Omakes

Omake Segments are comedic mini-episodes which air after the anime episode. They offer extra information about the episode, such as techniques or more character information. They also show other characters in different situations, such as the Shinigami Women's Association. Some omakes are also manga-based.

Arrancar Encyclopedia
The, sometimes called the Arrancar Research Time, is an omake section at the end of some of the episodes. It provides extra information about the Arrancar and things relating to them, such as Resurrección, Hueco Mundo, Sonído, Menos Grande population, and other things related to them. The Arrancar Encyclopedia is hosted by Gin Ichimaru, although here are occasionally guest hosts such as Ichigo Kurosaki, Dondochakka Birstanne and Kaname Tōsen.

The show typically begins with Gin revealing the segment's topic. He then proceeds to go into detail with that subject, but is usually interrupted by another character, after which they or he make a joke, bringing the episode to an end. The show has had many guests, with at least one for every episode. The following have appeared on "Arrancar Encyclopedia."

Karakura Town: Secrets of the Seven Mysteries
is first featured at the end of Episode 280. It features Ichigo investigating the supernatural urban legends in Karakura Town, which are usually the results of the Shinigami's numerous antics.

Kon-sama's Ultimate Shinigami Illustrated Guide
is an omake segment which ran at the end of the Bleach anime episode 14 through episode 51. In each segment, Kon talks about a different Shinigami, excluding the final segment where he talks about himself.

Quincy Encyclopedia
The, previously known as the "Quincy Databook," is a series of omake segments hosted by Ryūken Ishida with Isshin Kurosaki. They air at the end of some the anime episodes.

Episodes

 * Episode 158: Seele Schneider
 * Episode 177: Sprenger
 * Episode 184: Quincy's Clothing
 * Episode 235: Child Photos
 * Episode 272: Ryūken finds out that Ichigo stabbed Uryū and takes it out on Isshin.
 * Episode 296: Isshin leaves to "take care of some business", angering Ryūken once more.

Shinigami Illustrated Picture Book
The, sometimes also called the , "Shinigami Cup", or "Shinigami Cup (Golden)" ("Illustrated Guide to Soul Reapers" in the English dub) is the default omake for the anime and runs during all episodes unless replaced by the other end of episode omakes like the Arrancar Encyclopedia or the special limited run omakes like the Substitute Shinigami Work Diary. It started after Episode 54 with Kon announcing their start in Episode 53. Stories first told either through Volume Sketches or in the Colorful Bleach chapters have been animated as part of the Shinigami Illustrated Picture Book series. It must also be noted that despite it's name, it has aired segments completely devoid of Shinigami.

Shinigami Zanpakutō Introductions
The was first featured at the end of episode 221 and ran until episode 230, with the exception of episode 226. It started with Ichigo introducing the Zanpakutō of Byakuya, this kicked of the pattern of the Shinigami who had their Zanpakutō introduced hosting the segment in the following week. This pattern came full circle when Mayuri introduced Ichigo's Zanpakutō in the final airing of this segment.

Episodes

 * Episode 221: Ichigo Kurosaki introduces the Zanpakutō of Byakuya Kuchiki - Senbonzakura
 * Episode 222: Byakuya Kuchiki introduces the Zanpakutō of Rukia Kuchiki - Sode no Shirayuki
 * Episode 223: Rukia Kuchiki introduces the Zanpakutō of Renji Abarai - Zabimaru
 * Episode 224: Renji Abarai introduces the Zanpakutō of Shūhei Hisagi - Kazeshini
 * Episode 225: Shūhei Hisagi introduces the Zanpakutō of Izuru Kira - Wabisuke
 * Episode 227: Izuru Kira introduces the Zanpakutō of Rangiku Matsumoto - Haineko
 * Episode 228: Rangiku Matsumoto introduces the Zanpakutō of Tōshirō Hitsugaya - Hyōrinmaru
 * Episode 229: Tōshirō Hitsugaya introduces the Zanpakutō of Mayuri Kurotsuchi - Ashisogi Jizō
 * Episode 230: Mayuri Kurotsuchi introduces the Zanpakutō of Ichigo Kurosaki - Zangetsu

Substitute Shinigami Work Diary
The was first introduced in the Shinigami Illustrated Picture Book at the end of episode 206 and ran until episode 219. It initially starts with Rukia Kuchiki asking Ichigo's opinion on her drawings. Ichigo comments that her drawings are of their usual quality and Rukia cheers. She reveals that she will submit a series of drawings with her report to Soul Society on the work of the Substitute Shinigami, so that Soul Society can understand Ichigo's role better. The subsequent episodes highlight different things expected of the substitute Shinigami.

Episodes

 * Episode 206: Rukia introduces the Substitute Shinigami Work Diary
 * Episode 207: Using Soul Candy
 * Episode 208: Working with the local Shinigami representative
 * Episode 209: Contacting Shinigami that have forgotten their communicator
 * Episode 210: Working with allies in the real world (e.g. Kisuke Urahara)
 * Episode 211: Providing a hangout for Shinigami that visit the real world (e.g. Shinigami Men's Association)
 * Episode 212: Safeguarding items belonging to other Shinigami (e.g. Gigai)
 * Episode 215: The substitute Shinigami has no say when Shinigami make request of him
 * Episode 216: Teaching Shinigami about the real world
 * Episode 217: Providing a storeroom for the Shinigami Women's Association
 * Episode 218: Being a test subject for Wakame Ambassador products
 * Episode 219: Rukia presents her report to Ukitake. Her illustrations of the Substitute Shinigami Work Diary will be published in Seireitei Communication Monthly.