The WORST episodes of Bleach
Every episode of Bleach ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. 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 when Rukia transfers most of her powers to him. Now a Soul Reaper himself with a newfound wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the living and the dead from evil.
#1 - THE DROP
Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2022
Ichigo Kurosaki continues moving through the Royal Guard's palaces with 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai as Captain-Commander Shunsui Kyōraku decides to have 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki be taught Zanjutsu by 4th Division Captain Retsu Unohana.
#2 - RAGES AT RINGSIDE
Season 17 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/5/2023
9th Division Captain Kensei Muguruma and 3rd Division Captain Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi face off against Mask De Masculine, but find themselves unprepared for his power.
#4 - THE FUNDAMENTAL VIRULENCE
Season 17 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/22/2023
Kisuke Urahara provides a drug that allows the Shinigami to reclaim their Bankai from the Sternritter, turning the tide of battle against the Wandenreich.
#5 - PEACE FROM SHADOWS
Season 17 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/15/2023
The Wandenreich begin their second invasion of the Seireitei as the captains of the Gotei 13 battle the Sternritter.
#6 - THE LAST 9DAYS
Season 17 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/8/2023
While Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends continue to train for the next battle, Uryū Ishida's appointment within the Wandenreich causes unrest among the Sternritter.
#7 - THE BLADE IS ME
Season 17 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/27/2022
With newfound resolve, Ichigo Kurosaki returns to the Hōōden to have his Zanpakutō reforged by Ōetsu Nimaiya.
#8 - EVERYTHING BUT THE RAIN JUNE TRUTH
Season 17 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/27/2022
When Masaki Kurosaki begins undergoing Hollowfication from the wound inflicted by White, 10th Division Captain Isshin Shiba is given a chance by Kisuke Urahara to save her life.
#9 - EVERYTHING BUT THE RAIN
Season 17 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/20/2022
Isshin Kurosaki recounts his history with Masaki Kurosaki to Ichigo Kurosaki.
#10 - THE BATTLE
Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2022
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki concludes his battle against 4th Division Captain Retsu Unohana as Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai meet Ōetsu Nimaiya, the creator of the Zanpakutō
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#11 - BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM]
Season 17 - Episode 36 - Aired 12/7/2024
Nemu ignores Mayuri's orders by intervening in his battle against Pernida.
#12 - THE SHOOTING STAR PROJECT 〔ZERO MIX〕
Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2022
In the aftermath of the Wandenreich's first invasion, the Gotei 13 tends to its wounded as the Royal Guard come to help rebuild.
#13 - BORN IN THE DARK
Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/2022
With Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto being cut down by Yhwach, Ichigo Kurosaki finally enters Soul Society to confront the latter.
#14 - THE FIRE
Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2022
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto battles Yhwach and activates his Bankai for the first time in 1,000 years.
#15 - WRATH AS A LIGHTNING
Season 17 - 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.
#16 - KILL THE SHADOW
Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2022
The war between the Gotei 13 and the Wandenreich begins as the captains discover the true power of the Medallions used by the Sternritter.
#17 - MARCH OF THE STARCROSS
Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2022
Ichigo Kurosaki begins battling Sternritter "J" Quilge Opie while the Gotei 13 prepares for war against the Wandenreich.
#18 - FOUNDATION STONES
Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2022
Nel Tu finds Ichigo Kurosaki in Karakura Town and reveals that Hueco Mundo has been conquered by the Wandenreich, prompting Ichigo and his friends to decide that they must help the Arrancar.
#19 - THE BLOOD WARFARE
Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2022
The Gotei 13 investigates strange occurrences in the Human World and the Rukongai as Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto are confronted by mysterious enemies.
#20 - I AM THE EDGE
Season 17 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/19/2023
Gremmy Thoumeaux interrupts 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi's battle against Guenael Lee before being confronted by her captain, Kenpachi Zaraki.
#21 - DON'T CHASE A SHADOW
Season 17 - Episode 35 - Aired 11/30/2024
The change in Mayuri's Spiritual Pressure is also felt elsewhere by Urahara and Kyoraku.
#22 - BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND
Season 17 - Episode 34 - Aired 11/23/2024
Kenpachi and Mayuri's group advance through Vier Ast.
#23 - GATE OF THE SUN
Season 17 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/16/2024
Yhwach builds his new castle, Wahr Welt.
#24 - THE HOLY NEWBORN
Season 17 - Episode 32 - Aired 11/9/2024
The Soul Reapers regroup to prepare their counterattack against the Quincies.
#25 - AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
Season 17 - Episode 31 - Aired 11/2/2024
Yhwach is overflowing with power from having absorbed the Soul King.