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Bleach Filler Episodes: Complete Skip Guide

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The Bleach anime series, which originally aired from 2004 to 2012 and had a come back in 2022 with the much-awaited Thousand-Year Blood War arc, is popular for its detailed storyline and character development. As per October 2023, the series contains over 380 episodes. Bleach has a 45% number of filler episodes which is a very high filler rate, that are not part of the original Bleach anime manga storyline.

Going through the fillers can be challenging for viewers who wish to only watch the main sotryline. That's the reason I have created this Bleach anime filler guide. I have combined and created an anime filler list for Bleach to help you filter out which episodes you can skip without missing anything important in the story. This blog enables you to identify which episodes you can skip without missing important moments like Bleach anime Ichigo Bankai transformations and Bleach anime Kenpachi Bankai reveals, including the much-anticipated Zaraki Bankai. This Bleach anime filler list is important for fans eager to delve into the core storyline, explore character relationships with icons like Bleach character Yoruichi Shihōin, and fully experience the epic battles of the Bleach 1000 Year Blood War.

Manga Canon Episodes:

1-7, 9-26, 28-31, 34-45, 47-49, 51-63, 110, 112-115, 117-118, 121-123, 125-127, 138-140, 142, 144-145, 150-155, 157-159, 162-167, 191-192, 194-203, 208, 210-212, 215-221, 224-227, 269-273, 275, 277-283, 286, 289, 292-294, 297, 300-302, 306-309, 344, 346, 348-350, 352-354, 356, 358-366

Mixed Canon/Filler Episodes:

8, 27, 32, 46, 109, 111, 116, 119-120, 124, 141, 143, 146, 156, 160-161, 190, 193, 206-207, 209, 222-223, 267-268, 274, 276, 284-285, 288, 290-291, 295-296, 310, 342-343, 345, 347, 351, 357

Filler Episodes:

33, 50, 64-108, 128-137, 147-149, 168-189, 204-205, 213-214, 228-266, 287, 298-299, 303-305, 311-341, 355

