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For as long as he can remember, Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see ghosts. But when he meets Rukia, a Soul Reaper who battles evil spirits known as Hollows, he finds his life is changed forever. Now, with a newfound wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the living and the dead from evil.

2 Seasons
406 Episodes
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episode image DON'T CHASE A SHADOW
9.6/10 (24738 votes)

#1 DON'T CHASE A SHADOW

S2:E35
Nov 30, 2024

The change in Mayuri's Spiritual Pressure is also felt elsewhere by Urahara and Kyoraku.

episode image Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!
9.5/10 (3863 votes)

#2 Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!

S1:E271
May 18, 2010

As Ichigo Kurosaki's Hollow form completely takes him over, he begins battling Ulquiorra Cifer again.

episode image Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Release, the Final Getsuga Tenshō!
9.5/10 (3300 votes)

#3 Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Release, the Final Getsuga Tenshō!

S1:E309
Feb 15, 2011

Ichigo Kurosaki uses the Final Getsuga Tenshō against Sōsuke Aizen.

episode image The Fire
9.5/10 (19458 votes)

#4 The Fire

S2:E6
Nov 15, 2022

Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto confronts Yhwach for the first time in a thousand years. As Yhwach finally draws his sword against Genryusai, the Soul Reapers notice an abnormal change taking place across the Seireitei.

episode image BLACK
9.5/10 (9024 votes)

#5 BLACK

S2:E26
Sep 30, 2023

Yhwach performs Auswählen to bestow power to his fallen Royal Guards.

episode image BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM]
9.5/10 (9538 votes)

#6 BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM]

S2:E36
Dec 7, 2024

Nemu ignores Mayuri's orders by intervening in his battle against Pernida.

episode image FRIEND
9.5/10 (8531 votes)

#7 FRIEND

S2:E38
Dec 21, 2024

As the battle between the soul reapers and the quincies rages, Haschwalt finds himself confronted by Bazz-B inside Wahrwelt

episode image Born in the Dark
9.4/10 (11155 votes)

#8 Born in the Dark

S2:E7
Nov 22, 2022

Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto learns that the Yhwach he defeated was an impostor. The real Yhwach then reveals himself and easily kills Genryusai, sending a wave of shock and devastation across the Soul Reapers.

episode image The Blade Is Me
9.4/10 (10401 votes)

#9 The Blade Is Me

S2:E13
Dec 27, 2022

Ichigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resolve to finish what he has started.

episode image I AM THE EDGE
9.4/10 (16090 votes)

#10 I AM THE EDGE

S2:E20
Aug 19, 2023

Isane and Yachiru are attacked by Gwenael.

episode image TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOW
9.4/10 (8686 votes)

#11 TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOW

S2:E24
Sep 23, 2023

Yhwach finally enters the Royal Palace.

episode image THE MASTER
9.4/10 (8035 votes)

#12 THE MASTER

S2:E25
Sep 30, 2023

Yhwach confronts Hyosube, who is protecting the real Royal Palace.

episode image AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
9.4/10 (11179 votes)

#13 AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT

S2:E31
Nov 2, 2024

Yhwach is overflowing with power from having absorbed the Soul King.

episode image SHADOWS GONE
9.4/10 (8951 votes)

#14 SHADOWS GONE

S2:E37
Dec 14, 2024

Lille undergoes further transformation to hunt down and pass judgment on Kyoraku.

episode image THE VISIBLE ANSWER
9.4/10 (6902 votes)

#15 THE VISIBLE ANSWER

S2:E39
Dec 28, 2024

Kyoraku has paved the way for the soul reapers to reach the enemy's stronghold within Wahrwelt, but Gerard Valkyrie prevents them from advancing any further.

episode image Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire
9.3/10 (2044 votes)

#16 Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire

S1:E59
Nov 22, 2005

Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki's battle reaches its conclusion.

episode image Gather Together! Group of the Strongest Shinigami!
9.3/10 (1804 votes)

#17 Gather Together! Group of the Strongest Shinigami!

S1:E62
Dec 20, 2005

5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen removes the Hōgyoku from Rukia Kuchiki's Soul and retreats to Hueco Mundo.

episode image Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!
9.3/10 (1543 votes)

#18 Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!

