Where to watch Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is the final arc of the Bleach anime series, based on the manga of the same name by Tite Kubo. The arc follows Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends as they fight against the Quincy, a race of warriors who are waging war against the Soul Society.

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is the final arc of the Bleach anime series, based on the manga of the same name by Tite Kubo.

The arc follows Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends as they fight against the Quincy, a race of warriors who are waging war against the Soul Society. The release date for Part 2 is July 8 on Hulu, and new episodes continue to roll out. But there is more than one way to get a Hulu subscription.

You can jump down to the summary of where to watch Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War on TV for all your choices. You can also check out Frequently Asked Questions below, or read through all your options.

What is Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War about?

The arc begins with the arrival of Yhwach, the Quincy king, who has been sealed away for over a thousand years. Yhwach plans to destroy the Soul Society and the human world, and Ichigo and his friends must stop him.

The arc features a number of new characters, including Yhwach, his Sternritter, and the Royal Guard. The arc also features the return of some fan-favorite characters, such as Byakuya Kuchiki and Kenpachi Zaraki.

Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War is an action-packed and exciting arc full of great battles, emotional moments, and stunning visuals.

The series stars:

  • Ichigo Kurosaki as the main protagonist
  • Rukia Kuchiki as Ichigo’s best friend and Soul Reaper partner
  • Orihime Inoue as Ichigo’s childhood friend and love interest
  • Yasutora Sado as Ichigo’s friend and Soul Reaper
  • Uryu Ishida as Ichigo’s rival and Quincy
  • Byakuya Kuchiki as Rukia’s older brother and captain of the 6th Division
  • Kenpachi Zaraki as the captain of the 11th Division
  • Mayuri Kurotsuchi as the captain of the 12th Division
  • Sosuke Aizen as the former captain of the 5th Division and main antagonist of the first two arcs
  • Yhwach as the Quincy king and main antagonist of the Thousand Year Blood War arc

Where to Watch Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War Part 2

Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War is streaming a dubbed version of Part 2 on Hulu thanks to Viz Media. It began with Episode 14. You can binge-watch the entirety of Part 1 at will as the latest episodes roll out. 

The Hulu app is supported across just about any device with a screen. 

Smart TVs by Samsung, Sony Bravia, VIZIO SmartCast TVs, and LG can start watching Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War without a streaming device.

Any Roku device, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast with Google TV and Apple TV support streaming Hulu. An iPhone or iPad (with current iOS) can be used to watch Hulu shows, and so can Android smartphones and tablets. 

Gamers can use an XBox and PlayStation console to watch Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War as well. You can stream Hulu on any laptop or tablet. 

Here are all your options for streaming Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War.

Hulu

Hulu is the streaming home of Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War, and a wide variety TV shows, movies, and original series. 

The service has popular originals such as The Bear, and new FX series including Justified: City Primeval. Hulu is a go-to option for cord-cutters, with over 48.2 million subscribers.

The streaming service offers a library of current TV shows from networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX.

Subscribers get a vast library of movies from every genre, including new releases and classic films. There is original programming such as “The Big Sick” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.” 

You can sign up for a 30-day free trial. Subscriptions run month to month, or annually. You can cancel whenever you like.

Subscribers can pick from a couple of plans for a subscription. The ad-supported plan costs $7.99 per month, or $79.99 per year. 

Hulu without ads costs $14.99 per month.

Either plan is a great option for people who want to watch a variety of TV shows, movies, and original content without a cable TV subscription.

Disney Bundle

The Disney Bundle bundles two or more streaming services owned by The Walt Disney Company. Disney is a majority owner of Hulu, and uses the streaming service to feature much of its more adult-themed movies and TV shows. 

The Disney Bundle has three different options:

Disney Bundle Duo Basic has Disney+ (with Ads) and Hulu (with Ads) for $9.99 per month. This plan lets you save 37 percent compared to subscribing to each service separately. 

Disney Bundle Trio Basic has Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ (all with ads) for $12.99 per month. You save 49 percent compared to having separate subscriptions. 

Disney Bundle Trio Premium has Disney Plus and Hulu (no ads) with ESPN+ (with ads) for $19.99 per month. Trio Premium lets you save 44 percent compared to separate subscriptions. 

Just remember you need to use the same email address to bundle your subscription plans.

Disney Plus has a library of Disney movies and TV shows, including classics like “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” and “The Lion King.” And there is a full catalog of originals from the Star Wars and Marvel universe.  

ESPN Plus streams live and on-demand sports coverage, including Major League Baseball, college football, and UFC. Hulu has TV shows from major broadcast and cable networks along with movies, and original series.

Hulu Live TV

Hulu Live TV has over 75 live TV channels, and includes unlimited access to ESPN Plus, Disney Plus and Hulu’s on-demand library.

The live TV channel lineup includes FX, History Channel, HGTV, CNN, ESPN, ESPN2 and HGTV. 

Local channels such as NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX stations are available across the U.S. Subscribers can watch live TV on two screens at once. Unlimited Cloud DVR is included.

Hulu Live TV costs $69.99 per month. While you don’t need live TV or FX to watch Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War, it’s an option to consider if you want cable channels for other shows or live sports.

Look over the Hulu channel lineup to see what TV channels are offered in your area.

How to Watch Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War on TV

You can watch every episode of Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War exclusively on Hulu. But there are a number of options for getting Hulu these days, including streaming bundles. Here are all your options.  

Hulu’s on-demand streaming service costs $7.99 per month, and you can get a 30-day free trial with no obligations.

Hulu Live TV has over 75 live TV channels, and includes unlimited access to ESPN Plus, Disney Plus and Hulu’s on-demand library. The live TV and streaming combo costs $69.99 per month when you sign up for a subscription.

You can sign up for a Disney Bundle and choose one of three options that include Hulu.

Disney Bundle Duo Basic has Disney+ (with Ads) and Hulu (with Ads) for $9.99 per month.  

Disney Bundle Trio Basic has Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ (all with ads) for $12.99 per month.  

Disney Bundle Trio Premium has Disney+ and Hulu (no ads) with ESPN+ (with ads) for $19.99 per month.

How to Watch Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War FAQs

These are questions readers ask when searching for ways to stream Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War.

Where can you watch earlier seasons of Bleach?

You can watch all 26 seasons of Bleach on Hulu. And you can stream Part 1 of Blood: Thousand-Year Blood War on Hulu as well.

Is Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War on Netflix?

No. You will not find Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War on Netflix. Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War is exclusive to Hulu in the U.S. You can watch Season 1 and Season 2 of Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War only on Hulu.

How do I watch the TV show Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War?

You can sign up for Hulu, Hulu Live TV, or pick from three Disney Bundle options that include Hulu. They include Disney Bundle Duo Basic, Disney Bundle Trio Basic, and Disney Bundle Trio Premium. 

Is Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War on Amazon Prime?

No. Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War is not on Amazon Prime. You can find every episode of Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War streaming on Hulu, or the Disney Bundle.

Is Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War on Disney Plus?

Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War is not on Disney Plus, but you can subscribe to Disney Bundle Duo Basic. The streaming bundle has Disney Plus (with Ads) and Hulu (with Ads) for $9.99 per month.  

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