Bleach Filler List & Episode to Chapter Conversion Guide 2026

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Bleach is a 406-episode anime divided into 17 seasons, with 164 filler episodes, representing 40.8% of the series. It adapts the manga from chapter 1 to chapter 661, which spans 686 chapters and is fully completed.

Bleach
  • Rating: 4.0/5 ( votes).
  • Written by: Tite Kubo
  • Published by: Shueisha
  • Magazine: Weekly Shōnen Jump
  • Original run (manga): August 7, 2001 – August 22, 2016
  • Studio: Studio Pierrot
  • Directed by: Noriyuki Abe
  • Music by: Shirō Sagisu
  • Original run (anime): October 5, 2004 – December 28, 2024
Score MAL:
8.0/10 1,237,028 votes.
IMDb Rating:
8.2/10 88,381 votes.

Ichigo Kurosaki lives the life of a normal high school student—until a Hollow, a twisted spirit that preys on human souls, attacks his family. During the encounter, he meets Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper who is wounded while defending them. With no other way to protect his loved ones, Ichigo agrees to take on Rukia’s powers, transforming himself into a Soul Reaper.

When Rukia is unable to recover her abilities, Ichigo is left with the heavy responsibility of eliminating the Hollows haunting their town. He does not face this burden alone for long, as his friends—Orihime Inoue, Yasutora Sado, and Uryuu Ishida—soon join him, each wielding unique powers of their own. As Ichigo and his allies adapt to their new roles and grow closer both in battle and everyday life, the young Soul Reaper begins to realize that Hollows are far from the only danger threatening the human world.

Bleach Filler Episodes List

The list will highlight the filler episodes of Bleach (if any) and detail the episode-to-chapter conversion. Additionally, to help you watch the anime in order, any extra material, such as OVAs or movies, will be arranged according to its chronology. Finally, I will indicate the manga chapter where the anime ends and where to start reading from.

SEASON 1: The Substitute (1-20)

The first season contains 20 episodes, none of which are filler. It features the opening theme “* ~ Asterisk ~” (episodes 1–20). The ending themes are “Life is like a boat” (episodes 1–13) and “Thank You !!” (episodes 14–20).

# Title Chapters
001. The Moment I Became a Shinigami 1
002. A Shinigami’s Duty 2, 3
003. An Older Brother’s Desire, a Younger Sister’s Dream 4, 5, 6
004. The Cursed Bird 7, 8, 9
005. Conquer the Hidden Enemy! 9, 10, 11, 12
006. Battle for Survival! Ichigo Versus Ichigo 13, 14, 15
007. A Greeting from the Stuffed Lion 15, 16, 17
008. June 17th: Memories Beneath the Rain 18, 19, 20
009. The Unstoppable Enemy 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
010. Attack on the Sacred Trip Grounds! 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32
011. The Fabled Quincy 33, 34, 35, 36
012. A Compassionate Right Arm 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
013. Blossom and Hollow 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45
014. Side by Side, a Battle for Survival! 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50
015. Kon’s Ultimate Scheme 26, 51, 52
016. The Encounter: Abarai Renji Appears! 52, 53, 54
017. Ichigo’s Death! 55, 56, 57
018. Take Back the Shinigami’s Power! 58, 59, 60, 61
019. Ichigo Turns into a Hollow! 62, 63, 64
020. The Shadow Cast by Ichimaru Gin 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70

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

The second season contains 21 episodes, 1 of which is filler. It features two opening themes: “* ~ Asterisk ~” (episodes 21–25) and “D-tecnoLife” (episodes 26–41). The ending themes are “Thank You !!” (episodes 21–25), “Houkiboshi” (episodes 26–38), and “Happypeople” (episodes 39–41).

# Title Chapters
021. Enter! The Realm of the Shinigami 71, 72, 73, 74
022. The Man Who Despises Shinigami 74, 75, 76, 77, 78
023. 14 Days Until Rukia’s Execution 78, 79
024. Gather! The 13 Court Guard Divisions 80, 81, 82
025. Infiltrate the Core with a Massive Bombshell? 83, 84, 85
026. Formation! The Worst Combination 85, 86, 87
027. Unleash the Decisive Blow! 88, 89
028. Orihime Under Attack 89, 90, 91
029. Breakthrough! The Shinigami’s Trap 92, 93
030. Renji’s Duel 94, 95
031. A Resolve to Kill 96, 97, 98
032. Stars and Strays 98
033. Miracle! The Mysterious New Hero” * Filler N/A
034. Tragedy at Dawn 99, 100
035. Aizen Murdered! Darkness Closing In 101, 102
036. Zaraki Kenpachi Draws Near! 103, 104, 105
037. Purpose of the Fist 105, 106, 107
038. Despair! The Shattered Zangetsu 108, 109, 110
039. The Eternal Warrior 110, 111, 112, 113
040. The Shinigami Ganju Encountered 113, 114, 115, 116
041. Reunion: Ichigo and Rukia 116, 117

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

The third season contains 22 episodes, 1 of which is filler. It features two opening themes: “D-tecnoLife” (episodes 42–51) and “Ichirin no Hana” (episodes 52–63). The ending themes are “Happypeople” (episodes 42–51) and “LIFE” (episodes 52–63).

