When Does Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War End? Episode 49 and 50 Release Dates

Find out when Bleach TYBW Episodes 49 and 50 release, how the Japanese and international schedules differ, and where to watch the anime finale.

The final two episodes of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War has been delayed until October, leaving fans with a longer break before the anime returns. Episode 49 will air in Japan on October 19, 2026, followed by Episode 50 on October 26, bringing The Calamity to its planned television finale. The production committee announced the schedule change on September 12, explaining that the extra time was needed to improve the quality of the closing episodes. Episodes 49 and 50 will therefore arrive one week apart once the broadcast resumes.

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When Will Bleach Episodes 49 and 50 Release?

There are two schedules to keep in mind. In Japan, both episodes will air on the TV Tokyo network at 24:00 JST, which refers to midnight at the end of Monday and is technically 12:00 a.m. on October 20 and October 27 on a conventional calendar. BS TV Tokyo will broadcast them one day later. For international streaming, the subtitled episodes will be released on Disney+ in international markets and Hulu in the United States. Episodes 49 and 50 are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. PDT on October 19 and October 26, respectively.

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For viewers in India, 8:30 a.m. PDT corresponds to 9:00 p.m. IST. However, actual availability can depend on the streaming service and local market.

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Where Can You Watch Bleach: The Calamity?

The platform differs by region. Hulu is the U.S. streaming home, while Disney+ handles international distribution in markets where the series is available. Viewers should check their local Disney+ catalogue to confirm availability. The final part is titled The Calamity and serves as the concluding section of the Thousand-Year Blood War adaptation. Episode 50 is therefore the final numbered episode of this television run.

The English and Spanish dubs will arrive later. Episode 49 is scheduled for November 23, while Episode 50 will follow on November 30 in the U.S. dubbed release schedule. French-dubbed versions are scheduled for December. The wait before Episode 49 is longer than a normal weekly break, but once the anime returns on October 19, fans will only have to wait seven days for the finale. Are you ready for the final two episodes of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War?

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