Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War

Director(s)Hikaru Murata

Production year2022

Genre(s)Animation

Approx. running minutes24m

CastMasakazu Morita, Johnny Yong Bosch, Takayuki Sugô

Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is a Japanese animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Ryūnosuke and Shino are rescued by four powerful companions after being attacked by malevolent Hollows.

violence

Scenes of violence include stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs.

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('screw') and very mild terms such as 'damn' and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is a Japanese animated action fantasy series; in this episode, the Soul Reapers and the Wandenreich try to salvage what they can from the remains of the defeated Arrancars.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs.

additional issues

There is very mild bad language ('damn', 'hell').

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, as Ichigo engages in battle with Quilge, the Soul Society comes under attack from the Quincies.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs.

additional issues

There is very mild bad language ('hell').

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is a Japanese animated action fantasy series; in this episode, the Soul Society suffers tremendous losses in the invasion of the Quincies.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs. Violent scenes are accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

There is very mild bad language ('hell').

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is a Japanese animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Ichigo remains imprisoned by Quilge, as the Sternritter run amok.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs. Violent scenes are accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('shit') and very mild terms such as 'damn' and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Yamamoto and Yhwach engage in an epic battle.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs. Violent scenes are accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

There is very mild bad language ('damn').

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Ichigo breaks out of his trap in a timely fashion, as Yhwach continues his destructive rampage.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs. Violent scenes are accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('bastard') and very mild terms such as 'damn' and 'hell'.

moderate bloody images

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, the Soul Society survivors take stock in the aftermath of the devastating Quincie invasion.

injury detail

Bloody images include sight of dead bodies in the aftermath of violence, wounded people bathing their wounds, and a sea of blood that is also utilised for recovery.

additional issues

Scenes of violence are generally mild and comic, and include blows to the head. There is mild bad language ('bastard') and very mild terms such as 'God', 'hell' and 'damn'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Ichigo and Renji undergo a rehabilitation programme.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs. Violent scenes are accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

There are sequences which contain sexualised images, emphasising the physical characteristics (breasts, buttocks, thighs) of female characters. There is also very mild bad language ('damn', 'hell', 'screw').

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, the battle between Unohana and Kenpachi continues, while Ichigo and Renji are schooled by Nimaiya.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs. Violent scenes are accompanied by bloody images. A character intentionally cuts her own hands on her sword.

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('shit', 'bastard') and very mild terms such as 'damn' and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Ichigo is despondent following his dismissal by Nimaiya.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs. Violent scenes are accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('shit') and very mild terms such as 'hell' and 'damn'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Urahara offers a solution for Masaki's malaise.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and is accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

There is very mild bad language ('damn', 'screw').

moderate violence, bloody images

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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Anime Ltd

BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Ichigo makes a surprising discovery about the source of his powers.

violence

Scenes of violence include punches, kicks, and use of bladed weapons, with some accompanying bloody images. In one fantastical scene, a character pulls out her own tooth.

additional issues

There is very mild bad language ('hell').

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strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

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BLEACH is an animated Japanese horror series; in this episode, Yhwach appoints a successor.

violence

In one fantastical scene a person’s torso is bloodily split in half but the presentation is stylised. Scenes feature martial arts and fantasy violence with punches, kicks, throws, weaponry and energy blasts.

additional issues

There is occasional crude verbal sexual humour; close-ups and camera angles emphasize the physical attributes of female characters. Sustained horror scenes have an unsettling tone and include sight of blood. There is also moderate bad language ('slut', 'bitch'); other milder terms include 'ass', 'piss', 'shit', and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

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BLEACH is an animated Japanese horror series; in this episode, war breaks out.

violence

Extended action sequences feature martial arts and fantasy violence with punches, kicks, throws, weaponry, magic powers, and energy blasts. Multiple shots, including close ups, feature blood spurts; however, the presentation is stylised.

