Bleach the Movie 3: Fade to Black
Original Title：劇場版 BLEACH Fade to Black 君の名を呼ぶ
Languages:
- English: Bleach the Movie 3: Fade to Black
- Japanese: 劇場版 BLEACH Fade to Black 君の名を呼ぶ
- Chinese: 死神剧场版 消逝于黑暗中 呼唤着你的名字
"Bleach the Movie 3: Fade to Black, I Call Your Name" is the third animated feature film in the "Bleach" series, released in Japan on December 13, 2008. Directed by Noriyuki Abe and written by Natsuko Takahashi and Masahiro Okubo, the movie revolves around a mysterious reiatsu explosion that devastates the Soul Society. Concurrently, Rukia Kuchiki's memories begin to fade, and she is abducted by a pair of enigmatic siblings with ties to her past. Ichigo Kurosaki returns to the Soul Society to rescue Rukia, only to find that everyone, including the Gotei 13, has forgotten her existence and view him as a threat. To restore Rukia's memories and uncover the truth, Ichigo must face unprecedented challenges. The movie's theme song is "Koyoi, Tsuki ga Miezutomo" by Porno Graffitti. "Fade to Black" achieved considerable box office success and spawned novel adaptations. The story emphasizes themes of memory and friendship, showcasing the profound bonds between characters.