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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!

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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  1. Background image for 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.

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  2. Background image for Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!
    9.1/10(7 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. Background image for THE WHITE HAZE
    9.1/10(1.8k votes)

    #3 - THE WHITE HAZE

    S2:E19

    A fearless Rukia takes on Äs Nödt.

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  4. Background image for 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.

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  5. Background image for 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.

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  6. Background image for Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion!
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. Background image for BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND

    S2:E34

    Kenpachi and Mayuri's group advance through Vier Ast.

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  9. Background image for DON'T CHASE A SHADOW
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #8 - DON'T CHASE A SHADOW

    S2:E35

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

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  10. Background image for SHADOWS GONE
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - SHADOWS GONE

    S2:E37

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

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  11. Background image for Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!

    S1:E272

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.

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  12. Background image for Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!

    S1:E293

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

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  13. Background image for Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. Background image for THE HEADLESS STAR
    8.8/10(1.5k votes)

    #13 - THE HEADLESS STAR

    S2:E21

    Candice, Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto try to take down Kenpachi.

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  15. Background image for Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade
    8.7/10(6 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.

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  16. Background image for Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Release, the Final Getsuga Tenshō!
    8.7/10(6 votes)

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

    S1:E309

    Ichigo Kurosaki uses the Final Getsuga Tenshō against Sōsuke Aizen.

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  17. Background image for BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM]
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM]

    S2:E36

    Nemu ignores Mayuri's orders by intervening in his battle against Pernida.

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  18. Background image for FRIEND
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - FRIEND

    S2:E38

    As the battle between the soul reapers and the quincies rages, Haschwalt finds himself confronted by Bazz-B inside Wahrwelt

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  19. Background image for Clash!? Xcution attacks Ginjō
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Clash!? Xcution attacks Ginjō

    S1:E358

    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.

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  20. Background image for Ichigo vs. Ginjō! Secret of the Substitute Badge
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Ichigo vs. Ginjō! Secret of the Substitute Badge

    S1:E365

    As the battle between Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, and Kūgo Ginjō intensifies, the truth behind the Substitute Shinigami Badge surfaces.

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  21. Background image for Changing History, Unchanging Heart
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Changing History, Unchanging Heart

    S1:E366

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

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  22. Background image for Everything but the Rain
    8.6/10(1.4k votes)

    #21 - Everything but the Rain

    S2:E11

    Ichigo is kicked out of the Royal Palace by Oh-etsu Nimaiya for failing his test. When Ichigo next opens his eyes, he finds himself standing in front of his house in the World of the Living.

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  23. Background image for Everything but the Rain: June Truth
    8.6/10(1.4k votes)

    #22 - 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.

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  24. Background image for Ichigo Dies!
    8.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #23 - Ichigo Dies!

    S1:E17

    Ichigo Kurosaki loses his Shinigami powers and Rukia Kuchiki is taken back to Soul Society.

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  25. Background image for Ichigo Becomes a Hollow!
    8.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #24 - Ichigo Becomes a Hollow!

    S1:E19

    Kisuke Urahara helps Ichigo Kurosaki regain his Shinigami powers.

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  26. Background image for Goodbye...Rangiku
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Goodbye...Rangiku

    S1:E308

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

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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, "Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!".