If you are reading Naruto then Bleach is following the same kick *** pattern.
Right when the last anime filler ended, the manga got very very good.
New names for the arrancars and you learn something pretty interesting about some of the Espada.

Also Ulquiorra told us his name and.....SPOILER!




Transformed a second time into like a giant winged vampire like shadowy figure.
Didnt know how to describe without a picture.

Quote Originally Posted by lilboy98 View Post
Aren't the pendulum flashback episodes in the manga, too? Which would mean it's not filler, which means it actually has a meaning to the main story, and it's also developing supportive characters more to give a better understanding of the history of the Bleach universe.
The new fillers with the new captain are not in the manga.