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Bleach follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student who gains Soul Reaper powers after meeting Rukia Kuchiki, a death deity who transfers her powers to him to save her life. He takes on her duties of protecting the living world from Hollows — corrupted spirits — and guiding departed souls to the afterlife. When Rukia is sentenced to death by the Soul Society for breaking the laws, Ichigo and his human friends travel to Soul Society to save her.
Bleach opens in Karakura Town where Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student with the ability to see spirits, is attacked by a Hollow. Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper, transfers some of her powers to Ichigo to save her life, making him a substitute Soul Reaper. Ichigo quickly defeats the Hollow and begins protecting his town alongside his friends Chad, Orihime, and Ishida. When Rukia is sentenced to death for giving her powers to a human, Ichigo travels to the Soul Society with Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi's help. He battles through the Gotei 13 captains and discovers that the captain Aizen was the true mastermind behind Rukia's sentence. Aizen escapes to Hueco Mundo with Orihime, and Ichigo follows to confront the Arrancars — Hollows who have gained Soul Reaper powers. After intense battles including the fight with the Espada, Aizen is revealed to have been experimenting with the Hogyoku to become a hybrid being. Ichigo sacrifices his Soul Reaper powers to defeat Aizen, who is sealed away by Kisuke Urahara. Later, Ichigo regains his powers through a process involving Fullbring and returns to his duties as a Substitute Soul Reaper, with the Thousand-Year Blood War arc continuing beyond the original 366-episode series.
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Agent of the Shinigami Arc covers episodes 1-20, following The Day I Became a Shinigami through Gin Ichimaru's Shadow. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.
View episodesSoul Society Arc covers episodes 21-63, following Enter! The World of the Shinigami through Rukia's Resolution, Ichigo's Feelings. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.
View episodesBount Arc (Filler) covers episodes 64-109, following New School Term, Renji Has Come to the Material World?! through Ichigo and Rukia, Thoughts in the Revolving Around Heaven. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.
View episodesNew Captain Shusuke Amagai Arc (Filler) covers episodes 110-127, following Reopening of the Substitute Business! The Terrifying Transfer Student through Urahara's Decision, Orihime's Thoughts. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.
View episodesZanpakuto: The Alternate Tale (Filler) covers episodes 128-137, following The Nightmare Arrancar! Team Hitsugaya moves out through The Malicious Battle, Aizen's Trap. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.
View episodesArrancar Arc covers episodes 138-167, following Hueco Mundo moves again! Hitsugaya vs. Yammy through The Moment of Conclusion, The End of Grimmjow. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.
View episodesHueco Mundo Arc covers episodes 168-189, following The New Captain Appears! His Name Is Shusuke Amagai through The Fallen Shinigami's Pride. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.
View episodesThe Arrancar: The Balance Arc covers episodes 190-205, following Hueco Mundo Chapter, Restart! through Thump! A Kemari Tournament Filled with Hollows. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.
View episodesArrancar: The Fall Arc covers episodes 206-227, following The Past Chapter Begins! The Truth from 110 Years Ago through Wonderful Error. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.
View episodesGotei 13 Invading Army Arc (Filler) covers episodes 228-266, following Summer! Sea! Swimsuit Festival!! through Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Resume. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.
View episodesThe Lost Agent Arc covers episodes 267-298, following Connected Hearts! The Left Fist of Certain Death through Film! Festival! Shinigami Film Festival!. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.
View episodesThe 100-Year Blood War Arc covers episodes 299-341, following Theatre Opening Commemoration! The Hell Verse: Prologue through Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion!. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.
View episodesThe Blade Is Me Arc covers episodes 342-366, following Thank You through Changing History, Unchanging Heart. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.
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Ichigo Kurosaki main 
Rukia Kuchiki main 
Byakuya Kuchiki supporting 
Genryusai Yamamoto supporting 
Hiyori Sarugaki supporting 
Ikkaku Madarame supporting 
Jushiro Ukitake supporting 
Kenpachi Zaraki supporting 
Kisuke Urahara supporting 
Kon supporting 
Mayuri Kurotsuchi supporting 
Nanao Ise supporting Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck supporting Orihime Inoue supporting 
Rangiku Matsumoto supporting Renji Abarai supporting 
Retsu Unohana supporting Sajin Komamura supporting Shinji Hirako supporting Shuhei Hisagi supporting Shunsui Kyoraku supporting 
Soi Fon supporting Toshiro Hitsugaya supporting Uryu Ishida supporting 
Yachiru Kusajishi supporting Yasutora Sado supporting 
Yoruichi Shihoin supporting Barragan Luisenbaine antagonist Coyote Starrk antagonist Gin Ichimaru antagonist Kaname Tosen antagonist Sosuke Aizen antagonist Tier Harribel antagonist Ulquiorra Cifer antagonist Yammy Riyalgo antagonist Use these source-backed destinations to verify current announcements, official story pages, trailer uploads, streaming notes, and franchise updates for Bleach.
Bleach has 366 episodes in the current AnimeAnchor baseline, with 240 canon episodes and 126 filler episodes.
Bleach has 4 movie entries in this guide. Movies are kept separate from TV episodes so recuts, specials, and theatrical releases do not distort episode numbering.
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Bleach is organized into 13 story arcs with episode ranges and canon/filler counts.
Bleach: Memories of Nobody 2006 
Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion 2007 
Bleach: Fade to Black 2008 
Bleach: The Hell Verse 2010