Bleach stands as a cornerstone of anime history, captivating audiences worldwide with its thrilling narrative, dynamic characters, and breathtaking animation. However, like many long-running anime series, Bleach includes a significant amount of filler content—episodes not derived from Tite Kubo’s original manga. For viewers eager to experience the core storyline without detours, understanding which episodes are filler is essential.
Currently, Bleach boasts a grand total of 406 episodes across 17 seasons. Within this extensive run, a substantial 164 episodes, or 40.8%, are classified as filler. By strategically skipping these filler episodes, you can condense your Bleach viewing experience to 240 canon episodes, saving a remarkable amount of time and allowing for a more focused and impactful narrative journey.
Watching the entirety of Bleach, including all filler, amounts to approximately 134 hours. However, by utilizing a filler guide and skipping non-canon content, you can reduce your watch time by 54 hours, bringing the total down to a more manageable 80 hours. This guide is designed to help you navigate the Bleach series efficiently, ensuring you stay engaged with the main storyline while avoiding tangential filler arcs.
To start your Bleach journey or streamline a re-watch, several platforms offer access to the series. Disney Plus stands out by providing all episodes with subtitles, including the highly anticipated sequel, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. Apple TV is another viable option, although its availability is currently limited to the United States. For those who prefer dubbed anime, Hulu offers Bleach with English dubbing, alongside other anime giants like One Piece.
Bleach Filler List and Order to Watch guide
Your Comprehensive Bleach Episode Guide: Filler, Canon, and Mixed
Once you’ve chosen your preferred streaming service, navigating the Bleach episode list becomes straightforward with this guide. Episodes are categorized into three types: filler, canon, and mixed, each clearly marked to inform your viewing decisions. Furthermore, this guide provides manga chapter equivalents for each episode, allowing for easy comparison between the anime and manga storylines.
To help you quickly identify episode types, we use a color-coded system:
| Color Code | Episode Type | Description | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILLER | Episodes not adapted from the manga, deviating from the original story by Tite Kubo. | Skip these episodes for a purely canon experience. | |
| MIXED | Episodes partially based on manga content but include filler segments. | Watch only the specified minutes to catch canon parts and bypass filler additions. | |
| CANON | Episodes entirely adapted from the manga, faithfully following Tite Kubo’s narrative. | Watch all episodes to fully immerse yourself in the core Bleach story. |
Note: If you are returning to Bleach and need a refresher on arc placements or battle details, refer to our companion article, “Arcs of Bleach”. This resource offers in-depth information on each arc, including key battles and plot progression.
Bleach Episode List by Season
Below is a detailed breakdown of Bleach episodes season by season, clearly indicating filler, mixed, and canon episodes to guide your viewing.
SEASON 1: The Substitute (Episodes 1-20)
- Total Episodes: 20
- Opening Theme: * ~ Asterisk ~ (Episodes 1-20)
- Ending Themes: Life is like a boat (Episodes 1-13), Thank You !! (Episodes 14-20)
- Manga Adaptation: Chapters 1 to 70
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | The Day I Became a Shinigami | CANON | 1 |
| 002 | Shinigami Work | CANON | 2, 3 |
| 003 | Brother’s Wish, Sister’s Wish | CANON | 4, 5, 6 |
| 004 | Cursed Bird | CANON | 7, 8, 9 |
| 005 | Beat the Invisible Enemy! | CANON | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 006 | Fight to the Death! Ichigo vs. Ichigo | CANON | 13, 14, 15 |
| 007 | Greeting From a Stuffed Toy | CANON | 15, 16, 17 |
| 008 | June 17, Memories in the Rain | CANON | 18, 19, 20 |
| 009 | Unbeatable Enemy | CANON | 20-25 |
| 010 | Strike at Trip of Sacred Ground! | CANON | 27-32 |
| 011 | The Legendary Quincy | CANON | 33-36 |
| 012 | Gentle Right Arm | CANON | 36-40 |
| 013 | Flower and Hollow | CANON | 40-45 |
| 014 | Back to Back, a Fight to the Death! | CANON | 45-50 |
| 015 | Kon’s Great Plan | CANON | 26, 51, 52 |
| 016 | Encounter with Renji Abarai! | CANON | 52-54 |
| 017 | Ichigo, Dies! | CANON | 55-57 |
| 018 | Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami! | CANON | 58-61 |
| 019 | Ichigo Becomes a Hollow! | CANON | 62-64 |
| 020 | Ichimaru Gin’s Shadow | CANON | 65-70 |
SEASON 2: Soul Society: The Entry (Episodes 21-41)
- Total Episodes: 21
- Opening Themes: * ~ Asterisk ~ (Episodes 21-25), D-tecnoLife (Episodes 26-41)
