Watch Bleach - 005 Review

These arcs do not affect the main plot. Many fans recommend skipping them on a first watch and returning to them later if you want more content.

This is the longest saga. It is interrupted by several filler arcs (noted below) that can be skipped to maintain story pacing. Watch Bleach - 005

Widely considered the series' peak. Watch every episode here, though some guides suggest skipping episode 33 and 50 as they are standalone filler. These arcs do not affect the main plot

110-127, 138-167, 190-203, 206-212, and 215-310. The Lost Agent / Fullbring Arc (Episodes 343-366) The final arc of the original 2004 series. Thousand-Year Blood War (2022–Present) It is interrupted by several filler arcs (noted

Below is a long-form guide for the overall Bleach watch order, covering the original series, movies, and the continuation.

Includes Episode 5. This arc introduces Ichigo's powers and the basic rules of the Soul Society.

The OVA Memories in the Rain is an alternate retelling of episodes 8-9 and can be watched first or after episode 9. Soul Society Arcs (Episodes 21-63)