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Includes Episode 5. This arc introduces Ichigo's powers and the basic rules of the Soul Society.

Below is a long-form guide for the overall Bleach watch order, covering the original series, movies, and the continuation. Watch Bleach - 005

Bleach episode 5, "," is part of the initial Substitute Soul Reaper arc and focuses on Ichigo and Rukia dealing with the Hollow known as Shrieker. Includes Episode 5

This is the longest saga. It is interrupted by several filler arcs (noted below) that can be skipped to maintain story pacing. Bleach episode 5, "," is part of the

The OVA Memories in the Rain is an alternate retelling of episodes 8-9 and can be watched first or after episode 9. Soul Society Arcs (Episodes 21-63)

Widely considered the series' peak. Watch every episode here, though some guides suggest skipping episode 33 and 50 as they are standalone filler.

The modern continuation adapting the manga's final war arc. This should be watched only after completing the original 366 episodes (minus fillers).