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 evil spirits known as Hollows, he finds his life is changed forever. Now, with a newfound wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the living and the dead from evil.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Bleach" is "Kariya! Countdown to the Detonation", rated N/A/10 from 0 user votes. It was directed by Noriyuki Abe and written by Masahiro Okubo. "Kariya! Countdown to the Detonation" aired on 11/29/2006 and is rated NaN point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Ulquiorra's Scheme, the Moment when the Sun Sets!".
NaN/10 0 votes#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
NaN/10 0 votes#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
NaN/10 0 votes#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
NaN/10 0 votes#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
NaN/10 0 votes#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
NaN/10 0 votes#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
5.0/10 3 votes#7 - 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
5.3/10 3 votes#8 - 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
5.5/10 2 votes#9 - 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
5.5/10 2 votes#10 - 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
5.5/10 2 votes#11 - 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
5.5/10 2 votes#12 - 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
5.7/10 3 votes#13 - Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power
Season 1 Episode 58 - Aired 11/15/2005
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki activate their Bankai.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Masashi Sogo
5.9/10 465 votes#14 - 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
6.0/10 2 votes#15 - 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
6.0/10 3 votes#16 - 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
6.0/10 2 votes#17 - 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
6.0/10 3 votes#18 - 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
6.0/10 2 votes#19 - 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
6.0/10 2 votes#20 - Kibune Goes to War! The Violent Wind that Rages
Season 1 Episode 172 - Aired 5/28/2008
Izuru Kira begins to get depressed over the fact that the 3rd Division members like Makoto Kibune more than him.
Director: Noriyuki Abe, Akira Shimizu
Writer: Masahiro Okubo
6.0/10 2 votes#21 - The Revenging Assassin, Ichigo is Targeted
Season 1 Episode 175 - Aired 6/18/2008
Hanza Nukui and his subordinates attack the Human World to kill Ichigo Kurosaki and Rurichiyo Kasumiōji.
Director: Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka Noshitani
Writer: Genki Yoshimura
6.0/10 2 votes#22 - The Fallen Shinigami's Pride
Season 1 Episode 189 - Aired 10/7/2008
Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Shūsuke Amagai conclude their battle.
Director: Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka Kuramoto
Writer: Masahiro Okubo
6.0/10 2 votes#23 - Ichigo's Seppuku Persuasion Strategy ☆
Season 1 Episode 204 - Aired 1/27/2009
Ichigo Kurosaki tries to help out a feuding Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and Kenryū.
Director: Noriyuki Abe, Taiji Kawanishi
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
6.0/10 2 votes#24 - Thump! A Kemari Tournament Filled with Hollows
Season 1 Episode 205 - Aired 2/3/2009
Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and Kenryū have a kemari match.
Director: Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka Noshitani
Writer: Masahiro Okubo
6.0/10 2 votes#25 - Dragon of Ice and Dragon of Flame! The Strongest Showdown!
Season 1 Episode 248 - Aired 12/1/2009
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and the others are held back by Ryūjin Jakka's flames as Muramasa attempts to free Kōga Kuchiki.
Director: Noriyuki Abe, Eiko Nishi
Writer: Masahiro Okubo