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Where to pick up Bleach manga after the anime? Status of the source material and the anime adaptation explored.
Tite Kubo’s Bleach is one of the most well-known anime and manga titles. Being a part of the Shonen Big Three, its impact on the medium as a whole cannot be overstated and is, therefore, a series that is beloved by millions. The anime adaptation skyrocketed the manga’s popularity.
At first, the art style in the manga wasn’t all that impressive. However, Tite Kubo’s work improved, and fans noticed a massive difference. The source material has garnered a massive fanbase over the past few years. It completed its run in 2016. However, the manga has yet to adapt the entire story. With that said, the anime adaptation has entered the business end of the story now that it is adapting the Thousand Year Blood War.
At the time of writing, the third part of the Thousand Year Blood War arc is airing. This leads to the question — where to pick up the Bleach manga after the anime? Fans can pick up from chapter 609 after watching Thousand Year Blood War Part 2.
Where to Start Reading the Bleach Manga After the Anime?
Chapter 609 marks the end of Thousand Year Blood War Part 2 of the anime series. Its contents were seen in the first episode of Part 3. The reason for choosing this chapter is that fans can read the corresponding chapters of the first few episodes. This will allow readers to jog their memory regarding certain important points covered at the beginning of Thousand Year Blood War Part 3. At the time of writing, Part 3 has put out three episodes, which have been quite exciting based on fans’ reactions on social media platforms.
Fans can read all the chapters on Shueisha’s MANGA Plus website/phone application. Viz Media’s website also offers all the chapters. While MANGA Plus offers free chapters for one-time reading, fans must pay for a subscription to read on Viz Media.
How Much of the Manga Has the Bleach Anime Covered So Far?
As mentioned, Bleach Thousand Year Blood War Part 3 has released three episodes so far. These three episodes have roughly adapted about seven chapters. This means that Studio Pierrot, the animation studio, has adapted until chapters 617-618 of the story. The manga has a total of 698 chapters, which covers the entirety of the story. These chapters also include a short epilogue section that is explored in the manga.
Fans can start reading from chapter 609 if they wish to get a headstart, as the episodes are released on a weekly basis. This is one of the most exciting story arcs in the series since Yhwach is getting plenty of screen time. Furthermore, seeing this character’s true powers will certainly baffle everyone.
Another interesting thing is that Studio Pierrot has strayed from the perennial weekly release format. They have made this anime seasonal, and the studio is putting out some of the best animation. While the anime adaptation is extremely entertaining, considering the new changes adopted by the studio, we urge the fanbase to read the manga. It has incredible art, and the pacing is optimal for a good reading experience.
What is the Current Bleach Arc?
Bleach is currently in the Thousand Year Blood War arc of the series. This section of the story marks the concluding stages of the anime. Yhwach is the main antagonist of this story arc and the series as a whole. He launches a full-blown attack on the Seireitei. Unfortunately, this resulted in the death of Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, the Captain-Commander at the time.
The arc focuses on the Soul Society’s attempt to thwart Yhwach, a near-perfect Godlike entity with some of the most powerful abilities. He is a man driven by ambition whose avarice knows no bounds. It is later revealed that Yhwach isn’t just the leader but also the creator of all Quincy entities. The arc focuses on Yhwach’s story, his powers, and his grand plan. Naturally, the story also focuses on Ichigo and his comrades at the Soul Society banding together to stop him and his comrades.
What Is the Bleach Hell Arc?
The Hell arc is a short section of the story that isn’t a part of the main overarching plot of the Bleach manga series. The Hell arc follows the events after the Thousand Year Blood War ends. It was a one-shot released in 2020, and it gave fans a glimpse into people’s lives after the war. Ichigo had a son, while Rukia had a daughter. All the Captains proceeded to go to Hell. While fans wanted an arc, this was just a one-shot. Tite Kubo has yet to continue the storyline, and there is hope that he will.
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