NumberTitleTypeAirdate
1The Day I Became a ShinigamiManga Canon2004-10-05
2The Shinigami's WorkManga Canon2004-10-12
3The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's WishManga Canon2004-10-19
4Cursed ParakeetManga Canon2004-10-26
5Beat the Invisible Enemy!Manga Canon2004-11-02
6Fight to the Death! Ichigo vs. IchigoManga Canon2004-11-09
7Greetings from a Stuffed LionManga Canon2004-11-16
8June 17, Memories in the RainMixed Canon/Filler2004-11-23
9Unbeatable EnemyManga Canon2004-11-30
10Assault on Trip at Sacred Ground!Manga Canon2004-12-07
11The Legendary QuincyManga Canon2004-12-14
12A Gentle Right ArmManga Canon2004-12-21
13Flower and HollowManga Canon2004-12-28
14Back to Back, a Fight to the Death!Manga Canon2005-01-11
15Kon's Great PlanManga Canon2005-01-18
16Encounter, Renji Abarai!Manga Canon2005-01-25
17Ichigo Dies!Manga Canon2005-02-01
18Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami!Manga Canon2005-02-08
19Ichigo Becomes a Hollow!Manga Canon2005-02-15
20Gin Ichimaru's ShadowManga Canon2005-02-22
21Enter! The World of the ShinigamiManga Canon2005-03-01
22The Man Who Hates ShinigamiManga Canon2005-03-08
2314 Days Before Rukia's ExecutionManga Canon2005-03-15
24Assemble! The 13 DivisionsManga Canon2005-03-22
25Penetrate the Center with an Enormous Bombshell?Manga Canon2005-03-29
26Formation! The Worst TagManga Canon2005-04-05
27Release the Death Blow!Mixed Canon/Filler2005-04-12
28Orihime TargetedManga Canon2005-04-19
29Breakthrough! The Shinigami's Encompassing NetManga Canon2005-04-26
30Renji's ConfrontationManga Canon2005-05-03
31The Resolution to KillManga Canon2005-05-10
32Stars and the StrayMixed Canon/Filler2005-05-17
33Miracle! The Mysterious New HeroFiller2005-05-26
34Tragedy of DawnManga Canon2005-06-01
35Aizen Assassinated! The Darkness Which ApproachesManga Canon2005-06-07
36Kenpachi Zaraki Approaches!Manga Canon2005-06-14
37Motive of the FistManga Canon2005-06-21
38Desperation! The Broken ZangetsuManga Canon2005-06-28
39The Immortal ManManga Canon2005-07-05
40The Shinigami whom Ganju MetManga Canon2005-07-12
41Reunion, Ichigo and RukiaManga Canon2005-07-19
42Yoruichi, Goddess of Flash, Dances!Manga Canon2005-07-26
43The Despicable ShinigamiManga Canon2005-08-02
44Ishida Ultimate Power!Manga Canon2005-08-09
45Overcome Your Limits!Manga Canon2005-08-16
46Authentic Records! School of ShinigamiMixed Canon/Filler2005-08-23
47The AvengersManga Canon2005-08-30
48Hitsugaya Roars!Manga Canon2005-09-06
49Rukia's NightmareManga Canon2005-09-13
50The Reviving LionFiller2005-09-20
51Morning of the SentenceManga Canon2005-09-27
52Renji, Oath of the Soul! Death Match with ByakuyaManga Canon2005-10-04
53Gin Ichimaru's Temptation, Resolution ShatteredManga Canon2005-10-04
54An Accomplished Oath! Get Back Rukia!Manga Canon2005-10-18
55The Strongest Shinigami! Ultimate Confrontation Between Teacher and StudentsManga Canon2005-10-25
56Supersonic Battle! Determine the Goddess of BattleManga Canon2005-11-01
57Senbonzakura, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts Through the SkyManga Canon2005-11-08
58Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous PowerManga Canon2005-11-15
59Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black DesireManga Canon2005-11-22
60Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is SwungManga Canon2005-12-06
61Aizen Stands! Horrible AmbitionsManga Canon2005-12-13
62Gather Together! Group of the Strongest ShinigamiManga Canon2005-12-20
63Rukia's Resolution, Ichigo's FeelingsManga Canon2006-01-10
64New School Term, Renji Has Come to the Material World?!Filler2006-01-17
