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The Worst Episodes of Bleach

Every episode of Bleach ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Kariya! Countdown to the Detonation" is the worst rated episode of "Bleach". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Noriyuki Abe and written by Masahiro Okubo, it aired on 11/29/2006. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Ulquiorra's Scheme, the Moment when the Sun Sets!".

  • Kariya! Countdown to the Detonation
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    #1 - Kariya! Countdown to the Detonation

    Season 1 Episode 105

    Aired 11/29/2006

    As the Shinigami learn more about the Jōkaishō, Ran'Tao confronts Jin Kariya.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Masahiro Okubo

  • Ulquiorra's Scheme, the Moment when the Sun Sets!
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    #2 - Ulquiorra's Scheme, the Moment when the Sun Sets!

    Season 1 Episode 140

    Aired 9/12/2007

    The battles conclude as the Arrancar head back into Hueco Mundo.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto Nishikata

    Writer: Masashi Sogo

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

    Season 1 Episode 254

    Aired 1/19/2010

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

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Takeshi Yamaguchi

    Writer: Kenta Shimoyama

  • Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground
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    #4 - Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground

    Season 1 Episode 259

    Aired 2/23/2010

    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.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka Kuramoto

    Writer: Masahiro Okubo

  • Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru
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    #5 - Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru

    Season 1 Episode 263

    Aired 3/23/2010

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

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto Nishikata

    Writer: Masahiro Okubo

  • The Soul Detective: Karakuraizer Takes Off Again!
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    #6 - The Soul Detective: Karakuraizer Takes Off Again!

    Season 1 Episode 311

    Aired 3/1/2011

    The continued adventures of Karakura-Raizer.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Kazuo Nogami

    Writer: Mio Imamura

  • THE BETRAYER
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    #7 - THE BETRAYER

    Season 2 Episode 30

    Aired 10/26/2024

    Ukitake takes the place of the slain Soul King by releasing the power of Mimihagi.

    Director: Itoko Nagai

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • THE HOLY NEWBORN
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    #8 - THE HOLY NEWBORN

    Season 2 Episode 32

    Aired 11/9/2024

    The Soul Reapers regroup to prepare their counterattack against the Quincies.

    Director: Shinichirou Ueda

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • GATE OF THE SUN
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    #9 - GATE OF THE SUN

    Season 2 Episode 33

    Aired 11/16/2024

    Yhwach builds his new castle, Wahr Welt.

    Director: Chen Dali

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND
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    #10 - BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND

    Season 2 Episode 34

    Aired 11/23/2024

    Kenpachi and Mayuri's group advance through Vier Ast.

    Director: Takahiro Otsuka

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

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

    Season 2 Episode 36

    Aired 12/7/2024

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

    Director: Jeong Yeong-hoon

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • SHADOWS GONE
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    #12 - SHADOWS GONE

    Season 2 Episode 37

    Aired 12/14/2024

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

    Director: Shinichirou Ueda

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

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    #13 - FRIEND

    Season 2 Episode 38

    Aired 12/21/2024

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

    Director: Chen Dali

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • The Evil Eye, Aizen Returns
    5.0/10(3)
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    #14 - The Evil Eye, Aizen Returns

    Season 1 Episode 116

    Aired 2/21/2007

    The Arrancar arrive in the Human World, again.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka Noshitani

    Writer: Genki Yoshimura

  • Rukia and Kaien, the Sorrowful Reunion
    5.3/10(3)
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    #15 - Rukia and Kaien, the Sorrowful Reunion

    Season 1 Episode 154

    Aired 12/26/2007

    Rukia Kuchiki reunites with her deceased mentor, Kaien Shiba.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Yasuo Iwamoto

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • The Konso Cop Karakuraizer is Born
    5.5/10(2)
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    #16 - The Konso Cop Karakuraizer is Born

    Season 1 Episode 213

    Aired 3/31/2009

    Kisuke Urahara creates the Karakura-Raizer Team to protect Karakura Town.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka Kuramoto

    Writer: Masahiro Okubo

  • Karakuraizer's Last Day
    5.5/10(2)
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    #17 - Karakuraizer's Last Day

    Season 1 Episode 214

    Aired 4/7/2009

    The Karakura-Raizer Team face off against a female Arrancar.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Yasuhiro Matsumura

    Writer: Masahiro Okubo

  • Cry of the Soul? The Rug Shinigami is Born!
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    #18 - Cry of the Soul? The Rug Shinigami is Born!

    Season 1 Episode 229

    Aired 7/21/2009

    Ikkaku and Yumichika are forced to stay with Mizuho again while on a mission in the Human World.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki Nishimura

    Writer: Kenta Shimoyama

  • It's All a Trap... Engineered Bonds!
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    #19 - It's All a Trap... Engineered Bonds!

    Season 1 Episode 295

    Aired 11/2/2010

    Sōsuke Aizen reveals to Ichigo Kurosaki that all of his battles have taken place exactly as he desired.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto Nishikata

    Writer: Masahiro Okubo

  • The Blade Is Me
    5.9/10(566)
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    #20 - 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 Reviving Lion
    6.0/10(2)
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    #21 - The Reviving Lion

    Season 1 Episode 50

    Aired 9/20/2005

    The Karakura Superheroes come together once more and fight a Hollow.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Shigeki Hatakeyama

    Writer: Michiko Yokote

  • Death Game! The Missing Classmate
    6.0/10(3)
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    #22 - Death Game! The Missing Classmate

    Season 1 Episode 67

    Aired 2/7/2006

    Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends must deduce the identity of an impostor in their midst.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Junya Koshida

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Assault from a Formidable Enemy! A Tiny Final Line of Defense?!
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    #23 - Assault from a Formidable Enemy! A Tiny Final Line of Defense?!

    Season 1 Episode 80

    Aired 5/16/2006

    At Kisuke Urahara's request, Ririn, Kurōdo, and Noba prepare anti-Bount traps around the Kurosaki Clinic, but are angered when Ichigo Kurosaki brushes them off as pointless and unhelpful.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Shigeru Ueda

    Writer: Masahiro Okubo

  • Ishida & Pesche, the United Attack of Friendship
    6.0/10(3)
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    #24 - Ishida & Pesche, the United Attack of Friendship

    Season 1 Episode 156

    Aired 1/16/2008

    Uryū Ishida and Pesche Guatiche battle against Cirucci Sanderwicci.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka Kuramoto

    Writer: Natsuko Takahashi

  • Desperate Struggle Under the Moonlit Night, the Mysterious Assassin and Zanpakutō
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    #25 - Desperate Struggle Under the Moonlit Night, the Mysterious Assassin and Zanpakutō

    Season 1 Episode 170

    Aired 5/14/2008

    As Ichigo Kurosaki learns more about Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, he is forced to fight off an assassin going after the girl.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe, Kiyomu Fukuda

    Writer: Masashi Sogo