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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

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. 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. covering the original series

Below is a long-form guide for the overall Bleach watch order, covering the original series, movies, and the continuation.