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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)

For the best experience, most guides recommend following the canon storyline while skipping large blocks of "filler" that were not in the original manga. Watch Bleach - 005

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 OVA Memories in the Rain is an

This is the longest saga. It is interrupted by several filler arcs (noted below) that can be skipped to maintain story pacing. Many fans recommend skipping them on a first

Includes Episode 5. This arc introduces Ichigo's powers and the basic rules of the Soul Society.

The modern continuation adapting the manga's final war arc. This should be watched only after completing the original 366 episodes (minus fillers).