Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - the Calamity, episode 1, is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+. The episode received a community rating of 4.0. The episode is the first of the final ten-episode arc of the series, which continues the story after the previous installment that was shown in theaters. The episode opens with a wide shot of ruined scenery that re-establishes the setting and the combatants. The animation quality matches cinematic standards seen in earlier parts of the series. A brief recap of prior events is included, lasting less than a minute. The main fight features Yoruichi Shihouin in her God of Thunder form, where she defeats an opponent. The antagonist Askin displays multiple forms, indicating that his defeat is not yet complete. The pacing of the episode is steady, with several fight sequences occupying a substantial portion of the runtime. The reviewer notes that the series maintains strong animation and consistent pacing compared to earlier seasons, and expresses anticipation for the remaining episodes.