# Title Chapters
042. Yoruichi, The Flash Goddess, Dances! 118, 119, 120
043. The Vile Shinigami 120, 121, 122, 123
044. Ishida’s Supreme Power! 124, 125, 126
045. Push Beyond Your Limits! 126, 127, 128
046. True Chronicles! Shinigami Academy -17
047. The Revengers 129, 130, 131
048. Hitsugaya’s Battle Cry! 132, 133
049. Rukia’s Haunting Nightmare 134, 135, 136
050. The Resurrected Lion * Filler N/A
051. Dawn of the Execution 137, 138, 139
052. Renji, Vow of the Soul! Clash with Byakuya 140, 141, 142, 143, 144
053. Gin Ichimaru’s Allure, Broken Resolve 145, 146, 147, 148, 149
054. A Fulfilled Vow! Rescue Rukia! 149, 150, 151, 152
055. The Mightiest Shinigami! Epic Duel Between Master and Pupils 153, 154, 155
056. Blazing Speed! Decide the Goddess of Combat 154, 156, 157, 158
057. Senbonzakura Smashed! Zangetsu Pierces the Heavens 159, 160, 161
058. Unleash! The Dark Blade, The Phenomenal Power 161, 162, 163
059. Final Duel! Pure Honor and Dark Ambition 164, 165, 166, 167
060. Hopeless Truth, The Assassin’s Blade Strikes 168, 169, 170, 171
061. Aizen’s Rise! Sinister Aspirations 172, 173, 174, 175
062. Assemble! The Elite Shinigami! 176, 177, 178, 179
063. Rukia’s Decision, Ichigo’s Determination 180, 181, 182
<——————- OVA: Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy ——————->

SEASON 4: The Bount (64-91)

The fourth season contains 28 episodes, all 28 of which are filler. It features two opening themes: “Ichirin no Hana” (episodes 64–74) and “Tonight, Tonight, Tonight” (episodes 75–91). The ending themes are “My Pace” (episodes 64–74), “HANABI” (episodes 75–86), and “MOVIN !!” (episodes 87–91).

# Title Chapters
064. New Semester, Renji Arrives in the Human World?! *Filler N/A
065. Hidden Fear, The Next Prey *Filler N/A
066. Breakthrough! Secrets of the Maze *Filler N/A
067. Life or Death Game! A Missing Student *Filler N/A
068. Unmasking Evil! Hidden Truth Unveiled *Filler N/A
069. The Bount! Soul Hunters Revealed *Filler N/A
070. Rukia’s Return! Reuniting the Team *Filler N/A
071. Collision Course! A Quincy Under Threat *Filler N/A
072. Flooded Escape! Fleeing the Trapped Ward *Filler N/A
073. Bount Assembly! A Mysterious Leader Emerges *Filler N/A
074. Legacy of an Immortal Clan *Filler N/A
075. Chaos in Squad 11! A Shinigami Reborn *Filler N/A
076. Fierce Clash! Fried vs. Zangetsu *Filler N/A
077. Undying Hatred! The Shinigami Kenpachi Defeated *Filler N/A
078. Revelations for the Gotei 13! History’s Hidden Truth *Filler N/A
079. Yoshino’s Fatal Decision *Filler N/A
080. Unyielding Defense! Against Overwhelming Odds *Filler N/A
081. Hitsugaya Takes Action! The Besieged Town *Filler N/A
082. Ichigo vs. Dalk! Fading Shadows Rise *Filler N/A
083. Dark Secrets! The Truth of the Dolls *Filler N/A
084. Division in the Team? Rukia’s Betrayal *Filler N/A
085. Battle of Emotion! Rukia vs. Orihime *Filler N/A
086. Rangiku’s Dance! Striking the Unseen Foe *Filler N/A
087. Byakuya Summoned! The Gotei 13 Mobilizes *Filler N/A
088. Lieutenant’s Crisis! The Cavern’s Trap *Filler N/A
089. Showdown Redux! Ishida vs. Nemu *Filler N/A
090. Renji Abarai, Soulful Bankai! *Filler N/A
091. Shinigami and Quincy, Powers Restored *Filler N/A

SEASON 5: The Assault (92-109)

The fifth season contains 18 episodes, all 18 of which are filler. It features three opening themes: “Tonight, Tonight” (episodes 92–97), “Tonight” (episodes 98–109), and “Rolling Star”. The ending themes are “MOVIN !!” (episodes 92–97) and “Baby it’s you” (episodes 98–109).

# Title Chapters
092. Return to the Shinigami Realm *Filler N/A
093. Bount Invasion! Gotei 13 on High Alert *Filler N/A
094. Hitsugaya’s Resolve! Battle Looms *Filler N/A
095. Byakuya Enters! Cherry Blossom Strike *Filler N/A
096. Three-Way Battle! Ichigo, Byakuya, Kariya *Filler N/A
097. Hitsugaya Attacks! Forest Encounter *Filler N/A
098. Kenpachi vs. Maki Ichinose *Filler N/A
099. Shinigami Duel! Rampant Power Unleashed *Filler N/A
100. Suì-Fēng’s Last Stand? The Elite’s Trial *Filler N/A
101. Mayuri’s Bankai! Demon Clash Begins *Filler N/A
102. Quincy Reborn! Explosive Power Awakens *Filler N/A
103. Ishida’s Resolve! Surpassing Limits *Filler N/A
104. 10th Division’s Struggle! Hyōrinmaru’s Might *Filler N/A
105. Kariya’s Countdown! Chaos Approaches *Filler N/A
106. Ishida’s Choice! Life or Revenge *Filler N/A
107. Final Blow! Ruin at Hand *Filler N/A
108. Bount’s Lament! Final Clash *Filler N/A
109. Ichigo and Rukia’s Skyward Thoughts  *Filler N/A
<——————- Movie 1: Bleach: Memories of Nobody ——————->

SEASON 6: The Arrancar (110-131)

The sixth season contains 22 episodes, 4 of which are filler. It features two opening themes: “Rolling Star” (episodes 110–120) and “Alones” (episodes 121–131). The ending themes are “Sakura Biyori” (episodes 110–120) and “Tsumasaki” (episodes 121–131).

