'link': Bleach 1-366

Often considered the series' peak, Ichigo and his friends invade the Soul Society to rescue Rukia from execution, culminating in the shocking betrayal of Captain Sosuke Aizen.

(Episodes 168–189): [Filler] A new captain is appointed to the Gotei 13 following Aizen's betrayal. Arrancar: vs. Shinigami & The Past Arcs Bleach 1-366

The original anime series, which aired from , consists of 366 episodes produced by Studio Pierrot . It follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper (Shinigami) to protect the human world from malevolent spirits known as Hollows. Arc Breakdown (Episodes 1–366) Often considered the series' peak, Ichigo and his

When discussing , it is impossible to ignore the filler arcs. Because the anime was airing concurrently with the manga, the production team often had to create original content to allow the source material to get ahead. Shinigami & The Past Arcs The original anime

The journey begins in Karakura Town, introducing us to Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager with the innate ability to see ghosts. His life changes irrevocably when he encounters Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper (Shinigami) injured while hunting a Hollow—a corrupted human soul.

The biggest debate around is the filler. Unlike Naruto , Bleach filler arcs often break the pacing mid-battle.