Is Bleach episode 162 filler?
Canon No, episode 162 of Bleach is canon.
#162
Szayel Aporro Laughs, The Net Trapping Renji is Complete
笑うザエルアポロ、恋次包囲網完成
Aired 27 Feb 2008
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