additional issues

Sustained horror scenes have an unsettling tone and include sight of blood. There is also mild bad language ('bastard'); other milder terms include 'damn', and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

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BLEACH is a Japanese animated horror series; in this episode, Kisuke Urahara discovers the enemy's weakness.

violence

Extended action sequences feature martial arts and fantasy violence with punches, kicks, throws, weaponry, magic powers, and energy blasts. There are also stylised close-up shots of blood spurts and bloody injuries.

additional issues

Horror scenes have an unsettling tone. There is also moderate bad language ('son of a bitch'), and milder terms include 'ass', 'piss', 'damn' and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

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BLEACH is a Japanese animated horror series; in this episode, Komamura must make a sacrifice in order to defeat an adversary in battle.

violence

additional issues

Horror scenes have an unsettling tone. There is also mild bad language ('crap', 'piss', 'bastard'); other milder terms include 'damn' and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

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BLEACH is a Japanese animated horror series; in this episode, Mask faces multiple opponents in battle.

violence

additional issues

Horror scenes have an unsettling tone. There is also mild bad language ('crap', 'shit'); other milder terms include 'damn' and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

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BLEACH is a Japanese animated horror series; in this episode, Rukia risks everything in a battle with Äs Nödt.

violence

additional issues

Sustained horror scenes have an unsettling tone. A naked woman is shown in one brief sequence, but nudity is hidden from view or covered by shadows.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

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BLEACH is a Japanese animated horror series; in this episode, Isane and Yachiru must battle Gwenael to protect the wounded.

violence

additional issues

Horror scenes have an unsettling tone. There is also mild bad language ('crap') as well as other milder terms, including 'hell' and 'damn'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

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BLEACH is a Japanese animated horror series; in this episode, as Kenpachi battles Gremmy other adversaries enter the fray.

violence

Extended action sequences feature martial arts and fantasy violence with punches, kicks, throws, weaponry, magic powers, and energy blasts. There are stylised close-up shots of severed limbs, severed heads, blood spurts, and bloody injuries. A mass suicide results in bloody detail, but takes place within a fantastical context.

additional issues

There is close-up emphasis on the physical attributes of female characters. Horror scenes have an unsettling tone. Mild bad language ('asshole', 'bastard') is accompanied by other milder terms, including 'hell', 'God' and 'damn'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

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BLEACH is an animated Japanese horror series; in this episode, realising his true target, Ichigo and the Soul Reapers battle to stop Yhwach.

violence

Extended action sequences feature martial arts and fantasy violence with punches, kicks, throws, weaponry, magic powers, and energy blasts. Multiple camera angles and close up shots feature people sliced in half, severed limbs, blood spurts, and bloody injuries however the presentation is stylised.

additional issues

Camera movements, angles and close up shots emphasize the physical attributes of the characters. Sustained horror scenes have an unsettling tone and involve zombies, blood, gore, and the sight of fantastical organs. There is also implied strong language ('f**k'); other milder terms include 'ass', 'piss', 'bastard', 'crap', 'jerk', and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

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BLEACH is a Japanese animated horror series; in this episode, Ikkaku and Yumichika lead the battle against the zombie army.

violence

additional issues

Sustained horror scenes have an unsettling tone and involve zombies, blood and gore. Camera movements, angles and close up shots emphasize the physical attributes of the characters. There is also moderate bad language ('screw you') and implied strong language ('f**k'); other milder terms include 'ass', 'shit', and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

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BLEACH is an animated Japanese horror series; in this episode, Yhwach and his team finally enter the Soul King's Palace.

violence

Extended action sequences feature martial arts and fantasy violence with punches, kicks, throws, weaponry, magic powers, and energy blasts. There are stylised shots of people sliced in half, severed limbs, blood spurts, and bloody injuries.

additional issues

Horror scenes have an unsettling tone. There is emphasis on the the physical attributes of female characters. Mild bad language ('ass') is accompanied by milder terms, including 'hell'.

strong bloody violence, horror

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

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BLEACH is an animated Japanese horror series; in this episode, Yhwach battles Hyosube.

