Bleach Filler List
The Ultimate Watch Order & Skip Guide

Q: Is Bleach filler worth watching according to Reddit?

The general consensus on r/Bleach is that the Bount Arc (Ep 64–108) is the worst offender and should be skipped. However, the community widely praises the Zanpakutō Unknown Tales Arc (Ep 230–265) for its character designs and lore.

Q: What is the correct watch order with the movies?

Bleach has four movies: Memories of Nobody (after Ep 63), The DiamondDust Rebellion (after Ep 137), Fade to Black (after Ep 214), and Hell Verse (after Ep 299).

Q: Does the Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW) have filler?

No. The Thousand-Year Blood War anime has zero filler episodes. Every episode is either adapted directly from the manga or contains new canon scenes written by Tite Kubo.

Q: Why is Episode 342 ('Thank You') listed as important?

Episode 342 is listed as Mixed Canon. It serves as the final farewell between Ichigo and Rukia before he loses his powers, bridging the gap to the Fullbring Arc emotionally.

(2026 EDITION)

🚫 Filler Arcs (Values Your Time)

Arc Name	Range	Verdict
Bount Arc	64–108	SKIP
New Captain Amagai	168–189	SKIP
Zanpakutō Rebellion	230–265	WATCH (Recommended)
Invading Army	317–342	WATCH (Optional)

✅ Canon

Agent of Shinigami 1–20

Soul Society 21–63 (Skip 33, 50)

Arrancar: Fierce Fight 152–167

The Past 206–212

Fullbring Arc 343–366 (Skip 355)

⚠️ Mixed

Arrancar Arrival 109-131 (Skip 128-137)

Hueco Mundo 132-151 (Skip 147-149)

Arrancar vs Shinigami 190-205 (Skip 204-205)

Karakura Battle 213-229 (Skip 213-214)

Arrancar Downfall 266-316 (Skip 287+)

View Detailed Chronological List ↓

Entering the world of Bleach is a commitment. As one of the legendary "Big Three" Shonen anime (alongside Naruto and One Piece), it offers some of the highest highs in the medium—from the iconic Soul Society arc to the modern visual masterpiece of the Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW).

But there is a massive barrier to entry for new fans in 2026: The Filler.

Studio Pierrot's Dilemma

During the original run (2004–2012), episodes were produced faster than Tite Kubo could write manga chapters. The solution? "Anime-original" seasons that never happened.

Out of 366 episodes, 45% are filler.

45% Filler

Filler

Canon

For a new viewer, this stats is daunting. It looks like a mountain you can't climb. But here is the secret that veteran fans know: You don't have to watch all of it.

The "Pure Canon" Promise

Many users search for "total episodes of bleach without filler" because they want to know if the show is respectful of their time. Here is the answer:

If you strip away the filler and focus strictly on the manga-canon material, the daunting 366-episode run drops to a manageable 203 episodes.

Total Episodes: Full Run vs Canon Only

366

Full Run

203

Canon

163

Filler

Suddenly, Bleach isn't a slog; it's a tight, fast-paced supernatural thriller.

This guide is your roadmap. We have analyzed every arc, cross-referenced Reddit community consensus, and broken down the "Mixed Canon" episodes to tell you exactly what to skip, what to watch, and how to navigate the series without missing a single Bankai.

The Master Bleach Filler List
The Time Saver

Here is the complete chronological list of every episode, detailing exactly what to watch and what to skip.

The "Cheat Sheet": Quick Skip List

For users who want to copy/paste these numbers into their notes.

// PURE MANGA EXPERIENCE // SKIP THESE:

🚫

TARGET_LIST:


33, 50, 64-108, 128-137, 147-149, 168-189,
                                204-205, 213-214, 228-266, 287, 298-299,
                                303-305, 311-341, 355

Note: This list skips everything non-canon. However, as we will discuss in the next section, skipping the Zanpakutō Rebellion (230-265) is a controversial choice because of its high quality.

Complete Arc Breakdown

Navigating Bleach is easier when you view it by story arcs rather than individual episodes. Below is the chronological order of the series, showing you exactly where the filler interrupts the main plot.

Manga Canon

Watch it. (Manga material)

Mixed Canon/Filler

Watch it. (Manga mixed with filler)

Filler

Skip it. (Anime-original)

