The Complete Bleach Watch Order (2026 Guide)
Watch Order Guide

The Complete Bleach Watch Order (2026 Guide)

Navigate the expansive world of Bleach with this comprehensive watch order guide, ensuring you don't miss any canonical arcs or exciting movie adventures.

By The Tsundere CriticMar 16, 202616 entries
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Bleach is a beloved shonen anime with a vast narrative that spans hundreds of episodes and several movies. Following a correct watch order is crucial to fully appreciate its story, character development, and the epic battles between Shinigami and Hollows. This guide will help you journey through Ichigo Kurosaki's adventures, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable viewing experience, including the final arc.

Whether you're new to the series or looking for a rewatch, following this guide will provide the best chronological experience. Start your journey with Bleach (Episodes 1-63) to delve into the world of Soul Reapers and Hollows, and anticipate the final parts of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc.

The Complete Watch Order

  1. 1
    BleachTV2004

    Recommended starting point. Watch episodes 1-63 (Agent of the Shinigami Arc & Soul Society Arc).

  2. 2
    Bleach the Movie: Memories of NobodyMovie2006

    Non-canonical movie. Best watched after episode 63 (after the Soul Society arc) and before the Bount arc (episode 64).

  3. 3
    BleachTV2006

    Watch episodes 64-109 (Filler: Bount Arc). Can be skipped for a canonical-only watch.

  4. 4
    BleachTV2007

    Watch episodes 110-125 (Arrancar: The Arrival Arc).

  5. 5
    Bleach the Movie 2: The DiamondDust RebellionMovie2007

    Non-canonical movie. Best watched after episode 125, during the initial stages of the Hueco Mundo arc.

  6. 6
    BleachTV2007

    Watch episodes 126-167 (Hueco Mundo Arc).

  7. 7
    Bleach the Movie 3: Fade to Black, I Call Your NameMovie2008

    Non-canonical movie. Best watched after episode 167, after the group has entered Hueco Mundo.

  8. 8
    BleachTV2008

    Watch episodes 168-299 (Continuation of Hueco Mundo Arc & Fake Karakura Town Arc).

  9. 9
    Bleach the Movie 4: Hell VerseMovie2010

    Non-canonical movie. Best watched after episode 299, but before the Lost Agent arc.

  10. 10
    BleachTV2010

    Watch episodes 300-310 (Conclusion of Fake Karakura Town / Deicide Arc).

  11. 11
    BleachTV2010

    Watch episodes 311-316 (Filler: Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc Part 1). Can be skipped for a canonical-only watch.

  12. 12
    BleachTV2011

    Watch episodes 317-341 (Canonical: Lost Agent Arc, also known as Fullbring Arc).

  13. 13
    BleachTV2011

    Watch episodes 342-366 (Filler: Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc Part 2). Can be skipped for a canonical-only watch. This concludes the original TV series.

  14. 14
    Bleach: Sennen Kessen-henTV2022

    Canonical. First part of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. Direct continuation of the manga after episode 366.

  15. 15
    Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Ketsubetsu-tanTV2023

    Canonical. Second part of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc.

  16. 16
    Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Soukoku-tanTV2024

    Canonical. Third part of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc (expected release year). More parts are expected to follow.