violence

Scenes of violence include a character repeatedly smashing the head of another against rocks, resulting in sight of strong bloody injury detail; this sequence comes in the context of fantastical horror. Extended action sequences feature martial arts and fantasy violence with punches, kicks, throws, weaponry, magic powers, and energy blasts. There is sight of people sliced in half, severed limbs, blood spurts, and bloody injuries in the aftermath of stylised violence.

threat and horror

Sustained horror scenes have an unsettling tone and involve vampires, monsters, blood, and gore.

additional issues

Camera movements, angles and closeup shots emphasize the physical attributes of the characters. There is also mild bad language ('crap', 'screwed') as well as other milder terms including 'hell' and 'damn'.

strong bloody violence, suicide

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

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BLEACH is an animated Japanese horror series; in this episode, the epic battle at the Royal Palace intensifies.

violence

Extended action sequences feature martial arts and fantasy violence with punches, kicks, throws, weaponry, magic powers, and energy blasts. Multiple camera angles and close up shots feature severed limbs, blood spurts, and bloody injuries in stylised sequences of violence.

suicide and self-harm

In one stylised scene scene there is a bloody mass suicide with bladed weapons.

additional issues

Sustained horror scenes have an unsettling tone and include monsters, blood and gore. There is some emphasis on the physical attributes of female characters. There are undetailed verbal references to nudity played for comedy. There is also mild bad language ('crap') as well as other milder terms including 'hell' and 'damn'.

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strong violence, bloody images, suicide

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

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BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series; in this episode, members of the Royal Guards face off against the elite Quincy.

violence

There are stabbings resulting in bloody detail. Other moments of fantasy violence include people being set on fire, as well as use of guns and energy blasts.

suicide and self-harm

There are scenes of suicide resulting in bloody detail.

injury detail

A decapitated head is visible in the aftermath of battle.

additional issues

Bad language is very mild ('damn').

moderate violence, injury detail, threat

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

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Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series; in this episode, Ichibe attempts to stop Yhwach.

violence

Fantastical violence includes magical powers, energy blasts, explosions and sword fights.

threat and horror

There are sustained scenes of threat involving the ground trembling and those featuring explosions.

injury detail

In the aftermath of violence, blood is seen dripping and covering half a character's face. Bloody bandages are briefly seen whilst someone receives medical attention.

additional issues

Bad language includes 'bastard' and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence, injury detail

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

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BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series, in this episode, Ukitake tells his story.

violence

A man's fingers are magically severed resulting in exaggerated blood spurts. Fantastical violence includes sword fights, punches and energy blasts.

injury detail

An ill person coughs up blood and it drips onto their face and covers their hand.

additional issues

Scenes of threat include parents praying for their sick child and a character twitches as he is covered in fantastical black smoke which shoots out of him. Bad language includes 'piss' and 'hell'. There are also mild sex references.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

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BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series, in this episode, Ukitake becomes the Soul King and unleashes Mimihagi power.

violence

Blood spurts are seen after a person is stabbed and a character's arm is broken. Fantastical violence includes energy blasts, sword fights, electricity, bows and arrows and explosions.

additional issues

A female character is briefly shown with exaggerated cleavage. Bad language includes 'bullshit', 'bastard', 'screw', 'ass', 'damn' and 'hell'.

moderate threat, violence, sex references

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

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BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series, in this episode, Soul City is under attack.

violence

A man is struck by an energy blast, creating a hole in his chest and causing him to fall from a rooftop. Other scenes of violence include swords, explosions, chains and fantastical powers.

threat and horror

Alarms are heard when a city is swarmed with black monsters and people are seen screaming and running away.

sex

A female character is briefly seen with exaggerated cleavage.

additional issues

Bad language includes 'bastard', 'piss', 'ass', 'damn' and 'hell'.

moderate sex references

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

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BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series, in this episode, the court guard attempt to enter the royal palace.