#	Title	Type	Airdate
Agent of the Shinigami Arc
1	The Day I Became a Shinigami	Manga Canon	Oct 05, 2004
2	The Shinigami's Work	Manga Canon	Oct 12, 2004
3	The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish	Manga Canon	Oct 19, 2004
4	Cursed Parakeet	Manga Canon	Oct 26, 2004
5	Beat the Invisible Enemy!	Manga Canon	Nov 02, 2004
6	Fight to the Death! Ichigo vs. Ichigo	Manga Canon	Nov 09, 2004
7	Greetings from a Stuffed Lion	Manga Canon	Nov 16, 2004
8	June 17, Memories in the Rain	Mixed Canon/Filler	Nov 23, 2004
9	Unbeatable Enemy	Manga Canon	Nov 30, 2004
10	Assault on Trip at Sacred Ground!	Manga Canon	Dec 07, 2004
11	The Legendary Quincy	Manga Canon	Dec 14, 2004
12	A Gentle Right Arm	Manga Canon	Dec 21, 2004
13	Flower and Hollow	Manga Canon	Dec 28, 2004
14	Back to Back, a Fight to the Death!	Manga Canon	Jan 11, 2005
15	Kon's Great Plan	Manga Canon	Jan 18, 2005
16	Encounter, Renji Abarai!	Manga Canon	Jan 25, 2005
17	Ichigo Dies!	Manga Canon	Feb 01, 2005
18	Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami!	Manga Canon	Feb 08, 2005
19	Ichigo Becomes a Hollow!	Manga Canon	Feb 15, 2005
20	Gin Ichimaru's Shadow	Manga Canon	Feb 22, 2005
Soul Society: The Sneak Entry & Rescue Arc
21	Enter! The World of the Shinigami	Manga Canon	Mar 01, 2005
22	The Man Who Hates Shinigami	Manga Canon	Mar 08, 2005
23	14 Days Before Rukia's Execution	Manga Canon	Mar 15, 2005
24	Assemble! The 13 Divisions	Manga Canon	Mar 22, 2005
25	Penetrate the Center with an Enormous Bombshell?	Manga Canon	Mar 29, 2005
26	Formation! The Worst Tag	Manga Canon	Apr 05, 2005
27	Release the Death Blow!	Mixed Canon/Filler	Apr 12, 2005
28	Orihime Targeted	Manga Canon	Apr 19, 2005
29	Breakthrough! The Shinigami's Encompassing Net	Manga Canon	Apr 26, 2005
30	Renji's Confrontation	Manga Canon	May 03, 2005
31	The Resolution to Kill	Manga Canon	May 10, 2005
32	Stars and the Stray	Mixed Canon/Filler	May 17, 2005
33	Miracle! The Mysterious New Hero	Filler	May 26, 2005
34	Tragedy of Dawn	Manga Canon	Jun 01, 2005
35	Aizen Assassinated! The Darkness Which Approaches	Manga Canon	Jun 07, 2005
36	Kenpachi Zaraki Approaches!	Manga Canon	Jun 14, 2005
37	Motive of the Fist	Manga Canon	Jun 21, 2005
38	Desperation! The Broken Zangetsu	Manga Canon	Jun 28, 2005
39	The Immortal Man	Manga Canon	Jul 05, 2005
40	The Shinigami whom Ganju Met	Manga Canon	Jul 12, 2005
41	Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia	Manga Canon	Jul 19, 2005
42	Yoruichi, Goddess of Flash, Dances!	Manga Canon	Jul 26, 2005
43	The Despicable Shinigami	Manga Canon	Aug 02, 2005
44	Ishida Ultimate Power!	Manga Canon	Aug 09, 2005
45	Overcome Your Limits!	Manga Canon	Aug 16, 2005
46	Authentic Records! School of Shinigami	Mixed Canon/Filler	Aug 23, 2005
47	The Avengers	Manga Canon	Aug 30, 2005
48	Hitsugaya Roars!	Manga Canon	Sep 06, 2005
49	Rukia's Nightmare	Manga Canon	Sep 13, 2005
50	The Reviving Lion	Filler	Sep 20, 2005
51	Morning of the Sentence	Manga Canon	Sep 27, 2005
52	Renji, Oath of the Soul! Death Match with Byakuya	Manga Canon	Oct 04, 2005
53	Gin Ichimaru's Temptation, Resolution Shattered	Manga Canon	Oct 04, 2005
54	An Accomplished Oath! Get Back Rukia!	Manga Canon	Oct 18, 2005
55	The Strongest Shinigami! Ultimate Confrontation Between Teacher and Students	Manga Canon	Oct 25, 2005
56	Supersonic Battle! Determine the Goddess of Battle	Manga Canon	Nov 01, 2005
57	Senbonzakura, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts Through the Sky	Manga Canon	Nov 08, 2005
58	Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power	Manga Canon	Nov 15, 2005
59	Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire	Manga Canon	Nov 22, 2005
60	Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung	Manga Canon	Dec 06, 2005
61	Aizen Stands! Horrible Ambitions	Manga Canon	Dec 13, 2005
62	Gather Together! Group of the Strongest Shinigami	Manga Canon	Dec 20, 2005
63	Rukia's Resolution, Ichigo's Feelings	Manga Canon	Jan 10, 2006
The Bount Arc (Filler)
64	New School Term, Renji Has Come to the Material World?!	Filler	Jan 17, 2006
65	Creeping Terror, the Second Victim	Filler	Jan 24, 2006
66	Breakthrough! The Trap Hidden in the Labyrinth	Filler	Jan 31, 2006
67	Death Game! The Missing Classmate	Filler	Feb 07, 2006
68	True Identity of the Devil, the Secret which Is Revealed	Filler	Feb 14, 2006
69	Bounts! The Soul Hunters!	Filler	Feb 14, 2006
70	Rukia's Return! Revival of the Substitute Team!	Filler	Feb 21, 2006
71	The Moment of Collision! An Evil Hand Draws Near to the Quincy	Filler	Mar 07, 2006
72	Water Attack! Escape from the Shutdown Hospital	Filler	Mar 14, 2006
73	Gathering Bounts! The Man Who Makes His Move	Filler	Mar 28, 2006
74	Memories of an Eternally Living Clan	Filler	Mar 28, 2006
75	Earth-Shattering Event at 11th Squad! The Shinigami Who Rises Again	Filler	Apr 04, 2006
76	Crashing Force! Fried vs. Zangetsu	Filler	Apr 04, 2006
77	Unfading Grudge! The Shinigami whom Kenpachi Killed	Filler	Apr 11, 2006
78	Shocking Revelations for the 13 Divisions!! The Truth Buried in History	Filler	May 02, 2006
79	Yoshino's Decision of Death	Filler	May 09, 2006
80	Assault from a Formidable Enemy! A Tiny Final Line of Defense?!	Filler	May 16, 2006
81	Hitsugaya Moves! The Attacked City	Filler	May 23, 2006
