Bleach Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion - Mou Hitotsu no Hyourinmaru

A comprehensive watch order of the Bleach series, which includes every entry of the Bleach franchise.
Original Guide: https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1864566

AEGC Interest Stack index: https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=2017008

A compilation of anime that began airing during the month of December.


The month is most notable for the Directorial debut of Studio Ghibli Legend Hayou Miyazaki with the release of Lupin the IIIrd: Castle of Cagliostro, along with more recently the second season of Demon Slayer and part 1 of Attack on Titan the Final Season.

See Also:

January: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15005
February: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15006
March: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15017
April: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15029
May: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15033
June: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15041
July: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15044
August: ttps://myanimelist.net/stacks/15051
September: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15053
October: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15101
November: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15102

God of the Sword - by Anime Prince Mugen

Watch "Sword of the Stranger" (Stranger: Mukou Hadan) if you do not watch anything else.

A comprehensive watch order of the Bleach series, which includes every entry in the Bleach franchise.

This guide is fully maintained, retouched, reorganized and updated by yours truly.

All other published "Series Guides" by me that might interest you:
https://myanimelist.net/profile/nrhkm/stacks

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1. Bleach
TV - 366 x 24 minute long episodes. PG-13 rated.
Main TV series. Final episode ends at volume 54 (chapter 479) of the original manga.

1-1. Bleach: Memories in the Rain
Special - 1 x 29 minute long episode. PG-13 rated.
Jump Festa 2004 special. Basically episode 8 with extra content added to it.
Watch after episode 8 of the series.

1-2. Bleach: Gotei 13 Omake
Special - 1 x 3 minute long episode. PG-13 rated.
A short recap of the first arc. Included at the end of the 2004 Jump Festa episode after the credits.
Watch after episode 8 of the series.

1-3. Bleach: Shuku! Rukia Dakkan! Kagayaku! Shinigami Juuban Shoubu! Mitai Shinigami Doon to Misemasu Special
Special - 1 x 24 minute long episode. PG-13 rated.
Watch after episode 62 of the series. Aired as the first half of episode 63 as a recap.

1-4. Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy
Special - 1 x 33 minute long episode. PG-13 rated.
Bleach: Jump Festa 2005 special.
Watch after episode 63 of the series.

1-5. Bleach Movie 1: Memories of Nobody
Movie - 1h 33 minutes long. PG-13 rated.
First movie of the series.
Watch after episode 109 of the series.

1-6. Bleach Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion - Mou Hitotsu no Hyourinmaru
Movie - 1h 32 minutes long. PG-13 rated.
Second movie of the series.
Watch after episode 137 of the series.

1-7. Bleach KaraBuri!: Gotei Juusan Yatai Daisakusen!
OVA - 1 x 12 minute long episode. PG-13 rated.
Bleach Jump Festa Anime Tour 2008 special released with the "TV Animation BLEACH 5th Anniversary Box."
Watch after episode 137 of the series.

1-8. Bleach Movie 3: Fade to Black - Kimi no Na wo Yobu
Movie - 1h 34 minutes long. PG-13 rated.
Third movie of the series.
Watch after episode 137 of the series.

1-9. Bleach Movie 4: Jigoku-hen
Movie - 1h 34 minutes long. PG-13 rated.
Fourth movie of the series. Episode 299 of Bleach serves as a prologue to this movie.
Watch after episode 299 of the series.

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2-0. Burn the Witch #0.8
Special - 1 x 28 minute long episode. PG-13 rated.
Prequel to Burn the Witch.

2. Burn the Witch
Movie - 3 x 21 minute long episodes. PG-13 rated.
Alternative series to Bleach, made by the same author. Movie was split up into 3 episodes for online streaming.

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3. Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen
TV - 13 x 24 minute long episodes. R - 17+ rated.
Sequel series to Bleach and the final arc of the original manga, Thousand-Year Blood War Arc. Adapts volume 55 (chapter 480) to volume 61 (chapter 542-page 13) of the original manga.

4. Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Ketsubetsu-tan
TV - 13 x 24 minute long episodes. R - 17+ rated.
Adapts volume 61 (chapter 542-page 14) to volume 67 (chapter 609-page 13) of the original manga.

4-1. Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Ketsubetsu-tan Recap
Special - 1 x 24 minute long episode. R - 17+ rated.
Recap of the first 8 episodes of Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Ketsubetsu-tan.

5. Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Soukoku-tan
TV - ? x ? minute long episodes. R - 17+ rated.
Not yet aired. Adapts volume 67 (chapter 609-page 14) to volume ? of the original manga.

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*For those who pursue the route of watching non-filler episodes only:

Bleach
Ep 1-32
Ep 34-49
Ep 51-63
Ep 110-127
Ep 138-146
Ep 150-167
Ep 190-203
Ep 206-212
Ep 215-227
Ep 266-286
Ep 288-297
Ep 300-302
Ep 306-310
Ep 343-354
Ep 356-366

Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen
Ep 1-13
Ep 14-26 (Ketsubetsu-tan)
Ep TBA (Soukoku-tan)

None of the Bleach movies are included since they are all fillers.

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Resources used:
https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1863965
https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=2017008
https://chiaki.site/?/tools/watch_order

Special thanks and credits to:
https://myanimelist.net/profile/_cjessop19_
https://myanimelist.net/profile/User-Name
https://myanimelist.net/clubs.php?cid=79626

Movies based on established properties. Some of these franchises have more than 10 movies, so for variety sakes I'll be limiting it to 4 per franchise. I'm also excluding movies that are canon (eg: End of Eva, Mugen Train, DSoD, JJK0) and movie adaptations (Berserk, Hokuto no Ken, etc.) hence I'm only counting filler.

Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/21748

TV Anime: (405 Episodes)
Bleach (366)
Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen (13)
Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Ketsubetsu-tan (13)
Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Soukoku-tan (13)
Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Part 4 [TBA]

Spin-off: (2)
ONA: Burn the Witch (3)
TV Special: Burn the Witch #0.8

Movies: (4)
Bleach Movie 1: Memories of Nobody
Bleach Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion - Mou Hitotsu no Hyourinmaru
Bleach Movie 3: Fade to Black - Kimi no Na wo Yobu
Bleach Movie 4: Jigoku-hen

Specials & OVAs: (7)
Special 1: Bleach: Memories in the Rain
Special 2: Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy
OVA: Bleach KaraBuri!: Gotei Juusan Yatai Daisakusen!
Mini Special: Bleach: Gotei 13 Omake (3 Minutes Long)
Recap Special 1: Bleach: Gathering! Rukia's Rescue! Shining! The Ultimate Shinigami
ㅤ ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤShowdown! Special Showing of the Shinigami Teams!
Recap Special 2: Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation Recap

Promotional Videos: (1)
Bleach 20th Anime Anniversary

The complete Bleach stack.

I will put what episode to watch things underneath, for example, watch this movie after episode ***

I watched all of these anime during Fall 2022

Top anime (in my opinion)

New in fall 2022: BLUE LOCK is a story about looking for the best and most "selfish" striker through the "blue lock" program, interesting because there has never been a story about football that I think really affects the mentality of the players, and most of football is related to teamwork.

For CHAINSAWMAN the animation is good for the hand movements, faces and small details, the camera angles, the soundtrack is also perfect, but for some reason the action feels lacking and a bit stiff, the plot is a bit slow

Sequel:
Top 1 BLEACH TYBW ARC, for anime lovers, you definitely know what this is about, even if you don't follow the series, because of the epic comeback after 10 years, try watching the 1st episode, it's really cool, even though I marathoned the previous series, the old anime continued until the manga ended. "wow" impression, especially if the seiyuu is still the same, the animation is really good, it feels like watching a movie, the best animation this year
Top 2 BOKU NO HERO SEASON 6 is also good and has an exciting arc

Completed:
Top 1 ROMANTIC KILLER, I like the romcom plot, the slice of life conflict is good, I also like the FL character, even though it won't air until fall 2022 but it's already complete because of Netflix's release, I really hope there's an S2

Top 2 BLEACH is also good because the 2022 series, the new arc is really good, I spent most of my time on this 366 eps anime marathon for 36 days, For the old anime, the animation is already good, the storyline is also very funny, the soundtrack is cool, especially the insert song called "number" one", but the downside is that it likes a lot of repeated scenes, typical of old anime, 1 ep 24 min to 15 min and quite a lot of filler eps, 45℅ out of 366 eps, typical of anime with a lot of eps, even though 150 eps is enough for adapting 54 volumes of the manga, but overall it's good

Favorite normal arc: Arrancar Downfall arc (eps 266-310)
Favorite filler arc: Zanpakuto Unknown Tales arc (eps 230-265)

Movie:
Top 1 ONE PIECE MOVIE 14 STAMPEDE lots of OP fans said this movie 14 was good, so I tried watching it, even though I didn't follow the series but I can say that movie 14 is interesting and actually better than the latest Red movie, lots of action and animation Good

Top 2 BLEACH MOVIE 4 Hellverse is also interesting because it is connected to hell

Notes: I have definitely watched/read the anime/manga that I give a rating
I will not give a rating below 5, Rating 5 for me = 1, >8 = recommended
if it's not good for me, the status "Dropped" and no rating

Here’s the guide for "Bleach".