sex

There is a sexualised focus on the bodies of female characters; a man is knocked down by a woman's breasts. Characters speculate as to why a man created a gadget that enables someone to change into the body of a younger person.

additional issues

There are mild references to violence. Scenes of mild threat include a city being destroyed and a person being caught just before they fall from a height. Bad language includes 'bullshit', 'bastard', 'shit', 'hell' and 'damn'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

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BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an animated fantasy series; in this episode, the conflict between the Soul Reapers and the Quincy intensifies.

violence

Characters are shot in a sustained sniper sequence, resulting in exaggerated blood spurts and bullet wounds. Fantastical violence includes people being stabbed, slashed, and punched, as well as use of energy blasts and explosions.

additional issues

Bad language includes 'bastard', 'crap' and 'hell'. There is sustained gun and knife threat throughout, and characters become trapped by fantastical forces. Female characters are briefly shown with exaggerated cleavage.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

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BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an animated fantasy series; in this episode, Mayuri and Kenpachi face off against Pernida.

violence

There are stabbings, eye gouging, and severed limbs, resulting in bloody detail throughout. Energy blasts and swords are used in scenes of fantastical violence.

additional issues

Bad language includes 'bastard', 'hell' and 'damn'. People are threatened by fantastical creatures and weapons.

strong violence, injury detail

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

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BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an animated fantasy series; in this episode, Captain-Commander Shunsui goes up against Lille Barro.

violence

There is a sustained sequence of two characters playing tag with guns and swords; people are repeatedly shot and stabbed with bloody detail.

injury detail

There is emphasis on bloody slashes, blood spurts, and gaping wounds in the aftermath of violence. People are seen coughing up blood.

additional issues

Bad language includes 'shit', 'ass', 'hell' and 'damn'. People are threatened by guns and swords throughout. There is a passing verbal reference to suicide. Two characters flirt; a woman is shown with exaggerated cleavage.

strong violence, injury detail

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

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BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an animated fantasy series; in this episode, Mayuri and Nemu battle Pernida at great cost.

violence

Characters are torn apart and stabbed resulting in bloody injury detail. Energy blasts and stylised fighting are featured in fantastical sequences.

injury detail

People are slashed, stabbed, and torn to pieces, resulting in severed limbs, exaggerated blood spurts, and fleshy detail.

additional issues

There is non-sexualised buttock and side breast nudity. Characters are threatened by fantastical creatures.

strong injury detail

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

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BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an animated fantasy series; in this episode, Nanao Ise's family history helps her in the battle against Lille Barro.

injury detail

There is sustained focus on a person bleeding, ending with them slipping on a pool of blood. Characters are seen with gaping wounds in the aftermath of violence.

additional issues

Fantastical slashes, energy blasts and head butts are featured in scenes of violence, often undercut by comedy. Characters are threatened by oversized creatures. A woman's cleavage is briefly shown and characters are described as 'hot'. Upsetting scenes are centred around the death of loved ones.

strong bloody violence, injury detail

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

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BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an animated fantasy series; in this episode, Haschwalth comes face to face with Bazz-B inside Wahr Welt.

violence

During a massacre sequence, people are killed by bladed weapons and guns. Energy blasts and fantastical powers are used during fight scenes. Animals are hunted and killed for sport, resulting in bloody detail.

injury detail

A large number of bloody corpses are visible in the aftermath of violence. Severed limbs and extreme blood spurts are shown after people have been slashed and shot.

additional issues

Bad language includes 'bullshit', 'damn' and 'hell'. People, including children, are threatened by bladed weapons and verbal intimidation.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

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BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series; in this episode, the team fights against Gerard Valkyrie.

violence

Scenes of violence are sometimes bloody and include a man exploding, a person being stabbed and someone being punched repeatedly in the face causing blood to spurt.

additional issues

A man drinks blood and it can be seen dripping down his body. Sex references include a sexualised focus on female characters' bodies. Moderate bad language includes 'son of a bitch', as well as milder terms ('hell', 'damn', 'butt').