- Ending Themes: Thank You !! (Episodes 21-25), Houkiboshi (Episodes 26-38), Happypeople (Episodes 39-41)
- Manga Adaptation: Chapters 71 to 117
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 021 | Enter! The World of the Shinigami | CANON | 71-74 |
| 022 | The Man Who Hates Shinigami | CANON | 74-78 |
| 023 | 14 Days Before Rukia’s Execution | CANON | 78, 79 |
| 024 | Assembly! The 13 Divisions | CANON | 80-82 |
| 025 | Infiltrate with the Huge Fireworks? | CANON | 83-85 |
| 026 | Formation! The Worst Tag | CANON | 85-87 |
| 027 | Release the Death Blow! | CANON | 88, 89 |
| 028 | Orihime Targeted | CANON | 89-91 |
| 029 | Breakthrough! The Shinigami’s Encirclement Net | CANON | 92, 93 |
| 030 | Renji’s Confrontation | CANON | 94, 95 |
| 031 | The Resolution to Kill | CANON | 96-98 |
| 032 | Stars and the Stray | CANON | 98 |
| 033 | Miracle! The Mysterious Hero | FILLER | N/A |
| 034 | Tragedy of Dawn | CANON | 99, 100 |
| 035 | Aizen Assassinated! The Darkness Which Approaches | CANON | 101, 102 |
| 036 | Zaraki Kenpachi Approaches! | CANON | 103-105 |
| 037 | Reason for the Fist | CANON | 105-107 |
| 038 | Desperate Situation! Broken Zangetsu | CANON | 108-110 |
| 039 | Immortal | CANON | 110-113 |
| 040 | Ganju Meets the Shinigami | CANON | 113-116 |
| 041 | Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia | CANON | 116, 117 |
SEASON 3: Soul Society: The Rescue (Episodes 42-63)
- Total Episodes: 22
- Opening Themes: D-tecnoLife (Episodes 42-51), Ichirin no Hana (Episodes 52-63)
- Ending Themes: Happypeople (Episodes 42-51), LIFE (Episodes 52-63)
- Manga Adaptation: Chapters 118 to 182
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 042 | Goddess of Flash, Yoruichi, Dances! | CANON | 118-120 |
| 043 | The Repulsive Shinigami | CANON | 120-123 |
| 044 | Ishida, Ultimate Power! | CANON | 124-126 |
| 045 | Exceed the Limit! | CANON | 126-128 |
| 046 | Records of War! The Academy Shinigami Force | CANON | -17 |
| 047 | The Avengers | CANON | 129-131 |
| 048 | Hitsugaya, Roar! | CANON | 132, 133 |
| 049 | Rukia’s Nightmare | CANON | 134-136 |
| 050 | Reviving Lion | FILLER | N/A |
| 051 | Execution, The Gathering of the 11th Hour | CANON | 137-139 |
| 052 | Renji, Soul’s Oath! Showdown with Byakuya | CANON | 140-144 |
| 053 | Gin Ichimaru’s Temptation, Shattered Resolution | CANON | 145-149 |
| 054 | The Vowed Oath! Get Rukia Back! | CANON | 149-152 |
| 055 | The Strongest Shinigami! Ultimate Confrontation Between Teacher and Student | CANON | 153-155 |
| 056 | Miraculous Battle! Byakuya vs. Renji! | CANON | 154, 156-158 |
| 057 | Senbonzakura, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts Through the Sky | CANON | 159-161 |
| 058 | Clash! The Black Swordsman and the White Swordsman | CANON | 161-163 |
| 059 | Conclusion of the Deathmatch! Pride vs. Pride | CANON | 164-167 |
| 060 | Reality of the Despair, The Assassin’s Dagger | CANON | 168-171 |
| 061 | Aizen’s Ambition! Horrible Truth | CANON | 172-175 |
| 062 | Gather Together! The Strongest Group of Shinigami! | CANON | 176-179 |
| 063 | Rukia’s Resolution, Ichigo’s Feelings | CANON | 180-182 |
<——————- OVA: Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy ——————- >
SEASON 4: The Bount Arc (Episodes 64-91)
- Total Episodes: 28
- Opening Themes: Ichirin no Hana (Episodes 64-74), Tonight, Tonight, Tonight (Episodes 75-91)
- Ending Themes: My Pace (Episodes 64-74), HANABI (Episodes 75-86), MOVIN !! (Episodes 87-91)
- Filler Arc
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 064 | New Term, Renji Has Come to the Material World?! | FILLER | N/A |
| 065 | Creeping Terror, the Second Victim | FILLER | N/A |
| 066 | Breakthrough! The Trap Hidden in the Labyrinth | FILLER | N/A |
| 067 | Death Game! The Missing Classmate | FILLER | N/A |
| 068 | Reveal the Devil’s Identity, the Secret Which is Revealed | FILLER | N/A |
| 069 | Bount! The Ones Who Hunt Souls | FILLER | N/A |
| 070 | Rukia’s Return! Revival of the Substitute Team | FILLER | N/A |
| 071 | Moment of Collision! An Evil Hand Draws Near to the Quincy | FILLER | N/A |
| 072 | Bount Attack! The Confused Soul Society | FILLER | N/A |
| 073 | Gathering of the Bount! The Ones Who Make a Move | FILLER | N/A |
| 074 | Memories of the Eternally Living Clan | FILLER | N/A |
| 075 | Ground-Shaking Event in the 11th Division! The Shinigami Who Has Risen Again | FILLER | N/A |
| 076 | Crashing Force! Freed vs. Zangetsu | FILLER | N/A |
| 077 | Unfading Grudge! Kenpachi Slashes! | FILLER | N/A |
| 078 | Shocking Revelations for the 13 Divisions!! The Truth Buried in History | FILLER | N/A |
| 079 | Yoshino’s Decision | FILLER | N/A |
| 080 | Assault From a Formidable Enemy! A Tiny Last Line of Defense!? | FILLER | N/A |
| 081 | Hitsugaya Moves! The Attacked City | FILLER | N/A |
| 082 | Ichigo vs. Dalki! Appearance of the Faded Darkness | FILLER | N/A |
| 083 | Shadow of the Bounts, the Truth About the Dolls | FILLER | N/A |