Kurodo, Ririn y Noba
NOTE: The characters Kurodo, Ririn and Noba are not canonical since they do not exist in the manga and are exclusive to the Bount Saga, despite this, they will have some appearances in later episodes. These characters are modified souls created by Kisuke Urahara, like Kon they adopt stuffed forms and also possess a human-shaped Gigai.

# Title Chapters
110. Restarting the Substitute Work! The Fearsome New Transfer 183, 184, 185, 186
111. Revelation! The Father’s Hidden Truth 186, 187
112. War Begins! Vizards and Arrancars Unite 188, 189
113. Prelude to Destruction! The Arrancar’s Advance 190, 191, 192
114. Reunion! Ichigo, Rukia, and the Shinigami 192, 193, 194, 195
115. Mission Assigned! Arrival of the Shinigami 196, 197
116. The Menacing Glare! Aizen’s Return 198, 199, 200
117. Rukia’s Fight! The Frozen White Edge 200, 201, 202
118. Ikkaku Unleashed! The All-Breaking Bankai 203, 204, 20
119. The Zaraki Squad’s Tale! The Fortunate Few 206
120. Hitsugaya Falls! Hyōrinmaru Shattered 206, 207, 208, 209
121. Showdown! Guardian Against Invader 210, 211, 212, 213
122. The Vizards Appear! Awakened Power 213, 214, 215, 216
123. Ichigo’s Complete Hollow Form?! 216, 217, 218
124. Clash! Black Bankai Meets White Bankai *Mixed, in this episode we watch from minute 3:55 to 11:07, then from minute 11:27 to 13:23, finally from minute 18:34 to the end, For Disney+ we watch from minute 4:02 to 11:15, then from minute 11:34 to 13:31, finally from minute 18:42 to the end. 219, 220, 221
125. Breaking News! Aizen’s Frightful Scheme! 221, 222, 223
126. Uryū and Ryūken! Father-Son Quincy Duel 224, 225, 226
127. Urahara’s Call! Orihime’s Determination 227, 228, 229
128. The Nightmare Arrancar! Team Hitsugaya on the Move *Filler N/A
129. The Dark Emissary’s Descent! Spreading Malice *Filler N/A
130. The Hidden Enemy! Hitsugaya’s Ruthless Call *Filler N/A
131. Rangiku’s Tears! The Siblings’ Farewell *Filler N/A

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

The seventh season contains 20 episodes, 8 of which are filler. It features two opening themes: “Alones” (episodes 132–143) and “After dark” (episodes 144–151). The ending themes are “Daidai” (episodes 132–143) and “Tane wo maku hibi” (episodes 144–151).

# Title Chapters
132. Hitsugaya, Karin, and the Soccer Match *Filler N/A
133. Ikkaku’s Fiery Kendo Showdown *Filler N/A
134. The Elegant Patissier, Yumichika! *Filler N/A
135. Kon Tricked! Rangiku on Patrol… *Filler N/A
136. Internal Strife in Hueco Mundo! Ulquiorra’s Fall *Filler N/A
137. The Treacherous Fight, Aizen’s Scheme *Filler N/A
138. Hueco Mundo Stirs Again! Hitsugaya vs. Yammy 229, 230, 231
139. Ichigo vs. Grimmjow! The 11-Second Duel 231, 232, 233, 234
140. Ulquiorra’s Plan! The Setting Sun 234, 235, 236
141. Farewell…, Kurosaki! 237
142. Strict Command! Orihime’s Forbidden Rescue 238, 239
143. Grimmjow’s Return 240, 241
144. Ishida and Chad! Awakening of New Strength 241, 242, 243
145. The Espada Assemble! Aizen’s Court 244, 245
146. The Name’s Nel! The Strange Arrancar Appears *Mixed, in this episode we watch from minute 2:29 to 21:43, for Disney+ we watch from minute 2:35 to 21:52. 246, 247
147. Menos Forest! Searching for Rukia *Filler
148. Ashido, the Shinigami from the Past *Filler
149. Through the Ruined Forest, a Million Menos *Mixed, in this episode we only watch from minute 20:36 until the end, for Disney+ we watch from minute 20:48 to the end. 247
150. Pledge! Returning Alive Again 248, 249
151. The Tempest Rises! Meeting the Dancing Arrancar 250, 251

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

The eighth season contains 16 episodes, none of which are filler. It features the opening theme “After dark” (episodes 152–167). The ending themes are “Tane wo maku hibi” (episodes 152–154) and “Kansha” (episodes 155–167).

