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The Best Episodes of Bleach Season 2

Every episode of Bleach Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bleach Season 2!

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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Blood Warfare" is the best rated episode of "Bleach" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 759 votes. Directed by Hikaru Murata and written by Tomohisa Taguchi, it aired on 10/11/2022. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Foundation Stones".

  • The Blood Warfare
    7.8/10759 votes

    #1 - The Blood Warfare

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2022

    The Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed.

    Director: Hikaru Murata

    Writer: Tomohisa Taguchi

  • Foundation Stones
    7.1/10645 votes

    #2 - Foundation Stones

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2022

    Arrancars Nel Tu and Pesche Guatiche have come to seek Ichigo’s help explaining that Hueco Mundo is under attack by an unknown enemy. Unable to ignore the situation, Ichigo and his friends decide to set out for Hueco Mundo.

    Director: Mitsutoshi Sato

    Writer: Tomohisa Taguchi

  • March of the Starcross
    7.4/10657 votes

    #3 - March of the Starcross

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2022

    Ichigo and his friends arrive in Hueco Mundo to confront Quilge Opie and learn that their latest enemy are Quincies.

    Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

    Writer: Tomohisa Taguchi

  • Kill the Shadow
    7.4/10656 votes

    #4 - Kill the Shadow

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2022

    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

  • Wrath as a Lightning
    7.3/10620 votes

    #5 - Wrath as a Lightning

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2022

    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

  • The Fire
    7.6/10654 votes

    #6 - The Fire

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2022

    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

  • Born in the Dark
    7.8/10678 votes

    #7 - Born in the Dark

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/2022

    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

  • The Shooting Star Project [Zero Mix]
    7.5/10608 votes

    #8 - The Shooting Star Project [Zero Mix]

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2022

    Rescue efforts are being made across the Seireitei to find and help those who've survived the Stern Ritter attack. Meanwhile, Ichigo meets with Mayuri Kurotsuchi about fixing his broken Tensa Zangetsu.

    Director: Jeong Yeong-hoon

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • The Drop
    7.6/10608 votes

    #9 - The Drop

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2022

    Squad Zero brings Ichigo back to the Royal Palace to prepare for the coming battle. Meanwhile, Kyoraku is appointed as the new Head Captain to lead the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.

    Director: Kaito Asakura

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • The Battle
    7.9/10727 votes

    #10 - The Battle

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2022

    Kenpachi Zaraki removes his eye patch to fight Retsu Unohana, a.k.a. Yachiru Unohana, “The First Kenpachi.” Meanwhile, Ichigo and Renji head to Hoohden to meet Oh-Etsu Nimaiya, the man who is said to have created the Zanpakuto.

    Director: Hikaru Murata

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • Everything but the Rain
    8.6/101,000 votes

    #11 - Everything but the Rain

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/20/2022

    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.

    Director: Yusaku Kikuchi

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • Everything but the Rain: June Truth
    8.5/10989 votes

    #12 - Everything but the Rain: June Truth

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/27/2022

    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

  • The Blade Is Me
    5.9/10497 votes

    #13 - The Blade Is Me

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 12/27/2022

    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.

    Director: Yoshinori Odaka, Mitsutoshi Sato, Tomohisa Taguchi

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • The Last 9 Days
    7.7/10675 votes

    #14 - The Last 9 Days

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 7/8/2023

    Ichigo prepares to leave the Royal Palace to return to the Seireitei but is stopped by Hyosube, who claims that Ichigo cannot defeat Yhwach as he is now.

    Director: Hikaru Murata

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • PEACE FROM SHADOWS
    7.8/10696 votes

    #15 - PEACE FROM SHADOWS

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 7/15/2023

    Yhwach sets his plan to end the world in nine days in motion.

    Director: Yusaku Kikuchi

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • THE FUNDAMENTAL VIRULENCE
    8.3/10958 votes

    #16 - THE FUNDAMENTAL VIRULENCE

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 7/22/2023

    Mayuri receives a call from Urahara, who had stayed behind in Hueco Mundo.

    Director: Ouri Yasukawa

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • HEART OF WOLF
    7.8/10660 votes

    #17 - HEART OF WOLF

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 7/29/2023

    The Stern Ritters drive the Soul Reapers deeper into a corner.

    Director: Shinichirou Ueda

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • RAGES AT RINGSIDE
    8.5/10961 votes

    #18 - RAGES AT RINGSIDE

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 8/5/2023

    Kensei Muguruma joins the battle against Masculine.

    Director: Itoko Nagai

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • THE WHITE HAZE
    9.0/101,254 votes

    #19 - THE WHITE HAZE

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 8/12/2023

    A fearless Rukia takes on Äs Nödt.

    Director: Chen Dali

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • I AM THE EDGE
    8.2/10919 votes

    #20 - I AM THE EDGE

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 8/19/2023

    Isane and Yachiru are attacked by Gwenael.

    Director: Yusaku Kikuchi

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • THE HEADLESS STAR
    8.7/101,039 votes

    #21 - THE HEADLESS STAR

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 8/26/2023

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

    Director: Mitsutoshi Sato

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES
    7.5/104 votes

    #22 - MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 9/9/2023

    Ichigo tries to stop Yhwach upon learning that his real target lies within the Royal Palace.

    Director: Jeong Yeong-hoon

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES 2
    7.2/104 votes

    #23 - MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES 2

    Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 9/16/2023

    Ikkaku, Yumichika, and the Arrancars work together to fight off Giselle’s zombies.

    Director: Kazuya Fujishiro

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOW
    8.2/104 votes

    #24 - TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOW

    Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 9/23/2023

    Yhwach finally enters the Royal Palace.

    Director: Takahiro Otsuka

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • THE MASTER
    8.8/104 votes

    #25 - 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