Archives Episodes

Summary Aizen reveals to Ichigo that all of his battles have taken place exactly as he desired. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto joins the battle against Aizen, only for his Zanpakutō’s abilities to be sealed by Wonderweiss Margela. Our Take A hall of fame episode. If you sample one episode of Bleach, make it this one.

Summary The Shinigami and Visored, attacking Aizen, are unable to defeat the treacherous captain. Our Take Everything Bleach does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.

Summary The Shinigami and Visored vow to protect Ichigo and defeat Aizen. Our Take A masterclass episode, confident, surprising, and completely earned.

Summary As Captain Sajin Komamura continues his battle with Tōsen, Shinji releases his Zanpakutō against Aizen. Our Take A standout hour, the kind of episode that justifies the whole series. Bleach at the top of its game.

Summary Kaname Tōsen reveals his true reasons for betraying Soul Society. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak Bleach.

Summary As Captains Byakuya Kuchiki and Kenpachi prepare to fight each other, Yammy Llargo’s anger makes him even stronger. Our Take A masterclass episode, confident, surprising, and completely earned.

Summary Ichigo begins his return to Karakura Town. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak Bleach.

Summary Ichigo has a dream and tries to escape from it. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary The captains in Hueco Mundo decide to send Ichigo back to Karakura Town. Our Take An all time great. If you sample one episode of Bleach, make it this one.