| 084 | Dissension in the Substitute Team? Rukia’s Betrayal | FILLER | N/A |
| 085 | Tearful Reunion! Rukia vs. Orihime | FILLER | N/A |
| 086 | Rangiku Dances! Slash the Invisible Enemy! | FILLER | N/A |
| 087 | Byakuya is Called Out! The Gotei 13 Move! | FILLER | N/A |
| 088 | Clash! Madara vs. Lieutenant Squad! | FILLER | N/A |
| 089 | Reunion?! Ishida vs. Nemu | FILLER | N/A |
| 090 | Abarai Renji, Bankai of the Soul! | FILLER | N/A |
| 091 | Shinigami and Quincy, the Reviving Power | FILLER | N/A |
SEASON 5: The Assault (Episodes 92-109)
- Total Episodes: 18
- Opening Themes: Tonight, Tonight, Tonight (Episodes 92-97), Rolling Star (Episodes 98-109)
- Ending Themes: MOVIN !! (Episodes 92-97), Baby it’s you (Episodes 98-109)
- Filler Arc (Continuation of Bount Arc)
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 092 | Enter the Soul Society, Again | FILLER | N/A |
| 093 | The Bount Assault! The Gotei 13 Tremors | FILLER | N/A |
| 094 | Hitsugaya’s Resolution! The Impending Clash | FILLER | N/A |
| 095 | Byakuya Takes to the Field! Dance of the Wind-Splitting Cherry Blossoms | FILLER | N/A |
| 096 | Ichigo, Byakuya, Kariya, The Battle of the Three Extremes | FILLER | N/A |
| 097 | Hitsugaya, Strike Out! Slice Down the Enemy in the Forest | FILLER | N/A |
| 098 | Clash! Kenpachi Zaraki vs. Maki Ichinose! | FILLER | N/A |
| 099 | Shinigami vs. Shinigami! The Power Out of Control | FILLER | N/A |
| 100 | Soifon Dies?! The Last of the Secret Special Forces | FILLER | N/A |
| 101 | Mayuri’s Bankai!! Sawatari: Demon Doll | FILLER | N/A |
| 102 | The Last Quincy! The Bursting Power | FILLER | N/A |
| 103 | Ishida, Surpassing the Limits to Attack! | FILLER | N/A |
| 104 | 10th Division’s Desperate Struggle! Release Hyōrinmaru! | FILLER | N/A |
| 105 | Kariya! Countdown to the Detonation | FILLER | N/A |
| 106 | Life and Revenge, Ishida’s Choice! | FILLER | N/A |
| 107 | The Decapitated Sword, The Ruinous Fury | FILLER | N/A |
| 108 | The Bount Collapse! The Final Struggle | FILLER | N/A |
| 109 | Ichigo and Rukia, Thoughts in the Revolving Sky | FILLER | N/A |
<——————- Movie 1: Bleach: Memories of Nobody ——————- >
SEASON 6: The Arrancar (Episodes 110-131)
- Total Episodes: 22
- Opening Themes: Rolling Star (Episodes 110-120), Alones (Episodes 121-131)
- Ending Themes: Sakura Biyori (Episodes 110-120), Tsumasaki (Episodes 121-131)
- Manga Adaptation: Chapters 183 to 229
Note: The characters Kurodo, Ririn, and Noba are non-canon, originating from the filler Bount arc. Despite their filler origin, they make sporadic appearances in later episodes. These characters are modified souls created by Kisuke Urahara, similar to Kon, possessing stuffed animal forms and human-shaped Gigai.
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | Substitute Instructor Returns! The Terrifying Transfer Student | CANON | 183-186 |
| 111 | Shock! The Father’s True Identity | CANON | 186, 187 |
| 112 | The Battle Begins, Vizards vs. Arrancars | CANON | 188, 189 |
| 113 | Prelude to the Apocalypse, The Arrancar’s Advance! | CANON | 190-192 |
| 114 | Reunion, Ichigo, Rukia, and Shinigami | CANON | 192-195 |
| 115 | Mission! The Shinigami Have Come | CANON | 196, 197 |
| 116 | Evil Eye, Aizen Returns | CANON | 198-200 |
| 117 | Rukia’s Battle Commences! The Freezing White Blade | CANON | 200-202 |
| 118 | Ikkaku’s Bankai! The Power That Breaks Everything | CANON | 203-205 |
| 119 | Zaraki Squad’s Secret Story! The Lucky Men | CANON | 206 |
| 120 | Hitsugaya’s Fall! The Shattered Hyōrinmaru | CANON | 206-209 |
| 121 | Clash! The Protector vs. The Bearer | CANON | 210-213 |
| 122 | Vizard! The Power of the Awakened | CANON | 213-216 |
| 123 | Ichigo, Complete Hollowfication!? | CANON | 216-218 |
| 124 | Clash! Black Bankai and White Bankai | MIXED | 219-221 |
| 125 | Urgent! Aizen’s Terrifying Plan | CANON | 221-223 |
| 126 | Uryū vs. Ryūken! Quincy Father and Son Battle | CANON | 224-226 |
| 127 | Urahara’s Decision, Orihime’s Feelings | CANON | 227-229 |
| 128 | The Nightmare Arrancar! Team Hitsugaya Goes Forth | FILLER | N/A |
| 129 | The Descent of the Dark Emissary! The Propagation of Malice | FILLER | N/A |
| 130 | Invisible Enemy! Hitsugaya’s Merciless Decision | FILLER | N/A |
| 131 | Rangiku’s Tears, the Sorrowful Parting of Brother and Sister | FILLER | N/A |
SEASON 7: Arrancar Part 2: Hueco Mundo Sneak Entry (Episodes 132-151)
- Total Episodes: 20
- Opening Themes: Alones (Episodes 132-143), After dark (Episodes 144-151)
- Ending Themes: Daidai (Episodes 132-143), Tane wo maku hibi (Episodes 144-151)
- Manga Adaptation: Chapters 229 to 251
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Hitsugaya, Karin, and the Soccer Ball | FILLER | N/A |
| 133 | Ikkaku, Passionate Kendo Story | FILLER | N/A |
| 134 | Beautiful Patissier, Yumichika! | FILLER | N/A |
| 135 | Rangiku’s Full-Out, Tears’ Goodbye Detective! | FILLER | N/A |
