After over a thousand years, the blood war between Soul Reapers and Quincies has finally begun. News of the sudden attack by the Wandenreich also reaches Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki, propelling him to join the battle to save the Soul Society. However, the Soul Reapers are slaughtered one after another by the invading Stern Ritter led by Yhwach, the father of all Quincies. Even the captains of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads struggle before the enemy’s ability to steal their Bankai.