How much bleach do I need to watch to catch up?

Jul 18, 2023 9:06 AM

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Never watched bleach, but I was interested in watching this. Obviously the big problem for me is that there are a lot of episodes so I am wondering how many are needed to fully enjoy this show. I am assuming you don't need to watch all of the episodes, since there are probably a lot of fillers I would guess.

Jul 18, 2023 9:11 AM

kunal_1301

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440chp and TYBW arc

Jul 18, 2023 9:12 AM

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Zoopiez said:
Obviously the big problem for me is that there are a lot of episodes so I am wondering how many are needed to fully enjoy this show.

All Canon episodes.
This Season is adapting the Final Arc , which builded-up on everything before.
If you can't handle long story , you should just avoid it.

You can follow a filler guide , just like that one : https://www.animefillerlist.com/shows/bleach

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Jul 18, 2023 9:12 AM

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Zoopiez said:
Never watched bleach, but I was interested in watching this. Obviously the big problem for me is that there are a lot of episodes so I am wondering how many are needed to fully enjoy this show. I am assuming you don't need to watch all of the episodes, since there are probably a lot of fillers I would guess.

If you skip all the fillers, it'll be around 203 episodes total. Hope you enjoy!

Jul 18, 2023 9:51 AM

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skipping all the fillers, its nearly 200 episodes + 13 episodes from tybw

Jul 18, 2023 10:11 AM

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This guide is useful for avoiding fillers. In total, there are 203 episodes that are canon and exclude all fillers. I've linked it below.

https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=266473

Jul 18, 2023 10:46 AM

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Read the manga until tybw. A lot better and faster imo. Skip all that trash filler

Jul 18, 2023 10:57 AM

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Cheggeronis said:
Read the manga until tybw. A lot better and faster imo. Skip all that trash filler

That is a good point I might do that instead. Probably mix in a few episodes also.

Jul 18, 2023 11:02 AM

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I don't want to be that guy but read the MANGA
Bleach anime sucks

Jul 18, 2023 11:24 AM

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Just go until TYBW indeed.

Jul 18, 2023 11:25 AM

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Zoopiez said:

Cheggeronis said:
Read the manga until tybw. A lot better and faster imo. Skip all that trash filler

That is a good point I might do that instead. Probably mix in a few episodes also.

Watch the anime until the end of the soul society arc and then pick up the manga from there.

Soul Society is great in the anime but then after that the pacing gets fucked.

Jul 18, 2023 11:27 AM

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Among 366 episodes 203 episodes are canon. Now if you can't watch 203, you should avoid watching this.

Jul 18, 2023 1:03 PM

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206eps of og bleach and 15 of tybw

Jul 18, 2023 1:44 PM

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Kamikuyo

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All of Cannon but the filler is really good especially the zanpakuto rebellion arc. I watched all of it filler included and found it enjoyable. Better filler than Naruto for sure!

It’s a great watch so don’t rush it!

Jul 18, 2023 2:15 PM

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cereal_killer6 said:
I don't want to be that guy but read the MANGA
Bleach anime sucks

the ost tho, shit made me pump all out

Jul 18, 2023 4:41 PM

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Read the digital color manga or watch no filler becuase Bleach ost is a banger

Jul 18, 2023 5:09 PM

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Bnty_Huntr

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The whole series basically. Don't be lazy😂

Jul 18, 2023 6:55 PM

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Just skip the filler and it goes by pretty quick, id recommend watching it all, skipping filler and u can probably cut out a few battles in the Karakura town arc and ur good

Jul 18, 2023 11:46 PM

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Komedi_Incoming said:

cereal_killer6 said:
I don't want to be that guy but read the MANGA
Bleach anime sucks

the ost tho, shit made me pump all out

Bleach has one of the best ost unfortunately the adaptation isn't good. Studio spend all of their money on Naruto.

