Bleach: Season 1 - 54 Episode s
1x1 - The Day I Became a Shinigami
October 5, 2004
Fifteen-year-old Ichigo Kurosaki has the uncanny ability to see ghosts, but otherwise lives an ordinary life. However, once a Shinigami named Rukia Kuchiki appears before him, everything changes.
1x2 - A Shinigami's Work
October 12, 2004
After becoming a Shinigami, Ichigo Kurosaki refuses to help Rukia Kuchiki with her work as the local Shinigami of Karakura Town.
1x3 - The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish
October 19, 2004
When a Hollowfied Sora Inoue attacks his younger sister, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki set out to save her.
1x4 - Cursed Parakeet
October 26, 2004
When Yasutora Sado receives a parakeet that contains the Soul of a young boy, it is up to Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki to protect him from the Hollow that is after them.
1x5 - Beat the Invisible Enemy!
November 2, 2004
Rukia Kuchiki and Yasutora Sado team up to take on the Hollow Shrieker.
1x6 - Fight to the Death! Ichigo vs. Ichigo
November 9, 2004
At Rukia Kuchiki's behest, Ichigo Kurosaki puts an artificial soul in his body to take care of it and not arouse suspicion while he carries out his Substitute Shinigami duties, but the artificial soul has its own agenda.
1x7 - Greetings from a Stuffed Lion
November 16, 2004
Ichigo Kurosaki becomes friends with the Modified Soul, Kon, and puts him into a plushie.
1x8 - June 17, Memories in the Rain
November 23, 2004
Ichigo Kurosaki goes to his mother's grave with the rest of his family.
1x9 - Unbeatable Enemy
November 30, 2004
Ichigo Kurosaki battles against Grand Fisher.
1x10 - Assault on Trip at Sacred Ground!
December 7, 2004
While grudgingly attending Don Kanonji's show with the rest of his family, Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to fight a Hollow inadvertently created by Don Kanonji himself.
1x11 - The Legendary Quincy
December 14, 2004
Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Uryū Ishida, a Quincy.
1x12 - A Gentle Right Arm
December 21, 2004
As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his duel with Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado gains a new power.
1x13 - Flower and Hollow
December 28, 2004
Orihime Inoue gains a new power in order to protect Tatsuki Arisawa.
1x14 - Back to Back, a Fight to the Death!
January 11, 2005
Ichigo Kurosaki and Uryū Ishida work together to defeat a Menos Grande.
1x15 - Kon's Great Plan
January 18, 2005
Kon decides to run away from the Kurosaki Clinic as Soul Society comes after Rukia Kuchiki.
1x16 - The Encounter, Abarai Renji!
January 25, 2005
Two Shinigami, 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, arrive in the Human World to take Rukia Kuchiki back to the Soul Society.
1x17 - Ichigo Dies!
February 1, 2005
Ichigo Kurosaki loses his Shinigami powers and Rukia Kuchiki is taken back to Soul Society.
1x18 - Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami!
February 8, 2005
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his training with Kisuke Urahara to regain his Shinigami powers and save Rukia Kuchiki.
1x19 - Ichigo Becomes a Hollow!
February 15, 2005
Kisuke Urahara helps Ichigo Kurosaki regain his Shinigami powers.
1x20 - Ichimaru Gin's Shadow
February 22, 2005
After completing their training, Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends depart to Soul Society to rescue Rukia Kuchiki.
1x21 - Enter! The World of the Shinigami
March 1, 2005
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter Soul Society.
1x22 - The Man who Hates Shinigami
March 8, 2005
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends are forced to find another way into Seireitei due to 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru's intervention.
1x23 - 14 Days Before Rukia's Execution
March 15, 2005
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the household of the Shiba Clan.
1x24 - Assemble! The 13 Divisions
March 22, 2005
As Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends begin their preparations to get into the Seireitei, the Gotei 13 captains assemble for a meeting.
1x25 - Penetrate the Center with an Enormous Bombshell?
March 29, 2005
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the Seireitei.
1x26 - Formation! The Worst Tag
April 5, 2005
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends are scattered throughout the Seireitei, where they encounter new enemies.
1x27 - Release the Death Blow!
April 12, 2005
Ichigo Kurosaki completes his battle with 11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame while his friends continue to progress through the Seireitei.
1x28 - Orihime Targeted
April 19, 2005
Ganju Shiba wins his battle against 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa while Uryū Ishida begins his own.
1x29 - Breakthrough! The Shinigami's Encompassing Net
April 26, 2005
Uryū Ishida defeats 7th Division 4th Seat Jirōbō Ikkanzaka while Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba encounter 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada, who personally knows Rukia Kuchiki.
1x30 - Renji's Confrontation
May 3, 2005
Having been led to the base of Senzaikyū, Ichigo Kurosaki begins his rematch with 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai.
1x31 - The Resolution to Kill
May 10, 2005
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai conclude their rematch.
1x32 - Stars and the Stray
May 17, 2005
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai remembers his past with Rukia Kuchiki and begs Ichigo Kurosaki to save her in his stead.
1x33 - Miracle! The Mysterious New Hero
May 26, 2005
In the Human World, Yuzu Kurosaki finds a cat named Raku and is drawn into an adventure with Don Kanonji and his Karakura-Raizer Team.
1x34 - Tragedy of Dawn
June 1, 2005
As the Gotei 13 reacts to 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai's defeat, Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto declares war against the Ryoka.
1x35 - Aizen Assassinated! The Darkness which Approaches
June 7, 2005
While the Gotei 13 deals with the death of 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen, Ichigo Kurosaki and his group attempt to enter Senzaikyū once again.
1x36 - Zaraki Kenpachi Approaches!
June 14, 2005
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.
1x37 - Motive of the Fist
June 21, 2005
Yasutora Sado battles with 8th Division captain, Shunsui Kyōraku.
1x38 - Desperation! The Broken Zangetsu
June 28, 2005
As the high-ranking members of the Gotei 13 continue to react to 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen's murder, Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.
1x39 - The Immortal Man
July 5, 2005
After learning to access the power of Zangetsu in addition to his own, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.
1x40 - The Shinigami whom Ganju Met
July 12, 2005
While 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi reminisces about her history with her captain, Kenpachi Zaraki, Ganju Shiba and 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada reach Rukia Kuchiki's cell in Senzaikyū.
1x41 - Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia
July 19, 2005
Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the White Tower and reunites with Rukia Kuchiki.
1x42 - Yoruichi, Goddess of Flash, Dances!
July 26, 2005
Yoruichi Shihōin saves Ichigo Kurosaki and decides to help him attain Bankai.
1x43 - The Despicable Shinigami
August 2, 2005
Uryū Ishida and Orihime Inoue are confronted by 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.
1x44 - Ishida Ultimate Power!
August 9, 2005
Uryū Ishida removes his Sanrei Glove to defeat 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.
1x45 - Overcome Your Limits!
August 16, 2005
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his Bankai Training.
1x46 - Authentic Records! School of Shinigami
August 23, 2005
5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori recalls her past at the Shin'ō Academy.
1x47 - The Avengers
August 30, 2005
As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his Bankai Training, 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori confronts 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya over the contents of the letter left by her captain, Sōsuke Aizen.
1x48 - Hitsugaya Roars!
September 6, 2005
10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru.
1x49 - Rukia's Nightmare
September 13, 2005
Rukia Kuchiki recalls her past with Kaien Shiba.
1x50 - The Reviving Lion
September 20, 2005
The Karakura Superheroes come together once more and fight a Hollow.
1x51 - Morning of the Sentence
September 27, 2005
As the day of Rukia Kuchiki's execution arrives, various groups around the Seireitei move out and clash with one another.
1x52 - Renji, Oath of the Soul! Death Match with Byakuya
October 4, 2005
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai battles his captain, Byakuya Kuchiki.
1x53 - Ichimaru Gin's Temptation, Resolution Shattered
October 4, 2005
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his subordinates battle the 7th and 9th Division captains and lieutenants.
1x54 - An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!
October 18, 2005
Rukia Kuchiki's execution ceremony commences, but does not proceed as planned.