Bleach Anime List ✮

Ongoing (Thousand-Year Blood War Arc) Original Run: 2004 – 2012 Current Run: 2022 – Present Total Episodes (Combined): 366+ (Original) + TYBW (Ongoing)

The Bleach anime consists of the original series (366 episodes) and the sequel series Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War . Below is a complete guide to every major story arc, the episode counts for each, and a list of filler episodes you can skip to stay strictly with the manga's canon story. Bleach Story Arcs (Complete List) The series is divided into the following chronological arcs across both the original run and the current Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW) series. Arc Name Episodes Type Agent of the Shinigami 1–20 Canon Soul Society: The Sneak Entry 21–41 Canon Soul Society: The Rescue 42–63 Canon The Bount & Bount Assault 64–109 Filler Arrancar: The Arrival 110–131 Canon Arrancar: The Hueco Mundo Sneak Entry 132–151 Canon Arrancar: The Fierce Fight 152–167 Canon The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai 168–189 Filler Arrancar vs. Shinigami 190–205 Canon The Past 206–212 Canon Arrancar: Decisive Battle of Karakura 213–229 Canon Zanpakutō Unknown Tales / Beast Swords 230–265 Filler Arrancar: Downfall (Fall of the Espada) 266–316 Canon Gotei 13 Invading Army 317–342 Filler The Lost Substitute Shinigami (Fullbring) 343–366 Canon TYBW: The Blood Warfare (Part 1) 367–379 Canon TYBW: The Separation (Part 2) 380–392 Canon TYBW: The Conflict (Part 3) 393–406 Canon TYBW: The Calamity (Part 4) 407–??? Canon (Expected 2026) Quick Filler Skip List If you want to finish the main story as quickly as possible, skip these episodes: Original Run (1-366): 33, 50, 64–108, 128–137, 147–149, 168–189, 204–205, 213–214, 228–266, 287, 298–299, 303–305, 311–341, and 355. Highly Recommended Filler: Many fans recommend the Zanpakutō Unknown Tales Arc (Episodes 230–265) because the character designs for the spirits were created by the manga author, Tite Kubo. Movies and Specials While mostly non-canon, these movies are often watched at specific points for the best experience: 10 sites How to Watch Bleach in Order - IGN Jun 21, 2025 — bleach anime list