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Recently, Tite Kubo’sBleachanime series shocked the entire fandom by releasing two episodes together to mark the ending ofBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Warcour 3 “Calamity.” The two episodes were incredibly important as they gave insight into what the fourth cour will portray and how the Soul Reapers have been progressing against the Quincies.
BothBleachepisodes featured some great moments, but one aspect that was totally unexpected for anime fans was the return of Izuru Kira, the lieutenant of the 3rd Division in the Gotei 13 of Soul Society. Kira was one of the first characters who died during the beginning of the invasion by the Quincies, and he was absent from the central narrative for a long time.
However, his return is not as simple as it may look. It looks like he has become more powerful than before, and he refers to himself as a dead person. This has led to fans questioning how he is able to function and how he was able to come back from the dead, making up for one of the strangest aspects ofBleach.
Izuru Kira returns from the dead
June 15, 2025, saw the release ofBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Warepisodes 13 and 14, which marked the ending of the third cour of the series. These episodes were basically the setup for the fourth cour, which is why they left a lot of things on a cliffhanger. The biggest cliffhanger among them all was certainly the return of Izuru Kira, who was pronounced dead in episode 3.
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His death was a shocking aspect as it marked the beginning of the first invasion of the Quincies in Soul Society inBleach. He was shot through the chest by Bazz-B, a member of the Wandenreich’s Sternritter, who took him by surprise. His attack left a big hole in his chest, which would have killed any normal character, and that’s what was supposed to happen.
However, when the clones of Lille Barro started falling and attacking the Soul Society, Izuru came out of the shadows and sliced one of them quite easily. It was a hint thatTite Kubohad given some kind of power-up to Izuru, who calls himself a dead person.The fourth cour ofBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Warwill reflect more on his return and how he managed to become stronger even after almost dying inBleach.
Is Izuru Kira dead or alive?
Kira’s return has sparked a huge debate about whether he is dead or alive, considering the state he is in. AsBleachfans saw, he still has a hole in his body, but it is somehow attached through rods, and he has also gained a hand to control his Zanpakuto. Not only that, but he also received some kind of strange power that helped him take down one of the clones of Lille Barro.
According to theBleachmanga, Izuru Kirawas saved by Mayuri, the captain of the 12th Division in the Gotei 13 and the 2nd president of the Shinigami Research Institute.
The Beginning of the Revive of Tomorrow, a short novel by Ryogo Narita from theBleachfranchise’s 13 Blade databook, sheds more light on Izuru’s condition and how he came back.
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In the novel, it is revealed that Mayuri rescued Kira using a body remodeling technology that allowed him to survive the massive attack by Bazz-B. Not only that, but the body remodeling technology provided extra power and strength to Izuru, making him one of the strongest characters inBleach.
Bleachis available to watch on Hulu.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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