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The Best Episodes of Bleach Season 2

Every episode of Bleach Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bleach Season 2!

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For as long as he can remember, Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see ghosts. But when he meets Rukia, a Soul Reaper who battles evil spirits known as Hollows, he finds his life is

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Bleach Season 2 Episode 1 - The Blood Warfare
    7.8/10(1185 votes)

    #1 - The Blood Warfare

    S2:E1

    The Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed.

    Director:Hikaru Murata
    Writer:Tomohisa Taguchi

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  2. Bleach Season 2 Episode 2 - Foundation Stones
    7.1/10(1048 votes)

    #2 - Foundation Stones

    S2:E2

    Arrancars Nel Tu and Pesche Guatiche have come to seek Ichigo’s help explaining that Hueco Mundo is under attack by an unknown enemy. Unable to ignore the situation, Ichigo and his friends decide to set out for Hueco Mundo.

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Tomohisa Taguchi

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  3. Bleach Season 2 Episode 3 - March of the Starcross
    7.4/10(1055 votes)

    #3 - March of the Starcross

    S2:E3

    Ichigo and his friends arrive in Hueco Mundo to confront Quilge Opie and learn that their latest enemy are Quincies.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:Tomohisa Taguchi

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  4. Bleach Season 2 Episode 4 - Kill the Shadow
    7.4/10(1051 votes)

    #4 - Kill the Shadow

    S2:E4

    The Wandenreich mobilizes its elite force, the Stern Ritter, to annihilate the Soul Society. Creating massive flaming pillars of Reishi as a distraction, the Stern Ritter easily enter the Soul Society to bring carnage to the Soul Reapers.

    Director:Hikaru Murata
    Writer:Tomohisa Taguchi

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  5. Bleach Season 2 Episode 5 - Wrath as a Lightning
    7.3/10(1015 votes)

    #5 - Wrath as a Lightning

    S2:E5

    Quilge Opie uses his power to imprison Ichigo inside the Garganta. As he tries to break free, Ichigo begins to hear, through his Soul Phone, the screams of the Soul Reapers falling to the enemy's onslaught.

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  6. Bleach Season 2 Episode 6 - The Fire
    7.6/10(1050 votes)

    #6 - The Fire

    S2:E6

    Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto confronts Yhwach for the first time in a thousand years. As Yhwach finally draws his sword against Genryusai, the Soul Reapers notice an abnormal change taking place across the Seireitei.

    Director:Ema Saito
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  7. Bleach Season 2 Episode 7 - Born in the Dark
    7.8/10(1077 votes)

    #7 - Born in the Dark

    S2:E7

    Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto learns that the Yhwach he defeated was an impostor. The real Yhwach then reveals himself and easily kills Genryusai, sending a wave of shock and devastation across the Soul Reapers.

    Director:Shinichirou Ueda
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  8. Bleach Season 2 Episode 8 - The Shooting Star Project [Zero Mix]
    7.5/10(988 votes)

    #8 - The Shooting Star Project [Zero Mix]

    S2:E8

    Rescue efforts are being made across the Seireitei to find and help those who've survived the Stern Ritter attack. Meanwhile, Ichigo meets with Mayuri Kurotsuchi about fixing his broken Tensa Zangetsu.

    Director:Jeong Yeong-hoon
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  9. Bleach Season 2 Episode 9 - The Drop
    7.6/10(993 votes)

    #9 - The Drop

    S2:E9

    Squad Zero brings Ichigo back to the Royal Palace to prepare for the coming battle. Meanwhile, Kyoraku is appointed as the new Head Captain to lead the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.

    Director:Kaito Asakura
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  10. Bleach Season 2 Episode 10 - The Battle
    8.0/10(1125 votes)

    #10 - The Battle

    S2:E10

    Kenpachi Zaraki removes his eye patch to fight Retsu Unohana, a.k.a. Yachiru Unohana, “The First Kenpachi.” Meanwhile, Ichigo and Renji head to Hoohden to meet Oh-Etsu Nimaiya, the man who is said to have created the Zanpakuto.

    Director:Hikaru Murata
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  11. Bleach Season 2 Episode 11 - Everything but the Rain
    8.6/10(1481 votes)

    #11 - Everything but the Rain

    S2:E11

    Ichigo is kicked out of the Royal Palace by Oh-etsu Nimaiya for failing his test. When Ichigo next opens his eyes, he finds himself standing in front of his house in the World of the Living.

