BLEACH anime revealed a new music video, featuring “OLDROSE,” a new song by Aqua Timez, along with some new animation of the characters. This marks the first original song for the band since reuniting in 2024, and it connects to their previous history with BLEACH that has run for nearly 20 years.
Aqua Timez previously performed songs like “Sen no Yoru wo Koete” (used in the BLEACH: Memories of Nobody movie in 2006) and “Alones” (the sixth opening theme of the TV anime from 2007).
The new song was written and composed by vocalist Futoshi, and arranged by Aqua Timez and akkin. It features some iconic scenes from BLEACH, along with more modern animation of the characters who are seemingly the ones reminiscing on the past events. You can check it out below.
Aqua Timez originally disbanded in 2018, but they announced their reunion in July 2024 in anticipation of their 20th anniversary in 2025. “OLDROSE” is their first step back into the spotlight, and they are also set to have a live concert this year as part of the 2025 return. They will be active until the end of the year. The new song is now also available on the major streaming platforms.
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 -The Conflict- was the third part of the new anime and the latest installment released. It premiered on October 5, topping our weekly rankings 7/12 times. PIERROT FILMS, the new brand of Pierrot’s second studio, animated, with the cour ending with a double-episode finale on December 28, 2024.
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 – The Calamity has already been teased with a visual and trailer, and it will be the final part of the anime. While the new adaptation has had a lot of original content, Tite Kubo recently said that Part 4 will have even more.
The key staff for the anime includes Hikaru Murata as the director, Tomohisa Taguchi and Masaki Hiramatsu in charge of the series composition, Masashi Kudo as the character designer, and Shiro Sagisu as the music composer. Chief animation directors include Yukio Hasegawa, Sei Komatsubara, Masashi Kudo, and Kumiko Takayanagi.
BLEACH: Rebirth of Souls game has also been released and is now available for purchase and play.
Source: Shonen Jump YouTube Channel
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