65Creeping Terror, the Second VictimFiller2006-01-24
66Breakthrough! The Trap Hidden in the LabyrinthFiller2006-01-31
67Death Game! The Missing ClassmateFiller2006-02-07
68True Identity of the Devil, the Secret which Is RevealedFiller2006-02-14
69Bounts! The Soul Hunters!Filler2006-02-14
70Rukia's Return! Revival of the Substitute Team!Filler2006-02-21
71The Moment of Collision! An Evil Hand Draws Near to the QuincyFiller2006-03-07
72Water Attack! Escape from the Shutdown HospitalFiller2006-03-14
73Gathering Bounts! The Man Who Makes His MoveFiller2006-03-28
74Memories of an Eternally Living ClanFiller2006-03-28
75Earth-Shattering Event at 11th Squad! The Shinigami Who Rises AgainFiller2006-04-04
76Crashing Force! Fried vs. ZangetsuFiller2006-04-04
77Unfading Grudge! The Shinigami whom Kenpachi KilledFiller2006-04-11
78Shocking Revelations for the 13 Divisions!! The Truth Buried in HistoryFiller2006-05-02
79Yoshino's Decision of DeathFiller2006-05-09
80Assault from a Formidable Enemy! A Tiny Final Line of Defense?!Filler2006-05-16
81Hitsugaya Moves! The Attacked CityFiller2006-05-23
82Ichigo vs. Dalk! Appearance of the Faded DarknessFiller2006-05-30
83Grey Shadow, the Secret of the DollsFiller2006-06-06
84Dissension in the Substitute Team? Rukia's BetrayalFiller2006-06-13
85Deadly Battle of Tears! Rukia vs. OrihimeFiller2006-06-13
86Rangiku Dances! Slice the Invisible Enemy!Filler2006-06-20
87Byakuya Is Summoned! The Gotei 13 Start to MoveFiller2006-07-04
88Annihilation of the Lieutenants!? Trap in the Underground CaveFiller2006-07-11
89Rematch?! Ishida vs. NemuFiller2006-07-18
90Renji Abarai, Bankai of the Soul!Filler2006-07-25
91Shinigami and Quincy, the Reviving PowerFiller2006-08-01
92Invasion of the Shinigami World, AgainFiller2006-08-08
93The Bount Assault! The Gotei 13 of Destructive EarthquakeFiller2006-08-15
94Hitsugaya's Decision! The Clash ApproachesFiller2006-08-22
95Byakuya Takes the Field! Dance of the Wind-Splitting Cherry BlossomsFiller2006-09-05
96Ichigo, Byakuya, Kariya, The Battle of the Three Extremes!Filler2006-09-12
97Hitsugaya Strikes! Slice the Enemy in the Middle of the ForestFiller2006-09-19
98Clash! Kenpachi Zaraki vs. Maki IchinoseFiller2006-10-04
99Shinigami vs. Shinigami! The Uncontrollable PowerFiller2006-10-11
100Suì-Fēng Dies? The Last of the Special ForcesFiller2006-10-18
101Mayuri's Bankai!! Sawatari: Clash of the DemonFiller2006-11-01
102The Last Quincy! The Exploding PowerFiller2006-11-08
103Ishida, Exceeding the Limits to Attack!Filler2006-11-15
10410th Division's Death Struggle! The Release of HyōrinmaruFiller2006-11-22
105Kariya! Countdown to the DetonationFiller2006-11-29
106Life and Revenge! Ishida, the Ultimate ChoiceFiller2006-12-06
107The Swung-Down Edge! The Moment of RuinFiller2006-12-13
108The Wailing Bount! The Last ClashFiller2006-12-20
109Ichigo and Rukia, Thoughts in the Revolving Around HeavenMixed Canon/Filler2007-01-04
110Reopening of the Substitute Business! The Terrifying Transfer StudentManga Canon2007-01-10
111Shock! The Father's True IdentityMixed Canon/Filler2007-01-17
112The Commencement of War, Visoreds and the ArrancarsManga Canon2007-01-24
113Prelude to the Apocalypse, The Arrancar's OffensiveManga Canon2007-01-31
114Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia and Soul ReapersManga Canon2007-02-07
115Mission! The Soul Reapers Have ComeManga Canon2007-02-14
116The Evil Eye, Aizen ReturnsMixed Canon/Filler2007-02-21
117Rukia's Battle Commences! The Freezing White BladeManga Canon2007-02-28
118Ikkaku's Bankai! The Power That Breaks EverythingManga Canon2007-03-07
