandenreich, who have transformed it into the Wahr Welt. The Royal Guard wait for them within the castle, ominously towering against the sky.
Fierce battles then erupt throughout the Wahr Welt between the Thirteen Court Guard Squads and the Royal Guard. Ichigo learns about Uryu’s true intentions and renews his determination to protect the world together, as friends who trust each other.
Yhwach has surpassed even his own ability, The Almighty…
The fierce battle for the survival of the Three Worlds approaches its end.
Beyond the chaos of calamity, what lies in wait—despair or hope?Official Synopsis
Tickets for BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity will be available online on May 29 and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information, and to be among the first notified when tickets go on sale, please visit Fathom Entertainment.
Source: VIZ Media Press Release
