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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Bleach Season 1 Episode 254 - Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns

    S1:E254

    The Shinigami and their Zanpakutō Spirits try to deal with the Gillians.

    Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Takeshi Yamaguchi
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  2. Bleach Season 2 Episode 6 - The Fire
    9.1/10(14 votes)

    #2 - The Fire

    S2:E6

    Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto confronts Yhwach for the first time in a thousand years. As Yhwach finally draws his sword against Genryusai, the Soul Reapers notice an abnormal change taking place across the Seireitei.

    Director:Ema Saito
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  3. Bleach Season 2 Episode 7 - Born in the Dark
    9.1/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Born in the Dark

    S2:E7

    Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto learns that the Yhwach he defeated was an impostor. The real Yhwach then reveals himself and easily kills Genryusai, sending a wave of shock and devastation across the Soul Reapers.

    Director:Shinichirou Ueda
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  4. Bleach Season 1 Episode 259 - Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground

    S1:E259

    A group of Shinigami must go into the sewers to fight a Tōjū. They are aided by a Zanpakutō Spirit who has been living in the sewers.

    Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:Masahiro Okubo

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  5. Bleach Season 1 Episode 263 - Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru

    S1:E263

    Zabimaru and Senbonzakura are trapped in the Shinigami Research and Development Institute.

    Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto Nishikata
    Writer:Masahiro Okubo

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  6. Bleach Season 1 Episode 271 - Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!
    9.0/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!

    S1:E271

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

    Director:Yasuto Nishikata
    Writer:Masahiro Okubo

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  7. Bleach Season 1 Episode 341 - Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion!
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion!

    S1:E341

    As the captains and lieutenants fight against the Reigai, Ichigo Kurosaki uses his restored powers to fight the fused form of Kagerōza Inaba and Nozomi Kujō.

    Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Yuzuru Tachikawa
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  8. Bleach Season 2 Episode 20 - I AM THE EDGE
    9.0/10(9 votes)

    #8 - I AM THE EDGE

    S2:E20

    Isane and Yachiru are attacked by Gwenael.

    Director:Yusaku Kikuchi
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  9. Bleach Season 2 Episode 37 - SHADOWS GONE
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #9 - SHADOWS GONE

    S2:E37

    Lille undergoes further transformation to hunt down and pass judgment on Kyoraku.

    Director:Shinichirou Ueda
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  10. Bleach Season 1 Episode 309 - Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Release, the Final Getsuga Tenshō!
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Release, the Final Getsuga Tenshō!

    S1:E309

    Ichigo Kurosaki uses the Final Getsuga Tenshō against Sōsuke Aizen.

    Director:Yoshifumi Sueda
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  11. Bleach Season 2 Episode 12 - Everything but the Rain: June Truth
    8.9/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Everything but the Rain: June Truth

    S2:E12

    Squad 10 Captain Isshin Shiba of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads decides to not report his encounter with the Quincy named Masaki Kurosaki in the World of the Living to the Head Captain.

    Director:Jeong Yeong-hoon
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  12. Bleach Season 2 Episode 13 - The Blade Is Me
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #12 - The Blade Is Me

    S2:E13

    Ichigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resolve to finish what he has started.

    Directors:Yoshinori Odaka, Mitsutoshi Sato, Tomohisa Taguchi
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  13. Bleach Season 2 Episode 35 - DON'T CHASE A SHADOW
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #13 - DON'T CHASE A SHADOW

    S2:E35

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

    Directors:Hikaru Murata, Ema Saito, Tomohisa Taguchi, Shintaro Matsui
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  14. Bleach Season 1 Episode 270 - Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade

    S1:E270

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

    Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Yoshifumi Sueda
    Writer:Masahiro Okubo

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  15. Bleach Season 1 Episode 293 - Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!

    S1:E293

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

    Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Kazuo Nogami
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  16. Bleach Season 1 Episode 294 - Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!

    S1:E294

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

    Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Mitsue Yamasaki
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  17. Bleach Season 1 Episode 308 - Goodbye...Rangiku
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Goodbye...Rangiku

    S1:E308

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

    Director:Junya Koshida
    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  18. Bleach Season 2 Episode 5 - Wrath as a Lightning
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Wrath as a Lightning

    S2:E5

    Quilge Opie uses his power to imprison Ichigo inside the Garganta. As he tries to break free, Ichigo begins to hear, through his Soul Phone, the screams of the Soul Reapers falling to the enemy's onslaught.

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  19. Bleach Season 1 Episode 272 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!

    S1:E272

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.

    Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Kazunobu Shimizu
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  20. Bleach Season 1 Episode 328 - Defeat Kageroza! Shinigami, All-Out War!
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Defeat Kageroza! Shinigami, All-Out War!

    S1:E328

    The real members of the Gotei 13 arrive at Kagerōza Inaba's lair to challenge him.

    Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  21. Bleach Season 1 Episode 334 - The Depleting Reiatsu! Ichigo, Death Struggle of the Soul!
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - The Depleting Reiatsu! Ichigo, Death Struggle of the Soul!

    S1:E334

    Kujou Nozomi’s Zanpakuto breaks in the midst of trying to protect Yamamoto-Genryuusai Shigekuni from Inaba Kagerouza’s attack.

    Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  22. Bleach Season 1 Episode 340 - Reigai vs. Original, The Fierce Fighting for Gambled Pride!
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Reigai vs. Original, The Fierce Fighting for Gambled Pride!

    S1:E340

    As the merged Inaba Nozomi Kujō is confronted, the captains and lieutenants battle the Reigai.

    Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Kazuo Nogami
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  23. Bleach Season 1 Episode 366 - Changing History, Unchanging Heart
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Changing History, Unchanging Heart

    S1:E366

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

    Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto Nishikata
    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  24. Bleach Season 2 Episode 4 - Kill the Shadow
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Kill the Shadow

    S2:E4

    The Wandenreich mobilizes its elite force, the Stern Ritter, to annihilate the Soul Society. Creating massive flaming pillars of Reishi as a distraction, the Stern Ritter easily enter the Soul Society to bring carnage to the Soul Reapers.

    Director:Hikaru Murata
    Writer:Tomohisa Taguchi

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  25. Bleach Season 2 Episode 31 - AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #25 - AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT

    S2:E31

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

    Director:Takumi Ichikawa
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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Best Episodes Summary

"Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns" is the best rated episode of "Bleach". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Takeshi Yamaguchi and written by Kenta Shimoyama, it aired on 1/19/2010. This episode scored 0.9 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Fire".