Anan Magazine Issue No. 2508 Special Edition - BLEACH Thousand-Year Blood War Cover [Aug 19, 2026]

The August 19th, 2026 (Wednesday) issue of 'anan' (No. 2508) features a special on "The Art of Sleep." The cover of the special edition features a newly drawn illustration of Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki from the TV anime 'BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc -Kashintan-' (TV Tokyo and other networks), which is currently airing every Saturday at 11 PM. The anime series, which has been running for over 20 years, is finally reaching its climax! At the peak of the excitement, these two characters, who symbolize the series, make their first appearance in anan.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki appear in a beautifully illustrated and luxuriously processed version!
The final season of the anime "BLEACH," which began airing in 2004, "BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc -Kashintan-" (TV Tokyo and other networks), is currently airing every Saturday at 11 PM! The story is reaching an unprecedented climax as it heads towards the conclusion of the fierce battle between Ichigo and his friends and the Quincy led by Yhwach.

At the height of this excitement, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki, the two characters who are the origin of the story, appear on the cover of the anan Special Edition! The newly drawn illustration, featuring the two of them back-to-back in a visual from the final season, is a must-see for fans. A special effect has also been applied that makes the title of the work appear, resulting in a dignified finish. Be sure to pick up a copy and see for yourself.

A rare three-way discussion between Tite Kubo and the cast, and a roundtable discussion with the six regular cast members will be held!
Inside, you'll find numerous luxurious interviews to help you enjoy the climactic story even more! A special three-way conversation between Tite Kubo, the original author and general supervisor of the TV anime "BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc," and cast members Masakazu Morita (Ichigo Kurosaki) and Fumiko Orikasa (Rukia Kuchiki) has been realized exclusively in anan. Published with newly taken photographs and lighting that reflects the symbolic key colors of the final arc, "Kagashintan," they reveal their thoughts on working with the series for so many years, anecdotes that offer a glimpse into the trust between the author and the cast, and behind-the-scenes stories that can only be told now.

Furthermore, a roundtable discussion was held featuring six cast members: Masakazu Morita, Noriaki Sugiyama (as Uryu Ishida), Yuki Matsuoka (as Orihime Inoue), Hiroki Yasumoto (as Yasutora Sado), Fumiko Orikasa, and Kentaro Ito (as Renji Abarai). They shared their honest feelings about the series coming to an end, reminisced about the recording process over the past 20 years, and even revealed characters they secretly wished they had played. These are just some of the many anecdotes that only cast members who have been with the anime series since episode one could share. This roundtable discussion, which conveys the long-standing bond between the cast members as if the characters themselves were interacting, is a must-read.

We also conducted creator interviews with Director Tomohisa Taguchi, who continues to challenge the limits of innovative animation expression unique to "BLEACH," and jo0ji, the artist of the final season's opening theme, who is himself from the "BLEACH" generation. We asked these two, who are gracing the final season of this historic work, about their thoughts on the final season and their approach to the work.

A gallery-style presentation of the opening songs, which are essential when discussing "BLEACH," without any credits!
Furthermore, the "opening theme songs" that grace the beginning of each volume of the original manga, which are synonymous with "BLEACH," have been designed without credits and presented in a special gallery-style page! Focusing on opening theme songs that were key to the story and those that are popular among fans, this page allows you to fully immerse yourself in the unique and emotional world of "BLEACH." A must-see for both manga and anime fans.

Be sure to add this book to your collection !