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Bleach Watch Order (2026)
Bleach is finally ending on screen. The last two episodes of Thousand-Year Blood War air in October 2026. This Bleach anime watch order covers the original 366 episodes, which filler arcs to skip, the movies, and all four TYBW parts. Part of our anime watch order guides.
By James Henry · Last updated: October 19, 2026
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Bleach (2004-2012, 366 episodes) → Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Parts 1-4 (2022-2026).
Bleach anime watch in order
| # | Title | Years | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bleach | 2004-2012 | 366 |
| 2 | Thousand-Year Blood War Part 1: The Blood Warfare | Oct-Dec 2022 | 13 |
| 3 | Part 2: The Separation | 2023 | 13 |
| 4 | Part 3: The Conflict | 2024 | 14 |
| 5 | Part 4: The Calamity | July 25-Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
TYBW is a direct sequel. It picks up after the original series’ final arc.
Bleach filler: what you can skip
The original series has several anime-only arcs. They’re optional:
- Bount arc: the first big filler arc, after the Soul Society story
- New Captain Shūsuke Amagai arc
- Zanpakutō Unknown Tales arc
- Gotei 13 Invasion arc
Some shorter filler episodes are scattered in between. A filler list (search “Bleach filler list”) gives exact episode numbers. Don’t skip the Lost Agent arc at the end of the original series: it’s canon and leads straight into TYBW.
Bleach movies
Memories of Nobody (2006), The DiamondDust Rebellion (2007), Fade to Black (2008) and Hell Verse (2010) are side stories, not canon. Watch them any time after the Soul Society arc, or skip them.
Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War: the finale
Part 4, The Calamity, premiered on July 25, 2026. Its final two episodes (49 and 50) were delayed and are set for October 19 and October 26, 2026. In the US it streams on Hulu, and internationally on Disney+. After October 26, the Bleach anime story will be complete.
Where to watch Bleach
The original series and TYBW stream on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in many other regions. In 2026, the “BLEACH THE STORIES” project also streamed selected classic episodes free for a limited time on VIZ Media’s YouTube channel. Availability varies by country.
What’s next
- Episodes 49 and 50: October 19 and October 26, 2026. We’ll mark the series “complete” after the finale.
How long does it take to watch Bleach?
Planning a binge? Here is a rough guide to the main parts of the bleach watch order, based on about 24 minutes per TV episode:
| Part | Length | Watch time |
|---|---|---|
| Bleach (original series) | 366 episodes | about 146 hours |
| Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War | about 13 episodes per part | about 5 hours per part |
Skipping the anime-only filler arcs in the original series saves a lot of time without missing the main story. Times are approximate and do not include openings you skip or breaks.
Tips for first-time Bleach viewers
- Follow the release order first. It is the order the creators intended, and it protects you from spoilers.
- Sub or dub? Both are fine. Subtitles keep the original Japanese performances; dubs let you focus on the animation.
- Avoid wiki pages and comments. Big twists are often spoiled in titles and thumbnails.
- Pace yourself. Two or three episodes a night is enough to stay hooked without burning out.
- Use official streaming. Legal services support the creators and usually have the best quality.
What to watch after Bleach
Finished the bleach watch order and want more? Fans often enjoy these next:
- Jujutsu Kaisen
- Naruto
- Demon Slayer
- Chainsaw Man
Each of these shares something with Bleach, such as its action, characters or tone, so they make an easy next step.
Why follow this bleach watch order guide?
Our bleach watch order guide gives you the release order, the chronological order, what you can skip and where everything fits, checked against official sources and updated when new seasons or films are announced. Use the bleach watch order above to plan your binge, then bookmark the page so you can check it when the next part is released.