119Zaraki Division's Secret Story! The Lucky MenMixed Canon/Filler2007-03-21
120Hitsugaya Scatters! The Broken HyōrinmaruMixed Canon/Filler2007-03-28
121Clash! The Protector vs. The BearerManga Canon2007-04-11
122Visored! The Power of the AwakenedManga Canon2007-04-18
123Ichigo, Complete Hollowification!?Manga Canon2007-04-25
124Collision! Black Bankai and the White BankaiMixed Canon/Filler2007-05-02
125Urgent Report! Aizen's Terrifying Plan!Manga Canon2007-05-09
126Uryū vs. Ryūken! Clash of the Parent-Child QuincysManga Canon2007-05-16
127Urahara's Decision, Orihime's ThoughtsManga Canon2007-05-30
128The Nightmare Arrancar! Team Hitsugaya moves outFiller2007-06-06
129The Swooping Descent of the Dark Emissary! The Propagation of MaliceFiller2007-06-13
130The Invisible Enemy! Hitsugaya's Merciless DecisionFiller2007-06-20
131Rangiku's Tears, the Sorrowful Parting of Brother and SisterFiller2007-06-27
132Hitsugaya, Karin, and Soccer BallFiller2007-07-04
133Ikkaku: The Hot-Blooded Kendo TaleFiller2007-07-11
134The Beautiful Patissier, Yumichika!Filler2007-07-18
135Kon is Deceived! Rangiku on the Lookout...Filler2007-07-25
136Civil War in Hueco Mundo! Ulquiorra's DeathFiller2007-08-08
137The Malicious Battle, Aizen's TrapFiller2007-08-15
138Hueco Mundo moves again! Hitsugaya vs. YammyManga Canon2007-08-29
139Ichigo vs. Grimmjow, the 11-second battle!Manga Canon2007-09-05
140Ulquiorra's Scheme, the Moment when the Sun Sets!Manga Canon2007-09-12
141Goodbye..., Kurosaki!Mixed Canon/Filler2007-09-19
142Strict Order! The Forbidden Rescue of Orihime InoueManga Canon2007-09-26
143Grimmjow RevivedMixed Canon/Filler2007-10-03
144Ishida and Chad, The Quickening of a New PowerManga Canon2007-10-17
145The Espada Gather! Aizen's Royal AssemblyManga Canon2007-10-24
146The Name's Nel! The Appearance of a Strange ArrancarMixed Canon/Filler2007-10-31
147Forest of Menos! Search for the Missing RukiaFiller2007-11-07
148Ashido, The Soul Reaper Who Came from the PastFiller2007-11-14
149Through the Crumbling Forest, a Million MenosFiller2007-11-21
150Oath! Back Here Alive AgainManga Canon2007-11-28
151The Raging Storm! Encounter with the Dancing ArrancarManga Canon2007-12-05
152Ichigo Strikes Back! This Is My BankaiManga Canon2007-12-12
153The Devilish Research! Szayel Aporro's PlanManga Canon2007-12-19
154Rukia and Kaien, the Sorrowful ReunionManga Canon2007-12-26
155Rukia Retaliates! Release the Desperate KidōManga Canon2008-01-09
156Ishida & Pesche, the United Attack of FriendshipMixed Canon/Filler2008-01-16
157Ishida's Trump Card, Seele SchneiderManga Canon2008-01-23
158Right Arm of the Giant, Left Arm of the DevilManga Canon2008-01-30
159Yasutora Sado Dies! Orihime's TearsManga Canon2008-02-06
160Testament, Your Heart is Right Here...Mixed Canon/Filler2008-02-13
161The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra's ProvocationMixed Canon/Filler2008-02-20
162Szayel Aporro Laughs, The Net Trapping Renji is CompleteManga Canon2008-02-27
163Shinigami and Quincy, The Battle with MadnessManga Canon2008-03-05
164Ishida's Strategy, 20-Second Offense and DefenseManga Canon2008-03-12
165The Murderous Intent Boils! The Joyful GrimmjowManga Canon2008-03-19
166Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied IchigoManga Canon2008-04-09
167The Moment of Conclusion, The End of GrimmjowManga Canon2008-04-16
168The New Captain Appears! His Name Is Shūsuke AmagaiFiller2008-04-23
169New Development, the Dangerous Transfer Student Appears!Filler2008-05-07
170Desperate Struggle Under the Moonlit Night, the Mysterious Assassin and ZanpakutōFiller2008-05-14
