Bleach All Seasons May 2026

After losing his Shinigami powers to defeat Aizen, Ichigo is a depressed high schooler. A mysterious group called , led by Kugo Ginjo, offers to restore his powers using "Fullbring" (the ability to manipulate the souls in objects). But it’s a trap: Ginjo is the original Substitute Shinigami who betrayed Soul Society.

Pierrot Films went bankrupt on budget. The animation is movie-quality. Part 2: The Separation (Episodes 393–416) Arc: Thousand-Year Blood War (The Second Invasion) Key Episodes: 406 ("The Dark Arm") bleach all seasons

Another filler arc about fake captains called "Regai" created by a mad scientist. It’s repetitive and mostly ignored. Season 16: The Lost Agent (Episodes 292–366) Arc: The Fullbring Arc (Final Canon Season before the Hiatus) Key Episodes: 342 ("Thank You"), 366 ("The Changing History, Unchanging Heart") After losing his Shinigami powers to defeat Aizen,

A bizarre but beloved filler arc where the Zanpakuto spirits (sword ghosts) rebel against their Shinigami masters. We see Zangetsu as an old man, Hyorinmaru as a dragon, and Zabimaru as a baboon-snake. It’s pure fan service. Pierrot Films went bankrupt on budget

An entirely original story about a new captain of the 3rd Division who wields a Bakkoto (a forbidden Zanpakuto). Amagai is a sympathetic villain seeking revenge for his clan’s destruction.

This season suffers from pacing issues. The anime starts inserting mini-filler episodes in the middle of fights. Season 13: The Hell Verse (Episodes 230–252) Arc: Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc (Filler) & Hell Verse Prologue Key Episodes: 230 ("A New Enemy! The Materialization of Zanpakuto")

Note: This is the first major filler arc. Since the anime caught up to the manga, the studio created an original villain group: the Bounts—immortal humans who consume souls using living dolls called "Dolls."