Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen Episode 3 -

The Wandenreich officially begins its assault on the Seireitei. The episode is famous for its "0-second" warning—the Soul Society was caught completely off guard, leading to immediate high-stakes casualties.

This episode focused on the desperate counterattack by the Soul Reapers after their Bankai were stolen.

In Hueco Mundo, Ichigo battles the Sternritter Quilge Opie. This fight showcased the anime's upgraded lighting and animation effects, specifically how Quincy "Reishi" looks compared to Soul Reaper energy. Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen Episode 3

The episode ends with the Sternritter Bambietta Basterbine unleashing her "Quincy: Vollständig" in a rage after losing her stolen Bankai.

Captain Shinji Hirako uses his Bankai, Sakashima Yokoshima Happōfusagari , which was never shown in the original manga. It reverses the concept of "friend or foe," making the Quincy army slaughter each other. The Wandenreich officially begins its assault on the

Because (Thousand-Year Blood War) is divided into multiple "Cours" (seasons), there are actually three different "Episode 3s" that each mark a major turning point in the war.

3. Part 3: "Jushiro Ukitake's Sacrifice" (Episode 29 overall) In Hueco Mundo, Ichigo battles the Sternritter Quilge Opie

One of the most shocking moments was the sudden, brutal death of Lieutenant Izuru Kira, who was blasted through the chest before he could even draw his sword.