# Title Chapters
152. Ichigo Strikes Back! Witness My Bankai 252, 253, 254
153. The Sinister Research! Szayelaporro’s Scheme 254, 255, 256, 262
<————— Movie 2: Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion —————>
154. Rukia and Kaien, The Heartbreaking Reunion 263, 264
155. Rukia Fights Back! Unleash the Ultimate Kidō 265, 266, 267
156. Ishida & Pesche, A Friendship-Fueled Attack 256, 257
157. Ishida’s Ultimate Weapon, Seele Schneider 258, 259
158. The Giant’s Right Arm, The Devil’s Left Arm 260, 261
159. Yasutora Sado Falls! Orihime’s Sorrow 262, 263, 264, 265, 267
160. Testament, Your Soul Lies Here… 267, 268, 269
161. The Ruthless Arrancar, Ulquiorra’s Challenge 265, 269, 270
162. Szayelaporro Smirks, Renji Caught in the Web 270, 271, 272
163. Shinigami and Quincy, The Frenzied Battle 272, 273, 274
164. Ishida’s Plan, 20 Seconds of Precision 275, 276, 277
165. Killer Intent Unleashed! Grimmjow’s Delight 278, 279, 280
166. Clash of Desperation! Hollowfied Ichigo Emerges 281, 282, 283
167. The Final Moment, Grimmjow’s Defeat 284, 285, 286

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

The ninth season contains 22 episodes, all 22 of which are filler. It features the opening theme “Chu-Bura” (episodes 168–189). The ending themes are “Orange” (episodes 168–179) and “Gallop” (episodes 180–189).

# Title Chapters
168. The New Shinigami Captain Emerges! Meet Shūsuke Amagai *Filler N/A
169. A Fresh Start, The Risky New Shinigami Arrives! *Filler N/A
170. Moonlit Clash, The Secretive Shinigami and Zanpakutō *Filler N/A
171. Kenryū, The Crimson Bloom’s Radiance *Filler N/A
172. Kibune at War! The Rampaging Gale *Filler N/A
173. The Great Menace Arrives! Kasumiōji’s Shadow *Filler N/A
174. Shatter the Reflection! Ichigo’s Imprisonment *Filler N/A
175. The Vengeful Shinigami, Ichigo in the Crosshairs *Filler N/A
176. Enigma! The Blade-Devouring Shinigami *Filler N/A
177. Rukia’s Turnaround! The Unleashed Zanpakutō *Filler N/A
178. The Reflecting Nightmare, Ichigo’s Double *Filler N/A
179. Showdown!? Amagai vs. Gotei 13 *Filler N/A
180. The Princess’s Choice, The Grieving Bride *Filler N/A
181. The Second Division Advances! Ichigo Encircled *Filler N/A
182. Amagai’s Hidden Power, Zanpakutō’s Awakening! *Filler N/A
183. The Looming Shadow! Kibune’s True Self *Filler N/A
184. Kira and Kibune, Third Division’s Duel *Filler N/A
185. Clash of Elements! Amagai Battles Hitsugaya *Filler N/A
186. Marching Orders! Oust the Kasumiōji Clan *Filler N/A
187. Ichigo’s Fury! The Assassin’s Mystery *Filler N/A
188. Final Duel! Ichigo Faces Amagai *Filler N/A
189. The Shinigami’s Lost Honor *Filler N/A

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

The tenth season contains 16 episodes, 2 of which are filler. It features the opening theme “Velonica” (episodes 190–205). The ending themes are “Hitohira no Hanabira” (episodes 190–201) and “Sky Chord ~ Otona ni Naru Kimi e ~” (episodes 202–205).

# Title Chapters
190. Hueco Mundo Chapter Resumes *Mixed: In this episode, we only watch from the 15:08 mark to the end. This is where the story continues, as the first few minutes of the episode are just a recap of previous events. 286, 287
191. The Scary Banquet: Szayelaporro’s Theater 288, 289
192. Nel’s Secret: A Voluptuous Ally? 290, 291, 292
193. Terror’s Puppet Show Unleashed 292, 293
194. Neliel’s Hidden Past 294, 295
195. The Ultimate Duo: Pesche’s Resolve 296, 297
196. Reinforcements Arrive: The Strongest Shinigami 298, 299
197. Byakuya’s Bankai: Silent Fury 300, 301
198. Mayuri’s Trap: The Scientist Showdown 302, 303
<——————— Movie 3: Bleach: Fade to Black ———————>
199. Holy Rebirth: Szayelaporro Returns 304, 305
200. The Hardest Shield? Nnoitra’s Defiance 306, 307, 308
201. Nnoitra Unleashed: Arms Multiply 308, 309, 310
202. The Final Clash: Strongest Contender 311, 312
203. Karakura’s Defense: Aizen Faces Shinigami 313, 314, 315
204. Ichigo’s Seppuku Persuasion Strategy ☆ *Filler N/A
205. Thump! A Kemari Tournament Filled with Hollows *Filler N/A

SEASON 11: The Past (206-212)

The eleventh season contains 7 episodes, none of which are filler. It features the opening theme “Velonica” (episodes 206–212). The ending theme is “Sky Chord ~ Otona ni Naru Kimi e ~” (episodes 206–212).