| 136 | Hueco Mundo Uproar! Ulquiorra’s Assassination Plan | FILLER | N/A |
| 137 | Treachery, the Arrancar’s Plot | FILLER | N/A |
| 138 | Hueco Mundo’s 2nd Move, Hitsugaya vs. Yammy | CANON | 229-231 |
| 139 | Ichigo vs. Grimmjow, the 11 Second Battle! | CANON | 231-234 |
| 140 | Ulquiorra’s Scheme, the Sun Setting | CANON | 234-236 |
| 141 | Goodbye…, Kurosaki-kun | CANON | 237 |
| 142 | Strict Order! Orihime Prohibited from Going | CANON | 238, 239 |
| 143 | Grimmjow Revives | CANON | 240, 241 |
| 144 | Ishida, Chad’s Hurry, the New Power | CANON | 241-243 |
| 145 | Arrancars Gather at Aizen’s Palace | CANON | 244, 245 |
| 146 | Name is Nel! The Appearance of the Strange Arrancar | MIXED | 246, 247 |
| 147 | Forest of Menos! Search for Rukia | FILLER | N/A |
| 148 | Ashido, the Shinigami Who Came from the Past | FILLER | N/A |
| 149 | Through the Ruined Forest, Ahead to Ichigo | MIXED | 247 |
| 150 | Oath! Back Here Alive Again | CANON | 248, 249 |
| 151 | Fierce as Storm! Dancing Arrancar Encounter | CANON | 250, 251 |
SEASON 8: Arrancar Part 3: The Fierce Fight (Episodes 152-167)
- Total Episodes: 16
- Opening Theme: After dark (Episodes 152-167)
- Ending Themes: Tane wo maku hibi (Episodes 152-154), Kansha (Episodes 155-167)
- Manga Adaptation: Chapters 252 to 286
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | Ichigo Counters! This Is My Bankai | CANON | 252-254 |
| 153 | The Devilish Research, Szayelaporro’s Plan | CANON | 254-256, 262 |
<————— Movie 2: Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion ————— >
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | Rukia and Kaien, the Sorrowful Reunion | CANON | 263, 264 |
| 155 | Rukia Retaliates! Unleash the Desperate Kidō | CANON | 265-267 |
| 156 | Ishida & Pesche, the United, Perfect Attack? | CANON | 256, 257 |
| 157 | Ishida’s Trump Card, Soul-Slicing Seele Schneider | CANON | 258, 259 |
| 158 | Giant’s Right Arm, Devil’s Left Arm | CANON | 260, 261 |
| 159 | Yasutora Sado Dies! Orihime’s Tears | CANON | 262, 263, 264, 265, 267 |
| 160 | Testament, Your Heart Is Right Here… | CANON | 267-269 |
| 161 | The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra’s Provocation | CANON | 265, 269, 270 |
| 162 | Szayelaporro’s Wiles, Renji Is Trapped | CANON | 270-272 |
| 163 | Shinigami and Quincy, the Battle of Madness | CANON | 272-274 |
| 164 | Ishida’s Strategy, the 20-Second Offense | CANON | 275-277 |
| 165 | Murderous Intent! Grimmjow’s Pleasure | CANON | 278-280 |
| 166 | Desperate Effort, Ichigo’s Hollowfication | CANON | 281-283 |
| 167 | When the Battle Ends | CANON | 284-286 |
SEASON 9: The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai Arc (Episodes 168-189)
- Total Episodes: 22
- Opening Theme: Chu-Bura (Episodes 168-189)
- Ending Themes: Orange (Episodes 168-179), Gallop (Episodes 180-189)
- Filler Arc
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | The New Captain Appears! His Name Is Shūsuke Amagai | FILLER | N/A |
| 169 | New Development, the Dangerous Transfer Student Appears! | FILLER | N/A |
| 170 | Desperate Struggle Under the Moonlit Night, the Mysterious Assassin and Zanpakutō | FILLER | N/A |
| 171 | Kenryū, Blooming of the Crimson Flower | FILLER | N/A |
| 172 | Kibune Goes to War! The Raging Wind That Rages Through the Court Divisions | FILLER | N/A |
| 173 | The Appearance of the Great Evil! The Darkness in the House of Kasumiōji | FILLER | N/A |
| 174 | Break the Mirror Boundary! Ichigo’s Captivity | FILLER | N/A |
| 175 | Revenge, the Bount Hunter | FILLER | N/A |
| 176 | Mystery! The Sword-Eating Assassin | FILLER | N/A |
| 177 | Rukia, Full Power! The Released White Blade | FILLER | N/A |
| 178 | Showing the True Colors of a Nightmare, Ichigo’s Showdown | FILLER | N/A |
| 179 | Confrontation?! Amagai vs. Gotei 13 | FILLER | N/A |
| 180 | Princess’s Decision, the Sorrowful Bride | FILLER | N/A |
| 181 | 2nd Division’s Deployment! Ichigo Is Surrounded | FILLER | N/A |
| 182 | Amagai’s True Strength, the Released Zanpakutō! | FILLER | N/A |
| 183 | The Darkness Which Starts to Move, Kibune’s True Intentions | FILLER | N/A |
| 184 | Kira and Kibune, Offense and Defense of 3rd Division | FILLER | N/A |
| 185 | Ice and Flame, Fierce Fight! Amagai vs. Hitsugaya | FILLER | N/A |
| 186 | Sortie Orders! Suppress the House of Kasumiōji | FILLER | N/A |
| 187 | Ichigo’s Fury! The Assassin’s Secret | FILLER | N/A |
| 188 | Duel! Amagai vs. Ichigo | FILLER | N/A |
| 189 | Pride of the Fallen Shinigami | FILLER | N/A |
SEASON 10: Arrancar Part 4: Arrancar vs Shinigami (Episodes 190-205)
- Total Episodes: 16
- Opening Theme: Velonica (Episodes 190-205)
- Ending Themes: Hitohira no Hanabira (Episodes 190-201), Sky Chord ~ Otona ni Naru Kimi e ~ (Episodes 202-205)
- Manga Adaptation: Chapters 286 to 315
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | Hueco Mundo Chapter, Restart! | MIXED | 286, 287 |