82	Ichigo vs. Dalk! Appearance of the Faded Darkness	Filler	May 30, 2006
83	Grey Shadow, the Secret of the Dolls	Filler	Jun 06, 2006
84	Dissension in the Substitute Team? Rukia's Betrayal	Filler	Jun 13, 2006
85	Deadly Battle of Tears! Rukia vs. Orihime	Filler	Jun 13, 2006
86	Rangiku Dances! Slice the Invisible Enemy!	Filler	Jun 20, 2006
87	Byakuya Is Summoned! The Gotei 13 Start to Move	Filler	Jul 04, 2006
88	Annihilation of the Lieutenants!? Trap in the Underground Cave	Filler	Jul 11, 2006
89	Rematch?! Ishida vs. Nemu	Filler	Jul 18, 2006
90	Renji Abarai, Bankai of the Soul!	Filler	Jul 25, 2006
91	Shinigami and Quincy, the Reviving Power	Filler	Aug 01, 2006
92	Invasion of the Shinigami World, Again	Filler	Aug 08, 2006
93	The Bount Assault! The Gotei 13 of Destructive Earthquake	Filler	Aug 15, 2006
94	Hitsugaya's Decision! The Clash Approaches	Filler	Aug 22, 2006
95	Byakuya Takes the Field! Dance of the Wind-Splitting Cherry Blossoms	Filler	Sep 05, 2006
96	Ichigo, Byakuya, Kariya, The Battle of the Three Extremes!	Filler	Sep 12, 2006
97	Hitsugaya Strikes! Slice the Enemy in the Middle of the Forest	Filler	Sep 19, 2006
98	Clash! Kenpachi Zaraki vs. Maki Ichinose	Filler	Oct 04, 2006
99	Shinigami vs. Shinigami! The Uncontrollable Power	Filler	Oct 11, 2006
100	Suì-Fēng Dies? The Last of the Special Forces	Filler	Oct 18, 2006
101	Mayuri's Bankai!! Sawatari: Clash of the Demon	Filler	Nov 01, 2006
102	The Last Quincy! The Exploding Power	Filler	Nov 08, 2006
103	Ishida, Exceeding the Limits to Attack!	Filler	Nov 15, 2006
104	10th Division's Death Struggle! The Release of Hyōrinmaru	Filler	Nov 22, 2006
105	Kariya! Countdown to the Detonation	Filler	Nov 29, 2006
106	Life and Revenge! Ishida, the Ultimate Choice	Filler	Dec 06, 2006
107	The Swung-Down Edge! The Moment of Ruin	Filler	Dec 13, 2006
108	The Wailing Bount! The Last Clash	Filler	Dec 20, 2006
Arrancar: The Arrival Arc
109	Ichigo and Rukia, Thoughts in the Revolving Around Heaven	Mixed Canon/Filler	Jan 04, 2007
110	Reopening of the Substitute Business! The Terrifying Transfer Student	Manga Canon	Jan 10, 2007
111	Shock! The Father's True Identity	Mixed Canon/Filler	Jan 17, 2007
112	The Commencement of War, Visoreds and the Arrancars	Manga Canon	Jan 24, 2007
113	Prelude to the Apocalypse, The Arrancar's Offensive	Manga Canon	Jan 31, 2007
114	Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia and Soul Reapers	Manga Canon	Feb 07, 2007
115	Mission! The Soul Reapers Have Come	Manga Canon	Feb 14, 2007
116	The Evil Eye, Aizen Returns	Mixed Canon/Filler	Feb 21, 2007
117	Rukia's Battle Commences! The Freezing White Blade	Manga Canon	Feb 28, 2007
118	Ikkaku's Bankai! The Power That Breaks Everything	Manga Canon	Mar 07, 2007
119	Zaraki Division's Secret Story! The Lucky Men	Mixed Canon/Filler	Mar 21, 2007
120	Hitsugaya Scatters! The Broken Hyōrinmaru	Mixed Canon/Filler	Mar 28, 2007
121	Clash! The Protector vs. The Bearer	Manga Canon	Apr 11, 2007
122	Visored! The Power of the Awakened	Manga Canon	Apr 18, 2007
123	Ichigo, Complete Hollowification!?	Manga Canon	Apr 25, 2007
124	Collision! Black Bankai and the White Bankai	Mixed Canon/Filler	May 02, 2007
125	Urgent Report! Aizen's Terrifying Plan!	Manga Canon	May 09, 2007
126	Uryū vs. Ryūken! Clash of the Parent-Child Quincys	Manga Canon	May 16, 2007
127	Urahara's Decision, Orihime's Thoughts	Manga Canon	May 30, 2007
128	The Nightmare Arrancar! Team Hitsugaya moves out	Filler	Jun 06, 2007
129	The Swooping Descent of the Dark Emissary! The Propagation of Malice	Filler	Jun 13, 2007
130	The Invisible Enemy! Hitsugaya's Merciless Decision	Filler	Jun 20, 2007
131	Rangiku's Tears, the Sorrowful Parting of Brother and Sister	Filler	Jun 27, 2007
Arrancar: The Hueco Mundo Sneak Entry Arc
132	Hitsugaya, Karin, and Soccer Ball	Filler	Jul 04, 2007
133	Ikkaku: The Hot-Blooded Kendo Tale	Filler	Jul 11, 2007
134	The Beautiful Patissier, Yumichika!	Filler	Jul 18, 2007
135	Kon is Deceived! Rangiku on the Lookout...	Filler	Jul 25, 2007
136	Civil War in Hueco Mundo! Ulquiorra's Death	Filler	Aug 08, 2007
137	The Malicious Battle, Aizen's Trap	Filler	Aug 15, 2007
138	Hueco Mundo moves again! Hitsugaya vs. Yammy	Manga Canon	Aug 29, 2007
139	Ichigo vs. Grimmjow, the 11-second battle!	Manga Canon	Sep 05, 2007
140	Ulquiorra's Scheme, the Moment when the Sun Sets!	Manga Canon	Sep 12, 2007
141	Goodbye..., Kurosaki!	Mixed Canon/Filler	Sep 19, 2007
142	Strict Order! The Forbidden Rescue of Orihime Inoue	Manga Canon	Sep 26, 2007
143	Grimmjow Revived	Mixed Canon/Filler	Oct 03, 2007
144	Ishida and Chad, The Quickening of a New Power	Manga Canon	Oct 17, 2007
145	The Espada Gather! Aizen's Royal Assembly	Manga Canon	Oct 24, 2007
146	The Name's Nel! The Appearance of a Strange Arrancar	Mixed Canon/Filler	Oct 31, 2007
147	Forest of Menos! Search for the Missing Rukia	Filler	Nov 07, 2007
148	Ashido, The Soul Reaper Who Came from the Past	Filler	Nov 14, 2007
149	Through the Crumbling Forest, a Million Menos	Filler	Nov 21, 2007
150	Oath! Back Here Alive Again	Manga Canon	Nov 28, 2007
151	The Raging Storm! Encounter with the Dancing Arrancar	Manga Canon	Dec 05, 2007
Arrancar: The Fierce Fight Arc
152	Ichigo Strikes Back! This Is My Bankai	Manga Canon	Dec 12, 2007
153	The Devilish Research! Szayel Aporro's Plan	Manga Canon	Dec 19, 2007
154	Rukia and Kaien, the Sorrowful Reunion	Manga Canon	Dec 26, 2007
155	Rukia Retaliates! Release the Desperate Kidō	Manga Canon	Jan 09, 2008
156	Ishida & Pesche, the United Attack of Friendship	Mixed Canon/Filler	Jan 16, 2008
157	Ishida's Trump Card, Seele Schneider	Manga Canon	Jan 23, 2008
158	Right Arm of the Giant, Left Arm of the Devil	Manga Canon	Jan 30, 2008
159	Yasutora Sado Dies! Orihime's Tears	Manga Canon	Feb 06, 2008
160	Testament, Your Heart is Right Here...	Mixed Canon/Filler	Feb 13, 2008
161	The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra's Provocation	Mixed Canon/Filler	Feb 20, 2008
162	Szayel Aporro Laughs, The Net Trapping Renji is Complete	Manga Canon	Feb 27, 2008
163	Shinigami and Quincy, The Battle with Madness	Manga Canon	Mar 05, 2008
164	Ishida's Strategy, 20-Second Offense and Defense	Manga Canon	Mar 12, 2008
165	The Murderous Intent Boils! The Joyful Grimmjow	Manga Canon	Mar 19, 2008
166	Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo	Manga Canon	Apr 09, 2008
167	The Moment of Conclusion, The End of Grimmjow	Manga Canon	Apr 16, 2008
The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai Arc (Filler)
168	The New Captain Appears! His Name Is Shūsuke Amagai	Filler	Apr 23, 2008
169	New Development, the Dangerous Transfer Student Appears!	Filler	May 07, 2008
170	Desperate Struggle Under the Moonlit Night, the Mysterious Assassin and Zanpakutō	Filler	May 14, 2008
171	Kenryū, the Profusion of Blooming Crimson Flowers	Filler	May 21, 2008
172	Kifune Goes to War! The Violent Wind that Rages	Filler	May 28, 2008
173	The Appearance of the Great Evil! The Darkness in the House of Kasumiōji	Filler	Jun 04, 2008
174	Break the Mirror's Boundary! Ichigo's Captivity	Filler	Jun 11, 2008
175	The Revenging Assassin, Ichigo is Targeted	Filler	Jun 18, 2008
176	Mystery! The Sword-Consuming Assassin	Filler	Jun 25, 2008
177	The Reversal of Rukia! The Rampaging Blade	Filler	Jun 25, 2008
178	The Nightmare Which is Shown, Ichigo's Inside the Mirror	Filler	Jul 02, 2008
179	Confrontation!? Amagai vs. Gotei 13	Filler	Jul 09, 2008
180	The Princess's Decision, the Sorrowful Bride	Filler	Jul 16, 2008
181	The 2nd Division Sorties! Ichigo is Surrounded	Filler	Jul 23, 2008
182	Amagai's True Strength, the Released Zanpakuto！	Filler	Jul 30, 2008
183	The Darkness Which Moves! Kifune's True Colors	Filler	Aug 06, 2008
184	Kira and Kifune, Offense and Defense of the 3rd Division	Filler	Aug 20, 2008
185	Ice and Flame! Fierce Fight of Amagai vs. Hitsugaya	Filler	Aug 27, 2008
186	Sortie Orders! Suppress the House of Kasumiōji	Filler	Sep 03, 2008
187	Ichigo Rages! The Assassin's Secret	Filler	Sep 10, 2008
188	Duel! Amagai vs. Ichigo	Filler	Sep 17, 2008
189	The Fallen Shinigami's Pride	Filler	Oct 07, 2008
Arrancar: vs. Shinigami Arc
190	Hueco Mundo Chapter Restart!	Mixed Canon/Filler	Oct 14, 2008
191	The Frightening Banquet, Szayel Aporro Theater	Manga Canon	Oct 21, 2008
192	Nel's Secret, A Busty Beauty Joins the Battle!?	Manga Canon	Oct 28, 2008
193	Irresistible, Puppet Show of Terror	Mixed Canon/Filler	Nov 04, 2008
194	Neliel's Past	Manga Canon	Nov 11, 2008
195	The Ultimate Union! Pesche's Seriousness	Manga Canon	Nov 18, 2008
196	Joining the Battle! The Strongest Soul Reaper Army Appears	Manga Canon	Nov 25, 2008
197	Byakuya's Bankai, The Quiet Anger	Manga Canon	Dec 02, 2008
198	The Two Scientists, Mayuri's Trap	Manga Canon	Dec 09, 2008
199	Holy Birth, The Resurrected Szayel Aporro	Manga Canon	Dec 16, 2008
200	The Hardest Body!? Cut Down Nnoitra	Manga Canon	Dec 23, 2008
201	Nnoitra Released! Multiplying Arms	Manga Canon	Jan 06, 2009
202	Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Who's the Strongest?	Manga Canon	Jan 13, 2009
203	Karakura Town Gathers! Aizen Versus the Soul Reapers	Manga Canon	Jan 20, 2009
204	Ichigo's Seppuku Persuasion Strategy ☆	Filler	Jan 27, 2009
205	Thump! A Kemari Tournament Filled with Hollows	Filler	Feb 03, 2009
The Past Arc
206	The Past Chapter Begins! The Truth from 110 Years Ago	Mixed Canon/Filler	Feb 10, 2009
207	12th Division's New Captain, Kisuke Urahara	Mixed Canon/Filler	Feb 17, 2009
208	Aizen and the Genius Boy	Manga Canon	Feb 24, 2009
209	Muguruma 9th Division, Moves Out	Mixed Canon/Filler	Mar 03, 2009
210	Hiyori Dies? The Beginning of Tragedy	Manga Canon	Mar 10, 2009
211	Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers	Manga Canon	Mar 17, 2009
212	Rescue Hirako! Aizen vs. Urahara	Manga Canon	Mar 24, 2009
Arrancar: Decisive Battle of Karakura Arc
213	The Konso Cop Karakuraiser is Born	Filler	Mar 31, 2009
214	Karakuraiser's Last Day	Filler	Apr 07, 2009
215	Defend Karakura Town! Entire Appearance of the Shinigami	Manga Canon	Apr 14, 2009
216	Elite! The Four Shinigami	Manga Canon	Apr 21, 2009
217	Beautiful Little Devil Charlotte	Manga Canon	Apr 28, 2009
218	Kira, The Battle Within Despair	Manga Canon	May 05, 2009
219	Hisagi's Shikai! The Name is...	Manga Canon	May 12, 2009
220	Ikkaku Falls! The Shinigami's Crisis	Manga Canon	May 19, 2009
221	The Full Showdown! Soul Reapers vs. Espada	Manga Canon	May 26, 2009
222	The Most Evil Tag!? Suì-Fēng & Ōmaeda	Mixed Canon/Filler	Jun 02, 2009
223	A Miraculous Body! Ggio Releases	Mixed Canon/Filler	Jun 09, 2009
224	3 vs. 1 Battle! Rangiku's Crisis	Manga Canon	Jun 16, 2009
225	Vice-Captains Annihilated! The Terrifying Demonic Beast	Manga Canon	Jun 23, 2009
226	Fierce Fighting Concludes? Towards a New Battle!	Manga Canon	Jun 30, 2009
227	Wonderful Error	Manga Canon	Jul 07, 2009
228	Summer! Sea! Swimsuit Festival!!	Filler	Jul 14, 2009
229	Cry of the Soul? The Rug Shinigami is Born!	Filler	Jul 21, 2009
Zanpakutō Unknown Tales Arc (Filler)
230	A New Enemy! The Materialization of Zanpakutō	Filler	Jul 28, 2009
231	Byakuya, Disappearing with the Cherry Blossoms	Filler	Aug 04, 2009
232	Sode no Shirayuki vs. Rukia! Confused Heart	Filler	Aug 11, 2009
233	Zangetsu Becomes an Enemy	Filler	Aug 18, 2009
234	Renji Surprised?! The Two Zabimarus	Filler	Aug 25, 2009
235	Clash! Hisagi vs. Kazeshini	Filler	Sep 01, 2009
236	Release! The New Getsuga Tenshō	Filler	Sep 08, 2009
237	Suì-Fēng, Surrounding the Zanpakutō	Filler	Sep 15, 2009
238	Friendship? Hatred? Haineko & Tobiume	Filler	Sep 22, 2009
239	The Awakening Hyōrinmaru! Hitsugaya's Fierce Fight	Filler	Sep 29, 2009
240	Byakuya's Betrayal	Filler	Oct 06, 2009
241	For the Sake of Pride! Byakuya vs. Renji	Filler	Oct 13, 2009
242	Shinigami and Zanpakutō, Total Sortie	Filler	Oct 20, 2009
243	One-to-One Fight! Ichigo vs. Senbonzakura	Filler	Oct 27, 2009
244	The Long Awaited... Kenpachi Appears!	Filler	Nov 03, 2009
245	Pursue Byakuya! The Confused Gotei Divisions	Filler	Nov 10, 2009
246	Special Mission! Rescue Captain Commander Yamamoto!	Filler	Nov 17, 2009
247	Deceived Shinigami! The World Collapse Crisis	Filler	Nov 24, 2009
248	Dragon of Ice and Dragon of Flame! The Strongest Showdown!	Filler	Dec 01, 2009
249	Senbonzakura's Bankai! Offense and Defense of the Living World	Filler	Dec 08, 2009
250	That Man, for the Sake of the Kuchiki	Filler	Dec 15, 2009
251	Dark History! The Worst Shinigami Is Born	Filler	Dec 22, 2009
252	Byakuya, the Truth Behind His Betrayal	Filler	Jan 05, 2010
253	Muramasa's True Identity Revealed	Filler	Jan 12, 2010
254	Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns	Filler	Jan 19, 2010
255	Final Chapter - Zanpakutō The Alternate Tale	Filler	Jan 26, 2010
256	The Angered Byakuya! The Collapse of the Kuchiki House	Filler	Feb 02, 2010
257	A New Enemy! The True Nature of the Sword Fiends	Filler	Feb 09, 2010
258	Stray Snake, Tortured Monkey	Filler	Feb 16, 2010
259	Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground	Filler	Feb 23, 2010
260	Conclusion!? Hisagi vs. Kazeshini	Filler	Mar 02, 2010
261	The Person with the Unknown Ability! Orihime Is Targeted	Filler	Mar 09, 2010
262	Haineko Cries! The Tragic Sword Fiend	Filler	Mar 16, 2010
263	Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru	Filler	Mar 23, 2010
264	Battle of the Females? Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao!	Filler	Mar 30, 2010
265	Evolution?! The Menace of the Final Sword Fiend	Filler	Apr 06, 2010
Arrancar: Downfall Arc
266	Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Resume	Filler	Apr 13, 2010
267	Connected Hearts! The Left Fist of Certain Death	Mixed Canon/Filler	Apr 20, 2010
268	Hatred and Jealousy, Orihime's Dilemma	Mixed Canon/Filler	Apr 27, 2010
269	Ichigo and Uryū, Bonded Back to Back	Manga Canon	May 04, 2010
270	Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade	Manga Canon	May 11, 2010
271	Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!	Manga Canon	May 18, 2010
272	Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!	Manga Canon	May 25, 2010
273	Fury of the Shark! Harribel's Release	Manga Canon	Jun 01, 2010
274	Hitsugaya, the Desperate Hyōten Hyakkasō!	Mixed Canon/Filler	Jun 08, 2010
275	The Approaching Breath of Death, the King Who Rules Over Death!	Manga Canon	Jun 15, 2010
276	One Hit Kill, Suì-Fēng, Bankai!	Mixed Canon/Filler	Jun 22, 2010
277	Climax! Kyōraku vs. Starrk!	Manga Canon	Jun 29, 2010
278	The Nightmare Returns... Revival of the Espada	Manga Canon	Jul 06, 2010
279	Hirako and Aizen...the Reunion of Fate!	Manga Canon	Jul 13, 2010
280	Hisagi and Tōsen, the Moment of Parting	Manga Canon	Jul 20, 2010
281	Crown of Lies, Barragan's Grudge	Manga Canon	Jul 27, 2010
282	Power of the Soul! Los Lobos, Attack!	Manga Canon	Aug 03, 2010
283	Starrk, the Lone Battle	Manga Canon	Aug 10, 2010
284	Chain of Sacrifice, Harribel's Past	Mixed Canon/Filler	Aug 17, 2010
285	The Hundred-Year Grudge! Hiyori's Revenge	Mixed Canon/Filler	Aug 24, 2010
286	Ichigo's Return! Protect Karakura Town	Manga Canon	Aug 31, 2010
287	Side Story! Ichigo and the Magic Lamp	Filler	Sep 07, 2010
288	The Final trump card! Ichigo, Towards the Decisive Battle	Mixed Canon/Filler	Sep 14, 2010
289	Byakuya vs. Kenpachi?! The Melee Commences	Manga Canon	Sep 21, 2010
290	For the Sake of Justice?! The Man Who Deserted the Shinigami	Mixed Canon/Filler	Sep 28, 2010
291	Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai!	Mixed Canon/Filler	Oct 05, 2010
292	All Out War! Aizen vs. Shinigami	Manga Canon	Oct 12, 2010
293	Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!	Manga Canon	Oct 19, 2010
294	Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!	Manga Canon	Oct 26, 2010
295	It's All a Trap... Engineered Bonds!	Mixed Canon/Filler	Nov 02, 2010
296	The Shocking Truth...The Mysterious Power Within Ichigo!	Mixed Canon/Filler	Nov 09, 2010
297	The Extending Blade?! Ichigo vs. Gin!	Manga Canon	Nov 16, 2010
298	Film! Festival! Shinigami Film Festival!	Filler	Nov 23, 2010
299	Theatre Opening Commemoration! The Hell Verse: Prologue	Filler	Nov 30, 2010
300	Urahara Appears! Stop Aizen!	Manga Canon	Dec 07, 2010
301	Ichigo Loses His Fighting Spirit!? Gin's Expectation!	Manga Canon	Dec 14, 2010
302	The Final Getsuga Tenshō!? Ichigo's Training!	Manga Canon	Dec 21, 2010
303	Real World and Shinigami! The New Year Special!	Filler	Jan 04, 2011
304	Another Side Story! This Time's Enemy Is a Monster!?	Filler	Jan 11, 2011
305	Delusion Roars! Hisagi, Towards the Hot Springs Inn!	Filler	Jan 18, 2011
306	For the Sake of Protecting! Ichigo vs. Tensa Zangetsu!	Manga Canon	Jan 25, 2011
307	Emergency Situation! Aizen, New Evolution!	Manga Canon	Feb 01, 2011
308	Goodbye...Rangiku	Manga Canon	Feb 08, 2011
309	Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Release, the Final Getsuga Tenshō!	Manga Canon	Feb 15, 2011
310	Ichigo's Resolution! The Price of the Fierce Battle	Mixed Canon/Filler	Feb 22, 2011
311	The Soul Detective: Karakuraiser Takes Off Again!	Filler	Mar 01, 2011
312	Inauguration! The Brand New 2nd Division Captain!	Filler	Mar 08, 2011
313	The Man Who Risks His Life in the 11th Division!	Filler	Mar 15, 2011
314	Kon saw it! The Secret of a Beautiful Office Lady	Filler	Mar 22, 2011
315	Yachiru's friend! The Shinigami of Justice Appears!	Filler	Mar 29, 2011
316	Toshirō Hitsugaya's Holiday!	Filler	Apr 05, 2011
Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc (Filler)
317	Unusual Incident in Seireitei?! Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc!	Filler	Apr 12, 2011
318	Renji vs. Rukia?! Battle With Comrades!	Filler	Apr 19, 2011
319	Ichigo's Capture Net! Escape From Soul Society!	Filler	Apr 26, 2011
320	Gotei 13, Gathering in the Real World!	Filler	May 03, 2011
321	Showdown of Mutual Self, Ikkaku vs. Ikkaku!	Filler	May 10, 2011
322	Clash! Rukia vs. Rukia!	Filler	May 17, 2011
323	Protect Ichigo! Nozomi's Determination	Filler	May 24, 2011
324	Recapture Seireitei! The Captains Move!	Filler	May 31, 2011
325	For the Sake of the Believers! Byakuya vs. Hitsugaya!	Filler	Jun 07, 2011
326	The Two Hinamori, Hitsugaya's Resolution	Filler	Jun 14, 2011
327	Pride of the Kuchiki Family! Byakuya vs. Byakuya!	Filler	Jun 21, 2011
328	Defeat Kageroza! Shinigami, All-Out War!	Filler	Jun 28, 2011
329	The Forbidden Research...Nozomi's Hidden Secret!	Filler	Jul 05, 2011
330	I Want to Live...! Nozomi's Zanpakutō	Filler	Jul 12, 2011
331	For the Sake of Fighting! The Awakened Nozomi!	Filler	Jul 19, 2011
332	The Most Evil Reigai, Appearing in the Real World!	Filler	Jul 26, 2011
333	Destroy Nozomi!? Genryusai's Decision!	Filler	Aug 02, 2011
334	The Depleting Reiatsu! Ichigo, Death Struggle of the Soul!	Filler	Aug 09, 2011
335	Hiding in the Dangai? Another Ichigo?!	Filler	Aug 16, 2011
336	Pursue Kageroza! Technological Development Department, Infiltration!	Filler	Aug 23, 2011
337	The Developer of the Modified Souls	Filler	Aug 30, 2011
338	Kon's Thoughts, Nozomi's Thoughts	Filler	Sep 06, 2011
339	Protect Ichigo! The Bonds of Friends!	Filler	Sep 13, 2011
340	Reigai vs. Original, The Fierce Fighting for Gambled Pride!	Filler	Sep 20, 2011
341	Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion!	Filler	Sep 27, 2011
342	Thank You	Mixed Canon/Filler	Oct 04, 2011
The Lost Agent Arc (Fullbring)
343	3rd Year High School Student! Dressed Up, and a New Chapter Begins!	Mixed Canon/Filler	Oct 11, 2011
344	A Dispute in School?! Ichigo and Uryū, Fight Together!	Manga Canon	Oct 25, 2011
345	Uryū is Attacked, A Threat Draws Near the Friends!	Mixed Canon/Filler	Oct 31, 2011
346	The Man with the Fullbring Ability: Kugo Ginjō	Manga Canon	Nov 01, 2011
347	A Crisis Sneaking up on the Kurosaki Family?! Ichigo's Confusion!	Mixed Canon/Filler	Nov 08, 2011
348	Power of the Substitute Badge, Ichigo's 'Pride'!	Manga Canon	Nov 15, 2011
349	Next Target, The Devil's Hand Aims at Orihime!	Manga Canon	Nov 22, 2011
350	The Man Who Killed the Shinigami Substitute?! Tsukishima Makes His Move	Manga Canon	Nov 29, 2011
351	Fullbring, The Detested Power!	Mixed Canon/Filler	Dec 06, 2011
352	Tsukishima Attacks! The Training Has Been Thwarted	Manga Canon	Dec 13, 2011
353	Ichigo, Mastering the Fullbring!	Manga Canon	Dec 20, 2011
354	Ichigo vs. Ginjō! To the Game's Space	Manga Canon	Dec 27, 2011
355	Shinigami at War! New Year in Seireitei Special!	Filler	Jan 10, 2012
356	Friend or Foe?! Ginjō's True Intentions!	Manga Canon	Jan 17, 2012
357	Tsukishima's Ability, the Danger is Drawing Near!	Mixed Canon/Filler	Jan 24, 2012
358	Clash!? Xcution attacks Ginjō	Manga Canon	Jan 31, 2012
359	The Sorrowful Battle! Ichigo vs. Sado & Orihime	Manga Canon	Feb 07, 2012
360	Ichigo vs Uryu?! Who is the Traitor?!	Manga Canon	Feb 14, 2012
361	A New Appearance! The Gotei 13, Arrives!	Manga Canon	Feb 21, 2012
362	Revival! Substitute Shinigami: Ichigo Kurosaki!	Manga Canon	Feb 28, 2012
363	Fierce Fight! Shinigami vs. XCUTION!	Manga Canon	Mar 06, 2012
364	Desperate Struggle!? Byakuya's Troubled Memories	Manga Canon	Mar 13, 2012
365	Ichigo vs. Ginjō! Secret of the Substitute Badge	Manga Canon	Mar 20, 2012
366	Changing History, Unchanging Heart	Manga Canon	Mar 27, 2012