# Title Chapters
206. The Past Revealed: 110 Years Ago -108
207. Kisuke Urahara: 12th Division’s New Captain -107
208. Aizen’s Plot and the Genius -105, -106
209. 9th Division Deploys: Muguruma’s Mission -103, -104
210. Hiyori’s Fate: Beginning of Sorrow -101, -103
211. Betrayal Revealed: Aizen’s Schemes -99, -100
212. Hirako Rescued: Urahara Versus Aizen -97, -98

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

The twelfth season contains 17 episodes, 5 of which are filler. It features two opening themes: “Velonica” (episodes 213–214) and “Shoujo S” (episodes 215–229). The ending themes are “Sky Chord ~ Otona ni Naru Kimi e ~” (episodes 213–214) and “Kimi wo Mamotte” (episodes 215–229).

# Title Chapters
213. The Konso Cop Karakuraizer is Born” * Filler N/A
214. Karakuraizer’s Last Day” * Filler N/A
215. Protect Karakura: The Shinigami Assemble 316, 317
216. The Elite: Four Mighty Shinigami 318, 319
217. The Beautiful Menace: Charlotte’s Debut 320, 321
218. Kira’s Struggle: Battling Despair 322, 323, 324
219. Hisagi’s Blade: Shikai Unveiled 324, 325
220. Ikkaku’s Fall: Shinigami in Peril 326, 327, 328
221. The Ultimate Battle: Shinigami Versus Espada 328, 329, 330
222. Deadly Duo: Suì-Fēng and Ōmaeda 331, 332
223. The Miracle Body: Ggio Released 332, 333
224. Three-on-One: Rangiku in Danger 333, 334, 335
225. Vice-Captains Defeated: Beast of Despair 336, 337
226. The Fierce Fight Ends? A New War Looms 338, 339
227. Wonderful error” * Filler N/A
228. Summer! Sea! Swimsuit Festival!!” * Filler N/A
229. Cry of the Soul? The Rug Shinigami is Born! *Filler N/A

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

The thirteenth season contains 36 episodes, all 36 of which are filler. It features two opening themes: “Shoujo S” (episodes 230–242) and “Anima Rossa” (episodes 243–265). The ending themes are “Mad Surfer” (episodes 230–242), “Sakurabito” (episodes 243–255), and “Tabidatsu Kimi He” (episodes 256–265).

# Title Chapters
230. A New Foe! The Manifestation of Zanpakutō *Filler N/A
231. Byakuya, Vanishing with the Cherry Blossoms *Filler N/A
232. Sode no Shirayuki vs. Rukia! Torn Emotions *Filler N/A
233. Zangetsu Turns Foe *Filler N/A
234. Renji’s Shock?! The Twin Zabimarus *Filler N/A
235. Duel! Hisagi vs. Kazeshini *Filler N/A
236. Unleash! The Fresh Getsuga Tenshō *Filler N/A
237. Suì-Fēng, Encircling the Zanpakutō *Filler N/A
238. Companionship? Enmity? Haineko & Tobiume *Filler N/A
239. The Awakened Hyōrinmaru! Hitsugaya’s Intense Struggle *Filler N/A
240. Byakuya’s Defection *Filler N/A
241. For Honor! Byakuya vs. Renji *Filler N/A
242. Shinigami and Zanpakutō, Full Deployment *Filler N/A
243. Head-to-Head! Ichigo vs. Senbonzakura *Filler N/A
244. At Last… Kenpachi Appears! *Filler N/A
245. Chasing Byakuya! The Confounded Gotei Divisions *Filler N/A
246. Urgent Task! Save Captain Commander Yamamoto! *Filler N/A
247. Betrayed Shinigami! The Crisis of World Collapse *Filler N/A
248. Ice Dragon vs. Flame Dragon! The Ultimate Clash! *Filler N/A
249. Senbonzakura’s Bankai! Battle in the Living Realm *Filler N/A
250. That Person, for the Sake of the Kuchiki *Filler N/A
251. Dark Past! The Worst Shinigami Is Born *Filler N/A
252. Byakuya, The Truth of His Betrayal *Filler N/A
253. Muramasa’s Real Identity Unveiled *Filler N/A
254. Byakuya and Renji, The 6th Division’s Return *Filler N/A
255. Final Chapter – Zanpakutō: The Alternate Story *Filler N/A
256. Enraged Byakuya! The Fall of the Kuchiki Clan *Filler N/A
257. A New Foe! The True Essence of the Sword Beasts *Filler N/A
258. Lost Serpent, Wounded Ape *Filler N/A
259. Fear! The Beast Beneath the Ground *Filler N/A
260. Resolution!? 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 Final Sword Beast *Filler N/A

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

The fourteenth season contains 51 episodes, 17 of which are filler. It features two opening themes: “ChAngE” (episodes 266–291) and “Melody of the Wild Dance” (episodes 292–316). The ending themes are “Stay Beautiful” (episodes 266–