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

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BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series; in this episode, Haschwalth challenges Uryu's loyalty by ordering him to draw a weapon on Ichigo.

violence

Scenes of violence are occasionally bloody; these include people being slashed with swords, shot, and a man being punched in the face, causing blood to spurt. There is also moderate fantasy violence.

additional issues

Sex references include a sexualised focus on female characters' bodies. People can briefly be seen covered in blood. Scenes of moderate threat include people being chased by fantastical creatures and running away from energy blasts. There is a brief, undetailed reference to suicide. Bad language is very mild and includes 'hell' and 'damn'.

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violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs. Violent scenes are accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

There is very mild bad language ('hell').

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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Anime Ltd

BLEACH is a Japanese animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Ryūnosuke and Shino are rescued by four powerful companions after being attacked by malevolent Hollows.

violence

Scenes of violence include stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs.

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('screw') and very mild terms such as 'damn' and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is a Japanese animated action fantasy series; in this episode, the Soul Reapers and the Wandenreich try to salvage what they can from the remains of the defeated Arrancars.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs.

additional issues

There is very mild bad language ('damn', 'hell').

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, as Ichigo engages in battle with Quilge, the Soul Society comes under attack from the Quincies.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs.

additional issues

There is very mild bad language ('hell').

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is a Japanese animated action fantasy series; in this episode, the Soul Society suffers tremendous losses in the invasion of the Quincies.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs. Violent scenes are accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

There is very mild bad language ('hell').

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is a Japanese animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Ichigo remains imprisoned by Quilge, as the Sternritter run amok.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs. Violent scenes are accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('shit') and very mild terms such as 'damn' and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Yamamoto and Yhwach engage in an epic battle.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs. Violent scenes are accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

There is very mild bad language ('damn').

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Ichigo breaks out of his trap in a timely fashion, as Yhwach continues his destructive rampage.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs. Violent scenes are accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('bastard') and very mild terms such as 'damn' and 'hell'.

moderate bloody images

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, the Soul Society survivors take stock in the aftermath of the devastating Quincie invasion.

injury detail

Bloody images include sight of dead bodies in the aftermath of violence, wounded people bathing their wounds, and a sea of blood that is also utilised for recovery.

additional issues

Scenes of violence are generally mild and comic, and include blows to the head. There is mild bad language ('bastard') and very mild terms such as 'God', 'hell' and 'damn'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Ichigo and Renji undergo a rehabilitation programme.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs. Violent scenes are accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, the battle between Unohana and Kenpachi continues, while Ichigo and Renji are schooled by Nimaiya.

violence

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('shit', 'bastard') and very mild terms such as 'damn' and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

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Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

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Anime Ltd

BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Ichigo is despondent following his dismissal by Nimaiya.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and the severing of heads and limbs. Violent scenes are accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

There is mild bad language ('shit') and very mild terms such as 'hell' and 'damn'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Urahara offers a solution for Masaki's malaise.

violence

Violence includes stabbing and slashing with bladed weapons, and is accompanied by bloody images.

additional issues

There is very mild bad language ('damn', 'screw').

moderate violence, bloody images

Classified Date:

13/03/2025

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH is an animated action fantasy series; in this episode, Ichigo makes a surprising discovery about the source of his powers.

violence

Scenes of violence include punches, kicks, and use of bladed weapons, with some accompanying bloody images. In one fantastical scene, a character pulls out her own tooth.

additional issues

There is very mild bad language ('hell').