| 191 | Szayelaporro Theater, the Play’s Opened | CANON | 288, 289 |
| 192 | Nel’s Secret, Big-Breasted Beauty Joins the Battle!? | CANON | 290-292 |
| 193 | Unforgivable, Szayelaporro’s Madness | CANON | 292, 293 |
| 194 | Neliel’s Past | CANON | 294, 295 |
| 195 | Ultimate Union! Pesche’s Seriousness | CANON | 296, 297 |
| 196 | Joining the War! The Strongest Shinigami Army Appears | CANON | 298, 299 |
| 197 | Byakuya’s Bankai, the Quiet Fury | CANON | 300, 301 |
| 198 | The Scientists’ Battle, Mayuri vs. Szayelaporro | CANON | 302, 303 |
<——————— Movie 3: Bleach: Fade to Black ——————— >
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | Holy Birth, the Resurrected Szayelaporro | CANON | 304, 305 |
| 200 | Hardest Body!? Nnoitra’s Steel Skin | CANON | 306-308 |
| 201 | Nnoitra Released! Multiplying Arms | CANON | 308-310 |
| 202 | Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Who’s the Strongest? | CANON | 311, 312 |
| 203 | Ichigo’s Urgent Return! Stop Grimmjow | CANON | 313-315 |
| 204 | Ichigo’s Seppuku Persuasion Strategy | FILLER | N/A |
| 205 | The Thump! Hollows Soccer Tournament | FILLER | N/A |
SEASON 11: The Past (Episodes 206-212)
- Total Episodes: 7
- Opening Theme: Velonica (Episodes 206-212)
- Ending Theme: Sky Chord ~ Otona ni Naru Kimi e ~ (Episodes 206-212)
- Manga Adaptation: Chapters -108 to -97 (Flashback Arc)
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | The Past Chapter Begins! The Truth 110 Years Ago | CANON | -108 |
| 207 | 12th Division New Captain, Urahara Kisuke | CANON | -107 |
| 208 | Aizen’s Plan, The Hiyori Disturbance | CANON | -105, -106 |
| 209 | Muguruma 9th Division, Moves Out | CANON | -103, -104 |
| 210 | Hiyori Dies? The Beginning of Tragedy? | CANON | -101, -103 |
| 211 | Betrayal! Aizen’s Secret Maneuvers | CANON | -99, -100 |
| 212 | Rescue Hirako! Aizen vs. Urahara | CANON | -97, -98 |
SEASON 12: Arrancar Part 5: Battle in Karakura (Episodes 213-229)
- Total Episodes: 17
- Opening Themes: Velonica (Episodes 213-214), Shoujo S (Episodes 215-229)
- Ending Themes: Sky Chord ~ Otona ni Naru Kimi e ~ (Episodes 213-214), Kimi wo Mamotte (Episodes 215-229)
- Manga Adaptation: Chapters 316 to 340
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213 | Kon’s Detective Story, The Karakuraizer is Watched | FILLER | N/A |
| 214 | Karakuraizer’s Last Day | FILLER | N/A |
| 215 | Protect Karakura Town! Shinigami All-Out War | CANON | 316, 317 |
| 216 | Elite! The Four Shinigami’s | CANON | 318, 319 |
| 217 | Charlotte Monnel, the Beautiful | CANON | 320, 321 |
| 218 | Kira, the Battle Within Despair | CANON | 322-324 |
| 219 | Hisagi’s Shikai! The Name Is… | CANON | 324, 325 |
| 220 | Ikkaku Falls! Shinigami’s Crisis | CANON | 326-328 |
| 221 | Full Frontal War! vs. Espada | CANON | 328-330 |
| 222 | Most Evil Tag!? Suì-Fēng & Ōmaeda | CANON | 331, 332 |
| 223 | Amazing Body! Ggio Releases | CANON | 332, 333 |
| 224 | 3 vs. 1 Battle! Rangiku’s Crisis? | CANON | 333-335 |
| 225 | Vice-Captains Annihilated! Terrifying Demonic Beast | CANON | 336, 337 |
| 226 | Fierce Fighting Conclusion? To a New Battle! | CANON | 338, 339 |
| 227 | Wonderful Error | FILLER | N/A |
| 228 | Summer! Sea! Swimsuit Festival!! | FILLER | N/A |
| 229 | Soul Cry? The Rug Shinigami Is Born! | FILLER | N/A |
SEASON 13: Zanpakutō: The Alternate Tale Arc (Episodes 230-265)
- Total Episodes: 36
- Opening Themes: Shoujo S (Episodes 230-242), Anima Rossa (Episodes 243-265)
- Ending Themes: Mad Surfer (Episodes 230-242), Sakurabito (Episodes 243-255), Tabidatsu Kimi He (Episodes 256-265)
- Filler Arc
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | A New Enemy! The Materialization of Zanpakutō | FILLER | N/A |
| 231 | Byakuya, Disappearing into the Cherry Blossoms | FILLER | N/A |
| 232 | Sode no Shirayuki vs. Rukia! Heart to Heart | FILLER | N/A |
| 233 | Zangetsu Becomes an Enemy | FILLER | N/A |
| 234 | Renji Surprised?! The Two Zabimarus | FILLER | N/A |
| 235 | Clash! Hisagi vs. Kazeshini | FILLER | N/A |
| 236 | Release! The New Getsuga Tenshō | FILLER | N/A |
| 237 | Suì-Fēng, Encirclement of the Zanpakutō Corps! | FILLER | N/A |
| 238 | Friendship? Hatred? Haineko & Tobiume | FILLER | N/A |
| 239 | Awakening Hyōrinmaru! Hitsugaya’s Fierce Fight | FILLER | N/A |
| 240 | Byakuya’s Betrayal | FILLER | N/A |
| 241 | For Pride! Byakuya vs. Renji | FILLER | N/A |
| 242 | Shinigami & Zanpakutō, Total Sortie | FILLER | N/A |
| 243 | One-to-One Fight! Ichigo vs. Senbonzakura | FILLER | N/A |
| 244 | Long Awaited… Kenpachi Arrives! | FILLER | N/A |
| 245 | Pursue Byakuya! Confusion in the Gotei Divisions | FILLER | N/A |
| 246 | Special Mission! Rescue Commander Yamamoto! | FILLER | N/A |
| 247 | Shinigami Deceived! World Annihilation Crisis | FILLER | N/A |
| 248 | Dragon of Ice and Dragon of Flame! The Strongest Showdown! | FILLER | N/A |