S1:E272
May 25, 2010

Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.

episode image Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!
9.3/10 (1719 votes)

#19 Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!

S1:E293
Oct 19, 2010

The Shinigami and Visored, attacking Sōsuke Aizen, are unable to defeat the treacherous captain.

episode image Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!
9.3/10 (1588 votes)

#20 Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!

S1:E294
Oct 26, 2010

Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto joins the battle against Sōsuke Aizen, only for his Zanpakutō's abilities to be sealed by Wonderweiss Margela.

episode image Goodbye...Rangiku
9.3/10 (1780 votes)

#21 Goodbye...Rangiku

S1:E308
Feb 8, 2011

Ichigo Kurosaki emerges from his training and forces Sōsuke Aizen into battle away from Karakura Town.

episode image Wrath as a Lightning
9.3/10 (10680 votes)

#22 Wrath as a Lightning

S2:E5
Nov 8, 2022

Quilge Opie uses his power to imprison Ichigo inside the Garganta. As he tries to break free, Ichigo begins to hear, through his Soul Phone, the screams of the Soul Reapers falling to the enemy's onslaught.

episode image THE WHITE HAZE
9.3/10 (13332 votes)

#23 THE WHITE HAZE

S2:E19
Aug 12, 2023

A fearless Rukia takes on Äs Nödt.

episode image KILL THE KING
9.3/10 (11949 votes)

#24 KILL THE KING

S2:E28
Oct 12, 2024

Ichigo and his friends hurry to the Reio Greater Palace to stop Yhwach.

episode image GATE OF THE SUN
9.3/10 (8848 votes)

#25 GATE OF THE SUN

S2:E33
Nov 16, 2024

Yhwach builds his new castle, Wahr Welt.

episode image An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!
9.2/10 (1813 votes)

#26 An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!

S1:E54
Oct 18, 2005

Rukia Kuchiki's execution ceremony commences, but does not proceed as planned.

episode image Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo
9.2/10 (1572 votes)

#27 Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo

S1:E166
Apr 9, 2008

As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Orihime Inoue struggles dealing with Ichigo's Hollowfication form.

episode image Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade
9.2/10 (1375 votes)

#28 Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade

S1:E270
May 11, 2010

Ichigo Kurosaki greatly struggles with Ulquiorra Cifer in his released form and to further drive it in, Ulquiorra shows Ichigo his second release.

episode image Emergency Situation! Aizen, New Evolution!
9.2/10 (1347 votes)

#29 Emergency Situation! Aizen, New Evolution!

S1:E307
Feb 1, 2011

As the Humans run away, Gin Ichimaru betrays Sōsuke Aizen.

episode image Everything but the Rain: June Truth
9.2/10 (8163 votes)

#30 Everything but the Rain: June Truth

S2:E12
Dec 27, 2022

Squad 10 Captain Isshin Shiba of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads decides to not report his encounter with the Quincy named Masaki Kurosaki in the World of the Living to the Head Captain.

episode image HEART OF WOLF
9.2/10 (8328 votes)

#31 HEART OF WOLF

S2:E17
Jul 29, 2023

The Stern Ritters drive the Soul Reapers deeper into a corner.

episode image THE DARK ARM
9.2/10 (9791 votes)

#32 THE DARK ARM

S2:E29
Oct 19, 2024

Ichigo tries to remove the impaled sword from the Soul King and save his life.

episode image THE BETRAYER
9.2/10 (8984 votes)

#33 THE BETRAYER

S2:E30
Oct 26, 2024

Ukitake takes the place of the slain Soul King by releasing the power of Mimihagi.

episode image The Immortal Man
9.1/10 (1526 votes)

#34 The Immortal Man

S1:E39
Jul 5, 2005

After learning to access the power of Zangetsu in addition to his own, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

episode image Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power
9.1/10 (1431 votes)

#35 Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power

S1:E58
Nov 15, 2005

Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki activate their Bankai.

episode image Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung
9.1/10 (1360 votes)

#36 Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung

S1:E60
Dec 6, 2005

A conspiracy connecting several recent events in Soul Society is revealed.