Which Bleach Filler Arcs Are
Worth Watching?

Not all filler is created equal. While Bleach is infamous for the Bount Arc, it also produced the Zanpakutō Rebellion, widely considered one of the best filler arcs in anime history.

Most guides just tell you to "Skip." But as a fan, you might be missing out on some incredible character designs and animation. Here is the deep dive into what you should strictly avoid and what is worth your time.

Bleach Filler List - The Bount Arc Villains Jin Kariya

1. The Bount Arc

HARD SKIP 🚫

Episodes 64–108

Key Characters: Jin Kariya, The Bounts (Vampire-like beings), Three Mod Souls (Ririn, Noba, Kurodo).

Why you should skip it:

This is universally cited as the "arc that killed Bleach's momentum." Coming immediately after the legendary Soul Society Arc, the pacing hits a brick wall. The villains (The Bounts) are uninteresting, the animation quality dips, and the story drags on for 44 painful episodes.

class="not-italic text-black dark:text-white uppercase border-b-2 border-black dark:border-white" >Community Consensus:

"If you watch the Bount Arc, you might quit the show." It has zero impact on the manga story, although the anime director briefly tries to force the characters into later canon episodes (which you can safely ignore).

2. The Stolen Hogyoku Arc

SKIP 🚫

Episodes 128–137

Context: Often confused for canon because it features Hitsugaya Toshiro heavily.

Why you should skip it:

This mini-arc involves Toshiro Hitsugaya's team in the World of the Living dealing with Arrancar impostors. While it offers some fun "slice of life" moments for Hitsugaya fans, it contributes nothing to the main Aizen plotline. It distracts from the tension of the Arrancar invasion.

3. New Captain Amagai Arc

SKIP 🚫

Episodes 168–189

Why you should skip it: This arc introduces a new Captain for Squad 3 to replace Gin Ichimaru. The plot revolves around protecting a bratty princess (Rurichiyo). It feels like a generic "bodyguard mission" that interrupts the intense Hueco Mundo saga. Unless you love noble house politics, move along.

Bleach Filler List - Zanpakuto Rebellion Arc Muramasa and Spirits

4. Zanpakutō Rebellion

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ✅

Episodes 230–265

Key Characters: Muramasa, The personified spirits of Zanpakutō (Senbonzakura, Sode no Shirayuki, Zabimaru).

Why you should watch it:

This is the gold standard of filler. The premise is brilliant: What if the Soul Reapers' swords rebelled against them?

✨ Kubo’s Touch: Original author Tite Kubo designed the human forms of the Zanpakutō spirits himself, making this feel "pseudo-canon."
📚 Lore Expansion: It deepens your understanding of the bond between Shinigami and their blades. Seeing Byakuya Kuchiki fight his own sword, Senbonzakura, is a series highlight.

5. Notable Single Episodes (The "Fun" Filler)

Sometimes you just need a break from the angst.

Episode 204-205 (The Soccer Episodes): SKIP. Unless you really want to see Hollows playing sports.

Episode 227 (The Beach Episode): WATCH. Pure fan service and comedy. It adapts some omake (bonus) chapters from the manga.

Episode 287 (Magic Lamp Gaiden): WATCH. An alternate universe parody where Ichigo is Aladdin. Bizarre, hilarious, and worth 20 minutes.

6. Gotei 13 Invading Army

WATCH (For Animation Fans) ✅

Episodes 317–342

Key Characters: Kageroza Inaba, Nozomi, Reigai (Clones).

Why you should watch it:

Produced later in the series, the animation budget for this arc was incredibly high. The story involves "Reigai" (clones) of the captains fighting the originals.

The Appeal: It features some of the best-choreographed fights in the original run. If you just want to see cool battles (like Kenpachi vs. Kenpachi), this is worth your time.

