A Guide to Watching Bleach: TV Series and Movies in Order
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Knowing how to watch Bleach in the correct order is essential for both newcomers and seasoned fans. As the Thousand-Year Blood War arc approaches its conclusion, viewers may need to refresh their memories on how to tackle nearly 20 seasons, over 400 episodes, and several movies.
While it may seem overwhelming, watching Bleach in order is quite manageable. Below, we’ll guide you through the process, including a complete list in release order and a look at the Bleach movies—addressing whether they are canon or skippable. We’ll also answer some common questions, including episode counts and discussions about filler content.
Bleach first premiered in 2002 with its inaugural season, titled The Substitute Soul Reaper. This 20-episode season introduces us to Ichigo and his early adventures as a Soul Reaper.
Since then, 16 seasons have aired, along with a sequel series: Thousand-Year Blood War, which adapts the final arc of the Bleach manga in four parts. Although marketed as a separate series on platforms, it continues the overarching story. The final segment, The Calamity, is set to air in July 2026.
So, while it may seem like a lot, here’s how to watch Bleach in order.
You might be curious about where the Bleach movies fit into this watch order. While it’s tempting to include them in the main list, these feature-length films don’t seamlessly integrate with the overall Bleach narrative.
To keep things straightforward, there are four Bleach movies to watch in order, but they aren’t essential to enjoy the anime series.
Without giving away too much, only one Bleach movie is somewhat close to canon. The 2006 film Memories of Nobody is referenced in one chapter of the manga, with a specific location and Ichigo’s experiences there hinting at its canonical status.
The other three Bleach movies are standalone adventures. Each film was released alongside various seasons, allowing you to watch them as part of a larger viewing experience.
Memories of Nobody premiered after episode 107 during Bleach season 5; The DiamondDust Rebellion followed the first two episodes of Bleach season 8; Fade to Black was released midway through Bleach season 10 (after episode 198); and Hell Verse came out after episode 299 during Bleach season 14.
You can easily watch and stream all episodes of Bleach on Disney Plus or Hulu. An active Disney Plus subscription is required, and in some regions, it may be found under the ‘Star’ branding.
If Bleach isn’t showing up on Disney Plus, you might need to adjust your parental control settings.
It’s important to note that Bleach is no longer available on Crunchyroll, despite being accessible there in the past.
The topic of filler episodes can be a contentious one among anime fans, and opinions vary widely on whether Bleach has any episodes worth skipping.
In our view, it’s tough to label any episode as ‘filler.’ Every episode contributes to the series, and sometimes it’s just enjoyable to spend time with beloved characters.
That said, there’s a general consensus on which seasons or episodes to skip if you’re pressed for time.
The filler arcs in Bleach include all of seasons 4-5, season 13, and season 15. There are also individual filler episodes, but focusing on those can turn your Bleach marathon into a tedious task—something that goes against the spirit of enjoying anime.
Currently, there are a staggering 406 episodes of Bleach. The third part of Thousand-Year Blood War pushed the series past the 400-episode milestone at the end of 2024. However, Bleach still has a way to go before it catches up to One Piece’s 1000-plus episodes.
Eager to explore more anime series? Check out our guides on how to watch Demon Slayer in order and how to watch Jujutsu Kaisen in order.