episode image Aizen Stands! Horrible Ambitions
9.1/10 (1368 votes)

#37 Aizen Stands! Horrible Ambitions

S1:E61
Dec 13, 2005

4th Division Lieutenant Isane Kotetsu informs the Gotei 13 that Sōsuke Aizen is alive as the latter reveals his machinations.

episode image Rescue Hirako! Aizen vs. Urahara
9.1/10 (1039 votes)

#38 Rescue Hirako! Aizen vs. Urahara

S1:E212
Mar 24, 2009

Captains Kisuke Urahara, Tessai Tsukabishi, and Yoruichi Shihōin leave to the Human World with the Hollowfied captains and lieutenants.

episode image A New Appearance! The Gotei 13, Arrives!
9.1/10 (1074 votes)

#39 A New Appearance! The Gotei 13, Arrives!

S1:E361
Feb 21, 2012

Stripped of his Fullbring, the powerless Ichigo Kurosaki is stabbed by Rukia Kuchiki and has his Shinigami powers returned to him.

episode image The Battle
9.1/10 (9038 votes)

#40 The Battle

S2:E10
Dec 13, 2022

Kenpachi Zaraki removes his eye patch to fight Retsu Unohana, a.k.a. Yachiru Unohana, “The First Kenpachi.” Meanwhile, Ichigo and Renji head to Hoohden to meet Oh-Etsu Nimaiya, the man who is said to have created the Zanpakuto.

Cast & Chracters

character image Ichigo Kurosaki (voice)

Ichigo Kurosaki (voice)

Actor: Masakazu Morita
character image Rukia Kuchiki (voice)

Rukia Kuchiki (voice)

Actor: Fumiko Orikasa
character image Yasutora Sado (voice)

Yasutora Sado (voice)

Actor: Hiroki Yasumoto
character image Orihime Inoue (voice)

Orihime Inoue (voice)

Actor: Yuki Matsuoka
character image Uryu Ishida (voice)

Uryu Ishida (voice)

Actor: Noriaki Sugiyama

The highest rated episode of Bleach is "DON'T CHASE A SHADOW" (S2E35) with a rating of 9.60.

This episode received 24,738 votes.

It aired on November 30, 2024.


The lowest rated episode is "The Soul Detective: Karakuraizer Takes Off Again!" (S1E311) with a rating of 4.90.

This episode received 323 votes.

It aired on March 1, 2011.

The highest rated episode is "Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!" (S1E271) with a rating of 9.50.

This episode received 3,863 votes.

It aired on May 18, 2010.


The lowest rated episode is "The Soul Detective: Karakuraizer Takes Off Again!" (S1E311) with a rating of 4.90.

This episode received 323 votes.

It aired on March 1, 2011.

The highest rated episode is "DON'T CHASE A SHADOW" (S2E35) with a rating of 9.60.

This episode received 24,738 votes.

It aired on November 30, 2024.


The lowest rated episode is "MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES" (S2E22) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 6,797 votes.

It aired on September 9, 2023.

Name Department Job
Haruo Miyagawa Art Prop Designer
Satomi Okuhara Art Assistant Director of Photography
Toshiki Amata Art Art Designer
Yoshio Tanioka Art Art Direction
Kazuhiro Yamada Camera Director of Photography
Akinori Mishima Editing Editor
Genki Negishi Production Producer
Makoto Hijikata Production Producer
Tasuku Honda Production Producer
Wataru Hamamoto Production Line Producer
Yoshihiko Tominaga Production Producer
Akiko Muto Sound Sound Effects
Kenji Hoshino Sound Sound Mixer
Masaharu Yamanouchi Sound Music Producer
Shiro Sagisu Sound Original Music Composer
suisoh Sound Theme Song Performance
Yukio Nagasaki Sound Sound Director
Kazufumi Goto Visual Effects CGI Director
Masashi Kudo Visual Effects Character Designer
Saori Goda Visual Effects Color Designer
Toshihiro Sasaki Visual Effects CGI Director
Masaki Hiramatsu Writing Series Composition
Tomohisa Taguchi Writing Series Composition

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