171Kenryū, the Profusion of Blooming Crimson FlowersFiller2008-05-21
172Kifune Goes to War! The Violent Wind that RagesFiller2008-05-28
173The Appearance of the Great Evil! The Darkness in the House of KasumiōjiFiller2008-06-04
174Break the Mirror's Boundary! Ichigo's CaptivityFiller2008-06-11
175The Revenging Assassin, Ichigo is TargetedFiller2008-06-18
176Mystery! The Sword-Consuming AssassinFiller2008-06-25
177The Reversal of Rukia! The Rampaging BladeFiller2008-06-25
178The Nightmare Which is Shown, Ichigo's Inside the MirrorFiller2008-07-02
179Confrontation!? Amagai vs. Gotei 13Filler2008-07-09
180The Princess's Decision, the Sorrowful BrideFiller2008-07-16
181The 2nd Division Sorties! Ichigo is SurroundedFiller2008-07-23
182Amagai's True Strength, the Released Zanpakuto!Filler2008-07-30
183The Darkness Which Moves! Kifune's True ColorsFiller2008-08-06
184Kira and Kifune, Offense and Defense of the 3rd DivisionFiller2008-08-20
185Ice and Flame! Fierce Fight of Amagai vs. HitsugayaFiller2008-08-27
186Sortie Orders! Suppress the House of KasumiōjiFiller2008-09-03
187Ichigo Rages! The Assassin's SecretFiller2008-09-10
188Duel! Amagai vs. IchigoFiller2008-09-17
189The Fallen Shinigami's PrideFiller2008-10-07
190Hueco Mundo Chapter Restart!Mixed Canon/Filler2008-10-14
191The Frightening Banquet, Szayel Aporro TheaterManga Canon2008-10-21
192Nel's Secret, A Busty Beauty Joins the Battle!?Manga Canon2008-10-28
193Irresistible, Puppet Show of TerrorMixed Canon/Filler2008-11-04
194Neliel's PastManga Canon2008-11-11
195The Ultimate Union! Pesche's SeriousnessManga Canon2008-11-18
196Joining the Battle! The Strongest Soul Reaper Army AppearsManga Canon2008-11-25
197Byakuya's Bankai, The Quiet AngerManga Canon2008-12-02
198The Two Scientists, Mayuri's TrapManga Canon2008-12-09
199Holy Birth, The Resurrected Szayel AporroManga Canon2008-12-16
200The Hardest Body!? Cut Down NnoitraManga Canon2008-12-23
201Nnoitra Released! Multiplying ArmsManga Canon2009-01-06
202Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Who's the Strongest?Manga Canon2009-01-13
203Karakura Town Gathers! Aizen Versus the Soul ReapersManga Canon2009-01-20
204Ichigo's Seppuku Persuasion Strategy ☆Filler2009-01-27
205Thump! A Kemari Tournament Filled with HollowsFiller2009-02-03
206The Past Chapter Begins! The Truth from 110 Years AgoMixed Canon/Filler2009-02-10
20712th Division's New Captain, Kisuke UraharaMixed Canon/Filler2009-02-17
208Aizen and the Genius BoyManga Canon2009-02-24
209Muguruma 9th Division, Moves OutMixed Canon/Filler2009-03-03
210Hiyori Dies? The Beginning of TragedyManga Canon2009-03-10
211Betrayal! Aizen's Secret ManeuversManga Canon2009-03-17
212Rescue Hirako! Aizen vs. UraharaManga Canon2009-03-24
213The Konso Cop Karakuraiser is BornFiller2009-03-31
214Karakuraiser's Last DayFiller2009-04-07
215Defend Karakura Town! Entire Appearance of the ShinigamiManga Canon2009-04-14
216Elite! The Four ShinigamiManga Canon2009-04-21
217Beautiful Little Devil CharlotteManga Canon2009-04-28
218Kira, The Battle Within DespairManga Canon2009-05-05
219Hisagi's Shikai! The Name is...Manga Canon2009-05-12
220Ikkaku Falls! The Shinigami's CrisisManga Canon2009-05-19
221The Full Showdown! Soul Reapers vs. EspadaManga Canon2009-05-26
222The Most Evil Tag!? Suì-Fēng & ŌmaedaMixed Canon/Filler2009-06-02
223A Miraculous Body! Ggio ReleasesMixed Canon/Filler2009-06-09
2243 vs. 1 Battle! Rangiku's CrisisManga Canon2009-06-16
225Vice-Captains Annihilated! The Terrifying Demonic BeastManga Canon2009-06-23
226Fierce Fighting Concludes? Towards a New Battle!Manga Canon2009-06-30
