Summary
- Aqua Timez collaborates with BLEACH for 20th-anniversary music video, celebrating shared legacy.
- Aqua Timez reunited after six years, releasing a new song, “OLDROSE” as a tribute to BLEACH.
- BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 promises intense battles, Ichigo’s epic conclusion.
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BLEACH × Aqua Timez Collaboration MV
- A Reunion Fueled by Nostalgia and Celebration
BLEACH anime just released a special music video collaboration to commemorate the 20th anniversary of BLEACH and the reunion of Aqua Timez. Featuring the band’s brand-new song “OLDROSE”, the video serves as a heartfelt tribute to their shared legacy. Combining new animation with nostalgic scenes from the anime, the MV celebrates nearly two decades of storytelling and musical collaboration.
This latest release is especially significant for fans of both the anime and the band, as Aqua Timez has returned to the spotlight after an almost six-year-long hiatus.
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BLEACH, created by Tite Kubo, follows the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who inadvertently becomes a Soul Reaper tasked with protecting the living world from malicious spirits known as Hollows. Since its manga debut in 2001 and anime premiere in 2004, the series has become one of the most iconic titles in the shonen genre.
The anime initially concluded in 2012, leaving fans longing for the adaptation of its final arc. That wish was fulfilled in 2022 with the launch of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW). With its third part, The Conflict, recently wrapping up in December 2024, all eyes are now on the upcoming fourth and final cour, The Calamity.
BLEACH × Aqua Timez Collaboration MV
A Reunion Fueled by Nostalgia and Celebration
Aqua Timez holds a special place in the hearts of BLEACH fans. Known for iconic tracks like “ALONES” (6th opening theme) and “Sen no Yoru wo Koete” (featured in the BLEACH: Memories of Nobody movie), the band’s music has been a consistent part of the series’ legacy.
Following their disbandment in 2018, the members of Aqua Timez surprised fans with the announcement of their reunion in 2024. This comeback coincides with BLEACH‘s 20th anniversary the same year, making the release of “OLDROSE” even more meaningful.
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ALONES |
6th opening theme of BLEACH |
2007 |
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Sen no Yoru wo Koete |
Theme song for BLEACH: Memories of Nobody |
2006 |
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Velonica |
9th opening theme |
2009 |
The band’s lead vocalist, Futoshi, composed and wrote the song, which captures the spirit of both the band’s journey and BLEACH’s enduring story.
Just as we like to create music, we are very excited about this collaboration. We were able to reflect the essence of the original work in this song, capturing the themes found in “ALONES.”
BLEACH: TYBW Part 4 Is Coming Next
The Calamity Awaits
As fans eagerly anticipate the series’ final installment, BLEACH: TYBW Part 4 – The Calamity promises a climactic conclusion. The upcoming cour will adapt the final stretch of the series, delivering intense battles and narrative twists, and Ichigo’s epic conclusion.
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What to Expect from Part 4:
Fans can catch BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. While a specific release date has not been confirmed, speculation suggests a late 2025 or early 2026 premiere.
Source: BLEACH’s Official Website
