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.
Includes Episode 5. This arc introduces Ichigo's powers and the basic rules of the Soul Society.
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) Watch Bleach - 005
This is the longest saga. It is interrupted by several filler arcs (noted below) that can be skipped to maintain story pacing.
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) Bleach episode 5, "," is part of the
Widely considered the series' peak. Watch every episode here, though some guides suggest skipping episode 33 and 50 as they are standalone filler.
The modern continuation adapting the manga's final war arc. This should be watched only after completing the original 366 episodes (minus fillers). 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.