# Where to Watch Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation

**Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation streams on Disney+ and Hulu, and it's the arc where the Soul Society stops reeling and starts fighting back. Picking up after the Quincy king's devastating first strike, this cour leans hard into training, loss, and hard reversals. If you finished Part 1, this is where the war turns deeply personal.**

## Where to Watch

- [Disney Plus](https://www.disneyplus.com/series/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war/4Afet1Q421gy)
- [Hulu](https://www.hulu.com/series/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-02a3c8c0-4f1d-4610-bbb4-5b8e9468d7b1)

Disney+ and Hulu both carry The Separation. Go with whichever service you already have, since they're serving the same episodes of the Thousand-Year Blood War run.

## Synopsis

In the wake of Yhwach's opening assault, the Soul Reapers are left burying comrades and rebuilding shattered defenses. Many of the captains commit to a grueling regimen to fight without their Bankai, hunting for strength that can't simply be stolen away from them. Ichigo, meanwhile, is sent into training brutal enough to test every limit he has, because half-measures won't be nearly enough against a foe who wields godlike power. And as Yhwach maneuvers to name a successor and finish what he started, the Soul Society braces for a second wave with everything — and everyone — on the line.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Premiered:** 2023
- **Studio:** pierrot co., ltd.
- **Score:** 8.6

## Watch Order

The Separation is the second cour of the Thousand-Year Blood War, the final saga of Bleach — so it's not a place to start. Watch the original Bleach series, then Thousand-Year Blood War Part 1, before these 13 episodes. The arc then continues past this cour into its later chapters.

- [Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen](https://hozuna.com/anime/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war) — prequel
- [Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Soukoku-tan](https://hozuna.com/anime/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-the-conflict) — sequel

## If You Liked This

- **[Jujutsu Kaisen](https://hozuna.com/anime/jujutsu-kaisen)** — Dark, stylish, and built on a deep bench of powered fighters facing a curse-tier threat — it channels a lot of the same high-stakes shonen-war energy TYBW runs on.
- **[Yu Yu Hakusho](https://hozuna.com/anime/yu-yu-hakusho)** — A foundational spirit-world battle shonen with tournaments, afterlife stakes, and a lovable tough-guy lead. If you love Bleach's blend of soul reapers and escalating power tiers, this is a must.
- **[Demon Slayer](https://hozuna.com/anime/demon-slayer)** — Supernatural swordplay against monstrous foes, animated with knockout spectacle. A natural pick if TYBW's captain-versus-Quincy duels are your favorite part.
- **[Naruto](https://hozuna.com/anime/naruto)** — The Big Three sibling to Bleach — long-haul shonen with war, rival bonds, and a hero grinding toward strength through relentless training. Comfort food for anyone marathoning Bleach.
- **[Frieren: Beyond Journey's End](https://hozuna.com/anime/frieren-beyond-journey-s-end)** — 
- **[Re:Zero Season 4](https://hozuna.com/anime/re-zero-season-4)** — 
- **[Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood](https://hozuna.com/anime/fullmetal-alchemist-brotherhood)** — 
- **[Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc](https://hozuna.com/anime/chainsaw-man-reze-arc)** — 

## FAQ

### Where can I watch Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation?

It's streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

### How many episodes is The Separation?

This cour runs 13 episodes.

### Where does The Separation fall in the Thousand-Year Blood War?

It's the second cour, following Part 1 and continuing the series' final war arc.

### Do I need to watch the original Bleach first?

Yes — the Thousand-Year Blood War is the series' climax. Watch the original Bleach and then TYBW Part 1 before this.

### What's the Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War watch order?

Start with the original Bleach, then Thousand-Year Blood War Part 1, then The Separation (Part 2), followed by the arcs that come after it.