227Wonderful ErrorManga Canon2009-07-07
228Summer! Sea! Swimsuit Festival!!Filler2009-07-14
229Cry of the Soul? The Rug Shinigami is Born!Filler2009-07-21
230A New Enemy! The Materialization of ZanpakutōFiller2009-07-28
231Byakuya, Disappearing with the Cherry BlossomsFiller2009-08-04
232Sode no Shirayuki vs. Rukia! Confused HeartFiller2009-08-11
233Zangetsu Becomes an EnemyFiller2009-08-18
234Renji Surprised?! The Two ZabimarusFiller2009-08-25
235Clash! Hisagi vs. KazeshiniFiller2009-09-01
236Release! The New Getsuga TenshōFiller2009-09-08
237Suì-Fēng, Surrounding the ZanpakutōFiller2009-09-15
238Friendship? Hatred? Haineko & TobiumeFiller2009-09-22
239The Awakening Hyōrinmaru! Hitsugaya's Fierce FightFiller2009-09-29
240Byakuya's BetrayalFiller2009-10-06
241For the Sake of Pride! Byakuya vs. RenjiFiller2009-10-13
242Shinigami and Zanpakutō, Total SortieFiller2009-10-20
243One-to-One Fight! Ichigo vs. SenbonzakuraFiller2009-10-27
244The Long Awaited... Kenpachi Appears!Filler2009-11-03
245Pursue Byakuya! The Confused Gotei DivisionsFiller2009-11-10
246Special Mission! Rescue Captain Commander Yamamoto!Filler2009-11-17
247Deceived Shinigami! The World Collapse CrisisFiller2009-11-24
248Dragon of Ice and Dragon of Flame! The Strongest Showdown!Filler2009-12-01
249Senbonzakura's Bankai! Offense and Defense of the Living WorldFiller2009-12-08
250That Man, for the Sake of the KuchikiFiller2009-12-15
251Dark History! The Worst Shinigami Is BornFiller2009-12-22
252Byakuya, the Truth Behind His BetrayalFiller2010-01-05
253Muramasa's True Identity RevealedFiller2010-01-12
254Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division ReturnsFiller2010-01-19
255Final Chapter - Zanpakutō The Alternate TaleFiller2010-01-26
256The Angered Byakuya! The Collapse of the Kuchiki HouseFiller2010-02-02
257A New Enemy! The True Nature of the Sword FiendsFiller2010-02-09
258Stray Snake, Tortured MonkeyFiller2010-02-16
259Terror! The Monster That Lurks UndergroundFiller2010-02-23
260Conclusion!? Hisagi vs. KazeshiniFiller2010-03-02
261The Person with the Unknown Ability! Orihime Is TargetedFiller2010-03-09
262Haineko Cries! The Tragic Sword FiendFiller2010-03-16
263Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & ZabimaruFiller2010-03-23
264Battle of the Females? Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao!Filler2010-03-30
265Evolution?! The Menace of the Final Sword FiendFiller2010-04-06
266Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, ResumeFiller2010-04-13
267Connected Hearts! The Left Fist of Certain DeathMixed Canon/Filler2010-04-20
268Hatred and Jealousy, Orihime's DilemmaMixed Canon/Filler2010-04-27
269Ichigo and Uryū, Bonded Back to BackManga Canon2010-05-04
270Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable BladeManga Canon2010-05-11
271Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!Manga Canon2010-05-18
272Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!Manga Canon2010-05-25
273Fury of the Shark! Harribel's ReleaseManga Canon2010-06-01
274Hitsugaya, the Desperate Hyōten Hyakkasō!Mixed Canon/Filler2010-06-08
275The Approaching Breath of Death, the King Who Rules Over Death!Manga Canon2010-06-15
276One Hit Kill, Suì-Fēng, Bankai!Mixed Canon/Filler2010-06-22
277Climax! Kyōraku vs. Starrk!Manga Canon2010-06-29
278The Nightmare Returns... Revival of the EspadaManga Canon2010-07-06
279Hirako and Aizen...the Reunion of Fate!Manga Canon2010-07-13
280Hisagi and Tōsen, the Moment of PartingManga Canon2010-07-20
281Crown of Lies, Barragan's GrudgeManga Canon2010-07-27