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strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

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Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

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Anime Ltd

BLEACH is an animated Japanese horror series; in this episode, Yhwach appoints a successor.

violence

additional issues

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH is an animated Japanese horror series; in this episode, war breaks out.

violence

additional issues

Sustained horror scenes have an unsettling tone and include sight of blood. There is also mild bad language ('bastard'); other milder terms include 'damn', and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH is a Japanese animated horror series; in this episode, Kisuke Urahara discovers the enemy's weakness.

violence

additional issues

Horror scenes have an unsettling tone. There is also moderate bad language ('son of a bitch'), and milder terms include 'ass', 'piss', 'damn' and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH is a Japanese animated horror series; in this episode, Komamura must make a sacrifice in order to defeat an adversary in battle.

violence

additional issues

Horror scenes have an unsettling tone. There is also mild bad language ('crap', 'piss', 'bastard'); other milder terms include 'damn' and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH is a Japanese animated horror series; in this episode, Mask faces multiple opponents in battle.

violence

additional issues

Horror scenes have an unsettling tone. There is also mild bad language ('crap', 'shit'); other milder terms include 'damn' and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH is a Japanese animated horror series; in this episode, Rukia risks everything in a battle with Äs Nödt.

violence

additional issues

Sustained horror scenes have an unsettling tone. A naked woman is shown in one brief sequence, but nudity is hidden from view or covered by shadows.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH is a Japanese animated horror series; in this episode, Isane and Yachiru must battle Gwenael to protect the wounded.

violence

additional issues

Horror scenes have an unsettling tone. There is also mild bad language ('crap') as well as other milder terms, including 'hell' and 'damn'.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH is a Japanese animated horror series; in this episode, as Kenpachi battles Gremmy other adversaries enter the fray.

violence

additional issues

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH is an animated Japanese horror series; in this episode, realising his true target, Ichigo and the Soul Reapers battle to stop Yhwach.

violence

additional issues

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH is a Japanese animated horror series; in this episode, Ikkaku and Yumichika lead the battle against the zombie army.

violence

additional issues

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH is an animated Japanese horror series; in this episode, Yhwach and his team finally enter the Soul King's Palace.

violence

additional issues

Horror scenes have an unsettling tone. There is emphasis on the the physical attributes of female characters. Mild bad language ('ass') is accompanied by milder terms, including 'hell'.

strong bloody violence, horror

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH is an animated Japanese horror series; in this episode, Yhwach battles Hyosube.

violence

threat and horror

Sustained horror scenes have an unsettling tone and involve vampires, monsters, blood, and gore.

additional issues

strong bloody violence, suicide

Classified Date:

28/02/2025

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH is an animated Japanese horror series; in this episode, the epic battle at the Royal Palace intensifies.

violence

Extended action sequences feature martial arts and fantasy violence with punches, kicks, throws, weaponry, magic powers, and energy blasts. Multiple camera angles and close up shots feature severed limbs, blood spurts, and bloody injuries in stylised sequences of violence.

suicide and self-harm

In one stylised scene scene there is a bloody mass suicide with bladed weapons.

additional issues

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strong violence, bloody images, suicide

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series; in this episode, members of the Royal Guards face off against the elite Quincy.

violence

There are stabbings resulting in bloody detail. Other moments of fantasy violence include people being set on fire, as well as use of guns and energy blasts.

suicide and self-harm

There are scenes of suicide resulting in bloody detail.

injury detail

A decapitated head is visible in the aftermath of battle.

additional issues

Bad language is very mild ('damn').

moderate violence, injury detail, threat

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series; in this episode, Ichibe attempts to stop Yhwach.

violence

Fantastical violence includes magical powers, energy blasts, explosions and sword fights.

threat and horror

There are sustained scenes of threat involving the ground trembling and those featuring explosions.

injury detail

In the aftermath of violence, blood is seen dripping and covering half a character's face. Bloody bandages are briefly seen whilst someone receives medical attention.

additional issues

Bad language includes 'bastard' and 'hell'.

strong bloody violence, injury detail

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series, in this episode, Ukitake tells his story.

violence

A man's fingers are magically severed resulting in exaggerated blood spurts. Fantastical violence includes sword fights, punches and energy blasts.

injury detail

An ill person coughs up blood and it drips onto their face and covers their hand.

additional issues

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series, in this episode, Ukitake becomes the Soul King and unleashes Mimihagi power.

