The OVA Memories in the Rain is an alternate retelling of episodes 8-9 and can be watched first or after episode 9. Soul Society Arcs (Episodes 21-63)
Bleach episode 5, "," is part of the initial Substitute Soul Reaper arc and focuses on Ichigo and Rukia dealing with the Hollow known as Shrieker.
110-127, 138-167, 190-203, 206-212, and 215-310. The Lost Agent / Fullbring Arc (Episodes 343-366) The final arc of the original 2004 series. Thousand-Year Blood War (2022–Present) Watch Bleach - 005
Includes Episode 5. This arc introduces Ichigo's powers and the basic rules of the Soul Society.
For the best experience, most guides recommend following the canon storyline while skipping large blocks of "filler" that were not in the original manga. The OVA Memories in the Rain is an
Below is a long-form guide for the overall Bleach watch order, covering the original series, movies, and the continuation.
These arcs do not affect the main plot. Many fans recommend skipping them on a first watch and returning to them later if you want more content. The Lost Agent / Fullbring Arc (Episodes 343-366)
Widely considered the series' peak. Watch every episode here, though some guides suggest skipping episode 33 and 50 as they are standalone filler.