Platform Guides
Streaming Intel

Watching Bleach in 2026 can be confusing because streaming platforms often organize "Seasons" differently than the official arc list. If you are following a generic filler list but watching on Disney+, you might get lost.

Here is how to navigate the skip list on major platforms.

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Disney+ (International)

The Confusion:

Disney+ is notorious for grouping Bleach episodes into massive "Seasons" that do not align with the narrative arcs. For example, the Bount Arc (Filler) might be buried entirely within "Season 4" or "Season 5" depending on your specific region (UK, Canada, etc.).

The Fix:

Ignore the "Season" label. Always check the absolute Episode Number displayed next to the title. Cross-reference it with our Master List above.

> PRO TIP:

If a season starts around Episode 64, it is likely the Bount Arc. Skip the entire block until you see Episode 110 (Reopening of the Substitute Business).

▶ Watch on Disney+

📺 Hulu (USA)

The Good News:

Hulu generally has the most accurate episode numbering compared to the original Japanese release.

Navigation:

Hulu often separates the Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW) as a completely separate show entry in its library.

If you finish Episode 366: Do not panic if "Next Episode" doesn't appear. You must search for "Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War" separately.

▶ Watch on Hulu

📺 Crunchyroll

The Structure:

Crunchyroll typically uses the standard arc names or season numbers.

The Skip:

Since Crunchyroll often lists arcs by name (e.g., Bleach: The Bount), it is the easiest platform to skip filler. Do not click on the seasons titled "The Bount," "The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai," or "Zanpakutō: The Alternate Tale".

▶ Watch on Crunchyroll

TYBW Thousand-Year Blood War
Canon or Filler?

[ STATUS: 100% CANON ]

The Thousand-Year Blood War (2022–2026) marks the return of the anime after a decade-long hiatus. A common question from returning fans is: "Does the new season have filler like the old days?"

The short answer is NO.

Old vs New Production

To understand why you should watch everything in TYBW, you have to understand the production change:

Legacy Anime (2004–2012)

Studio Pierrot created filler episodes (like the Bount Arc) specifically to stall for time. These stories were often irrelevant distractions.

TYBW Arc (2022-Present)

Tite Kubo is working directly with the production team. His goal is not to stall, but to fix and complete the story.

The "New Canon"

The final arc of the manga was famously rushed. For the anime adaptation, Kubo is taking the opportunity to add new scenes that he couldn't fit into the original weekly manga chapters.

Warning: Do Not Skip

If you see a scene in TYBW that wasn't in the manga (such as the extended Squad Zero battles or the Original Gotei 13 flashback), WATCH IT.

These are "Definitive Canon"—material that the author intended to include all along. The anime is now the final cut.

Bleach Filler List - Thousand-Year Blood War New Canon Scenes Original Gotei 13

Consensus & F.A.Q.
Knowledge Base

Is Bleach filler worth watching according to Reddit?

The general consensus on r/Bleach is that the Bount Arc (Ep 64–108) is the worst offender and should be skipped at all costs due to poor pacing and irrelevance. However, the community widely praises the Zanpakutō Unknown Tales Arc (Ep 230–265) for its character designs and lore, often ranking it above some canon arcs in terms of enjoyment.

What is the correct watch order with the movies?

Bleach has four movies. While they are technically non-canon, they fit best at these specific points in the timeline:

Bleach: Memories of Nobody – Watch after Episode 63 (End of Soul Society).

Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion – Watch after Episode 137.

Bleach: Fade to Black – Watch after Episode 214.

Bleach: Hell Verse – Watch after Episode 299. (Note: Episode 299 is a prologue to this movie).

What happens after Ichigo kills the Soul King?

This is a common search query for users trying to understand the manga's ending. Without spoiling the Thousand-Year Blood War anime finale: The anime is expanding on the manga's original conclusion. The "anime-original" scenes in the final parts of TYBW are expected to flesh out the aftermath of the Soul King battle, filling the narrative gaps that fans complained about in the manga's rushed ending.

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What is the fastest way to watch Bleach?

If you want to "speedrun" the series to catch up to TYBW, follow this route:

[✓] Watch Episodes 1–63 (Agent + Soul Society).

[X] Skip 64–109.

[✓] Watch 110–167 (Arrancar Intro).

[X] Skip 168–189.

[✓] Watch 190–229.

[?] Optional: Watch 230–265 (Zanpakutō Arc).

[✓] Watch 266–310 (Aizen Finale).

[X] Skip 311–342.

[✓] Watch 343–366 (Fullbring).

[★] Watch Thousand-Year Blood War (All Episodes).

Does the Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW) have filler?

No. The Thousand-Year Blood War anime (2022–2026) has zero filler episodes. Every episode is either adapted directly from the manga or contains "New Canon" scenes written by Tite Kubo to explain plot points that were rushed in the original comic. You must watch every episode.

How much time do I save by skipping Bleach filler?

By skipping the 163 filler episodes, you save approximately 54 hours of viewing time (assuming ~20 minutes per episode excluding openings/endings). This reduces the total watch time from ~122 hours down to a manageable 68 hours for the original run.

Why is Episode 342 ("Thank You") listed as important?

Many lists mark Episode 342 as filler, but we list it as Mixed Canon. While the plot is largely anime-original, it serves as the final farewell between Ichigo and Rukia before he loses his powers. It bridges the gap to the Fullbring Arc emotionally and features high-quality animation. We highly recommend watching it for the emotional payoff.

Conclusion
Soul Society Roadmap

Bleach is a masterpiece of style, music, and battle choreography, but its legacy was unfortunately tarnished by excessive filler during its original run.

By following this guide and skipping the 163 filler episodes, you are left with a tightly paced, 203-episode supernatural epic that stands toe-to-toe with any modern anime. You get the raw vision of Tite Kubo without the pacing issues of the mid-2000s.

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The Perfect "Bleach" Experience

To summarize, here is your optimal viewing path:

Start: Agent of the Shinigami + Soul Society Arc.

Skip: The Bount Arc (Ep 64-108).

Continue: Arrancar Arc.

Optional: Watch the Zanpakutō Unknown Tales (Ep 230-265) if you want more lore.

Finish: Aizen Saga + Fullbring Arc.

Finale: Thousand-Year Blood War (Watch Everything).

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