Original series - 45% filler. TV series released in 2004, 366 episodes.
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Bleach Watch Order - Complete Guide 2026
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The complete Bleach watch order including the original series and Thousand-Year Blood War. This guide includes filler episodes to skip for an optimal experience.
406+Episodes
0Movies
2004-2024Years
How do I watch Bleach in order?
Watch Bleach (γγͺγΌγ) in release order, starting with Bleach (2004, 366 episodes) and finishing with Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict (2024). This guide covers 4 entries, all of them essential to the main story, released across 2004 to 2024. By format that is 4 TV series, 406 episodes in all, roughly 150 hours (canon only) of viewing. The essential run is Bleach, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War and Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation, plus 1 more. It is a moderate watch order: a handful of entries can be taken out of sequence or skipped. 176 of those episodes (43%) are filler and can be skipped β the exact ranges are in the filler guide below. The numbered list underneath is the short version; the timeline after it gives every entry its year, episode count, essential-or-optional status and the notes that explain why. If you are working outwards from here, our Naruto, One Piece and Dragon Ball watch orders cover the neighbouring franchises.
- Bleach (366 episodes)
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (13 episodes)
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation (13 episodes)
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict (14 episodes)
Complete Bleach Watch Order
Follow this order for the best viewing experience. Entries marked as "Essential" are required for the main story.
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Part 1. TV series released in 2022, 13 episodes.
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Part 2. TV series released in 2023, 13 episodes.
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Part 3. TV series released in 2024, 14 episodes.
Watch SeriesBleach Filler Guide
176Filler Episodes
43%Filler Percentage
Can Skip
Episodes 33, 50, 64-109, 128-137, 147-149, 168-189, 204-205, 213-214, 227-265, 266, 287-303, 311-341, 355
Must Watch
Every episode outside the skip list is canon and should be watched.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Bleach filler is there?
About 163 of 366 episodes (45%) are filler. Our guide lists all filler arcs you can safely skip.
Do I need to watch old Bleach before TYBW?
Yes, Thousand-Year Blood War directly continues from episode 366. It assumes you know all characters and plot.
What is the worst Bleach filler?
The Bount arc (64-109) is generally considered the weakest and most skippable filler arc.
Are Bleach movies canon?
None of the Bleach movies are canon to the main story. They can be watched as standalone adventures.
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