A struggle between friends! The new ‘BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War’ preview focuses on Ichigo and Uryu

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The war between the Soul Reapers and the Quincy are truly heating up in part 3 of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, as the latest preview shows Ichigo struggling to understand his friend as Uryu declares his dedication as a Quincy.

Bleach began in 2001 as a manga series written by Tite Kubo. It tells the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who can see spirits. He is shocked when he comes across a “soul reaper,” later becoming one himself. It is now up to Ichigo to help souls crossover to the afterlife and defeat powerful monstrous spirits called hollows. The series got an anime adaptation in 2004, several anime films, novels, video games, stage shows, and a live-action film. The anime adaption was continued after ending early with the premiere of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, and later Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 2.

You can stream BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 on Hulu.

(Source: Viz Media)

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