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Bleach

Bleach

2004Returning Series2 Seasons406 Episodes8.4TMDB
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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. Now, with a newfound wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the living and the dead from evil.

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: The Day I Became a Shinigami

Oct 5, 2004 · 23m

Fifteen-year-old Ichigo Kurosaki has the uncanny ability to see ghosts, but otherwise lives an ordinary life. However, once a Shinigami named Rukia Kuchiki appears before him, everything changes.

Episode 2: A Shinigami's Work

Oct 12, 2004 · 23m

After becoming a Shinigami, Ichigo Kurosaki refuses to help Rukia Kuchiki with her work as the local Shinigami of Karakura Town.

Episode 4: Cursed Parakeet

Oct 26, 2004 · 23m

When Yasutora Sado receives a parakeet that contains the Soul of a young boy, it is up to Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki to protect him from the Hollow that is after them.

Episode 6: Fight to the Death! Ichigo vs. Ichigo

Nov 9, 2004 · 23m

At Rukia Kuchiki's behest, Ichigo Kurosaki puts an artificial soul in his body to take care of it and not arouse suspicion while he carries out his Substitute Shinigami duties, but the artificial soul has its own agenda.

Episode 10: Assault on Trip at Sacred Ground!

Dec 7, 2004 · 23m

While grudgingly attending Don Kanonji's show with the rest of his family, Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to fight a Hollow inadvertently created by Don Kanonji himself.

Episode 16: The Encounter, Abarai Renji!

Jan 25, 2005 · 23m

Two Shinigami, 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, arrive in the Human World to take Rukia Kuchiki back to the Soul Society.

Episode 17: Ichigo Dies!

Feb 1, 2005 · 23m

Ichigo Kurosaki loses his Shinigami powers and Rukia Kuchiki is taken back to Soul Society.

Episode 27: Release the Death Blow!

Apr 12, 2005 · 23m

Ichigo Kurosaki completes his battle with 11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame while his friends continue to progress through the Seireitei.

Episode 28: Orihime Targeted

Apr 19, 2005 · 23m

Ganju Shiba wins his battle against 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa while Uryū Ishida begins his own.

Episode 30: Renji's Confrontation

May 3, 2005 · 23m

Having been led to the base of Senzaikyū, Ichigo Kurosaki begins his rematch with 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai.

Episode 32: Stars and the Stray

May 17, 2005 · 23m

6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai remembers his past with Rukia Kuchiki and begs Ichigo Kurosaki to save her in his stead.

Episode 34: Tragedy of Dawn

Jun 1, 2005 · 23m

As the Gotei 13 reacts to 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai's defeat, Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto declares war against the Ryoka.

Episode 38: Desperation! The Broken Zangetsu

Jun 28, 2005 · 23m

As the high-ranking members of the Gotei 13 continue to react to 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen's murder, Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

Episode 39: The Immortal Man

Jul 5, 2005 · 23m

After learning to access the power of Zangetsu in addition to his own, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

Episode 40: The Shinigami whom Ganju Met

Jul 12, 2005 · 23m

While 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi reminisces about her history with her captain, Kenpachi Zaraki, Ganju Shiba and 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada reach Rukia Kuchiki's cell in Senzaikyū.

Episode 47: The Avengers

Aug 30, 2005 · 23m

As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his Bankai Training, 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori confronts 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya over the contents of the letter left by her captain, Sōsuke Aizen.

Episode 51: Morning of the Sentence

Sep 27, 2005 · 23m

As the day of Rukia Kuchiki's execution arrives, various groups around the Seireitei move out and clash with one another.

Episode 74: Memories of an Eternally Living Clan

Mar 28, 2006 · 25m

Uryū Ishida gets to know Yoshino Sōma while 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his lieutenant, Yachiru Kusajishi, discover that a former member of their division is in Karakura Town.

Episode 81: Hitsugaya Moves! The Attacked City

May 23, 2006 · 25m

The Bitto' attack Karakura Town, allowing the Bount to grow stronger, while 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya briefs his strike force on their mission in Soul Society.

Episode 89: Rematch?! Ishida vs. Nemu

Jul 18, 2006 · 25m

Ichigo Kurosaki and friends continue to fight Gesell as Lieutenant Nemu Kurotsuchi presents Uryū Ishida with a battle accessory.

Episode 179: Confrontation!? Amagai vs. Gotei 13

Jul 9, 2008 · 24m

Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto orchestrates a Menos Grande attack on Soul Society to help him decide on Captain Shūsuke Amagai's proposal to have joint training between the Divisions.

Episode 190: Hueco Mundo Chapter, Restart!

Oct 14, 2008 · 24m

Following a lengthy recap of the events since Sōsuke Aizen betrayed Soul Society, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his duel with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez before being confronted by Nnoitra Gilga.

Episode 195: The Ultimate Union! Pesche's Seriousness

Nov 18, 2008 · 24m

Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck returns to her child form, leaving Ichigo Kurosaki in the hands of Tesra Lindocruz. Szayelaporro Granz is seemingly impervious to attack, Zommari Rureaux is about to finish off Rukia Kuchiki, whilst the Exequias plan to execute Yasutora Sado.

Episode 226: Fierce Fighting Concludes? Towards a New Battle!

Jun 30, 2009 · 24m

Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto effortlessly finishes Ayon and Harribel's Fracción. Starrk reveals himself to be the Primera Espada. Rukia Kuchiki fights Rudbornn as Ichigo Kurosaki struggles against Ulquiorra Cifer.

Episode 227: Wonderful Error

Jul 7, 2009 · 24m

Ichigo Kurosaki and Yasutora Sado become classmates with Mizuiro Kojima and Keigo Asano. Rukia Kuchiki is assigned to Karakura Town and Renji Abarai is promoted.

