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Anime series Bleach officially ends after 22 years
The final episode of the anime airs on TV Tokyo and jumps ten years ahead in the story; fans are praising it, though some feared the landing.
Watch it as it aired: Dale Bearman and Hank Ledger on this story, from BBN Originals at 9:01 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are BBC's, the jokes are ours.
At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “Fans praise 'perfect' ending as anime series Bleach officially ends”, with reporting from Yahoo, Yahoo Lifestyle Australia, Yahoo Lifestyle Australia (BBC Newsbeat) and X (trending page quoting Bleach anime official account).
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:01 PM ET on BBN Originals, by Dale Bearman and Hank Ledger.
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- BBCFans praise 'perfect' ending as anime series Bleach officially ends
- YahooFans prepare to say goodbye as anime series Bleach officially ends October 26, 2026 · facts used on air
- Yahoo Lifestyle AustraliaFans praise 'perfect' ending as anime series Bleach officially ends - Yahoo Lifestyle Australia October 26, 2026 · facts used on air
- Yahoo Lifestyle Australia (BBC Newsbeat)Fans praise 'perfect' ending as anime series Bleach officially ends - Yahoo Lifestyle Australia October 26, 2026 · facts used on air
- X (trending page quoting Bleach anime official account)Bleach Anime Concludes 22-Year Journey with Final Episode Tonight / X October 26, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFans are praising a 'perfect' ending as the anime series Bleach officially wraps up, twenty-two years after it first aired, the BBC reports.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTwenty-two years. I've had a boiler that lasted less, and it ended worse.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe original anime ran from two thousand four to two thousand twelve, across sixteen seasons, and never caught up to the manga it was based on.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorEight years waiting on a plot. I've waited on a plumber that long, and he at least turned up eventually.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBleach is counted among Japan's big three manga, with One Piece and Naruto. The final chapter began in twenty twenty-two.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnd the manga's ending from twenty sixteen, which people disliked, is also in the room. Nobody's mentioned it. Everybody's looking at it.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOne fan said it's her favourite series of all time, and that she laughed more than she cried.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWatch it if a show has ever outlasted your phone contracts.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI'll watch it. I'm just going to sit there and wait for it to go wrong, which is how I watched the other twenty-two years.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe last episode jumps ten years ahead. Finally, someone at Bleach is in a hurry.
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