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Action · Animation · Fantasy · 1h 34m · 2008

Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black

★ 7.1 / 10 · 206 votes JA
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A strange disturbance in the World of the Living sends Ichigo and Kon to the Soul Society, where the Seireitei has been devastated by an explosion of reishi and Rukia is missing. Stranger still, none of the Soul Reapers remember Ichigo, and they think he’s the one responsible for the destruction. Now on the run, Ichigo is forced into a lonely battle in order to find Rukia and stop the real culprits!

Directed by Noriyuki Abe Starring Masakazu Morita, Fumiko Orikasa, Kentaro Ito, Aya Hirano, Hiroshi Kamiya
ActionAnimationFantasyDrama
First releaseDec 13, 2008
Score7.1 / 10
Length1h 34m
LanguageJA

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Release rollout

Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black opened first in Japan on December 13, 2008. The rollout continued across 3 countries, finishing in Poland on September 25, 2026. A digital release followed on November 15, 2011.

Release dates by country

JapanDec 13, 2008
South KoreaJun 6, 2025
PolandSep 25, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black come out?

Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black was released on December 13, 2008.

When will Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black be available on streaming or digital?

Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black became available on digital platforms on November 15, 2011.

Who directed Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black?

Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black was directed by Noriyuki Abe.

How long is Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black?

Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black has a runtime of 1h 34m.