Bleach is a shonen fantasy action anime that began in 2004.
It is based on the manga of the same name. Bleach follows the story of a high school student Ichigo Kurosaki.
He is forced to become a substitute Soul Reaper when Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper, grants him special powers.
At first, Ichigo is reluctant to accept this heavy responsibility.
However, as Ichigo encounters more and more enemies, his friends discover their own hidden powers.
They find themselves drawn into the mystical world of Soul Reapers, Hollows, and other supernatural things.
Bleach has a total of 366 episodes without the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc (2022-present). Not to mention several movies, OVAs, and Spin-offs.
It will require a lot of your time.
However, it will definitely be a fun ride from start to finish.
Here’s an easy and comprehensive guide to ordering Bleach watches including movies, OVAs, and spin-offs.
Bleach Release Order
TV series
- Bleach (2004-2012)
- Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War arc (2022-present)
bleach movies in order
- Bleach the Movie: Nobody’s Memories (2006)
- BLEACH THE MOVIE: RISE OF DIAMOND DUST (2007)
- Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black (2008)
- Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse (2010)
Bleach OVA
- Bleach Jump Festa Anime Tour (2008)
splits
- Burn the Witch (2020)
specials
- Bleach: Memories in the Rain (2004)
- Bleach: 13 Squads of Omake Court Guards (2005)
- Bleach: Frenzy of the Sealed Blade (2006)
Chronological order/Recommended clock order
1. Origin and Soul Society Arc
- Bleach (Episodes 1-7)
- Bleach: Memories in the Rain
- Bleach: 13 Squads of Omake Court Guards
- Bleach (Episodes 8-63)
- Bleach: Frenzy of the Sealed Blade
- Bleach (Episodes 64-109)
- Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody
2. Hollow World Arc
- Bleach (Episodes 110-137)
- Bleach the Movie: Rise of DiamondDust
- Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black
- Bleach (Episodes 138-214)
3. Karakura Town Fake Arch
- Bleach (Episodes 215-299)
- Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse
- Bleach (Episodes 300-342)
4. Substitute Soul Reaper Bow
- Bleach (Episodes 343-366)
5. Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War Arc
We recommend you watch Bleach in chronological order.
However, Bleach has a lot of fillers throughout its runtime that you can skip. Especially, the Bount arc that goes from episodes 64 to 91.
This arc is infamous among long-term viewers for having no consequence to the main story.
Also, this arc is anime only, do with that information what you want.
Ending!
Bleach is a long anime that can take over a week to finish if you binge.
If you’re not quite ready for that kind of commitment yet, we’ve got a list of short anime you could watch over the weekend.
Thank you for reading!
