How to Watch the Bleach Series in Order (With Movies)
Often considered one of the "Big Three" anime series, along with Naruto and One Piece, Bleach is based on Tite Kubo's original manga. The story follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki after he obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper (a death personification similar to the Grim Reaper) from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki. His newfound powers force him to take on the duties of defending humans from evil spirits and guiding departed souls to the afterlife.
The anime adaptation of Bleach includes original storylines not found in the manga, with repeated appearances and arcs containing these original characters. Despite being one of the most popular anime shows, the series was canceled before adapting the manga's final "Thousand-Year Blood War arc." However, as reported before, Bleach is returning sometime this year and will finally finish adapting the entire manga story.
Fans looking to watch Bleach before the final season airs this year can check it out on Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, and Funimation.
Check out the full list of Bleach episodes, movies, OVAs, specials, and the chronological order to watch them below:
Release Order For Bleach
TV Series
- Bleach (2004-2012) - Origin & Soul Society Arc, Hueco Mundo Arc, Fake Karakura Town Arc, and Substitute Soul Reaper Arc.
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc (upcoming)
Movies
- Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody (2006)
- Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion (2007)
- Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black (2008)
- Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse (2010)
OVAs
- Bleach Jump Festa Anime Tour 2008 (2008)
Specials
- Bleach: Memories in the Rain (2004)
- Bleach: 13 Court Guard Squads Omake (2005)
- Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy (2006)
Chronological Order For Bleach
- Origin & Soul Society Arc
- Bleach (Episodes 1-7)
- TV Special - Bleach: Memories in the Rain
- TV Special - Bleach: 13 Court Guard Squads Omake
- Bleach (Episodes 8-63)
- TV Special - Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy
- Bleach (Episodes 64-109)
- MOVIE - Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody
- Hueco Mundo Arc
- Bleach (Episodes 110-137)
- MOVIE - Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion
- MOVIE - Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black
- Bleach (Episodes 138-214)
- Fake Karakura Town Arc
- Bleach (Episodes 215-299)
- MOVIE - Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse
- Bleach (Episodes 300-342)
- Substitute Soul Reaper Arc
- Bleach (Episodes 343-366)
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc (Upcoming Final Season)
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