This volume marks the beginning of the final saga in the Bleach series, introducing the invasion of Soul Society by the , a hidden empire of Quincies.
The Gotei 13 suffers a significant blow with the death of Lieutenant Chōjirō Sasakibe, whose Bankai is stolen during the initial skirmish. 1 : The Blood Warfare
The Wandenreich conquers Hueco Mundo, capturing Tier Harribel and abducting Arrancars to serve as foot soldiers. Volume Details: Covers manga chapters 480 through 488. Related Media and Products This volume marks the beginning of the final
Ichigo Kurosaki is attacked in the human world by Asguiaro Ebern, a member of the Wandenreich who attempts to steal Ichigo's Bankai. Volume Details: Covers manga chapters 480 through 488
Masked messengers from the Wandenreich infiltrate the office of Captain-Commander Yamamoto, declaring that the Soul Society will be annihilated in five days.
" The Blood Warfare " is the title of , the first installment of the Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW) arc by Tite Kubo. It is also the title of the first episode of the corresponding anime series. Summary of Bleach Vol. 55: The Blood Warfare
The peace of the Soul Society is shattered when warning sirens signal the mass disappearance of Hollows and residents of the Rukongai. Major Events: