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The Best Episodes of Bleach Season 1

Every episode of Bleach Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bleach Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Bleach Season 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...

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  1. Background image for The Day I Became a Shinigami
    7.8/10(101 votes)

    #1 - The Day I Became a Shinigami

    S1:E1

    Fifteen-year-old Ichigo Kurosaki has the uncanny ability to see ghosts, but otherwise lives an ordinary life. However, once a Shinigami named Rukia Kuchiki appears before him, everything changes.

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    Director:Noriyuki Abe
  2. Background image for A Shinigami's Work
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #2 - A Shinigami's Work

    S1:E2

    After becoming a Shinigami, Ichigo Kurosaki refuses to help Rukia Kuchiki with her work as the local Shinigami of Karakura Town.

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  3. Background image for The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #3 - The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish

    S1:E3

    When a Hollowfied Sora Inoue attacks his younger sister, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki set out to save her.

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  4. Background image for Cursed Parakeet
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Cursed Parakeet

    S1:E4

    When Yasutora Sado receives a parakeet that contains the Soul of a young boy, it is up to Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki to protect him from the Hollow that is after them.

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  5. Background image for Beat the Invisible Enemy!
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Beat the Invisible Enemy!

    S1:E5

    Rukia Kuchiki and Yasutora Sado team up to take on the Hollow Shrieker.

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  6. Background image for Fight to the Death! Ichigo vs. Ichigo
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Fight to the Death! Ichigo vs. Ichigo

    S1:E6

    At Rukia Kuchiki's behest, Ichigo Kurosaki puts an artificial soul in his body to take care of it and not arouse suspicion while he carries out his Substitute Shinigami duties, but the artificial soul has its own agenda.

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  8. Background image for Greetings from a Stuffed Lion
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Greetings from a Stuffed Lion

    S1:E7

    Ichigo Kurosaki becomes friends with the Modified Soul, Kon, and puts him into a plushie.

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  9. Background image for June 17, Memories in the Rain
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #8 - June 17, Memories in the Rain

    S1:E8

    Ichigo Kurosaki goes to his mother's grave with the rest of his family.

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  10. Background image for Unbeatable Enemy
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Unbeatable Enemy

    S1:E9

    Ichigo Kurosaki battles against Grand Fisher.

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  11. Background image for Assault on Trip at Sacred Ground!
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Assault on Trip at Sacred Ground!

    S1:E10

    While grudgingly attending Don Kanonji's show with the rest of his family, Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to fight a Hollow inadvertently created by Don Kanonji himself.

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  12. Background image for The Legendary Quincy
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #11 - The Legendary Quincy

    S1:E11

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Uryū Ishida, a Quincy.

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  13. Background image for A Gentle Right Arm
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #12 - A Gentle Right Arm

    S1:E12

    As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his duel with Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado gains a new power.

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  14. Background image for Flower and Hollow
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Flower and Hollow

    S1:E13

    Orihime Inoue gains a new power in order to protect Tatsuki Arisawa.

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  15. Background image for Back to Back, a Fight to the Death!
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Back to Back, a Fight to the Death!

    S1:E14

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Uryū Ishida work together to defeat a Menos Grande.

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    Director:Unknown
  16. Background image for Kon's Great Plan
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Kon's Great Plan

    S1:E15

    Kon decides to run away from the Kurosaki Clinic as Soul Society comes after Rukia Kuchiki.

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  17. Background image for The Encounter, Abarai Renji!
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #16 - The Encounter, Abarai Renji!

    S1:E16

    Two Shinigami, 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, arrive in the Human World to take Rukia Kuchiki back to the Soul Society.

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  18. Background image for Ichigo Dies!
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Ichigo Dies!

    S1:E17

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

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  19. Background image for Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami!
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami!

    S1:E18

    Ichigo Kurosaki begins his training with Kisuke Urahara to regain his Shinigami powers and save Rukia Kuchiki.

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  20. Background image for Ichigo Becomes a Hollow!
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Ichigo Becomes a Hollow!

    S1:E19

    Kisuke Urahara helps Ichigo Kurosaki regain his Shinigami powers.

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  21. Background image for Ichimaru Gin's Shadow
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Ichimaru Gin's Shadow

    S1:E20

    After completing their training, Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends depart to Soul Society to rescue Rukia Kuchiki.

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  22. Background image for Enter! The World of the Shinigami
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Enter! The World of the Shinigami

    S1:E21

    Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter Soul Society.

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    Director:Junya Koshida
  23. Background image for The Man who Hates Shinigami
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #22 - The Man who Hates Shinigami

    S1:E22

    Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends are forced to find another way into Seireitei due to 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru's intervention.

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  24. Background image for 14 Days Before Rukia's Execution
    6.3/10(6 votes)

    #23 - 14 Days Before Rukia's Execution

    S1:E23

    Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the household of the Shiba Clan.

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  25. Background image for Assemble! The 13 Divisions
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Assemble! The 13 Divisions

    S1:E24

    As Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends begin their preparations to get into the Seireitei, the Gotei 13 captains assemble for a meeting.

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  26. Background image for Penetrate the Center with an Enormous Bombshell?
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Penetrate the Center with an Enormous Bombshell?

    S1:E25

    Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the Seireitei.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Day I Became a Shinigami" is the best rated episode of "Bleach" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 101 votes. Directed by Noriyuki Abe and written by Masashi Sogo, it aired on 10/5/2004. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "A Shinigami's Work".