| 249 | Senbonzakura Bankai! Assault in the Real World | FILLER | N/A |
| 250 | The One Who Carries On – The Bestial Swordsman, Appears! | FILLER | N/A |
| 251 | Dark History! The Worst Shinigami Was Born! | FILLER | N/A |
| 252 | Byakuya, the Truth Behind the Betrayal | FILLER | N/A |
| 253 | Muramasa’s True Identity Revealed | FILLER | N/A |
| 254 | Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns | FILLER | N/A |
| 255 | Final Chapter – Zanpakutō: The Alternate Tale Arc | FILLER | N/A |
| 256 | Enraged Byakuya! The Kuchiki Family in Ruins | FILLER | N/A |
| 257 | New Enemy! The True Nature of the Sword Beasts | FILLER | N/A |
| 258 | Stray Serpent, Tortured Monkey | FILLER | N/A |
| 259 | Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground | FILLER | N/A |
| 260 | Conclusion!? Hisagi vs. Kazeshini | FILLER | N/A |
| 261 | The Person with the Unknown Ability! Orihime Is Targeted | FILLER | N/A |
| 262 | Haineko Cries! The Tragic Sword-Beast! | FILLER | N/A |
| 263 | Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru | FILLER | N/A |
| 264 | Battle of the Females? Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao! | FILLER | N/A |
| 265 | Evolution!? The Menace of the Ultimate Sword-Beast | FILLER | N/A |
SEASON 14: Arrancar Part 6: Fall of the Espada (Episodes 266-316)
- Total Episodes: 51
- Opening Themes: ChAngE (Episodes 266-291), Melody of the Wild Dance (Episodes 292-316)
- Ending Themes: Stay Beautiful (Episodes 266-278), Echoes (Episodes 279-291), Last Moment (Episodes 292-303), Song For … (Episodes 304-316)
- Manga Adaptation: Chapters 340 to 423
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | Ichigo vs Ulquiorra, Resume | CANON | 340-341 |
| 267 | Connected Hearts! Ulquiorra’s Left Fist | CANON | 341, 342 |
| 268 | Hatred and Jealousy, Orihime’s Dilemma | CANON | 342, 343 |
| 269 | Ichigo and Uryū, Back to Back Bonds | CANON | 344, 345 |
| 270 | Beginning Despair… Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade | CANON | 346-348 |
| 271 | Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Sorrowful Cry! | CANON | 349-351 |
| 272 | Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion! | CANON | 352-354 |
| 273 | Full Power Unleashed! Halibel’s Release | CANON | 354-356 |
| 274 | Hitsugaya, the Desperate Hyōten Hyakkasō! | CANON | 357, 358 |
| 275 | Breath of Death, the King Who Rules Over Death | CANON | 356, 357, 359 |
| 276 | One Hit Kill, Suì-Fēng, Bankai! | CANON | 358-360 |
| 277 | Climax! Kyōraku vs. Starrk | CANON | 361, 362 |
| 278 | The Nightmare Returns… Resurrection of the Espada | CANON | 363, 364 |
| 279 | Hirako vs. Aizen… the Fated Reunion! | CANON | 365-367 |
| 280 | Hisagi vs. Tōsen, the Battle of Resolution | CANON | 368, 369 |
| 281 | Crown of Lies, Baraggan’s Malice | CANON | 370, 371 |
| 282 | Power of the Soul! Los Lobos, Release! | CANON | 372, 373 |
| 283 | Starrk, the Lone Battle | CANON | 374, 375 |
| 284 | Chain of Sacrifice, Halibel’s Past | CANON | 376 |
| 285 | Hundred-Year Grudge! Hiyori’s Revenge | CANON | 376-378 |
| 286 | Ichigo Returns to the Material World! Protect Karakura Town | CANON | 378-380 |
| 287 | Side Story! Ichigo and the Magic Lamp! | FILLER | N/A |
| 288 | The Last Trump Card! Ichigo, Towards the Decisive Battle | CANON | 381, 382 |
| 289 | Byakuya vs. Kenpachi?! The Battle Commences! | CANON | 382-384 |
| 290 | For the Sake of Justice?! The Shinigami Who Deserted | CANON | 385, 386 |
| 291 | Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Release Bankai! | CANON | 386, 387 |
| 292 | All Out War! Aizen vs. Shinigami | CANON | 388, 389 |
| 293 | Hitsugaya! The Raging, Hateful Blade! | CANON | 390-392 |
| 294 | Impossible to Attack? Sealed Genryūsai! | CANON | 393-395 |
| 295 | Deception and Plot – Entangled Bonds! | MIXED | 396 |
| 296 | Shocking Truth… Ichigo’s Hidden Power! | MIXED | 396-398 |
| 297 | The Extending Blade?! Ichigo vs. Gin! | CANON | 399-401 |
| 298 | Film! Festival! Shinigami Film Festival! | FILLER | N/A |
| 299 | Theater Opening! Hell Chapter, Prologue | FILLER | N/A |
| 300 | Urahara Appears! Gotta Stop Aizen! | CANON | 402-404 |
| 301 | Ichigo Loses His Will to Fight!? Gin’s Expectation! | CANON | 405-407 |
| 302 | The Final Getsuga Tenshō!? Ichigo’s Training! | CANON | 408-410 |
| 303 | Real World and Shinigami Unite! New Year Special! | FILLER | N/A |
| 304 | Another Side Story! The Monster Appears! | FILLER | N/A |
| 305 | Delusion Rampage! Hisagi, Towards the Hot Springs Inn! | FILLER | N/A |
| 306 | For the Sake of Protecting! Ichigo vs. Tensa Zangetsu! | CANON | 411, 412 |
| 307 | Emergency Situation! Aizen, Further Evolution! | CANON | 413-415 |
| 308 | Goodbye… Rangiku | CANON | 416-418 |
| 309 | Conclusion of Fierce Battle! Release, Final Getsuga Tenshō! | CANON | 419-421 |
| 310 | Ichigo’s Resolution! The Price of the Fierce Battle | CANON | 422, 423 |