# Title Chapters
261. The Mystery Power! Orihime Becomes the Target *Filler N/A
262. Haineko Wails! The Sword Beast’s Tragedy *Filler N/A
263. Captive?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru *Filler N/A
264. Female Clash? Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao! *Filler N/A
265. Evolution?! The Final Sword Beast Threat *Filler N/A
266. Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Fight Resumes
267. Connected Hearts! Certain Death’s Left Fist 340, 341
268. Hatred and Envy, Orihime’s Trial 342, 343
269. Ichigo and Uryū, Back-to-Back Bond 344, 345
270. Despair Begins… Ichigo’s Unreachable Blade 346, 347, 348
271. Ichigo Falls! Orihime’s Cry of Grief! 349, 350, 351
272. Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Final Clash! 352, 353, 354
273. Shark’s Wrath! Halibel Unleashed 354, 355, 356
274. Hitsugaya’s Struggle, Hyōten Hyakkasō! 357, 358
275. Death Draws Close, King of Mortality! 356, 357, 359
276. One-Strike Kill, Suì-Fēng’s Bankai! 358, 359, 360
277. Final Duel! Kyōraku vs. Starrk! 361, 362
278. The Espada Revived… Nightmare Reborn 363, 364
279. Hirako vs. Aizen…Fated Reunion! 365, 366, 367
280. Hisagi and Tōsen, Farewell Moment 368, 369
281. Lie’s Crown, Baraggan’s Curse 370, 371
282. Power Unleashed! Los Lobos Strike! 372, 373
283. Starrk’s Solo Struggle 374, 375
284. Sacrifice’s Chain, Halibel’s Memories 376
285. A Century of Vengeance! Hiyori’s Anger 376, 377, 378
286. Ichigo’s Homecoming! Karakura Must Be Saved 378, 379, 380
287. Side Story! Ichigo and the Genie Lamp *Filler N/A
288. The Last Trump! Ichigo Heads to the Final Fight 381, 382
289. Byakuya vs. Kenpachi?! Chaos Begins 382, 383, 384
290. For Justice’s Sake?! The Shinigami Betrayer 385, 386
291. Aizen’s Struggle! Hirako’s Shikai! 386, 387
292. All-Out Clash! Aizen vs. Shinigami 388, 389
293. Hitsugaya’s Rage! Blade of Fury! 390, 391, 392
294. Attack Impossible? Genryūsai Sealed! 393, 394, 395
295. It’s a Setup… Fabricated Bonds! *Mixed, in this episode we only watch from minute 3:57 to 7:15, for Disney+ we watch from minute 4:15 to 7:24, after this minute they mention the ichigo battles from the beginning. 396
296. The Stunning Secret…Ichigo’s Hidden Power! *Mixed, in this episode we only watch from minute 10:30 until the end, for Disney+ we watch from minute 10:48 to the end. 396, 397, 398
297. The Extending Blade?! Ichigo vs. Gin! 399, 400, 401
298. Film! Festival! Shinigami Film Festival! *Filler N/A
299. Shinigami Showcase! Prelude to the Hell Verse * Filler N/A
300. Urahara Appears! Stop Aizen! 402, 403, 404
301. Ichigo Loses His Fighting Spirit!? Gin’s Expectation! 405, 406, 407
302. The Final Getsuga Tenshō!? Ichigo’s Training! 408, 409, 410
303. New Year Battle! Shinigami Festivities! *Filler N/A
304. Another Tale! Monster in the Mix!? *Filler N/A
305. Hot Springs Chaos! Hisagi on the Brink! *Filler N/A
306. To Protect What Matters! Ichigo vs. Tensa Zangetsu! 411, 412
307. Emergency! Aizen’s New Evolution! 413, 414, 415
308. Farewell…Rangiku 416, 417, 418
309. Climactic Fight! The Final Getsuga Tenshō! 419, 420, 421
310. Ichigo’s Resolve! The Cost of the Battle 422, 423
311. The Soul Detective Returns! Karakuraizer’s New Mission! *Filler N/A
312. Welcome the New 2nd Division Captain! *Filler N/A
313. The Man Who Stands Out in the 11th Division! *Filler N/A
314. Kon’s Discovery! The Mystery of the Office Lady *Filler N/A
315. Yachiru’s Ally! Justice Shinigami Appears! *Filler N/A
316. Hitsugaya’s Day Off! *Filler N/A
<——————— Movie 4: Bleach: The Hell Verse ———————>

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

The fifteenth season contains 26 episodes, 25 of which are filler. It features the opening theme “BLUE” (episodes 317–342). The ending themes are “Aoi Tori” (episodes 317–329) and “Haruka Kanata” (episodes 330–342).

# Title Chapters
317. Seireitei in Chaos! Gotei 13’s Invasion Begins! *Filler N/A
318. Renji vs. Rukia! Allies Turned Foes! *Filler N/A
319. Ichigo Trapped! Escape From Soul Society! *Filler N/A
320. Gotei 13 Reunites in the Real World! *Filler N/A
321. Self Clash! Ikkaku Faces His Twin! *Filler N/A
322. Rukia vs. Herself! A Fierce Battle! *Filler N/A
323. Protect Ichigo! Nozomi’s Determined Stand! *Filler N/A
324. Seireitei Reclaimed! The Captains Strike! *Filler N/A
325. Faithful Showdown! Byakuya vs. Hitsugaya! *Filler N/A
326. Two Hinamoris! Hitsugaya’s Decision! *Filler N/A
327. Family Pride! Byakuya Faces Himself! *Filler N/A
328. Shinigami’s Last Stand! All-Out Battle! *Filler N/A
329. The Forbidden Truth! Nozomi’s Secret Revealed! *Filler N/A
330. I Want to Live! Nozomi Awakens Her Blade! *Filler N/A
331. Nozomi Reborn! The Ultimate Fighter! *Filler N/A
332. The Most Sinister Reigai Attacks the Real World! *Filler N/A
333. Eliminate Nozomi!? Genryusai’s Resolve! *Filler N/A
334. The Waning Reiatsu! Ichigo’s Final Soul Struggle! *Filler N/A
335. Lost in the Dangai? A Different Ichigo?! *Filler N/A
336. Chase Kageroza! Breaching the Tech Development Bureau! *Filler N/A
337. Creator of the Modified Souls *Filler N/A
338. Kon’s Reflection, Nozomi’s Resolve *Filler N/A
339. Shield Ichigo! Bonds Between Allies! *Filler N/A
340. Reigai Versus Originals, The Battle of Honor! *Filler N/A
341. Invading Army Arc, The Final Battle! *Filler N/A
342. Thank You 423

