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TV anime2004–20262 seasons416 episodesOriginal: mangaTite Kubo

Shogakukan Manga Award 2005Over 130 million copies

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.

After Season 2 · Part 3, continue with Vol. 73

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Bleach Season 1 anime poster

Season 1

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366 episodesOct 2004 – Mar 2012

Anime ends at
Ep 366

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 55 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

Bleach, Vol. 55

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7 side entriesF ×4SP ×2OVAreading notes
  1. Bleach the Movie: Memories of NobodyFDec 2006This film tells an original side story, with no corresponding continuation point in the main manga.
  2. Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust RebellionFDec 2007This film tells an original side story, with no corresponding continuation point in the main manga.
  3. Bleach the Movie: Fade to BlackFDec 2008This film tells an original side story, with no corresponding continuation point in the main manga.
  4. Bleach the Movie: Hell VerseFDec 2010This film tells an original side story, with no corresponding continuation point in the main manga.
  5. BLEACH: memories in the rainSP1 episodeDec 2004Memories in the Rain is an alternate special, so it does not establish a separate continuation after the original television series.
  6. BLEACH: The Sealed Sword FrenzySP1 episodeMar 2006The Sealed Sword Frenzy is a side story with no independent starting point in the main manga.
  7. BLEACH Colorful!: Gotei Juusan Yatai Daisakusen!OVA1 episodeSep 2008This comedy OVA adapts the Colourful Bleach companion rather than advancing the main manga.
Bleach Season 2 · Part 1 anime poster

Season 2 · Part 1

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13 episodesOct 2022 – Dec 2022

Anime ends at
Ep 13

The first cour already adapts the beginning of this volume.

Bleach, Vol. 61

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Bleach Season 2 · Part 2 anime poster

Season 2 · Part 2

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13 episodesJul 2023 – Sep 2023

Anime ends at
Ep 13

The Separation already adapts part of this volume.

Bleach, Vol. 67

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Bleach Season 2 · Part 3 anime poster

Season 2 · Part 3

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14 episodesOct 2024 – Dec 2024

Anime ends at
Ep 14

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 73 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

Bleach, Vol. 73

VIZ MediaEnglishPaperback

All 2 books from Vol. 73 to Vol. 74
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Bleach Season 2 · Part 4 anime poster

Season 2 · Part 4

10 episodesJul 2026 – Oct 2026

Anime ends at
Ep 10

The final cour reaches the ending of the original 74-volume manga.

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Original · Manga

Bleach

Tite KuboShueishaCompleted74 volumes

Copies in print

Over 130 million copies

Shueisha · December 2022

Awards

  1. 2005

    Shogakukan Manga AwardShōnen

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Suggested reading (English · VIZ Media): Season 1 ends at Ep 366. Continue with Vol. 55.

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