Episode 235: Clash! Hisagi vs. Kazeshini

Sep 1, 2009 · 24m

9th Division Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi fights his Zanpakutō spirit while Hollow Ichigo fights Muramasa and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai regains the ability to release his Shikai, Zabimaru.

Episode 236: Release! The New Getsuga Tenshō

Sep 8, 2009 · 24m

3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira aids 9th Division Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi, who is fighting Kazeshini, while 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Ichigo Kurosaki conclude their battles.

Episode 238: Friendship? Hatred? Haineko & Tobiume

Sep 22, 2009 · 24m

10th Division Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto and 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori battle their Zanpakutō Spirits, and 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya tells Hyōrinmaru what his name is while Muramasa limps through the Forest of Menos.

Episode 239: The Awakening Hyōrinmaru! Hitsugaya's Fierce Fight

Sep 29, 2009 · 24m

As 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori and 10th Division Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto conclude their battle, 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya tries to convince Hyōrinmaru he is his master, but the Zanpakutō Spirit does not believe it.

Episode 240: Byakuya's Betrayal

Oct 6, 2009 · 24m

Ichigo Kurosaki attacks Muramasa, but Senbonzakura, and later 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, shows up to protect him.

Episode 242: Shinigami and Zanpakutō, Total Sortie

Oct 20, 2009 · 24m

As Ichigo Kurosaki, 2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng, and 3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira begin their battles, 11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame fights and defeats his Zanpakutō Spirit, Hōzukimaru.

Episode 243: One-to-One Fight! Ichigo vs. Senbonzakura

Oct 27, 2009 · 24m

As the Shinigami battle the Zanpakutō Spirits, 3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira defeats Kazeshini, only to be attacked by Wabisuke. Meanwhile, 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives at the battlefield.

Episode 244: The Long Awaited... Kenpachi Appears!

Nov 3, 2009 · 24m

11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives and defeats Wabisuke before moving on to 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki. Meanwhile, 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa defeats his manifested Zanpakutō Spirit, Ruri'iro Kujaku.

Episode 245: Pursue Byakuya! The Confused Gotei Divisions

Nov 10, 2009 · 24m

As 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and 6th Division Byakuya Kuchiki fight, 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi chases Ashisogi Jizō before 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi forces his Zanpakutō Spirit to self-destruct and tells others to not interfere. Muramasa takes Byakuya to see Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, who is inside of a barrier guarded by a dark-haired woman, two white-haired boys, and a cloaked figure.

Episode 246: Special Mission! Rescue Captain Commander Yamamoto!

Nov 17, 2009 · 24m

A group of Shinigami attempt to rescue Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, but they are held back by several Zanpakutō Spirits. Meanwhile, Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the barrier surrounding Yamamoto and prepares to destroy it.

Episode 247: Deceived Shinigami! The World Collapse Crisis

Nov 24, 2009 · 24m

As Yoruichi Shihōin, 8th Division Captain Shunsui Kyōraku, 11th Division Captain Jūshirō Ukitake, and 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki continue to fight against the Zanpakutō Spirits, Ichigo Kurosaki frees Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, only to learn this was all part of Muramasa's plan.

Episode 251: Dark History! The Worst Shinigami Is Born

Dec 22, 2009 · 24m

6th Division Captain Ginrei Kuchiki and Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto are forced to seal Kōga Kuchiki away. In the present, 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki stops Kōga from killing Muramasa.

Episode 252: Byakuya, the Truth Behind His Betrayal

Jan 5, 2010 · 24m

As Senbonzakura reveals the truth about 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki's betrayal, Byakuya fights against Kōga Kuchiki. Meanwhile, Muramasa loses controls and unleashes hundreds of Gillians.

Episode 253: Muramasa's True Identity Revealed

Jan 12, 2010 · 24m

6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki defeats Kōga Kuchiki as Muramasa loses control and transforms into a Hollow version of himself. As Ichigo Kurosaki battles Muramasa, several Shinigami and their Zanpakutō Spirits arrive to help.

Episode 289: Byakuya vs. Kenpachi?! The Melee Commences

Sep 21, 2010 · 24m

As Captains Byakuya Kuchiki and Kenpachi Zaraki prepare to battle with each other, Yammy Llargo's anger makes him even stronger than before. Meanwhile, Kaname Tōsen reveals he has Hollowfication to Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi and Captain Sajin Komamura.

Episode 308: Goodbye...Rangiku

Feb 8, 2011 · 24m

Ichigo Kurosaki emerges from his training and forces Sōsuke Aizen into battle away from Karakura Town.

Episode 342: Thank You

Oct 4, 2011 · 22m

Ichigo Kurosaki gradually loses his remaining powers and bids farewell to Rukia Kuchiki.

Episode 350: The Man Who Killed the Shinigami Substitute!? Tsukishima Makes His Move

Nov 29, 2011 · 22m

Tsuskishima pretends to impale Orihime's chest and leaves her. Although Orihime suffered no cuts, she starts having a vague idea that Tsukishima was her friend. Unwilling to worry Ichigo about what happened, she only tells Chad about Tsukishima. Aware that Orihime is hiding information from, Ichigo goes back to to Xcution headquarters to continue his training to help his friends.

Episode 358: Clash!? Xcution attacks Ginjō

Jan 31, 2012 · 22m

Uryū leaves the hospital to investigate a Reiatsu that is appearing everywhere. Ichigo's friends and family, as well as the members of Xcution except for Ginjō, have been cut by Tsukishima.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Bleach Season 1 premiere?

Bleach Season 1 premiered on October 5, 2004.

How many episodes are in Bleach Season 1?

Bleach Season 1 has 366 episodes.

What is the first episode of Bleach Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "The Day I Became a Shinigami". It aired on October 5, 2004.

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