| 311 | Soul Detective – Karakuraizer, Again Sorties! | FILLER | N/A |
| 312 | Inauguration! The New Captain of the 2nd Division! | FILLER | N/A |
| 313 | The Man Who Risks His Life in the 11th Division! | FILLER | N/A |
| 314 | Kon Saw It! Top Secret, the Secret of the Beautiful Office Lady! | FILLER | N/A |
| 315 | Yachiru’s Tears of Hot Spring Sadness | FILLER | N/A |
| 316 | Hitsugaya’s Holiday! | FILLER | N/A |
<——————— Movie 4: Bleach: The Hell Verse ——————— >
SEASON 15: Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc (Episodes 317-342)
- Total Episodes: 26
- Opening Theme: BLUE (Episodes 317-342)
- Ending Themes: Aoi Tori (Episodes 317-329), Haruka Kanata (Episodes 330-342)
- Filler Arc
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | Unusual Incident in Seireitei?! Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc! | FILLER | N/A |
| 318 | Renji vs. Rukia?! Battle Between Comrades! | FILLER | N/A |
| 319 | Ichigo’s Capturing Net! Escape from Soul Society! | FILLER | N/A |
| 320 | Gotei 13, Gathering in the Real World! | FILLER | N/A |
| 321 | Showdown Between Comrades! Ikkaku vs. Ikkaku | FILLER | N/A |
| 322 | Clash! Rukia vs. Rukia | FILLER | N/A |
| 323 | Protect Ichigo! Nozomi’s Determination | FILLER | N/A |
| 324 | Seireitei Defense War! Release! | FILLER | N/A |
| 325 | For the Sake of Believing! Byakuya vs. Hitsugaya! | FILLER | N/A |
| 326 | Two Hinamori, Hitsugaya’s Resolution | FILLER | N/A |
| 327 | Byakuya’s Pride! Byakuya vs. Byakuya | FILLER | N/A |
| 328 | The Reigai’s Dream! Fight for Gotei 13! | FILLER | N/A |
| 329 | Forbidden Friendship?! Nozomi and Kageroza | FILLER | N/A |
| 330 | I Want to Live…! Nozomi’s Zanpakuto | FILLER | N/A |
| 331 | For Fighting! Awakened Nozomi! | FILLER | N/A |
| 332 | Most Vicious Reigai in History Appears! | FILLER | N/A |
| 333 | Eradicate Nozomi!? Genryusai’s Decision | FILLER | N/A |
| 334 | Vanishing Reiatsu! Ichigo, Struggle of the Soul! | FILLER | N/A |
| 335 | Lurking in the Dangai?! Another Ichigo!? | FILLER | N/A |
| 336 | Pursue Kageroza! Operation, Infiltration into the Technology Development Department! | FILLER | N/A |
| 337 | The Developer of Modified Souls | FILLER | N/A |
| 338 | Kon’s Feelings, Nozomi’s Feelings | FILLER | N/A |
| 339 | Protect Ichigo! Bonds of Friendship! | FILLER | N/A |
| 340 | Reigai vs. Original, the Fierce Fight of Pride! | FILLER | N/A |
| 341 | Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion! | FILLER | N/A |
| 342 | Thank You | CANON | 423 |
SEASON 16: The Lost Agent Arc (Episodes 343-366)
- Total Episodes: 24
- Opening Theme: HARUKAZE (Episodes 343-366)
- Ending Themes: Re:pray (Episodes 343-354), MASK (Episodes 355-366)
- Manga Adaptation: Chapters 424 to 479
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
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| 343 | 3rd Year High School Student! Dressed Up, New Chapter Start! | CANON | 424, 425 |
| 344 | School Rival?! Ichigo and Uryū, Fight Together! | CANON | 426-429 |
| 345 | Uryū Is Attacked, A Threat Draws Near the Friends! | CANON | 428-430 |
| 346 | The Fullbringer: Kūgo Ginjō | CANON | 431-433 |
| 347 | Crisis Creeping Up on the Kurosaki Family?! Ichigo’s Confusion! | CANON | 433 |
| 348 | Pride of the Badge, Ichigo’s Pride! | CANON | 434-436 |
| 349 | Next Target, Orihime’s Hand Is Aimed At! | CANON | 437-439 |
| 350 | The Man Who Killed a Shinigami Substitute?! Tsukishima Makes His Move | CANON | 440-442 |
| 351 | Fullbring, the Detested Power | CANON | 441, 442 |
| 352 | Tsukishima’s Invasion! Obstruction Training! | CANON | 442-444 |
| 353 | Ichigo, Mastering the Fullbring! | CANON | 445, 446 |
| 354 | Ichigo vs. Ginjō to the Game’s Space | CANON | 447, 448 |
| 355 | Shinigami Enters the War! Seireitei’s New Year Special! | FILLER | N/A |
| 356 | Friend or Foe?! Ginjō’s Unknown Heart! | CANON | 449-451 |
| 357 | Tsukishima’s Ability, Danger Is Near! | CANON | 452 |
| 358 | Clash?! Ginjō Attacks Xcution Members | CANON | 452, 453 |
| 359 | Sorrowful Battle! Ichigo vs. Sado and Orihime | CANON | 454-456 |
| 360 | Ichigo vs. Uryū?! Who Is the Traitor? | CANON | 456-458 |
| 361 | Ambush! Gotei 13, Makes Their Move! | CANON | 459, 460 |
| 362 | Revival! Shinigami Substitute Ichigo Kurosaki! | CANON | 461-463 |
| 363 | Fierce Fight! Shinigami vs. Xcution | CANON | 464-468 |
| 364 | Desperate Struggle?! Byakuya’s Conflicted Memories | CANON | 468-472 |
| 365 | Ichigo vs. Ginjō! Secret of the Substitute Badge | CANON | 470, 473-476 |
| 366 | Changing History, Unchanging Heart | CANON | 476-479 |
SEASON 17: BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War (Episodes 367-?)
- Total Episodes (Released so far): 39 (Ongoing)
- Opening Themes: Scar (Episodes 367-379), Stars (Episodes 380-392), Without any words (Episodes 393-?)
- Ending Themes: Saihate (Episodes 367-379), Endroll (Episodes 380-392), MONOCHROME (Episodes 393-?)
- Manga Adaptation: Chapters 480 to 609 (Part 1 & 2 adapted)
| # | Title | Type | Manga Chapters |
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| 367 (01) | The Blood Warfare | CANON | 480-484 |
| 368 (02) | Foundation Stones | CANON | 485-488 |
| 369 (03) | March of the Starcross | CANON | 488-494 |
| 370 (04) | Kill the Shadow | CANON | 494-499 |
| 371 (05) | Wrath as a Lightning | CANON | 500-505 |
| 372 (06) | The Fire | CANON | 506-510 |
| 373 (07) | Born in the Dark | CANON | 511-514 |
| 374 (08) | The Shooting Star Project (Zero Mix) | CANON | 515-519 |
| 375 (09) | The Drop | CANON | 520-524 |
| 376 (10) | The Battle | CANON | 522-528 |
| 377 (11) | Everything But the Rain | CANON | 528-533 |
| 378 (12) | Everything But the Rain “June Truth” | CANON | 533-537 |
| 379 (13) | The Blade is Me | CANON | 537-542 |
| 380 (14) | The Last 9 Days | CANON | 542-546 |
| 381 (15) | Peace from Shadows | CANON | 547-551 |
| 382 (16) | The Fundamental Virulence | CANON | 552-559 |
| 383 (17) | Heart of Wolf | CANON | 555-560 |
| 384 (18) | Rages at Ringside | CANON | 560-565 |
| 385 (19) | The White Haze | CANON | 554, 555, 559, 565-570 |
| 386 (20) | I AM THE EDGE | CANON | 571-579 |
| 387 (21) | The Headless Star | CANON | 565, 579-586 |
| 388 (22) | Marching Out the ZOMBIES | CANON | 587-591 |
| 389 (23) | Marching Out the ZOMBIES 2 | CANON | 587, 588, 592-597 |
| 390 (24) | Too Early To Win, Too Late To Know | CANON | 588, 597-604 |
| 391 (25) | THE MASTER | CANON | 601-606 |
| 392 (26) | BLACK | CANON | 604, 607-609 |
| 393 (27) | A | CANON | 609-611 |
| 394 (28) | KILL THE KING | CANON | 612-615 |
| 395 (29) | The Dark Arm | CANON | 615-618 |
| 396 (30) | The Betrayer | CANON | 618-620 |
| 397 (31) | AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT | CANON | 621-624 |
| 398 (32) | THE HOLY NEWBORN | CANON | 625-628 |
| 399 (33) | Gate of the Sun | CANON | 629, 630, 635 |
| 400 (34) | BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND | CANON | 635-639 |
| 401 (35) | DON’T CHASE A SHADOW | CANON | 644-649 |
| 402 (36) | BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 | CANON | 640-644 |
| 403 (37) | SHADOWS GONE | CANON | 649-654 |
| 404 (38) | FRIEND | CANON | 630-634 |
| 405 (39) | The Visible Answer | CANON | 654-659 |
| 406 (40) | MY LAST WORDS | CANON | 654, 658-661 |
| 407 (41) | Part 4: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity | CANON | TBA |
What Manga Chapter Does Bleach Anime End On?
| Anime Ending Point | Manga Starting Point for Continuation |
|---|---|
| Anime: The last aired episode is 406 (episode 40 of Thousand-Year Blood War), adapting manga chapters 654, 658, 659, 660, and 661. | Manga: To continue the story after the anime, begin reading from Chapter 661 (page 11) of the manga, which is in Volume 72. For complete context, it’s recommended to also read chapter 658 (pages 10–17) and chapter 659 (pages 1–6), as these sections were not fully adapted in the anime. |
Bleach Filler Arcs: Which to Skip and Which to Watch
Bleach features 4 major filler arcs. While these arcs are not part of the manga’s canon storyline and can be skipped for a purely manga-based experience, some offer unique entertainment value. Here’s a breakdown of Bleach‘s filler arcs with recommendations on whether to watch or skip:
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The Bount Arc (Episodes 64-109): Not Recommended. This extensive arc, spanning 46 episodes across two parts, is entirely anime-original. While ambitious, it deviates significantly from Tite Kubo’s manga and is often criticized for pacing issues and a decline in overall story quality compared to the canon material. Most fans recommend skipping the Bount Arc entirely.
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The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai Arc (Episodes 168-189): Not Recommended. This 22-episode arc introduces new characters and a standalone storyline that doesn’t connect to the main Bleach narrative. Unlike the Bount arc, it doesn’t attempt to integrate with the ongoing canon plot, presenting a completely separate story that is generally considered skippable filler.
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Zanpakutō Unknown Tales Arc (Episodes 230-265): Recommended. This 36-episode arc, while filler, is often praised for its creative concept and engaging character development. It explores the relationships between Shinigami and their Zanpakutō by personifying the Zanpakutō spirits. This arc offers a unique perspective on familiar characters and their powers, making it a worthwhile watch for many fans despite its non-canon status.
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Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc (Episodes 317-342): Recommended. Consisting of 26 episodes, this arc is considered the best Bleach filler arc by many viewers. It seamlessly integrates into the timeline following the Arrancar arc and provides a compelling standalone story. The arc offers a breather after the intense Arrancar saga while delivering solid action and character moments, making it a recommended filler arc to watch.
How to Watch Bleach in Order with Movies and OVAs
Bleach has released 4 movies and 2 OVAs, none of which are considered canon to the main storyline. However, for fans interested in experiencing all Bleach content, watching them in chronological order based on anime progression enhances the viewing experience. Here’s the recommended watch order for Bleach movies and OVAs:
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Bleach Anime (Part 1: Episodes 1-366): This is the primary viewing material, adapting manga chapters 1-479. The movies and OVAs are best viewed interspersed within this original run.
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OVA 1: Bleach: Memories in the Rain: Watch after episode 9. This OVA is an optional pilot episode, a revised version of episodes 8-9, produced before the anime series officially premiered.
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OVA 2: Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy: Watch after episode 63. This OVA, shown at Jump Festa 2005, is set shortly after the Soul Society arc and is considered a side-story.
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Movie 1: Bleach: Memories of Nobody: Watch after episode 109. The movie’s plot involves mysterious spirits appearing in Karakura Town and disturbances in Soul Society, introducing the character Senna and the Dark Ones.
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Movie 2: Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion: Watch after episode 153. This movie revolves around the theft of the “King’s Seal” and Captain Hitsugaya’s disappearance, leading to accusations against him.
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Movie 3: Bleach: Fade to Black: Watch after episode 198. In this movie, Soul Society members lose their memories of Rukia and Ichigo, uncovering a hidden darkness in Rukia’s past.
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Movie 4: Bleach: The Hell Verse: Watch after episode 299. Ichigo and friends venture into Hell to rescue Yuzu, facing prisoners who have committed sins as humans.
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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (Part 2 onwards): This is the continuation of the anime series, adapting the final manga arc.
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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (Part 1): (Episodes 367-379 of the overall series). Adapts manga chapters 480-542.
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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation (Part 2): (Episodes 380-392 of the overall series). Premiered in July 2023, continuing the Thousand Year Blood War arc.
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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict (Part 3): (Episodes 393-406 of the overall series).
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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity (Part 4): (Episode 407+ of the overall series). Upcoming part, continuing the adaptation of the final manga arc.
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By following this guide, you can efficiently navigate the Bleach anime, focusing on the canon storyline while having the option to explore recommended filler arcs and movies for a more complete Bleach experience.
