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The Best Episodes of Bleach

Every episode of Bleach ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Bleach!

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...
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Best Episodes Summary

"THE DARK ARM" is the best rated episode of "Bleach". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Jeong Yeong-hoon and written by Masaki Hiramatsu, it aired on 10/19/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT".

  • THE DARK ARM
    10.0/101 votes
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    #1 - THE DARK ARM

    Season 2 Episode 29 - Aired 10/19/2024

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

    Director: Jeong Yeong-hoon

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
    10.0/101 votes
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    #2 - AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT

    Season 2 Episode 31 - Aired 11/2/2024

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

    Director: Takumi Ichikawa

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • DON'T CHASE A SHADOW
    10.0/101 votes
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    #3 - DON'T CHASE A SHADOW

    Season 2 Episode 35 - Aired 11/30/2024

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

    Director: Hikaru Murata, Ema Saito, Tomohisa Taguchi, Shintaro Matsui

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!
    9.0/103 votes
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    #4 - An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!

    Season 1 Episode 54 - Aired 10/18/2005

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

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire
    9.0/103 votes
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    #5 - Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire

    Season 1 Episode 59 - Aired 11/22/2005

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

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Junya Koshida

    Writer: Masashi Sogo

  • Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung
    9.0/103 votes
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    #6 - Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung

    Season 1 Episode 60 - Aired 12/6/2005

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

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Genki Yoshimura

  • Aizen Stands! Horrible Ambitions
    9.0/103 votes
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    #7 - Aizen Stands! Horrible Ambitions

    Season 1 Episode 61 - Aired 12/13/2005

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

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Akira Shimizu

    Writer: Masahiro Okubo

  • Gather Together! Group of the Strongest Shinigami!
    9.0/103 votes
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    #8 - Gather Together! Group of the Strongest Shinigami!

    Season 1 Episode 62 - Aired 12/20/2005

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

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Masashi Sogo

  • Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo
    9.0/103 votes
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    #9 - Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo

    Season 1 Episode 166 - Aired 4/9/2008

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

    Director: Kazunori Mizuno

    Writer: Natsuko Takahashi

  • Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade
    9.0/103 votes
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    #10 - Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade

    Season 1 Episode 270 - Aired 5/11/2010

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

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Yoshifumi Sueda

    Writer: Masahiro Okubo

  • Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!
    9.0/103 votes
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    #11 - Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!

    Season 1 Episode 271 - Aired 5/18/2010

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

    Director: Yasuto Nishikata

    Writer: Masahiro Okubo

  • Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!
    9.0/103 votes
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    #12 - Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!

    Season 1 Episode 293 - Aired 10/19/2010

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

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Kazuo Nogami

    Writer: Kenta Shimoyama

  • Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!
    9.0/103 votes
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    #13 - Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!

    Season 1 Episode 294 - Aired 10/26/2010

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

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Mitsue Yamasaki

    Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

  • Goodbye...Rangiku
    9.0/103 votes
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    #14 - Goodbye...Rangiku

    Season 1 Episode 308 - Aired 2/8/2011

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

    Director: Junya Koshida

    Writer: Kento Shimoyama

  • Thank You
    9.0/101 votes
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    #15 - Thank You

    Season 1 Episode 342 - Aired 10/4/2011

    Ichigo Kurosaki gradually loses his remaining powers and bids farewell to Rukia Kuchiki.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Ogura Shirakawa

    Writer: Masahiro Okubo

  • THE WHITE HAZE
    9.0/101,351 votes
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    #16 - THE WHITE HAZE

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 8/12/2023

    A fearless Rukia takes on Äs Nödt.

    Director: Chen Dali

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • THE MASTER
    9.0/105 votes
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    #17 - THE MASTER

    Season 2 Episode 25 - Aired 9/30/2023

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

    Director: Shinichirou Ueda

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • KILL THE KING
    9.0/102 votes
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    #18 - KILL THE KING

    Season 2 Episode 28 - Aired 10/12/2024

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

    Director: Yoshinori Odaka, Hikaru Murata

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • The Hardest Body!? Cut Down Nnoitra
    8.7/103 votes
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    #19 - The Hardest Body!? Cut Down Nnoitra

    Season 1 Episode 200 - Aired 12/23/2008

    Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga continue their brawling.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki Nishimura

    Writer: Michiko Yokote

  • Hisagi's Shikai! The Name is...
    8.7/103 votes
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    #20 - Hisagi's Shikai! The Name is...

    Season 1 Episode 219 - Aired 5/12/2009

    Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi and Findorr Calius battle each other.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Kazunori Mizuno

    Writer: Genki Yoshimura

  • Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai!
    8.7/103 votes
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    #21 - Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai!

    Season 1 Episode 291 - Aired 10/5/2010

    As Captain Sajin Komamura continues his battle with Kaname Tōsen, Shinji Hirako releases his Zanpakutō against Sōsuke Aizen.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka Noshitani

    Writer: Kenta Shimoyama

  • All Out War! Aizen vs. Shinigami
    8.7/103 votes
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    #22 - All Out War! Aizen vs. Shinigami

    Season 1 Episode 292 - Aired 10/12/2010

    The Shinigami and Visored vow to protect Ichigo Kurosaki and defeat Sōsuke Aizen.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Akane Inoue

    Writer: Masahiro Okubo

  • Emergency Situation! Aizen, New Evolution!
    8.7/103 votes
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    #23 - Emergency Situation! Aizen, New Evolution!

    Season 1 Episode 307 - Aired 2/1/2011

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

    Director: Akane Inoue

    Writer: Kento Shimoyama

  • Clash!? Xcution attacks Ginjō
    8.7/103 votes
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    #24 - Clash!? Xcution attacks Ginjō

    Season 1 Episode 358 - Aired 1/31/2012

    Uryū leaves the hospital to investigate a Reiatsu that is appearing everywhere. Ichigo's friends and family, as well as the members of Xcution except for Ginjō, have been cut by Tsukishima.

    Director: Yasuto Nishikata

    Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

  • Changing History, Unchanging Heart
    8.7/103 votes
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    #25 - Changing History, Unchanging Heart

    Season 1 Episode 366 - Aired 3/27/2012

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Ginjou Kuugo both release their Bankai to settle the score.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto Nishikata

    Writer: Kento Shimoyama