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 - Black
Season 17 - Episode 26 - Aired 9/30/2023
Yhwach performs Auswählen to bestow power to his fallen Royal Guards and activate their Voll Stern Dich forms. What follows is a fierce battle between the Royal Guards and Squad Zero.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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
#12 - Everything but the Rain
Season 17 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/20/2022
Isshin Kurosaki recounts his history with Masaki Kurosaki to Ichigo Kurosaki.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - The Last 9 Days
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.
#17 - The Master
Season 17 - Episode 25 - Aired 9/30/2023
Yhwach escapes from the cage surrounding Squad Zero's fake Royal Palace to confront Hyosube, who is protecting the real Royal Palace.
#18 - Too Early To Win Too Late To Know
Season 17 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/23/2023
Yhwach commences his invasion of the Soul King Palace as Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends launch themselves toward it from the replaced Seireitei.
#19 - Marching Out the Zombies 2
Season 17 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/16/2023
12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi contends with a zombified 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya while 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki faces off against PePe Waccabrada.
#20 - Marching Out the Zombies
Season 17 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/9/2023
12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi contends with a zombified 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya while 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki faces off against PePe Waccabrada.
#21 - The Headless Star
Season 17 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/26/2023
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki is ambushed and overpowered by the Bambies, but is saved by the timely return of Ichigo Kurosaki.
#22 - 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.
#23 - The White Haze
Season 17 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/12/2023
13th Division Lieutenant Rukia Kuchiki faces off against Äs Nödt and reveals the true power of her Shikai, Sode no Shirayuki.
#24 - 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.