Introduction

Bleach, created by Tite Kubo, is a globally acclaimed anime and manga series. It follows the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper—a spiritual being tasked with guiding lost souls and defending the world from malevolent spirits known as Hollows. With its expansive world-building, intense battles, and a mix of action and drama, Bleach explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the blurred lines between good and evil. The series spans multiple arcs, delving into complex conflicts within the Soul Society, Hueco Mundo, and beyond.


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Franchise Overview on MAL

On MyAnimeList (MAL), the Bleach franchise organizes the series into its main story, spin-offs, movies, recaps, and specials. The main series is accompanied by numerous films, OVAs, and sequel arcs that expand the universe, including the climactic Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen (Thousand-Year Blood War) adaptations.
Additionally, the spin-off Burn the Witch offers an alternative perspective within the same universe. MAL entries also include recap episodes and music videos, providing fans with supplementary material.


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Conclusion

The Bleach franchise has captivated audiences with its compelling narrative, memorable characters, and breathtaking action sequences. From its humble beginnings as a supernatural adventure to the high-stakes battles of the Thousand-Year Blood War, the series offers an expansive story that has left a lasting legacy in the anime world. Its continuation through sequels, movies, and spin-offs ensures that fans can immerse themselves in the rich and diverse world of Bleach. Whether you're revisiting the classic arcs or exploring new additions like Burn the Witch, the franchise provides an enduring journey for newcomers and long-time fans alike.

"*" = Canon / Don't Skip.

Bleach is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tite Kubo. It was serialized in Shueisha's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from August 2001 to August 2016, with its chapters collected in 74 tankōbon volumes.

The series has spawned a media franchise that includes an anime television series adaptation produced by studio Pierrot from 2004 to 2012, two original video animation (OVA) episodes, four animated feature films, ten stage musicals, and numerous video games, as well as many types of Bleach-related merchandise. A Japanese live-action film adaptation produced by Warner Bros. premiered in 2018. A sequel to the anime television series, which adapts the manga's final story arc, premiered in 2022.

Bleach received the 50th Shogakukan Manga Award for the shōnen category in 2005. The manga had over 130 million tankōbon volumes in circulation worldwide by 2022, making it one of the best-selling manga in history.

Noriyuki Abe is a Japanese anime storyboard artist, sound director and director. He worked at Studio Pierrot on anime series, such as Yu Yu Hakusho, Ninku, Flame of Recca, Great Teacher Onizuka, Bleach and Boruto. He won the Animage Anime Grand Prix award in 1993 and 1994.

Watching Order Guide for Bleach anime and later specials, movies, etc.

Thanks & credit to ariamachi guide from MAL
https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=266473

Main Arc 1: Soul Society Arc
Watch episodes 1-32
Skip 33
Pick up at 34-49
Skip 50
Pick up at 51-63
Skip Bount Filler Arc

Main Arc 2: Hueco Mundo Arc
Pick up at 110-127
Skip 128-137
Pick up at 138-167
Skip Captain Shūsuke Amagai Filler Arc
Pick up at 190-203
Skip 204 & 205
Pick at up 206-212
Skip 213 & 214

Main Arc 3: Fake Karakura Town arc
Pick up at 215-226
Skip 227-
Skip Zanpakutō: The Alternate Tales Filler Arcs
Pick up at 267-286
Skip 287
Pick up at 288-297
Skip 298-299
Pick up at 300-302
Skip 303-305
Pick up 306-310
Skip 311-341?

Main Arc 4: Substitute Soul Reaper Disappearance
Pick up at 342-354
Skip 355
Pick up at 356
FINISH THE SERIES AT 366

For those who want to switch to the manga after this

Manga Switch - Chapter 480-???

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Quick List from
https://www.animefillerlist.com/shows/bleach

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

Part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/44866