282Power of the Soul! Los Lobos, Attack!Manga Canon2010-08-03
283Starrk, the Lone BattleManga Canon2010-08-10
284Chain of Sacrifice, Harribel's PastMixed Canon/Filler2010-08-17
285The Hundred-Year Grudge! Hiyori's RevengeMixed Canon/Filler2010-08-24
286Ichigo's Return! Protect Karakura TownManga Canon2010-08-31
287Side Story! Ichigo and the Magic LampFiller2010-09-07
288The Final trump card! Ichigo, Towards the Decisive BattleMixed Canon/Filler2010-09-14
289Byakuya vs. Kenpachi?! The Melee CommencesManga Canon2010-09-21
290For the Sake of Justice?! The Man Who Deserted the ShinigamiMixed Canon/Filler2010-09-28
291Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai!Mixed Canon/Filler2010-10-05
292All Out War! Aizen vs. ShinigamiManga Canon2010-10-12
293Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!Manga Canon2010-10-19
294Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!Manga Canon2010-10-26
295It's All a Trap... Engineered Bonds!Mixed Canon/Filler2010-11-02
296The Shocking Truth...The Mysterious Power Within Ichigo!Mixed Canon/Filler2010-11-09
297The Extending Blade?! Ichigo vs. Gin!Manga Canon2010-11-16
298Film! Festival! Shinigami Film Festival!Filler2010-11-23
299Theatre Opening Commemoration! The Hell Verse: PrologueFiller2010-11-30
300Urahara Appears! Stop Aizen!Manga Canon2010-12-07
301Ichigo Loses His Fighting Spirit!? Gin's Expectation!Manga Canon2010-12-14
302The Final Getsuga Tenshō!? Ichigo's Training!Manga Canon2010-12-21
303Real World and Shinigami! The New Year Special!Filler2011-01-04
304Another Side Story! This Time's Enemy Is a Monster!?Filler2011-01-11
305Delusion Roars! Hisagi, Towards the Hot Springs Inn!Filler2011-01-18
306For the Sake of Protecting! Ichigo vs. Tensa Zangetsu!Manga Canon2011-01-25
307Emergency Situation! Aizen, New Evolution!Manga Canon2011-02-01
308Goodbye...RangikuManga Canon2011-02-08
309Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Release, the Final Getsuga Tenshō!Manga Canon2011-02-15
310Ichigo's Resolution! The Price of the Fierce BattleMixed Canon/Filler2011-02-22
311The Soul Detective: Karakuraiser Takes Off Again!Filler2011-03-01
312Inauguration! The Brand New 2nd Division Captain!Filler2011-03-08
313The Man Who Risks His Life in the 11th Division!Filler2011-03-15
314Kon saw it! The Secret of a Beautiful Office LadyFiller2011-03-22
315Yachiru's friend! The Shinigami of Justice Appears!Filler2011-03-29
316Toshirō Hitsugaya's Holiday!Filler2011-04-05
317Unusual Incident in Seireitei?! Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc!Filler2011-04-12
318Renji vs. Rukia?! Battle With Comrades!Filler2011-04-19
319Ichigo's Capture Net! Escape From Soul Society!Filler2011-04-26
320Gotei 13, Gathering in the Real World!Filler2011-05-03
321Showdown of Mutual Self, Ikkaku vs. Ikkaku!Filler2011-05-10
322Clash! Rukia vs. Rukia!Filler2011-05-17
323Protect Ichigo! Nozomi's DeterminationFiller2011-05-24
324Recapture Seireitei! The Captains Move!Filler2011-05-31
325For the Sake of the Believers! Byakuya vs. Hitsugaya!Filler2011-06-07
326The Two Hinamori, Hitsugaya's ResolutionFiller2011-06-14
327Pride of the Kuchiki Family! Byakuya vs. Byakuya!Filler2011-06-21
328Defeat Kageroza! Shinigami, All-Out War!Filler2011-06-28
329The Forbidden Research...Nozomi's Hidden Secret!Filler2011-07-05
330I Want to Live...! Nozomi's ZanpakutōFiller2011-07-12
331For the Sake of Fighting! The Awakened Nozomi!Filler2011-07-19
332The Most Evil Reigai, Appearing in the Real World!Filler2011-07-26
333Destroy Nozomi!? Genryusai's Decision!Filler2011-08-02
334The Depleting Reiatsu! Ichigo, Death Struggle of the Soul!Filler2011-08-09