    Director:Yusaku Kikuchi
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  12. Bleach Season 2 Episode 12 - Everything but the Rain: June Truth
    8.6/10(1474 votes)

    #12 - Everything but the Rain: June Truth

    S2:E12

    Squad 10 Captain Isshin Shiba of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads decides to not report his encounter with the Quincy named Masaki Kurosaki in the World of the Living to the Head Captain.

    Director:Jeong Yeong-hoon
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  13. Bleach Season 2 Episode 13 - The Blade Is Me
    5.7/10(794 votes)

    #13 - The Blade Is Me

    S2:E13

    Ichigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resolve to finish what he has started.

    Directors:Yoshinori Odaka, Mitsutoshi Sato, Tomohisa Taguchi
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  14. Bleach Season 2 Episode 14 - The Last 9 Days
    7.8/10(1069 votes)

    #14 - The Last 9 Days

    S2:E14

    Ichigo prepares to leave the Royal Palace to return to the Seireitei but is stopped by Hyosube, who claims that Ichigo cannot defeat Yhwach as he is now.

    Director:Hikaru Murata
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  15. Bleach Season 2 Episode 15 - PEACE FROM SHADOWS
    7.8/10(1092 votes)

    #15 - PEACE FROM SHADOWS

    S2:E15

    Yhwach sets his plan to end the world in nine days in motion.

    Director:Yusaku Kikuchi
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  16. Bleach Season 2 Episode 16 - THE FUNDAMENTAL VIRULENCE
    8.4/10(1382 votes)

    #16 - THE FUNDAMENTAL VIRULENCE

    S2:E16

    Mayuri receives a call from Urahara, who had stayed behind in Hueco Mundo.

    Director:Ouri Yasukawa
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  17. Bleach Season 2 Episode 17 - HEART OF WOLF
    7.8/10(1055 votes)

    #17 - HEART OF WOLF

    S2:E17

    The Stern Ritters drive the Soul Reapers deeper into a corner.

    Director:Shinichirou Ueda
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  18. Bleach Season 2 Episode 18 - RAGES AT RINGSIDE
    8.5/10(1425 votes)

    #18 - RAGES AT RINGSIDE

    S2:E18

    Kensei Muguruma joins the battle against Masculine.

    Director:Itoko Nagai
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  19. Bleach Season 2 Episode 19 - THE WHITE HAZE
    9.1/10(1918 votes)

    #19 - THE WHITE HAZE

    S2:E19

    A fearless Rukia takes on Äs Nödt.

    Director:Chen Dali
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  20. Bleach Season 2 Episode 20 - I AM THE EDGE
    8.3/10(1354 votes)

    #20 - I AM THE EDGE

    S2:E20

    Isane and Yachiru are attacked by Gwenael.

    Director:Yusaku Kikuchi
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  21. Bleach Season 2 Episode 21 - THE HEADLESS STAR
    8.8/10(1574 votes)

    #21 - THE HEADLESS STAR

    S2:E21

    Candice, Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto try to take down Kenpachi.

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  22. Bleach Season 2 Episode 22 - MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #22 - MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES

    S2:E22

    Ichigo tries to stop Yhwach upon learning that his real target lies within the Royal Palace.

    Director:Jeong Yeong-hoon
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  23. Bleach Season 2 Episode 23 - MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES 2
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #23 - MARCHING OUT THE ZOMBIES 2

    S2:E23

    Ikkaku, Yumichika, and the Arrancars work together to fight off Giselle’s zombies.

    Director:Kazuya Fujishiro
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  24. Bleach Season 2 Episode 24 - TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOW
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #24 - TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOW

    S2:E24

    Yhwach finally enters the Royal Palace.

    Director:Takahiro Otsuka
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  25. Bleach Season 2 Episode 25 - THE MASTER
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #25 - THE MASTER

    S2:E25

    Yhwach confronts Hyosube, who is protecting the real Royal Palace.

    Director:Shinichirou Ueda
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Blood Warfare" is the best rated episode of "Bleach" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 1185 votes. Directed by Hikaru Murata and written by Tomohisa Taguchi, it aired on 10/11/2022. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Foundation Stones".