SEASON 16: The Lost Agent (343-366)

The sixteenth season contains 24 episodes, 1 of which is filler. It features the opening theme “HARUKAZE” (episodes 343–366). The ending themes are “Re: pray” (episodes 343–354) and “MASK” (episodes 355–366).

# Title Chapters
343. 3rd Year High Schooler! A Fresh Start! 424, 425
344. School Conflict!? Ichigo & Uryū Join Forces! 426, 427, 428, 429
345. Uryū Under Attack, A Threat to the Allies! 428, 429, 430
346. The Fullbring User: Kūgo Ginjō 431, 432, 433
347. Trouble Looms for the Kurosaki Family!? Ichigo’s Dilemma! 433
348. Strength of the Badge, Ichigo’s Resolve! 434, 435, 436
349. The Next Victim, The Devil’s Hand Targets Orihime! 437, 438, 439
350. The Man Who Killed the Substitute Shinigami!? Tsukishima Strikes 440, 441, 442
351. Fullbring, The Cursed Ability! 441, 442
352. Tsukishima’s Assault! Interrupted Training 442, 443, 444
353. Ichigo Achieves Fullbring Mastery! 445, 446
354. Ichigo vs. Ginjō! Into the Game World 447, 448
355. Shinigami Showdown! Seireitei’s New Year Bash! *Filler N/A
356. Ally or Adversary!? Ginjō’s Motives Revealed! 449, 450, 451
357. Tsukishima’s Power, Danger Looms! 452
358. Confrontation! Xcution Turns on Ginjō 452, 453
359. A Tragic Fight! Ichigo vs. Sado & Orihime 454, 455, 456
360. Ichigo vs. Uryū!? Who’s the Betrayer!? 456, 457, 458
361. A New Ally! Gotei 13 Arrives! 459, 460
362. Return! Substitute Shinigami: Ichigo Kurosaki! 461, 462, 463
363. Intense Battle! Shinigami vs. Xcution! 464, 465, 466, 467, 468
364. Dire Fight!? Byakuya’s Haunting Memories 468, 469, 470, 471, 472
365. Ichigo vs. Ginjō! The Badge’s Hidden Truth 470, 473, 474, 475, 476
366. Rewriting History, Preserving the Heart 476, 477, 478, 479

BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War (367-400)

The seventeenth season contains 40 episodes, none of which are filler. It features three opening themes: “Scar” (episodes 367–379), “Stars” (episodes 380–392), and “Without any words” (episodes 393–406). The ending themes are “Saihate” (episodes 367–379), “Endroll” (episodes 380–392), and “MONOCHROME” (episodes 393–406).

# Title Chapters
Part 1: Thousand-Year Blood War
367. (01). The Blood Warfare 480, 481, 482, 483, 484
368. (02). Foundation Stones 485, 486, 487, 488
369. (03). March of the Starcross 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494
370. (04). Kill the Shadow 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499
371. (05). Wrath as a Lightning 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505
372. (06). The Fire 506, 507, 508, 509, 510
373. (07). Born in the Dark 511, 512, 513, 514
374. (08). The Shooting Star Project (Zero Mix) 515, 516, 517, 518, 519
375. (09). The Drop 520, 521, 523, 524
376. (10). The Battle 522, 523, 525, 526, 527, 528
377. (11). Everything But the Rain 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533
378. (12). Everything But the Rain “June Truth” 533, 534, 535, 536, 537
379. (13). The Blade is Me 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542
Part 2: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation
380. (14). The Last 9 Days 542, 543, 544, 545, 546
381. (15). Peace from Shadows 547, 548, 549, 550, 551
382. (16). The Fundamental Virulence 552, 553, 554, 559
383. (17). Heart of Wolf 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560
384. (18). Rages at Ringside 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565
385. (19). The White Haze 554, 555, 559, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570
386. (20). I AM THE EDGE 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579
387. (21). The Headless Star 565, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586
388. (22). Marching Out the ZOMBIES 587, 588, 589, 590, 591
389. (23). Marching Out the ZOMBIES 2 587, 588, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597
390. (24). Too Early To Win, Too Late To Know 588, 597, 598, 599, 600, 601, 604
391. (25). THE MASTER 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606
392. (26). BLACK 604, 607, 608, 609
Part 3: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict
393. (27). A 609, 610, 611
394. (28). KILL THE KING 612, 613, 614, 615
395. (29). The Dark Arm 615, 616, 617, 618
396. (30). The Betrayer 618, 619, 620
397. (31). AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT 621, 622, 623, 624
398. (32). THE HOLY NEWBORN 625, 626, 627, 628
399. (33). Gate of the Sun 629, 630, 635
400. (34). BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 635, 636, 637, 638, 639
401. (35). DON’T CHASE A SHADOW 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649
402. (36). BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 640, 641, 642, 643, 644
403. (37). SHADOWS GONE 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, 654
404. (38). FRIEND 630, 631, 632, 633, 634
405. (39). The Visible Answer 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 659
406. (40). MY LAST WORDS 654, 658, 659, 660, 661
Part 4: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity
407. (41). TBA July 2026

Where to start Bleach manga after anime?
Where Does the Anime End? Where Should I Start Reading?

