Summary
Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War episode #23 focuses on Captain Hitsugaya being turned into a dangerous zombie and his confrontation with Mayuri. Mayuri has some crazy science secrets up her sleeve to deal with the mighty Hitsugaya. The bigger problem remains Yhwach’s ascension to the Soul King’s Palace and the lack of a strategy to stop him.
Bleach: The thousand-year blood war will continue the zombie war in issue #23, pitting fallen Arrancars against fallen Grim Reapers (and a zombie Quincy) as Mayuri and Quincy Giselle watch. Here’s everything fans need to know to tune in to the latest episode and find out what happens.
When are Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War episodes released?
Bleach: The Millennium Blood War premieres new episodes on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ in most other countries. New episodes are released at 7:30 a.m. PT/10:30 a.m. ET. Episode 23 will be subtitled for release on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Saturday is also the release date for the dubbed episodes, however the dubbed episodes are delayed by about three weeks, so September 16 will be witnessed the release of dubbed episode number 20. Of course, episodes will remain available to stream indefinitely after airing, so fans can watch at their leisure.
What happened in Bleach: The Thousand Year Blood War Episode #22?
Episode #22 of Bleach: The Thousand Year Blood War sees Yumichika and Ikkaku confront Giselle, who immediately dispatches a horde of zombie-shaped Shinigami to attack them, many of whom are former comrades of Surname. Mayuri, of all people, came to their rescue and brought a few zombies of her own: the Arrancar, who were brought back to life after their deaths in the Hueco Mundo arc. Giselle then ups the stakes again by revealing a zombie version of Captain Toshiro Hitsugaya, signaling the end of the episode. Besides clashes with zombies, the episode also sees Ichigo preparing to return to the Soul King’s Palace in pursuit of Yhwach.
Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War Episode #23 Focuses on Zombie Hitsugaya
The appearance of a zombified Captain changed everything for the Shinigami, as it was determined that Hitsugaya was zombified while still alive, maintaining his skills and powers. me. Hitsugaya’s ice abilities make him a very dangerous opponent, and the situation escalates when Hitsugaya points his sword at Mayuri. However, Mayuri has some more crazy scientific secrets that he applied to Hitsugaya. The episode may also feature a confrontation somewhere between Byakuya Kuchiki and several Sternritter, including one named PePe, who also seems to have the ability to control others…
The zombie situation has increased to the point of becoming a major problem at this point, but as long as Giselle can be defeated there is still hope for at least a few of her zombie minions. The bigger problem remains Yhwach’s ascension to the Soul King’s Palace with Uryu and Haschwalth at his side, and how exactly Ichigo and his friends can stop them. Despite planning to return to the Soul King’s Palace, the group doesn’t really have much of a strategy for dealing with Yhwach. However, that confrontation may have to wait because of the final episodes of this trial Bleach: The thousand-year blood war deployed for the remainder of the month.
Clock Bleach: The Thousand Year Blood War episode #23 when it airs September 16 on Hulu and Disney Plus.