After Aizen’s defeat, the anime adapts the final manga arc before the original series ended. Ichigo loses his powers and must regain them in a more dangerous, fullbringer-powered human world.

If you want a "Manga Canon Only" viewing experience, skip the following episode blocks (or treat them as side stories):

The Bleach anime consists of the original series (366 episodes) and the ongoing revival, Thousand-Year Blood War . Because the anime is famous for its high volume of "filler" (original content not in the manga), most viewers use a guide to distinguish between canon and skippable episodes. Bleach: Original Series (366 Episodes) The original run, produced by Studio Pierrot , is divided into several major story arcs. Key Canon Arcs & Filler Summary Essential Viewing: Episodes 1–63, 110–131, 152–167, 190–205, 206–212 (Past arc), 266–316, 343–366. Major Filler Arcs (Skippable): Bount Arc (64–109), Amagai Arc (168–189), Zanpakuto Rebellion (230–265), Gotei 13 Invasion (317–342). Mixed Canon/Filler: 132–151, 213–229, and several one-off episodes throughout. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW) The revival adapts the final manga arc, containing almost entirely canon material [Reddit]. Part 1: The Blood Warfare : Eps 367–379 Part 2: The Separation : Eps 380–392 Part 3: The Conflict : Ongoing Quick Skip Guide For a canon-only watch, skip the large filler blocks mentioned above and individual episodes such as 33, 50, 128-137, 204-205, 298-299, 303-305, 311-316, and 355 [Radio Times]. Movies & OVAs Non-canon but often recommended to watch in this order: Memories in the Rain (OVA) Memories of Nobody (Movie 1) The DiamondDust Rebellion (Movie 2) Fade to Black (Movie 3) Hell Verse (Movie 4) [IGN] Note: The detailed list above serves as a guide for skipping non-canon content. AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses Copy Creating a public link... You can now share this thread with others Good response Bad response Show all

Within this canon stretch, the anime inserted three major filler arcs: