[LINE Manga] Free Release of 'BLEACH' Thousand-Year Blood War Arc Starts Today, June 15! 2-Day Limited Commemorative Gacha with Guaranteed Manga Coins and Time-Saving Items Also Held

LINE Digital Frontier Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Masamine Takahashi) announces that its electronic comic service 'LINE Manga' (https://manga.line.me/) will offer volumes 55 to 74 (chapters 492 to 698) of Tite Kubo's 'BLEACH Monochrome Edition' (published by Shueisha) for free starting today, June 15 (Mon).

'BLEACH THE CHRONICLE - All Tracks, Here. - Thousand-Year Blood War Arc': https://manga.line.me/lp/event/bleach_year_2026_3

With the final cour of the TV anime 'BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - Conflict Arc' (original Japanese subtitle: -Kashintan-) scheduled to begin broadcasting on Saturday, July 25, and the original manga entering its 25th anniversary year in August, 'BLEACH' (by Tite Kubo, Shueisha) is marking a major milestone this year. In celebration, a special event is currently underway on 'LINE Manga' and 'ebookjapan'.

Under the event title 'BLEACH THE CHRONICLE - All Tracks, Here.', all five arcs of 'BLEACH Monochrome Edition' have been sequentially released for free since January this year. Finally, from today, June 15 (Mon) to July 24 (Fri), the final chapter, 'Thousand-Year Blood War Arc' (volumes 55-74), will be available for free on the 'LINE Manga' app and 'ebookjapan'.

Furthermore, 'LINE Manga' is holding various other events, including the launch of a special feature page introducing the highlights of the 'Thousand-Year Blood War Arc'.

In the 'BLEACH Thousand-Year Blood War Arc Free Commemorative Gacha!' held exclusively for two days on the 'LINE Manga' app starting today, users who read 'BLEACH Monochrome Edition' (on a per-chapter basis) can spin the gacha once a day. They are guaranteed to win either Manga Coins or time-saving items. In addition, sharing the result screen on X allows users to try the gacha one more time.

Additionally, coupons that allow users to purchase BLEACH-related works at discounted rates are also being distributed until July 24 (Fri). For details on the coupons, please check the 'LINE Manga' app.

LINE Manga will continue to strengthen various initiatives aiming for the further development and revitalization of the manga market.

'BLEACH Monochrome Edition' Thousand-Year Blood War Arc Free Campaign Overview During the campaign period, volumes 55 to 74 (chapters 492 to 698) of 'BLEACH Monochrome Edition' will be available for free on the 'LINE Manga' app. Product URL: https://manga.line.me/product/periodic?id=S119888 Campaign Period: June 15, 2026 (Mon) 0:00 to July 24, 2026 (Fri) 23:59

'BLEACH Thousand-Year Blood War Arc Free Commemorative Gacha!' Overview During the campaign period, reading 'BLEACH Monochrome Edition' (on a per-chapter basis) on the 'LINE Manga' app allows users to spin the gacha once a day. Sharing the result screen on X grants one additional spin. Campaign Period: June 15, 2026 (Mon) 0:00 to June 16, 2026 (Tue) 23:59 <Prizes> 1st Prize: 500 Manga Coins (valid for 3 days) 2nd Prize: 100 time-saving items 3rd Prize: 50 time-saving items 4th Prize: 23 time-saving items

'BLEACH THE CHRONICLE - All Tracks, Here.' Special Page The special BLEACH event is being held on 'LINE Manga' and 'ebookjapan'. Please check the special page of each service for the events currently underway. LINE Manga: https://manga.line.me/lp/event/bleach_year_2026_3 ebookjapan: https://ebookjapan.yahoo.co.jp/theme/content/73350/

About LINE Manga 'LINE Manga' is an electronic comic service that allows users to easily enjoy manga works on smartphones and tablets. It boasts a global monthly active user base of approximately 163.2 million (as of the end of December 2025). It operates in the Japanese market as a member of the 'WEBTOON Worldwide Service,' the alliance of platform services that dominates the global market as the undisputed number one. The service launched in Japan in 2013 and has continued to grow, ranking first in cumulative app downloads among manga apps in the country. It also features a wide variety of original, exclusive, and early-release titles, earning broad support. Additionally, it focuses on 'Webtoons,' digital comics in a vertical scroll format and full color, which are optimal for viewing on smart devices. *Domestic manga apps (App IQ: