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The Bleach franchise has a total of four movies, and even for loyal fans, it can be difficult for fans to determine what’s canon and what isn’t. In Bleach’s case, not all movies are canon (we are not referring to the live-action here). The one that comes close would be Bleach: Memories of Nobody, the first film.

Tite Kubo has not worked on the other movies, or has only given character designs, or a hint of a plot, which makes it so that those movies do not actually fit in with the main narrative. Here is the list of all Bleach movies by ranking, from low to high.

To celebrate ‘Ani-May,’ Pluto TV is adding a huge selection of animated titles from Japan.

The month of May has officially arrived, and Pluto TV wants to celebrate. The free streaming service is commemorating what it calls “Ani-May” with the rollout of a huge selection of anime titles, including on-demand options and several new channels dedicated exclusively to Japanese animation.

Key Details: Fun for days: Pluto has added more than 800 hours of anime programming. Whenever you want it: New on-demand selections include 120+ movies and 50+ series. Going Fast: Several new free streaming channels are headed to Pluto TV as well. Watch Now Free Pluto.TV

In total, Pluto TV will add more than 800 hours of anime programming in the month of May. The additions will include fan-favorite series, new free ad-supported streaming TV (Fast) channels, and more options designed to make Pluto a first-stop destination for anime fans.

On the on-demand front,...

Paramount’s free streaming service, Pluto TV, has revealed its May highlights. The Pluto TV May 2025 lineup includes anime marathons, babysitter mishaps, and movie nights so good you might forget to leave the couch.

Pluto TV is kicking off Ani-May with a revamped collection that includes brand-new anime channels, fan-favorite marathons, and over 800 hours of fresh content to dive into. The service is also celebrating National Babysitter’s Day on May 10 with the Pluto TV debut of Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (2024).

And if you’re in the mood for a movie marathon (or three), the service has got you covered. Stream epic favorites like Gladiator, Boogie Nights, Hellboy, A Few Good Men, The Faculty, Zero Dark Thirty, Only the Brave, and more, all for free, all month long.

Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live, linear channels and thousands of titles...

This month, Pluto TV decided to cater to... well, every anime fan in the world. The free streaming service announced a huge slate of anime content that is going to debut on the platform. The lineup amounts to over 800 hours of content and includes titles like One Piece, Hunter x Hunter, Naruto, and Bleach. The streamer starts rolling out the new content this week.

Pluto TV is dubbing the event "Ani-May" and calling it its "most extensive content refresh ever." It kicks off with the launch of three new channels: Anime x Hdive, Pluto TV Anime Comedy, and an InuYasha channel that will air content of the franchise 24/7. Later this month, Pluto TV is adding two more channels: Pluto TV Anime Movies, which will be exclusive to feature-length content from high-profile titles like the Naruto Shippuden movies, Bleach: Hellverse, and the Hunter x Hunter movies. Last but not least, the...

This article contains major spoilers for both Bleach's anime series and manga. Proceed with caution.

In both Bleach's canon and in the annals of shonen anime and manga, Ichigo Kurosaki is one of the most powerful characters to ever exist. This isn't just because of his status as a shonen anime protagonist but because he has the powers of all his reality's confirmed supernatural races in him. Despite this, some Bleach villains underestimated Ichigo so much that they thought they could defeat him.

For one reason or another, these Bleach villains fell victim to their hubris when they either goaded Ichigo into a fight or they thought they could use him like a puppet. Whichever the case, Ichigo overpowered them and reminded them who they were dealing with. To add insult to injury, their final deaths and humiliations were often not even given to them by Ichigo.

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In a recent interview with Daisuke Sakuma on his radio talk show, Bleach creator Tite Kubo shared insights into his creative process, revealing that he kept his editor at arm’s length, never allowing him to interfere in the manga.

“I’m the type of writer who doesn’t really have meetings with my editor,” Kubo stated.

Unlike many manga creators who frequently consult with their editors, Kubo preferred to work on his own terms.

“When I was serializing, my editor would come to pick up the manuscript once it was done. I’d tell them, ‘Next week, it’ll go like this,’ and then they’d leave,” he explained.

Sakuma expressed surprise at this approach, noting that it’s common for editors to be heavily involved in shaping a manga’s story.

Editorial interferences are common occurrences in the manga industry, with well documented cases including how Masashi Kishimoto...

Tite Kubo has always been involved with the Bleach anime and helms the general supervisor role. He is used to supervising most aspects of the production, including the scripts, storyboards and the work by voice actors.

Yet, the fourth Bleach movie, Hell Verse, lacked any specific directions from him, making it a very independent work by the studio. Tite Kubo loves being a part of the anime and knows what he does not want in any episode that carries his name. Thus the topic of the fourth film is a sensitive one for him.

A Miscommunication Prevented Tite Kubo’s Involvement in Bleach: Hell Verse Movie Bleach: Hell Verse | Studio Pierrot

In the DVD version of the Bleach: Hell Verse movie, a shocking message from Tite Kubo was included, and it stated the author’s regret for not being involved with the film’s production. However, it was...

Bleach: Soul Resonance is a mobile game allowing players to control Shinigami characters in blade-based combat. The game's canon status within the Bleach franchise is uncertain, but it likely follows the traditional canon or a version of it. The game's plot and narrative elements have been kept under wraps, leaving fans to speculate on its originality or connection to the manga/anime.

As one of the most popular anime and manga franchises from its time period, Bleach had numerous tie-in material and spinoffs. This included movies and video games, with several titles allowing players to take control of their favorite Shinigami from Bleach. Now, an upcoming title is doing that in a way that fans had been waiting for, and this brings up the issue of continuity.

Many side works in anime and manga franchises are treated as automatically being outside canon. This extends to video games, and some fans...

Bleach is widely recognized as a member of shonen's "big three" from the 2000s, but unlike its two rivals Naruto and One Piece, Bleach suffered a drop in popularity and prominence, and even got its anime canceled in 2012. Author Tite Kubo's original Bleach manga continued until its final chapter in 2016, but by then, Bleach had garnered an iffy reputation while Naruto and One Piece enjoyed greater popularity.

Fortunately, the Bleach fandom is still alive and well, and its most loyal fans were rewarded when the Thousand-Year Blood War anime launched in the Fall 2022 anime season. Bleach's anime is back in a big way, and many newer-gen anime fans must be wondering what all the fuss is about. Anyone who has heard of the rusty relic Bleach but hasn't seen it is in for a pleasant surprise if they tune in and see what Tite Kubo's shonen masterpiece is really all about.

The legendary Japanese anime series, Bleach, is based on the work of Tite Kubo. While featuring some unique and captivating story arcs, it still follows much of the timeline from its source material. Despite this simplicity, viewers may feel confused after watching specific episodes – but that’s all part of what makes the Bleach experience unforgettable!

Directed by Noriyuki Abe and written by Masashi Sogo and Natsuko Takahashi, Bleach film was an anime series that first premiered in 2004. This Japanese Shonen action fiction captivates viewers with its storyline following the narrative of Ichigo Kurosaki.

Bleach is available in TV Series, movies, OVAs, Specials, and Spin-Offs, and this blog post will focus on the Bleach Movies in order.

All the Bleach Movies

There are four Bleach movies and one live-action film, and we suggest you watch Bleach movies in order. You will surely fall in love with the movie’s amazing animation and unique storyline.