The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc is the final arc of Bleach, focusing on the fierce battle against Yhwach and the Sternritters. The upcoming chapters are highly anticipated, especially the showdown between Ichigo and Uryu. While the Soul Society continues to face overwhelming odds, the next episodes will also feature the return of two fan-favorite characters: Sosuke Aizen and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez.
Aizen plays a crucial role in the climactic battle against Yhwach. He first appears in Chapter 29 and will take action again in Chapter 31.

Despite Aizen being a cold-blooded killer, he remains one of the most iconic characters in the series.
Aizen is often portrayed in various forms to please fans, from a suave mastermind to a powerful deity. He embodies a level of complexity that makes him a central figure in this narrative. Aizen Sousuke possesses the essence of a villain who operates on a high plane, wielding immense power that pushes the boundaries of morality.
On the other hand, Grimmjow will also make his appearance this week. We previously caught a fleeting glimpse of him in the prologue, as he chased after Askin.
Grimmjow makes a striking entrance in the manga, cutting through the Sternritter who had previously been defeated, while simultaneously saving Kisuke Urahara, Orihime, Sado, and Nel.

Regarding Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, although he doesn’t appear much, he has garnered a lot of love from the audience. This character was created by the author Tite Kubo and is developed through a complex narrative, personality traits, and character growth. Unlike many other one-dimensional characters in Bleach, Grimmjow leaves a unique mark on the story, embodying the spirit of a warrior who fights solely for battle and views combat as everything.

With the return of these two beloved Bleach characters, a fan account on Twitter/X has stated: “The official account of Bleach confirms that next week we will not only see Aizen but also the return of Grimmjow.“
Fans are eagerly awaiting the next episode and discussing: “At this point, I can confidently say that Cour 3 has surpassed Cour 1 and 2 in terms of quality animation, pacing, and overall enjoyment. I believe that in Cour 1, the most loved episodes were either Episode 6 or Episode 12/13, and in Cour 2, fans favored Episodes 6/7 or Episodes 11/12.”
“I hope Aizen will interact with the remaining Espada, I just want to hear their dialogue and see their dynamic with each other,” another user commented.
“Twitter will be buzzing even more when these two characters appear on screen again,” added another user, expressing their excitement.