335Hiding in the Dangai? Another Ichigo?!Filler2011-08-16
336Pursue Kageroza! Technological Development Department, Infiltration!Filler2011-08-23
337The Developer of the Modified SoulsFiller2011-08-30
338Kon's Thoughts, Nozomi's ThoughtsFiller2011-09-06
339Protect Ichigo! The Bonds of Friends!Filler2011-09-13
340Reigai vs. Original, The Fierce Fighting for Gambled Pride!Filler2011-09-20
341Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion!Filler2011-09-27
342Thank YouMixed Canon/Filler2011-10-04
3433rd Year High School Student! Dressed Up, and a New Chapter Begins!Mixed Canon/Filler2011-10-11
344A Dispute in School?! Ichigo and Uryū, Fight Together!Manga Canon2011-10-25
345Uryū is Attacked, A Threat Draws Near the Friends!Mixed Canon/Filler2011-10-31
346The Man with the Fullbring Ability: Kugo GinjōManga Canon2011-11-01
347A Crisis Sneaking up on the Kurosaki Family?! Ichigo's Confusion!Mixed Canon/Filler2011-11-08
348Power of the Substitute Badge, Ichigo's 'Pride'!Manga Canon2011-11-15
349Next Target, The Devil's Hand Aims at Orihime!Manga Canon2011-11-22
350The Man Who Killed the Shinigami Substitute?! Tsukishima Makes His MoveManga Canon2011-11-29
351Fullbring, The Detested Power!Mixed Canon/Filler2011-12-06
352Tsukishima Attacks! The Training Has Been ThwartedManga Canon2011-12-13
353Ichigo, Mastering the Fullbring!Manga Canon2011-12-20
354Ichigo vs. Ginjō! To the Game's SpaceManga Canon2011-12-27
355Shinigami at War! New Year in Seireitei Special!Filler2012-01-10
356Friend or Foe?! Ginjō's True Intentions!Manga Canon2012-01-17
357Tsukishima's Ability, the Danger is Drawing Near!Mixed Canon/Filler2012-01-24
358Clash!? Xcution attacks GinjōManga Canon2012-01-31
359The Sorrowful Battle! Ichigo vs. Sado & OrihimeManga Canon2012-02-07
360Ichigo vs Uryu?! Who is the Traitor?!Manga Canon2012-02-14
361A New Appearance! The Gotei 13, Arrives!Manga Canon2012-02-21
362Revival! Substitute Shinigami: Ichigo Kurosaki!Manga Canon2012-02-28
363Fierce Fight! Shinigami vs. XCUTION!Manga Canon2012-03-06
364Desperate Struggle!? Byakuya's Troubled MemoriesManga Canon2012-03-13
365Ichigo vs. Ginjō! Secret of the Substitute BadgeManga Canon2012-03-20
366Changing History, Unchanging HeartManga Canon2012-03-27

Frequently Asked Questions

How many filler episodes are there in Bleach?

Bleach has a significant number of filler episodes—approximately 163 out of 366 episodes are fillers. This accounts for about 45% of the series, which can be skipped without missing the main storyline.

Which Bleach episodes are fillers and can be skipped?

Major filler arcs include the Bount Arc (Episodes 64-108), the Zanpakutō Unknown Tales Arc (Episodes 230-265), and the Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc (Episodes 317-342). Skipping these will not affect your understanding of the main plot.

What is the Thousand-Year Blood War arc in Bleach?

The Thousand-Year Blood War is the final arc of the Bleach manga, adapted into anime starting in 2022. It features the epic battle between the Soul Reapers and the Quincies, revealing crucial secrets about Ichigo's past.

Why does Bleach have so many filler episodes?

The fillers were created to prevent the anime from catching up to the manga, allowing the manga author time to progress the story. This is common in long-running anime series.

Why does One Piece have filler episodes?

While not essential to the main plot, some filler episodes offer entertaining side stories and character development. However, they can be skipped if you prefer to focus on the canon storyline.