Oh this is beautiful – Bleach fans utterly shocked by fanart of series’ final battle with Ichigo, Aizen, and Yhwach

Aizen has been closely associated with the story of Bleach ever since his debut in the original series. Despite being imprisoned in the Muken and bound to a chair, he made a comeback in the Thousand-Year Blood War arc when Yhwach personally sought him out. Aizen remains undeniably one of the most intelligent and captivating antagonists in the Shonen genre.

Recently, there has been a lot of discussion among fans about an illustration that portrays Aizen’s final deception in his fight against Yhwach. Many fans are hoping that the anime adaptation will include similar imagery in the future.

Note: This article includes significant spoilers for the Thousand Year Blood War arc.

Bleach Thousand Year Blood War Illustration Sparks Fan Frenzy

The Bleach TYBW arc premiered in October 2022, signaling the comeback of the show after almost ten years since the initial anime series concluded. While the manga wrapped up the TYBW arc in 2016, the newly released anime adaptations have only covered certain portions of the arc, leaving plenty more material to be adapted.

In the final battle of the series, Aizen played a crucial part by successfully disguising himself as Ichigo and absorbing a near-fatal attack from Yhwach. This ultimately enabled the true Ichigo to emerge victorious and bring an end to the fight.

This unexpected plot twist, which occurred towards the end of the arc, has become one of the most talked-about moments among fans due to its memorable impact. An illustration showcasing Aizen’s deceit has also sparked a lot of discussion within the fandom due to its unique imagery.

Fan Reactions to the Illustration

It has been widely stated by fans that the visual representation in the illustration is a perfect match for the scene, and Studio Pierrot should incorporate the shattering effect of Aizen’s illusion in their anime adaptation of the Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War arc.

Many other fans have seized the chance to revisit the epic battle between Ichigo, Aizen, and Yhwach. Furthermore, they have also pondered how Aizen was able to deceive Yhwach, who was undoubtedly the most powerful character in the story at that time.

“they gotta give us this shatter look for this moment in the anime omg that’d be unreal,”one fan mentioned.

“I need that moment in the anime depicted exactly like this,”one fan wrote,

“kinda crazy that aizen actually could pulled this s*** out from his sleeve. even yhwach himself shocked,”one fan said.

Yhwach as shown in the Bleach TYBW arc anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

The ultimate showdown between Ichigo and Aizen against Yhwach marked the climax of the series, bringing the Thousand Year Blood War arc to a close and serving as the final arc of the entire series. Numerous fans have praised the artwork for perfectly encapsulating this momentous battle and deemed it worthy of being made into a poster.

“NEED THIS ON A POSTER,”another fan said.

“Wow! A great visualization of the final battle!”Another fan wrote.

The Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War arc is divided into two parts that have already been released. The third part, which has undergone some staff changes, is set to be released in October 2024. While there has been speculation among fans about a potential “Hell arc,”no official release date has been announced at this time.