The anime ended at episode 406 (40 from Thousand-Year Blood War), which corresponds to Chapter 654 (p. 6-15), 658 (p. 7-9), 659 (p. 7-10), 660 and 661 (p. 1-10) of the manga. The adaptation covers up to this point.

After watching the anime, to continue the story in the manga, start reading from Chapter 661 (p. 11) (*), which corresponds to Volume 72 (collecting chapters 653 to 663).

(*) Before picking up where the anime left off, I recommend reading chapter 658 (pages 10–17) and chapter 659 (pages 1–6), as these parts have not yet been adapted into the anime.

Bleach Filler Arcs to Watch and Skip

Bleach has 4 filler arcs in total, these were not adapted from the manga, so we can skip them if we wish, but if we want to know if some of these arcs are good, then I will recommend the ones worth watching or the ones you can skip:

  • The Bount Arc – 64-109: Not recommended. This arc consists of two parts: a first part of 28 episodes and a second part of 18 episodes, for a total of 46 episodes. This arc is exclusive to the anime and is not based on the original manga, so it does not have the quality of the script by the author of the original work, but what bothered the fans the most is the exaggerated number of episodes that were broadcast in his moment.
  • The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai Arc – 168-189: Not recommended. This arc consists of 22 episodes. This arc, unlike what happened with the seasons starring the Bounts, this time does not seek to give continuity to the series, but rather a new story is interspersed whose characters do not appear or are mentioned in the following manga adaptations.
  • Zanpakutō Unknown Tales Arc – 230-265: Recommended. This arc consists of 36 episodes. This arc, despite not seeming to have a place in the chronological axis of the series and narrating events completely apart from the manga story, is enjoyed because it tells us about a problem between the zanpakuto and the shinigami, they show us the personality and appearance of the swords, as well as the relationship it has with its bearers.
  • Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc – 317-342: Recommended. This arc consists of 26 episodes. This is the best filler arc without a doubt, because it fits well into the story and above all that it gives a breather after the end of the Arrancar arc.

How to Watch Bleach in Order with Movies?

Bleach has 4 movies and 2 ovas, which do not have continuity in the canonical story, but its chronological order can be known, this through the characters that appear, the abilities and growth. Therefore, the order to watch the bleach movies and ovas is as follows:

  1. Bleach: The first thing we have to watch is the first part of the anime that has 366 episodes, it adapts from chapter 1 to 479 of the manga. This anime also has 4 movies and 2 ovules, but they are not necessary to watch, but if you want to see them, this is their chronological order within the anime:
    1. OVA 1: Bleach: Memories in the Rain: We see it after episode 9, but it’s optional since this is a pilot episode, it’s a special version of episodes 8-9, and it was made before the anime premiered in Japan.
    2. OVA 2: Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy: We watch it after episode 63. It was shown on the Bleach Jump Festa 2005 Anime Tour. It seems to take place shortly after the Soul Society Saga.
    3. Movie 1: Memories of Nobody: We watch it after episode 109. It relates that in the City of Karakura, a series of unidentified spirits have appeared, while in Soul Society it is reflected in the real world. A mysterious shinigami named Senna has appeared before Ichigo along with a man named Ganryu, who leads a group of people named Dark Ones.
    4. Movie 2: Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion: We watch it after episode 153. It begins when a valuable artifact known as the “King’s Seal” (Oin) is stolen by a mysterious group, when they are transferring it to Soul Society. Tōshirō Hitsugaya, the captain of the Tenth Division, who was assigned to carry the seal, had fought the leader of the group of thieves and a little later mysteriously disappeared, remaining as the culprit.
    5. Movie 3: Bleach: Fade to Black: We watch it after episode 198. All the members of Soul Society suffer a fit of amnesia and now no one has any memories of Rukia and Ichigo. The darkness in Rukia’s past is revealed and the “truth” that is locked within her memories.
    6. Movie 4: Bleach: The Hell Verse: We watch it after episode 299. Ichigo and his friends enter Hell, the place where hollows who committed misdeeds while they were human are sent. Once there they are guided by Kokutō to rescue Yuzu and save the world from the prisoners of hell.
  2. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
    This is the second part of the anime, consisting of 13 episodes. It adapts chapters 480 to 542 of the manga. The original Japanese title is Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen.
  3. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation
    This is the third part of the anime, with a total of 13 episodes. It covers manga chapters 542 to 609. The original Japanese title is Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen – Ketsubetsu-tan.
  4. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict
    Serving as the fourth part of the anime, this installment has 14 episodes and adapts chapters 609 to 661 of the manga. Its original Japanese title is Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen – Soukoku-tan.
  5. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity
    This will be the final part of the anime and is scheduled to premiere in July 2026. It will adapt the concluding portion of the manga, covering chapters 661 through 686. The original Japanese title will be Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen – Kashin-tan.