'Bleach' anime ends after 22 years - GMA Network

Popular anime series "Bleach" has come to an end after 22 years.

The final episode of "Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War" aired on Monday, marking the end of the anime adaptation that began with the original series in 2004.

The 2022 sequel covers the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, with its final cour starting in July.

The "Bleach" official accounts have shared a special ending movie and a video combining "Bleach: The Stories" visuals that show Ichigo's 15 forms that have appeared throughout the series.

The special ending movie starts with Tite Kubo's iconic first-volume illustration of Ichigo and credits the series cast and staff.

"Bleach" follows teenager Ichigo Kurosaki, who has the ability to see ghosts, as he navigates school and family life. He also defends humanity from evil spirits.

"Bleach," widely considered as one of the Big Three anime franchises alongside "One Piece" and "Naruto," is up for streaming on Disney+. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA News