Bleach Filler List and Order to Watch Guide
Bleach Filler List and Order to Watch Guide

Bleach Filler Guide: How to Watch Bleach Without Unnecessary Episodes

Bleach is a long-running anime series with a significant amount of filler content. With 406 episodes across 17 seasons, 164 episodes, or 40.8%, are filler. This means nearly half of the anime isn’t part of the main storyline from the manga. Skipping filler episodes can save you a considerable amount of time and allow you to focus on the core narrative, much like skipping filler in Naruto Shippuden.

Watching all of Bleach would take around 134 hours. By skipping the filler, you can cut down your viewing time by 54 hours, bringing the total to a more manageable 80 hours. This Filler Guide Bleach is designed to help you navigate the series efficiently, ensuring you don’t miss out on the essential story.

Where to watch Bleach online? Popular streaming platforms include Disney Plus, which offers all episodes with subtitles, including Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. Apple TV is another option in the United States. Hulu provides Bleach dubbed in English, along with other anime hits like One Piece.

Bleach Filler List and Order to Watch GuideBleach Filler List and Order to Watch Guide

Your Ultimate Bleach Filler Episode Guide and Watch Order

Once you’ve chosen your streaming service, use this episode guide to watch Bleach effectively. Episodes are categorized as filler, canon, or mixed:

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDATION
FILLER Episodes not adapted from the manga, deviating from the author’s original storyline. Skip these episodes to focus on the main story.
MIXED Episodes with a blend of manga adaptation and filler content. Watch only the specified minutes to catch canon parts.
CANON Episodes 100% adapted from the manga, following the author’s intended narrative. Watch all episodes to experience the complete story.

Note: For re-watchers looking to refresh their memory or pinpoint where they left off, our “Arcs of Bleach” article offers detailed arc information and battle breakdowns.

Bleach Episode Breakdown by Season:

SEASON 1: The Substitute (Episodes 1-20)

This season has 20 episodes. Openings: *~Asterisk~ (1-20). Endings: Life is like a boat (1-13) and Thank You!! (14-20). Adapted from manga chapters 1-70.

# Title Chapters Type
001. The Day I Became a Shinigami 1 CANON
002. A Shinigami’s Work 2, 3 CANON
003. Brother’s Wish, Sister’s Wish 4, 5, 6 CANON
004. The Cursed Parrot 7, 8, 9 CANON
005. Beat the Invisible Enemy! 9, 10, 11, 12 CANON
006. Fight to the Death! Ichigo vs. Ichigo 13, 14, 15 CANON
007. Greeting From a Stuffed Toy 15, 16, 17 CANON
008. June 17, Memories in the Rain 18, 19, 20 CANON
009. An Unbeatable Enemy 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 CANON
010. Clash at the Sacred Ground! 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 CANON
011. The Legendary Quincy 33, 34, 35, 36 CANON
012. Gentle Right Arm 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 CANON
013. Flower and Hollow 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 CANON
014. Back to Back, A Battle to the Death! 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 CANON
015. Kon’s Great Plan 26, 51, 52 CANON
016. Encounter with Renji Abarai! 52, 53, 54 CANON
017. Ichigo, Dies! 55, 56, 57 CANON
018. Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami! 58, 59, 60, 61 CANON
019. Ichigo, Hollowfied! 62, 63, 64 CANON
020. Ichimaru Gin’s Shadow 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 CANON

SEASON 2: Soul Society: The Entry (Episodes 21-41)

This season contains 21 episodes. Openings: *~Asterisk~ (21-25) and D-tecnoLife (26-41). Endings: Thank You!! (21-25), Houkiboshi (26-38), and Happypeople (39-41). Adapted from manga chapters 71-117.

# Title Chapters Type
021. Enter the Soul Society 71, 72, 73, 74 CANON
022. The Man Who Hates Shinigami 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 CANON
023. 14 Days Before Rukia’s Execution 78, 79 CANON
024. Assemble! The 13 Divisions 80, 81, 82 CANON
025. Infiltrate with the Huge Fireworks? 83, 84, 85 CANON
026. Formation! The Worst Tag 85, 86, 87 CANON
027. Release the Death Blow! 88, 89 CANON
028. Orihime Targeted 89, 90, 91 CANON
029. Breakthrough! The Shinigami’s Encirclement Net 92, 93 CANON
030. Renji’s Confrontation 94, 95 CANON
031. The Resolution to Kill 96, 97, 98 CANON
032. Stars and the Stray 98 CANON
033. Miracle! The Mysterious Hero N/A FILLER
034. Tragedy of Early Morning 99, 100 CANON
035. Aizen Assassinated! The Darkness Which Approaches 101, 102 CANON
036. Zaraki Kenpachi Approaches! 103, 104, 105 CANON
037. Motive of the Fist 105, 106, 107 CANON
038. Desperate Situation! Broken Zangetsu 108, 109, 110 CANON
039. The Immortal Man 110, 111, 112, 113 CANON
040. Ganju Meets Shinigami 113, 114, 115, 116 CANON
041. Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia 116, 117 CANON

SEASON 3: Soul Society: The Rescue (Episodes 42-63)

This season features 22 episodes. Openings: D-tecnoLife (42-51) and Ichirin no Hana (52-63). Endings: Happypeople (42-51) and LIFE (52-63). Adapted from manga chapters 118-182.

# Title Chapters Type
042. Yoruichi, Goddess of Flash, Dances! 118, 119, 120 CANON
043. The Despicable Shinigami 120, 121, 122, 123 CANON
044. Ishida’s Ultimate Power! 124, 125, 126 CANON
045. Overcome Your Limits! 126, 127, 128 CANON
046. Authentic Records! Shinigami Academy -17 CANON
047. The Revengers 129, 130, 131 CANON
048. Hitsugaya Roars! 132, 133 CANON
049. Rukia’s Nightmare 134, 135, 136 CANON
050. Reviving Lion N/A FILLER
051. Execution, The Morning Verdict 137, 138, 139 CANON
052. Renji, Soul’s Vow! Battle with Byakuya 140, 141, 142, 143, 144 CANON
053. Gin Ichimaru’s Temptation, Crushed Resolution 145, 146, 147, 148, 149 CANON
054. Accomplished Vow! Get Back Rukia! 149, 150, 151, 152 CANON
055. The Strongest Shinigami! Ultimate Confrontation Between Teacher and Student 153, 154, 155 CANON
056. Supersonic Battle! Goddess of Battle’s Conclusion! 154, 156, 157, 158 CANON
057. Senbonzakura, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts Through the Sky 159, 160, 161 CANON
058. Release! The Black Blade, The Miraculous Power 161, 162, 163 CANON
059. Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire 164, 165, 166, 167 CANON
060. Real Truth, The Sad Truth 168, 169, 170, 171 CANON
061. Aizen’s Ambition! Heinous Intentions 172, 173, 174, 175 CANON
062. Gather Together! The Strongest Shinigami Group 176, 177, 178, 179 CANON
063. Rukia’s Resolution, Ichigo’s Feelings 180, 181, 182 CANON
<——————- OVA: Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy ——————->

SEASON 4: The Bount (Episodes 64-91)

This season has 28 episodes and is entirely filler. Openings: Ichirin no Hana (64-74) and Tonight, Tonight, Tonight (75-91). Endings: My Pace (64-74), HANABI (75-86), and MOVIN!! (87-91).

# Title Chapters Type
064. New Term, Renji Has Come to the Material World?! N/A FILLER
065. Creeping Terror, The Second Victim N/A FILLER
066. Breakthrough! The Maze Hidden in the Labyrinth N/A FILLER
067. Death Game! The Missing Classmate N/A FILLER
068. Reveal the Evil! The Truth Hidden in the Shrine N/A FILLER
069. Bounts! The Ones Who Hunt Souls N/A FILLER
070. Rukia’s Return! Revival of the Substitute Team N/A FILLER
071. Dramatic Confrontation! Quincy Boy vs. Bount Boy N/A FILLER
072. Bount Attack! The Fate of the Destroyed Hospital N/A FILLER
073. The Bount Gathering! The Man Who Makes His Move N/A FILLER
074. Memories of an Eternally Living Clan N/A FILLER
075. Ground-Shaking Event in the 11th Division! The Shinigami Who Has Risen Again N/A FILLER
076. Clash of Power! Freed vs. Zangetsu N/A FILLER
077. Unfading Grudge! Kenpachi vs. Kariya! N/A FILLER
078. Shocking Revelations for the 13 Divisions!! The Truth Buried in History N/A FILLER
079. Yoshino’s Decision of Resolve N/A FILLER
080. Assault From a Formidable Enemy! A Tiny Last Line of Defense?! N/A FILLER
081. Hitsugaya Moves Out! The Attacked City N/A FILLER
082. Ichigo vs. Dalki! Appearance of the Dark N/A FILLER
083. Shadow of the Bounts, The Mystery of the Dolls N/A FILLER
084. Dissension in the Substitute Team? Rukia’s Betrayal N/A FILLER
085. Tearful Reunion! Rukia vs. Orihime N/A FILLER
086. Rangiku’s Battle! Pierce the Invisible Enemy! N/A FILLER
087. Byakuya is Called Out! The Gotei 13 Start to Move! N/A FILLER
088. Annihilation of the Lieutenants!? Trap in the Underground Cave N/A FILLER
089. Rematch!? Ishida vs. Nemu N/A FILLER
090. Abarai Renji, Bankai of the Soul! N/A FILLER
091. Shinigami and Quincy, The Reviving Power N/A FILLER

SEASON 5: The Assault (Episodes 92-109)

This season consists of 18 filler episodes. Openings: Tonight, Tonight, Tonight (92-97), Tonight (98-109) and Rolling Star. Endings: MOVIN!! (92-97) and Baby it’s you (98-109).

# Title Chapters Type
092. Invasion of the Soul Society, Again N/A FILLER
093. The Bount Assault! The Confused Gotei 13 N/A FILLER
094. Hitsugaya’s Resolution! The Impending Clash N/A FILLER
095. Byakuya Makes an Appearance! Dancing Through the Wind of Cherry Blossoms N/A FILLER
096. Ichigo, Byakuya, Kariya, The Battle of the 3 Extremes N/A FILLER
097. Hitsugaya, Strike Out! Kill the Enemy in the Forest N/A FILLER
098. Clash! Kenpachi Zaraki vs. Maki Ichinose N/A FILLER
099. Shinigami vs. Shinigami! The Power Running Out of Control N/A FILLER
100. Soifon Dies? The Last of the Stealth Force N/A FILLER
101. Mayuri’s Bankai!! Sawatari: Clash of the Demon N/A FILLER
102. The Last Quincy! The Bursting Power N/A FILLER
103. Ishida, Surpassing the Limit to Attack! N/A FILLER
104. 10th Division’s Desperate Struggle! Release Hyōrinmaru! N/A FILLER
105. Kariya! Countdown to the Detonation N/A FILLER
106. Life and Revenge, Ishida’s Choice! N/A FILLER
107. The Decapitated Sword, The Broken Heart N/A FILLER
108. The Bount Screams! The Last Clash N/A FILLER
109. Ichigo and Rukia, Thoughts in the Revolving Sky N/A FILLER
<——————- Movie 1: Bleach: Memories of Nobody ——————->

SEASON 6: The Arrancar (Episodes 110-131)

This season has 22 episodes. Openings: Rolling Star (110-120) and Alones (121-131). Endings: Sakura Biyori (110-120) and Tsumasaki (121-131). Adapted from manga chapters 183-229.

Note: Kurodo, Ririn, and Noba are non-canon characters, exclusive to the Bount arc, but make minor appearances later. These modified souls, created by Kisuke Urahara, are similar to Kon, taking stuffed animal forms and possessing human-shaped Gigai.

# Title Chapters Type
110. Substitute Instructor Returns 183, 184, 185, 186 CANON
111. Shock! The Father’s True Identity 186, 187 CANON
112. The Battle Begins, Visoreds vs. Arrancars 188, 189 CANON
113. Prelude to the Apocalypse, The Arrancar’s Onslaught 190, 191, 192 CANON
114. Reunion, Ichigo, Rukia, and Shinigami 192, 193, 194, 195 CANON
115. Mission! The Shinigami Have Come 196, 197 CANON
116. Evil Eye, Aizen Returns 198, 199, 200 CANON
117. Rukia’s Battle Begins! The Freezing White Blade 200, 201, 202 CANON
118. Ikkaku’s Bankai! The Power That Breaks Everything 203, 204, 205 CANON
119. Zaraki Squad’s Secret Story! The Lucky Men 206 CANON
120. Hitsugaya’s Fall! The Broken Hyōrinmaru 206, 207, 208, 209 CANON
121. Clash! The Protector vs. The Bearer 210, 211, 212, 213 CANON
122. Visoreds – The Power of Awakened 213, 214, 215, 216 CANON
123. Ichigo, Complete Hollowfication!? 216, 217, 218 CANON
124. Clash! Black Bankai and White Bankai 219, 220, 221 MIXED
125. Urgent Contact! Aizen’s Plot! 221, 222, 223 CANON
126. Uryū vs. Ryūken! Father vs. Son Quincy Battle 224, 225, 226 CANON
127. Urahara’s Decision, Orihime’s Feelings 227, 228, 229 CANON
128. The Nightmare Arrancar! Team Hitsugaya Moves Out N/A FILLER
129. The Descent of the Dark Emissary! The Propagation of Malice N/A FILLER
130. Invisible Enemy! Hitsugaya’s Merciless Decision N/A FILLER
131. Rangiku’s Tears, The Sorrowful Parting of Brother and Sister N/A FILLER

SEASON 7: The Arrancar Part 2: Hueco Mundo Sneak Entry (Episodes 132-151)

This season has 20 episodes. Openings: Alones (132-143) and After Dark (144-151). Endings: Daidai (132-143) and Tane wo maku hibi (144-151). Adapted from manga chapters 229-251.

# Title Chapters Type
132. Hitsugaya, Karin and Soccer Ball N/A FILLER
133. Ikkaku, The Hot-Blooded Kendō Tale N/A FILLER
134. Beautiful Patissier, Yumichika! N/A FILLER
135. Kon is Deceived! Rangiku on the Watch N/A FILLER
136. Hueco Mundo Uproar! Ulquiorra’s Assassination Plot N/A FILLER
137. Treachery, The Arrancar’s Plot N/A FILLER
138. Hueco Mundo Trembles! Hitsugaya vs. Yammy 229, 230, 231 CANON
139. Ichigo vs. Grimmjow, the 11-Second Battle 231, 232, 233, 234 CANON
140. Ulquiorra’s Scheme, the Sun Setting 234, 235, 236 CANON
141. Farewell…, Kurosaki-kun 237 CANON
142. Strict Order! Orihime Prohibited from Rescue 238, 239 CANON
143. Grimmjow Revives 240, 241 CANON
144. Ishida and Chad, the Quickening New Power 241, 242, 243 CANON
145. The Arrancars Gather! Aizen’s Council 244, 245 CANON
146. Name is Nel! The Appearance of the Strange Arrancar 246, 247 MIXED
147. Forest of Menos! Search for Rukia N/A FILLER
148. Ashido, The Shinigami Who Came From The Past N/A FILLER
149. Crumbling Forest, the Million Menos 247 MIXED
150. Oath! Back to the Living World, Alive 248, 249 CANON
151. Raging Storm! Encounter with the Dancing Arrancar 250, 251 CANON

SEASON 8: The Arrancar Part 3: Fierce Fight (Episodes 152-167)

This season has 16 episodes. Opening: After Dark (152-167). Endings: Tane wo maku hibi (152-154) and Kansha (155-167). Adapted from manga chapters 252-286.

# Title Chapters Type
152. Ichigo Strikes Back! This is My Bankai 252, 253, 254 CANON
153. The Devilish Research, Szayelaporro’s Plot 254, 255, 256, 262 CANON
<————— Movie 2: Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion —————>
154. Rukia and Kaien, the Sorrowful Reunion 263, 264 CANON
155. Rukia Counterattacks! Unleash the Desperate Kidō 265, 266, 267 CANON
156. Ishida & Pesche, the United, Friendship Attack 256, 257 CANON
157. Ishida’s Trump Card, Seele Schneider 258, 259 CANON
158. Right Arm of the Giant, Left Arm of the Devil 260, 261 CANON
159. Yasutora Sado Dies! Orihime’s Tears 262, 263, 264, 265, 267 CANON
160. Testament, Your Heart is Right Here… 267, 268, 269 CANON
161. The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra’s Provocation 265, 269, 270 CANON
162. Szayelaporro’s Trap, Renji is Completely Ensnared 270, 271, 272 CANON
163. Shinigami and Quincy, the Battle of Madness 272, 273, 274 CANON
164. Ishida’s Strategy, the 20-Second Offense 275, 276, 277 CANON
165. Murderous Intent! Grimmjow, the Pleasure of Ecstasy 278, 279, 280 CANON
166. Desperate Effort, Ichigo’s Hollowfication 281, 282, 283 CANON
167. When the Battle Ends 284, 285, 286 CANON

SEASON 9: The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai (Episodes 168-189)

This season is entirely filler, with 22 episodes. Opening: Chu-Bura (168-189). Endings: Orange (168-179) and Gallop (180-189).

# Title Chapters Type
168. The New Captain Appears! His Name Is Shūsuke Amagai N/A FILLER
169. New Development, the Dangerous Transfer Student Appears! N/A FILLER
170. Desperate Struggle Under the Moonlit Night, the Assassin Sends His Zanpakutō! N/A FILLER
171. Kenryū, the Blooming Red Flower of Misfortune N/A FILLER
172. Kibune Goes to War! The Raging Wind That Tears Through! N/A FILLER
173. The Appearance of the Great Evil! The Darkness in the House of Kasumiōji N/A FILLER
174. Break the Mirror’s Boundary! Ichigo’s Captivity N/A FILLER
175. Revenge, the Bount Hunter N/A FILLER
176. Mystery! The Zanpakutō that Devours the Shinigami N/A FILLER
177. Rukia in Despair! The Runaway Blade N/A FILLER
178. Showdown!? Amagai vs. Gotei 13 N/A FILLER
179. Confrontation!? Amagai vs. Gotei 13 N/A FILLER
180. The Princess’ Decision, the Sorrowful Bride N/A FILLER
181. 2nd Division’s Deployment! Ichigo Surrounded N/A FILLER
182. Amagai’s True Strength, the Released Zanpakutō! N/A FILLER
183. The Darkness that Moves! Kibune’s True Colors N/A FILLER
184. Kira and Kibune, Offense and Defense of 3rd Division N/A FILLER
185. Ice and Flame, Fierce Fight! Amagai vs. Hitsugaya N/A FILLER
186. Amagai’s Moves! The Gotei 13’s Shock N/A FILLER
187. Ichigo Enraged! The Assassin’s Secret N/A FILLER
188. Duel! Amagai vs. Ichigo N/A FILLER
189. The Shinigami’s Fallen Glory N/A FILLER

SEASON 10: The Arrancar Part 4: Arrancar vs Shinigami (Episodes 190-205)

This season has 16 episodes. Opening: Velonica (190-205). Endings: Hitohira no Hanabira (190-201) and Sky Chord ~Otona ni Naru Kimi e~ (202-205). Adapted from manga chapters 286-315.

# Title Chapters Type
190. Hueco Mundo Chapter, Restart! 286, 287 MIXED
191. Szayelaporro Theater, Performance 288, 289 CANON
192. Nel’s Secret, Big-Breasted Beauty Joins the Battle!? 290, 291, 292 CANON
193. Unavoidable, Puppet Show of Terror 292, 293 CANON
194. Neliel’s Past 294, 295 CANON
195. Ultimate Union! Pesche’s Seriousness 296, 297 CANON
196. Joining the War! The Strongest Shinigami Army Appears 298, 299 CANON
197. Byakuya’s Bankai, The Quiet Anger 300, 301 CANON
198. Mayuri vs. Szayelaporro, Battle of the Intellect 302, 303 CANON
<——————— Movie 3: Bleach: Fade to Black ———————>
199. Holy Birth, The Resurrected Szayelaporro 304, 305 CANON
200. The Hardest Body!? Cut Down Nnoitra 306, 307, 308 CANON
201. Nnoitra Released! Multiplying Arms 308, 309, 310 CANON
202. Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Who’s the Strongest? 311, 312 CANON
203. Ichigo’s Urgent Return! Stop Grimmjow’s Threat 313, 314, 315 CANON
204. Ichigo’s Seppuku Persuasion Strategy N/A FILLER
205. The Thump! Hollow Soccer Tournament N/A FILLER

SEASON 11: The Past (Episodes 206-212)

This short season contains 7 episodes. Opening and Ending: Velonica and Sky Chord ~Otona ni Naru Kimi e~ (206-212). Adapted from manga chapters -108 to -97 (Flashback arc).

# Title Chapters Type
206. The Past Arc Begins! The Truth from 110 Years Ago -108 CANON
207. 12th Division New Captain, Urahara Kisuke -107 CANON
208. Aizen’s Aim and the Captain Corps -105, -106 CANON
209. 9th Division, Sortie! Muguruma Kensei, Goes Forth -103, -104 CANON
210. Hiyori Dies? The Beginning of Tragedy? -101, -103 CANON
211. Betrayal! Aizen’s Secret Maneuvers -99, -100 CANON
212. Urahara Saves Hirako! Aizen vs. Shinigami -97, -98 CANON

SEASON 12: The Arrancar Part 5: Battle in Karakura (Episodes 213-229)

This season has 17 episodes. Openings: Velonica (213-214) and Shoujo S (215-229). Endings: Sky Chord ~Otona ni Naru Kimi e~ (213-214) and Kimi wo Mamotte (215-229). Adapted from manga chapters 316-340.

# Title Chapters Type
213. Karakuraizer Sortie! N/A FILLER
214. Karakuraizer’s Last Day N/A FILLER
215. Protect Karakura Town! Shinigami All-Out Defense 316, 317 CANON
216. Elite! The Four Shinigami 318, 319 CANON
217. Charlotte Monologue! Little Lovely Menace 320, 321 CANON
218. Kira, the Battle Within Despair 322, 323, 324 CANON
219. Hisagi’s Shikai! The Name Is… 324, 325 CANON
220. Ikkaku Falls! Shinigami’s Crisis 326, 327, 328 CANON
221. Full-Frontal War! Shinigami vs. Espada 328, 329, 330 CANON
222. Most Evil Tag!? Suì-Fēng & Ōmaeda 331, 332 CANON
223. Ggio Releases! True Form of the Beast 332, 333 CANON
224. 3 vs. 1 Battle! Rangiku’s Crisis 333, 334, 335 CANON
225. Vice-Captains Annihilated! The Terrifying Demonic Beast 336, 337 CANON
226. The Fierce Battle Concludes? Towards a New Battle! 338, 339 CANON
227. Wonderful Error N/A FILLER
228. Summer! Sea! Swimsuit Festival!! N/A FILLER
229. Soul Cry? The Rug Shinigami Is Born! N/A FILLER

SEASON 13: Zanpakutō: The Alternate Tale (Episodes 230-265)

This is a significant filler season with 36 episodes. Openings: Shoujo S (230-242) and Anima Rossa (243-265). Endings: Mad Surfer (230-242), Sakurabito (243-255), and Tabidatsu Kimi He (256-265).

# Title Chapters Type
230. A New Enemy! The Materialization of Zanpakutō N/A FILLER
231. Byakuya, Disappearing into the Cherry Blossoms N/A FILLER
232. Sode no Shirayuki vs. Rukia! Confused Heart N/A FILLER
233. Zangetsu Becomes an Enemy N/A FILLER
234. Renji Surprised!? The Two Zabimarus N/A FILLER
235. Clash! Hisagi vs. Kazeshini N/A FILLER
236. Release! The New Getsuga Tenshō! N/A FILLER
237. Soifon, Surround Zanpakutō! N/A FILLER
238. Friendship? Hatred? Haineko & Tobiume N/A FILLER
239. Awakening Hyōrinmaru! Hitsugaya’s Fierce Fight N/A FILLER
240. Byakuya’s Betrayal N/A FILLER
241. For Pride! Byakuya vs. Renji N/A FILLER
242. Shinigami and Zanpakutō, Total Sortie N/A FILLER
243. One-to-One Fight! Ichigo vs. Senbonzakura N/A FILLER
244. Long Awaited… Kenpachi Appears! N/A FILLER
245. Pursue Byakuya! The Confused Gotei Divisions N/A FILLER
246. Special Mission! Rescue Captain Commander Yamamoto! N/A FILLER
247. Deceived Shinigami! World Annihilation Crisis N/A FILLER
248. Dragon of Ice and Dragon of Flame! The Strongest Showdown! N/A FILLER
249. Senbonzakura Bankai! Offense and Defense of the Living World N/A FILLER
250. The One Who Carries Justice N/A FILLER
251. Byakuya’s Truth! Behind the Betrayal N/A FILLER
252. Muramasa’s True Identity Revealed N/A FILLER
253. Byakuya vs. Zangetsu! The Battle to Shake Heaven and Earth N/A FILLER
254. Byakuya and Renji, 6th Division Returns N/A FILLER
255. Final Chapter – Zanpakutō The Alternate Tale N/A FILLER
256. Enraged Byakuya! The Kuchiki House in Chaos N/A FILLER
257. A New Enemy! The True Nature of the Beast Swords N/A FILLER
258. Stray Serpent, Tortured Monkey N/A FILLER
259. Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground N/A FILLER
260. Conclusion!? Hisagi vs. Kazeshini N/A FILLER
261. The Person with the Unknown Ability! Orihime Is Targeted N/A FILLER
262. Haineko Cries! The Tragic Beast Sword! N/A FILLER
263. Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru N/A FILLER
264. Battle of the Females? Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao! N/A FILLER
265. Evolution!? The Menace of the Final Beast Sword N/A FILLER

SEASON 14: The Arrancar Part 6: Fall of the Espada (Episodes 266-316)

This is the longest season with 51 episodes. Openings: ChAngE (266-291) and Melody of the Wild Dance (292-316). Endings: Stay Beautiful (266-278), Echoes (279-291), Last Moment (292-303), and Song For… (304-316). Adapted from manga chapters 340-423.

# Title Chapters Type
266. Ichigo vs Ulquiorra, Restart 340, 341 CANON
267. Connected Hearts! Ulquiorra’s Left Fist 342, 343 CANON
268. Hatred and Jealousy, Orihime’s Dilemma 342, 343 CANON
269. Ichigo and Uryū, Back to Back Bond 344, 345 CANON
270. Beginning of Despair… Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade 346, 347, 348 CANON
271. Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow! 349, 350, 351 CANON
272. Ichigo vs Ulquiorra, Conclusion! 352, 353, 354 CANON
273. Full Power Clash! Halibel, Release! 354, 355, 356 CANON
274. Hitsugaya, the Desperate Hyōten Hyakkasō! 357, 358 CANON
275. The Breath of Death Approaches, the Ruler of Death 356, 357, 359 CANON
276. One Hit Kill, Suì-Fēng, Bankai! 358, 359, 360 CANON
277. Climax! Kyōraku vs. Starrk! 361, 362 CANON
278. The Espada Returns… The Most Terrifying Ones 363, 364 CANON
279. Hirako vs Aizen… the Reunion of Fate! 365, 366, 367 CANON
280. Hisagi and Tōsen, the Moment of Parting 368, 369 CANON
281. Crown of Lies, Baraggan’s Malice 370, 371 CANON
282. Power of the Soul! Los Lobos, Release! 372, 373 CANON
283. Starrk, the Battle Against Himself 374, 375 CANON
284. Chain of Sacrifice, Halibel’s Past 376 CANON
285. Hundred Years’ Grudge! Hiyori’s Revenge 376, 377, 378 CANON
286. Ichigo, Towards Karakura Town 378, 379, 380 CANON
287. Side Story! Ichigo and the Magic Lamp! N/A FILLER
288. Last Trump Card! Ichigo, Towards the Final Battle 381, 382 CANON
289. Byakuya vs. Kenpachi?! The Battle Commences! 382, 383, 384 CANON
290. For the Sake of Justice?! The Shinigami Who Betrayed 385, 386 CANON
291. Showdown with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai! 386, 387 CANON
292. All-Out War! Aizen vs. Shinigami 388, 389 CANON
293. Hitsugaya! The Blade of Hatred! 390, 391, 392 CANON
294. Impossible to Attack!? Sealed Genryūsai 393, 394, 395 CANON
295. It’s All a Trap… Designed Bonds! 396 MIXED
296. Shocking Truth… Ichigo’s Hidden Power! 396, 397, 398 MIXED
297. The Extending Blade!? Ichigo vs. Gin! 399, 400, 401 CANON
298. Film! Festival! Shinigami Film Festival! N/A FILLER
299. Theater Opening Commemoration! Hell Verse, Prologue Chapter N/A FILLER
300. Urahara Appears! Gotta Stop Aizen! 402, 403, 404 CANON
301. Ichigo Loses Fighting Spirit!? Gin’s Expectation! 405, 406, 407 CANON
302. The Final Getsuga Tenshō!? Ichigo’s Training! 408, 409, 410 CANON
303. Real World and Shinigami! The New Year Special! N/A FILLER
304. Another Side Story! The Monster Which Appeared! N/A FILLER
305. Delusion Roars! Hisagi, Towards the Hot Springs Inn! N/A FILLER
306. For the Sake of Protecting! Ichigo vs. Tensa Zangetsu! 411, 412 CANON
307. Emergency Situation! Aizen, Further Evolution! 413, 414, 415 CANON
308. Goodbye… Rangiku 416, 417, 418 CANON
309. Fierce Conclusion! Release, the Final Getsuga Tenshō! 419, 420, 421 CANON
310. Ichigo’s Resolution! The Price of the Fierce Battle 422, 423 CANON
311. Soul Detective, Karakuraizer, Takes Off Again! N/A FILLER
312. New 2nd Division Captain, Soifon, Again! N/A FILLER
313. The Man Who Risks His Life to Teach! Kenpachi’s Kendō N/A FILLER
314. Kon Saw It! The Secret of a Top Beauty Office Worker N/A FILLER
315. Yachiru’s Tears of Regret! N/A FILLER
316. Hitsugaya’s Holiday! N/A FILLER
<——————— Movie 4: Bleach: The Hell Verse ———————>

SEASON 15: Gotei 13 Invading Army (Episodes 317-342)

Another filler season, with 26 episodes. Opening: BLUE (317-342). Endings: Aoi Tori (317-329) and Haruka Kanata (330-342).

# Title Chapters Type
317. Unusual Incident in Seireitei!? Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc! N/A FILLER
318. Renji vs. Rukia!? Battle Between Comrades! N/A FILLER
319. Ichigo’s Capture Net! Escape from Soul Society! N/A FILLER
320. Gotei 13, Gathering in the Real World! N/A FILLER
321. Showdown Between Comrades! Ikkaku vs. Ikkaku N/A FILLER
322. Clash! Rukia vs. Rukia! Duel of the Sorrowful Heart N/A FILLER
323. Protect Ichigo! Nozomi’s Resolution N/A FILLER
324. Regain Seireitei! The Captains Move! N/A FILLER
325. For the Sake of the Believers! Byakuya vs. Hitsugaya! N/A FILLER
326. Two Hinamori, Hitsugaya’s Resolution N/A FILLER
327. Byakuya’s Pride! Byakuya vs. Byakuya N/A FILLER
328. Kagerōza’s Plot! The Captains’ Kidnapping N/A FILLER
329. Forbidden Friendship!? Nozomi and Kagerōza N/A FILLER
330. No One Can Touch Me!? Nozomi’s Power Unleashed! N/A FILLER
331. For the Sake of Fighting! Awaken, Nozomi! N/A FILLER
332. The Most Vicious Reigai, Appears in the Real World! N/A FILLER
333. Eradicate Nozomi!? Genryūsai’s Decision N/A FILLER
334. Dwindling Reiatsu! Ichigo’s Soul in Torment N/A FILLER
335. Hiding in the Dangai? Another Ichigo!? N/A FILLER
336. Chase Kagerōza! Technological Development Department, Infiltration! N/A FILLER
337. The Developer of the Modified Souls N/A FILLER
338. Kon’s Feelings, Nozomi’s Feelings N/A FILLER
339. Protect Ichigo! The Bonds of Comrades! N/A FILLER
340. Reigai vs. Original, the Fierce Fight for Pride! N/A FILLER
341. Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion! N/A FILLER
342. Thank You 423 MIXED

SEASON 16: The Lost Agent (Episodes 343-366)

This season has 24 episodes. Opening: HARUKAZE (343-366). Endings: Re:pray (343-354) and MASK (355-366). Adapted from manga chapters 424-479 (Fullbring arc).

# Title Chapters Type
343. 3rd Year High School Student! Dressed Up, a New Chapter Begins! 424, 425 CANON
344. School Rival!? Ichigo and Uryū, Fighting Together! 426, 427, 428, 429 CANON
345. Uryū is Attacked, A Threat Draws Near to the Friends! 428, 429, 430 CANON
346. The Fullbring User: Kūgo Ginjō 431, 432, 433 CANON
347. Crisis Creeping Up on the Kurosaki Family!? Ichigo’s Confusion! 433 CANON
348. Power of Pride, Ichigo’s Resolve! 434, 435, 436 CANON
349. Next Target, The Devil’s Hand Aims at Orihime! 437, 438, 439 CANON
350. The Man Who Killed a Shinigami Substitute!? Tsukishima Makes His Move 440, 441, 442 CANON
351. Fullbring, The Detested Power! 441, 442 CANON
352. Tsukishima’s Invasion, Obstructed Training! 442, 443, 444 CANON
353. Ichigo, Mastering the Fullbring! 445, 446 CANON
354. Ichigo vs. Ginjō, To the Game’s Space 447, 448 CANON
355. Shinigami Enters the War! Seireitei Also Gets into the New Year Special! N/A FILLER
356. Friend or Foe!? Ginjō’s True Intentions! 449, 450, 451 CANON
357. Tsukishima’s Ability, The Danger is Near! 452 CANON
358. Clash!? Xcution Attacks Ginjō 452, 453 CANON
359. Sorrowful Battle! Ichigo vs. Sado and Orihime 454, 455, 456 CANON
360. Ichigo vs. Uryū!? Who is the Traitor? 456, 457, 458 CANON
361. A New Appearance! Gotei 13, Arrives! 459, 460 CANON
362. Revival! Substitute Shinigami Ichigo Kurosaki! 461, 462, 463 CANON
363. Fierce Fight! Shinigami vs. Xcution 464, 465, 466, 467, 468 CANON
364. Desperate Struggle!? Byakuya’s Conflicted Memories 468, 469, 470, 471, 472 CANON
365. Ichigo vs. Ginjō! Secret of the Substitute Badge 470, 473, 474, 475, 476 CANON
366. Changing History, Unchanging Heart 476, 477, 478, 479 CANON

SEASON 17: BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War (Episodes 367-?)

The final season currently has 39 episodes. Openings: Scar (367-379), Stars (380-392), and Without any words (393-?). Endings: Saihate (367-379), Endroll (380-392), and MONOCHROME (393-?). Adapted from manga chapters 480-609 (Thousand-Year Blood War arc).

# Title Chapters Type
Part 1: Thousand-Year Blood War
367. (01). The Blood Warfare 480, 481, 482, 483, 484 CANON
368. (02). Foundation Stones 485, 486, 487, 488 CANON
369. (03). March of the Starcross 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494 CANON
370. (04). Kill the Shadow 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499 CANON
371. (05). Wrath as a Lightning 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505 CANON
372. (06). The Fire 506, 507, 508, 509, 510 CANON
373. (07). Born in the Dark 511, 512, 513, 514 CANON
374. (08). The Shooting Star Project (Zero Mix) 515, 516, 517, 518, 519 CANON
375. (09). The Drop 520, 521, 523, 524 CANON
376. (10). The Battle 522, 523, 525, 526, 527, 528 CANON
377. (11). Everything But the Rain 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533 CANON
378. (12). Everything But the Rain “June Truth” 533, 534, 535, 536, 537 CANON
379. (13). The Blade is Me 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542 CANON
Part 2: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation
380. (14). The Last 9 Days 542, 543, 544, 545, 546 CANON
381. (15). Peace from Shadows 547, 548, 549, 550, 551 CANON
382. (16). The Fundamental Virulence 552, 553, 554, 559 CANON
383. (17). Heart of Wolf 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560 CANON
384. (18). Rages at Ringside 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565 CANON
385. (19). The White Haze 554, 555, 559, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570 CANON
386. (20). I AM THE EDGE 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579 CANON
387. (21). The Headless Star 565, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586 CANON
388. (22). Marching Out the ZOMBIES 587, 588, 589, 590, 591 CANON
389. (23). Marching Out the ZOMBIES 2 587, 588, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597 CANON
390. (24). Too Early To Win, Too Late To Know 588, 597, 598, 599, 600, 601, 604 CANON
391. (25). THE MASTER 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606 CANON
392. (26). BLACK 604, 607, 608, 609 CANON
Part 3: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict
393. (27). A 609, 610, 611 CANON
394. (28). KILL THE KING 612, 613, 614, 615 CANON
395. (29). The Dark Arm 615, 616, 617, 618 CANON
396. (30). The Betrayer 618, 619, 620 CANON
397. (31). AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT 621, 622, 623, 624 CANON
398. (32). THE HOLY NEWBORN 625, 626, 627, 628 CANON
399. (33). Gate of the Sun 629, 630, 635 CANON
400. (34). BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 635, 636, 637, 638, 639 CANON
401. (35). DON’T CHASE A SHADOW 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649 CANON
402. (36). BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 640, 641, 642, 643, 644 CANON
403. (37). SHADOWS GONE 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, 654 CANON
404. (38). FRIEND 630, 631, 632, 633, 634 CANON
405. (39). The Visible Answer 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 659 CANON
406. (40). MY LAST WORDS 654, 658, 659, 660, 661 CANON
Part 4: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity
407. (41). TBA ?/?/25

What Manga Chapter Does Bleach Anime Cover?

Manga Chapter Correspondence Starting Manga Chapter for Continuation
Last Anime Episode: Episode 406 (40th of Thousand-Year Blood War), corresponds to manga chapters 654 (p. 6-15), 658 (p. 7-9), 659 (p. 7-10), 660, and 661 (p. 1-10). Continue Reading Manga From: Chapter 661 (p. 11) of the manga, which is in Volume 72 (chapters 653-663). It’s recommended to also read chapter 658 (pages 10-17) and chapter 659 (pages 1-6) before continuing from chapter 661 as these parts were not fully adapted in the anime.

Bleach Filler Arcs: Watch or Skip?

Bleach features four main filler arcs. These arcs are original anime content and not based on Tite Kubo’s manga. While skippable for canon purists, some offer enjoyable side stories. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide:

  • The Bount Arc (Episodes 64-109): Not Recommended. This long arc, totaling 46 episodes, is entirely anime-original. Many fans find it detracts from the main storyline and lacks the quality of the manga material. Its length was a major point of criticism upon release.
  • The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai Arc (Episodes 168-189): Not Recommended. This 22-episode arc presents a standalone story with characters unrelated to the ongoing manga narrative. It’s generally considered skippable without impacting your understanding of the main Bleach storyline.
  • Zanpakutō Unknown Tales Arc (Episodes 230-265): Recommended. Spanning 36 episodes, this arc, while non-canon, is often praised by fans. It explores the personalities and physical forms of Zanpakuto spirits, offering a unique perspective on their relationships with their Shinigami wielders. It’s a creative and engaging diversion from the main plot.
  • Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc (Episodes 317-342): Recommended. This 26-episode filler arc is considered the best by many viewers. It integrates relatively well into the Bleach universe and provides a breather after the intense Arrancar arc. Its storyline and character interactions are generally well-received.

How to Watch Bleach in Chronological Order with Movies and OVAs

Bleach includes 4 movies and 2 OVAs. These are side stories and not essential to the main plot, but they can enhance the viewing experience. Here’s the chronological watch order:

  1. Bleach Anime (Part 1 – Episodes 1-366): Watch the first 366 episodes, covering manga chapters 1-479. Integrate the movies and OVAs as follows if you wish to watch them chronologically:
    1. OVA 1: Bleach: Memories in the Rain: Watch after episode 9. This OVA is optional and acts as a pilot episode, a special version of episodes 8-9, created before the anime’s official Japanese premiere.
    2. OVA 2: Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy: Watch after episode 63, following the Soul Society arc. It was initially shown at the Bleach Jump Festa 2005 Anime Tour.
    3. Movie 1: Bleach: Memories of Nobody: Watch after episode 109. This movie is set in Karakura Town, where mysterious spirits appear, mirroring disturbances in Soul Society. It introduces Senna, a mysterious Shinigami, and Ganryu, leader of the Dark Ones.
    4. Movie 2: Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion: Watch after episode 153. The story revolves around the theft of the “King’s Seal” during its transfer to Soul Society. Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya of the 10th Division is framed after fighting the thief and mysteriously disappearing.
    5. Movie 3: Bleach: Fade to Black: Watch after episode 198. Soul Society’s inhabitants lose their memories of Rukia and Ichigo. The movie explores Rukia’s past and the secrets within her memories.
    6. Movie 4: Bleach: The Hell Verse: Watch after episode 299. Ichigo and friends venture into Hell, where Hollows with past human misdeeds are sent. Guided by Kokutō, they aim to rescue Yuzu and save the world from Hell’s prisoners.
  2. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (Part 2 – Episodes 367-379): This is the direct sequel adapting manga chapters 480-542.
  3. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation (Part 3 – Episodes 380-392): Premiered in July 2023 and continues the Thousand-Year Blood War arc.

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