Jul 19, 2023 4:06 AM

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there are like only 160 eps in the og bleach

Jul 19, 2023 6:56 AM

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Filler Episodes of Bleach:

33, 50, 64-108, 128-137,
147-149, 168-189, 204-205,
213-214, 227-265, 287, 298-299, 303-305, 311-341, 355 skip these filler episodes of bleach and watch peacefully

Jul 19, 2023 7:09 AM

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lixiuyue

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200+ canon eps u dont have to watch all 366 eps

Jul 19, 2023 7:49 AM

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Dylwaves

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Don’t do it, for your own good

Jul 19, 2023 8:24 AM

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Dylwaves said:

Don’t do it, for your own good

says the guy who gave 1 rating to The masterpiece and 10 to mid piece

Jul 19, 2023 9:38 AM

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Alexioos95 said:

Zoopiez said:
Obviously the big problem for me is that there are a lot of episodes so I am wondering how many are needed to fully enjoy this show.

Great guide. I always use this guy's watchguides for long running shounen.

Jul 19, 2023 9:43 AM

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Around 200 or so are cannon, you can check the filler episode’s list on the internet.

Jul 19, 2023 12:28 PM

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Sairollen

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Read the manga it’s much better than the anime and you catch up much faster

Jul 19, 2023 10:34 PM

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Karma1100

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Reading it is the easiest option tbh I forgot which chapter ends the arc before tybw tho.

Jul 20, 2023 6:38 AM

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Bishoy_Shinigami

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canon ep but prefer you watch every ep it'll build your trivia

Jul 20, 2023 2:14 PM

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i would say the thing with anime fights I noticed is, you gotta know who is who. you watch two guys throw down in a amv, that slaps and it looks pretty but it doesn't do much else beside being pretty if you don't know the dudes, their struggles, their story and what this fight means to them. and then that sh really hits. I'm saying this in accordance with your statement of wanting to appreciate the show the most. if that is your goal, and this comes from a person who's seen all of bleach cannon episodes and a big chunk of filler as well - watch only the cannon and miss the filler without regrets my guy. that all being said, and I was just having this convo with a buddy of mine earlier this evening, I would even go as far to say if you don't wanna do that rn you might as well just jump right into this new season because it's a lot of fun and it does catch you up to speed real quick with what's been happening. it's not my primary advice to do that but it might not be that bad. it's not like you jump in the middle of some shit scratching your head like "who's larry now?? and is this his mom or cousin.." you know what I mean, it's not that deep, it's a fighting show at the end of the day. but, to be perfectly honest I think Bleach is peak shonen and through all cannon episodes it all runs smooth and tight and I'd say you'd be missing out on an amazing show that is now in my top 10 easily but hey, you be the judge. maybe try this: see the first episode and see how you like it. I got hooked first episode of Bleach I couldn't stop watching it, it just scratched that itch for me as it did with a whole lot of people

Jul 22, 2023 5:42 PM

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Bro...............

Jul 24, 2023 6:35 AM

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For best Bleach experience read the Manga till the TYBW arc. Don't watch the anime if you can read the manga. The pacing is trash, censorship is at peak, too much cut content and unnecessary fillers. Only good thing was the OST by Shiro Sagisu.

Conc.
Read the manga till TYBW arc and also you can listen to Bleach OST while reading. The OST is Goated by GOAT composer Shiro Sagisu.

Oct 25, 2023 9:57 PM

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I am caught up I decided to watch the anime, but at higher speed 1.5x. 2x for the last arc as I found that one the most boring tbh. Pretty excited to watch this after seeing the trailers. Skipped the filler episodes also.

Oct 28, 2023 10:48 PM

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Personally, you should just watch from episode 1 until Soul Society arc, which is episode 63. That arc is what cements Bleach as one of the top 3 long standing anime series and it is the peak of Bleach. After that, *yikes* the decline is gradual and heartbreaking.... You can pretty much skip everything else after episode 63 and head straight into TBYW , because there's not much character development apart from power scaling/creep from there on and you can understand pretty much 90% of the recent season of Bleach.

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