violence

Blood spurts are seen after a person is stabbed and a character's arm is broken. Fantastical violence includes energy blasts, sword fights, electricity, bows and arrows and explosions.

additional issues

A female character is briefly shown with exaggerated cleavage. Bad language includes 'bullshit', 'bastard', 'screw', 'ass', 'damn' and 'hell'.

moderate threat, violence, sex references

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series, in this episode, Soul City is under attack.

violence

A man is struck by an energy blast, creating a hole in his chest and causing him to fall from a rooftop. Other scenes of violence include swords, explosions, chains and fantastical powers.

threat and horror

Alarms are heard when a city is swarmed with black monsters and people are seen screaming and running away.

sex

A female character is briefly seen with exaggerated cleavage.

additional issues

Bad language includes 'bastard', 'piss', 'ass', 'damn' and 'hell'.

moderate sex references

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series, in this episode, the court guard attempt to enter the royal palace.

sex

additional issues

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an animated fantasy series; in this episode, the conflict between the Soul Reapers and the Quincy intensifies.

violence

additional issues

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an animated fantasy series; in this episode, Mayuri and Kenpachi face off against Pernida.

violence

There are stabbings, eye gouging, and severed limbs, resulting in bloody detail throughout. Energy blasts and swords are used in scenes of fantastical violence.

additional issues

Bad language includes 'bastard', 'hell' and 'damn'. People are threatened by fantastical creatures and weapons.

strong violence, injury detail

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an animated fantasy series; in this episode, Captain-Commander Shunsui goes up against Lille Barro.

violence

There is a sustained sequence of two characters playing tag with guns and swords; people are repeatedly shot and stabbed with bloody detail.

injury detail

There is emphasis on bloody slashes, blood spurts, and gaping wounds in the aftermath of violence. People are seen coughing up blood.

additional issues

strong violence, injury detail

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an animated fantasy series; in this episode, Mayuri and Nemu battle Pernida at great cost.

violence

Characters are torn apart and stabbed resulting in bloody injury detail. Energy blasts and stylised fighting are featured in fantastical sequences.

injury detail

People are slashed, stabbed, and torn to pieces, resulting in severed limbs, exaggerated blood spurts, and fleshy detail.

additional issues

There is non-sexualised buttock and side breast nudity. Characters are threatened by fantastical creatures.

strong injury detail

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an animated fantasy series; in this episode, Nanao Ise's family history helps her in the battle against Lille Barro.

injury detail

There is sustained focus on a person bleeding, ending with them slipping on a pool of blood. Characters are seen with gaping wounds in the aftermath of violence.

additional issues

strong bloody violence, injury detail

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an animated fantasy series; in this episode, Haschwalth comes face to face with Bazz-B inside Wahr Welt.

violence

injury detail

A large number of bloody corpses are visible in the aftermath of violence. Severed limbs and extreme blood spurts are shown after people have been slashed and shot.

additional issues

Bad language includes 'bullshit', 'damn' and 'hell'. People, including children, are threatened by bladed weapons and verbal intimidation.

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series; in this episode, the team fights against Gerard Valkyrie.

violence

Scenes of violence are sometimes bloody and include a man exploding, a person being stabbed and someone being punched repeatedly in the face causing blood to spurt.

additional issues

strong bloody violence

Classified Date:

27/10/2026

Use:

Physical Media + VOD/Streaming

Distributor:

Anime Ltd

BLEACH: THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR is an anime series; in this episode, Haschwalth challenges Uryu's loyalty by ordering him to draw a weapon on Ichigo.

violence

Scenes of violence are occasionally bloody; these include people being slashed with swords, shot, and a man being punched in the face, causing blood to spurt. There is also moderate fantasy violence.

additional issues

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Director(s)Hikaru Murata

Production year2022

Genre(s)Animation

Approx. running minutes24m

CastMasakazu Morita, Johnny Yong Bosch, Takayuki Sugô