Quick Answer

  1. Bleach(TV · 366 eps)
  2. Bleach 20th Anime Anniversary(PV · 1 eps)

Total: ~367 episodes / 147h watch time

Bleach 20th Anime Anniversary Watch Order(2026)

The Bleach 20th Anime Anniversary franchise has 2 entries and watching them in the wrong order can spoil some big moments. Here's the breakdown — main series, movies, OVAs, and where each one fits.

2 entries ~147h total1 series

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

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Bleach

Bleach

8.00TV366 eps~146h2004Studio Pierrot
Finished Airing

Tips for First-Timers

What you can skip

All four movies are non-canon — filler arcs (Bount, Zanpakuto Rebellion, Gotei 13 Invading Army) can all be skipped

Common mistake

Plowing through every filler episode instead of using a filler list

Short on time?

Watch canon arcs of the original Bleach and then Thousand-Year Blood War — skip filler and movies

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Bleach 20th Anime Anniversary?

Release order. Start with Bleach and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

How long does it take to watch all of Bleach 20th Anime Anniversary?

About 147 hours total across 367 episodes and 2 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 105 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

This franchise is mostly main series content with no standalone movies or OVAs to worry about.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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