Is Bleach episode 97 filler?
Filler Yes, episode 97 of Bleach is filler.
#97
Hitsugaya Strikes! Slice the Enemy in the Middle of the Forest
日番谷出撃！森の中の敵を斬れ
Aired 19 Sept 2006
Mochibayo compiled this list from MyAnimeList's labels, because MyAnimeList's episode data is not reaching us at the moment.