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BLEACH Director's 7-Year Journey Ends with TYBW Finale
31 Oct
Summary
- Director Tomohisa Taguchi spent seven years bringing BLEACH TYBW to life.
- The final episodes of BLEACH TYBW aired on October 26, 2026, in Japan.
- Pierrot Films, a dedicated studio branch since 2024, produced the anime.
Director Tomohisa Taguchi has officially closed a seven-year chapter of his career with the conclusion of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War.
Taguchi was first approached for the project around 2019, dedicating a significant portion of his creative energy to adapting Tite Kubo's manga. The anime's final installment, titled The Calamity, premiered on July 25, 2026, with the concluding episode airing on October 26, 2026, in Japan.
This monumental production also marks a significant milestone for Pierrot Films, which established a dedicated branch in 2024. The studio aims to produce manga adaptations for adult audiences and original content, with BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War serving as a major initial undertaking.
As Pierrot Films pivots to new productions, Taguchi shared his feelings of finality, acknowledging the bittersweet emotions of concluding a project that has occupied his professional life for nearly a decade. The adaptation's conclusion brings closure not only for the audience but also for the dedicated team behind the scenes.
