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A trendsetter in supernatural and fantasy anime, Bleach has spawned a cult fan base over time. With numerous anime arcs and spin-off films, Bleach can seem like quite an ambitious journey to embark on for new anime fans.
If you too wish to go on a Bleach binge, we have got you covered with a definitive guide on the original anime series, films, and live-action adaptations and where to stream them right now.
How to watch Bleach in chronological order
The Bleach anime can be watched in chronological order with a sequel series Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War and a few filler movies that you can watch in between some of the arcs.
Bleach Seasons 1-5 (Episodes 1-106)
Bleach The Movie: Memories of Nobody
Bleach Seasons 5-8 (Episodes 107-153)
Bleach: Diamond Dust Rebellion
Bleach Seasons 8-10 (Episodes 154-198)
Bleach: Fade To Black
Bleach Seasons 10-14 (Episodes 199-299)
Bleach: Hell Verse
Bleach Seasons 14-16 (Episodes 300-366)
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War
Bleach follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper to protect the living world from malevolent spirits known as Hollows. The anime blends action, supernatural elements, and intricate storytelling. Its legacy includes a massive fanbase, cultural impact, and influence on subsequent shonen anime and manga.
Among Indian anime fans, Bleach often ranks among the “Big Three” anime (the other two being Naruto and One Piece).
Bleach began airing in 2004 and continued its 16-season run up until 2012. The ambitious manga was brought to life again in 2023 with the sequel series The Thousand Year Blood War which adapted the source material’s final chapters. As for the movies, they add significant backstory to the protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki but can be watched as fillers.
Currently two seasons in with a third one on the way, The Thousand Year Blood War is a must-watch for Bleach fans given they have devoured the 366 episodes of the original series.
Catching up with Bleach can be a Herculean task but at least it’s not One Piece!
Are there any live-action adaptations of Bleach?
Warner Bros also produced a live-action film adaptation of Bleach in 2018, one that satisfied some anime fans but divided critics. Based on the first few manga chapters, one can watch the Bleach movie as a standalone adventure in the franchise.
Where can you stream Bleach in order?
The Bleach anime is available to stream on Netflix and Crunchyroll. The live-action movie can also be found on Netflix.
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Bleach
2004
8.2 (76k)
#1
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.
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2 Seasons1 Season HD 1 Season HDBleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody
2006
7.1 (5k)
#2
In Karakura Town, unidentifiable spirits begin appearing en mases. While attempting to deal with these strange souls, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Senna, a mysterious shinigami who wipes out most of them. Senna refuses to answer any questions, so Ichigo is forced to follow her while Rukia tries to find out what's going on.
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Subs HDBleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion
2007
7.0 (3k)
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When an artifact known as the "King's Seal" is stolen during transport from Soul Society, Hitsugaya Toushirou is assigned to retrieve it. Toushirou goes missing after a battle with the thieves, leading Seireitei to suspect him of treachery. They order his immediate capture and execution. Unwilling to believe him capable of such a crime, Ichigo, Rangiku, Rukia, and Renji set out to find Toushirou.
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Subs HDBleach the Movie: Fade to Black
2008
7.1 (2k)
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A mysterious reiatsu (spiritual particle) explosion occurs in the center of Seireitei in Soul Society, causing it to be destroyed. At the exact same time, a major change overwhelms Kuchiki Rukia, which leaves her losing something important inside. Urahara Kisuke sends Kurosaki Ichigo to Soul Society to investigate the disturbance. Upon reaching Seireitei, Ichigo is attacked by his ally shinigamis.
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Subs HDBleach the Movie: Hell Verse
2010
7.3 (3k)
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Hell – A place where beings that have committed mortal sins during their lifetime are sent. It is a realm where even Soul Reapers are forbidden to interfere. When a group of vicious Sinners plot to escape from this eternal prison, they discover that Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki is the key to their freedom.
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Subs HDBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
2022
9.0 (51k)
#6
The peace is suddenly broken when warning sirens blare through the Soul Society. Residents are disappearing without a trace and nobody knows who's behind it. Meanwhile, a darkness is approaching Ichigo and his friends in Karakura Town.
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1 Season HD 1 Season HD 1 Season1 Season HD 1 Season HDBleach
2018
6.3 (13k)
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High school student Ichigo Kurosaki lives an ordinary life, besides being able to see ghosts and the blurry memories of his mother's death under strange circumstances when he was a kid. His peaceful world suddenly breaks as he meets Rukia Kuchiki, a God of Death.
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