Release Date and Time for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 Episode 11

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War has reached a critical point in episode #11, where the narrative shifts to confront the rebellious Quincy, particularly with Bazz-B taking charge. This episode builds on the tension established at the end of the previous installment, where Bazz-B’s ominous interaction with Haschwalth hinted at an inevitable clash between these former allies.

In episode #10, the action spotlight was on Mayuri versus Pernida, with Mayuri’s Bankai proving ineffective against the formidable Left Hand of the Soul King. Combining its Quincy abilities with an unearthly capacity to manipulate its nerves, Pernida posed a significant threat, leading to Nemu stepping in to aid Mayuri. Despite her enhanced speed and strength, Nemu’s efforts were tragically in vain, culminating in her death. Her sacrifice, however, played a pivotal role in Mayuri’s eventual triumph, ensuring that her fate was not without purpose.

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Release Schedule for Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3
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Episode #11 Overview

Release Schedule for Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3

Produced by Studio Pierrot, Based on Tite Kubo’s Manga

Nemu looking serious after helping Mayuri.

New episodes of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War premiere every Saturday on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney Plus internationally. Fans can anticipate episode #11 to be available on December 14, 2024, at 7:30 AM PT/10:30 AM ET. Initially, these episodes will be presented in Japanese with subtitles until the English dub, which is currently in production, becomes available. The English dubbed episodes are released every Saturday at 6:30 AM PT/9:30 AM ET, with episode #7 also set to be released on December 14.

Recap of Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3, Episode #10

Mayuri Triumphs Over Pernida

Pernida creates a Quincy bow at each of its fingertips.

Though episode 8 suggested a resolution, Mayuri’s battle with Pernida was far from over. An explosive barrage from Ashisogi Jizo obliterated Mayuri’s Bankai, prompting a desperate counter with Quincy arrows infused with Pernida’s own nerve tissue. Nemu heroically intervened, enabling both to regenerate lost limbs through contact with the nerves. Despite her incredible speed and a strike that drew on her very essence, Nemu was ultimately overpowered and killed by Pernida.

In a grotesque display, Pernida consumed Nemu’s remains, an act that Mayuri audibly supported by safeguarding her brain. This morbid consumption resulted in a chaotic growth spurt for Pernida, leading to its demise as it spiraled out of control. Following this encounter, Mayuri was placed in biomedical pods alongside Rangiku and Hitsugaya, indicating a temporary withdrawal from the ongoing battle.

Tribute to a Lesser Known Soul Reaper

Nemu’s Moment to Shine

While the focus remained largely on Mayuri, episode 10 provided deep insights into Nemu’s character, unveiling her origins as the seventh endeavor in creating an artificial Soul Reaper. This backstory highlights her evolution into more than just a mere experiment—she represents a significant achievement for Mayuri, evoking mixed feelings of both pride and detachment from her creator.

An unexpected cameo by Szayelaporro Granz further complicates Mayuri’s psyche, as Granz chastises him for his conflicting emotions towards Nemu. This representation reveals that despite Granz’s defeat, his influence persists in Mayuri’s subconscious.

The peculiarities of the battle underscored the inherent dangers posed by Pernida, demonstrating the challenge any Soul Reaper captain would face. Nemu’s loss poignantly illustrates the stakes of this fight while shedding light on new dimensions of Mayuri’s character, even as it fails to overshadow his darker past.

Episode #11 Overview

Bazz-B vs. Haschwalth: A Clash of Ideals

Episode #11, titled “Shadows Gone,”revisits the volatile reunion of the defected Quincy with their former allies, today centering on Bazz-B’s face-off with Haschwalth. As Bazz-B confronts Haschwalth, whom he accuses of abandonment during Yhwach’s Auswhalen, the episode promises rich layers of backstory similar to Nemu’s in the previous episode.

Bazz-B’s entangled feelings of betrayal juxtapose against his loyalty to Yhwach, raising questions about the depths of his commitment. Meanwhile, Haschwalth’s involvement opens the door for thrilling combat choreography, as it remains to be seen how much power Bazz-B possesses at this junction. This impending showdown is expected to serve as a climactic moment in the ongoing arc of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, setting the stage for an electrifying conclusion to part 3 of the series.

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