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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

  • Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns
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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 DARK ARM
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    #7 - THE DARK ARM

    Season 2 Episode 29 - Aired 10/19/2024

    Ichigo tries to remove the impaled sword from the Soul King and save his life.

    Director: Jeong Yeong-hoon

    Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

  • THE BETRAYER
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    #8 - 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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Evil Eye, Aizen Returns
    5.0/103 votes
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    #9 - 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
    5.3/103 votes
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    #10 - 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
    5.5/102 votes
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    #11 - 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
    5.5/102 votes
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    #12 - 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!
    5.5/102 votes
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    #13 - 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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    #14 - 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

  • Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power
    5.7/103 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • The Blade Is Me
    5.9/10494 votes
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    #16 - 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
    6.0/102 votes
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    #17 - 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
    6.0/103 votes
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    #18 - 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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    #19 - 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
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    #20 - 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
    6.0/102 votes
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    #21 - 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

  • Kibune Goes to War! The Violent Wind that Rages
    6.0/102 votes
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    #22 - 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

  • The Revenging Assassin, Ichigo is Targeted
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    #23 - 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

  • The Fallen Shinigami's Pride
    6.0/102 votes
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    #24 - 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

  • Ichigo's Seppuku Persuasion Strategy ☆
    6.0/102 votes
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    #25 - 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