2007
TV-PG

Summary With hopes of redemption, Toraji, an awful Kendo instructor, sets his eyes on Tamaki to be his star pupil. View more details

2007
TV-PG

Bamboo Blade

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Katsuyuki Konishi Megumi Toyoguchi Houko Kuwashima Ryô Hirohashi

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7.3

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Genres : Comedy Drama Animation Family Sport

Release date : Sep 30, 2007

Countries of origin : Japan

Official sites : Official site

Language : English Japanese

Production companies : Square Enix Company The Klockworx JVC Entertainment

Summary With hopes of redemption, Toraji, an awful Kendo instructor, sets his eyes on Tamaki to be his star pupil. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Drama Animation Family Sport

Release date : Sep 30, 2007

Countries of origin : Japan

Official sites : Official site

Language : English Japanese

Production companies : Square Enix Company The Klockworx JVC Entertainment

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Episode 1 • Sep 30, 2007

A Bamboo Broom and a Champion of Justice

Down and out kendo instructor Toraji can't even afford a new light bulb - let alone lunch, but discovering a prodigy like Tamaki might change his fortunes.

Episode 2 • Oct 07, 2007

The Blade Bravers and Boxed Lunch

Tamaki joins the kendo team and makes short work of a sadistic bully with a thing for beating up on girls.

Episode 3 • Oct 14, 2007

Black and Blue

Toraji takes the team to a kendo supply to store to stock up on weapons and armor. Later, he gives the female members of the team color-coordinated code names!

Episode 4 • Oct 21, 2007

Pink and Blue

A friendly text message convinces Sayako to rejoin the kendo team. She's excited to meet the new members, but that might change if Miyako ever takes her mask off.

Episode 5 • Oct 28, 2007

Muroe High and Machido High

Toraji tries to devise a strategy for winning the practice match, but all he can think of is sushi, so Tamaki teaches the team some basic kendo fundamentals.

Episode 6 • Nov 04, 2007

Tamaki Kawazoe and the Tardy Braver

Kendo is a sport of great honor, but Toraji's dreams of exotic, raw fish tempt him to taint the practice match.

Episode 7 • Nov 11, 2007

Sushi and Mince Meat Cutlets

After watching his team lose, Ishibashi challenges Tamaki to a winner-take-all grudge match.

Episode 8 • Nov 18, 2007

Tama and Part-time Work

Tamaki has her eye on a new anime release. Unfortunately, her piggy bank is running low and part-time jobs are against school rules.

Episode 9 • Nov 25, 2007

Kojiro and the Crossroads of Fate

Toraji's trip to the grocery store quickly becomes an inescapable nightmare when he crosses paths with the world's most unpleasant woman.

Episode 10 • Dec 02, 2007

Miyako Miyazaki's Melancholy and the First Tournament

The team competes in its first big tournament, and a strange girl's sudden appearance makes Miyako uneasy.

Episode 11 • Dec 09, 2007

Animation and Dreams

Kirino gets a tip that Tamaki isn't the only kendo prodigy in school. If she can convince the new girl to join the team, it might save the sensei's job.

Episode 12 • Dec 16, 2007

Azuma's Circumstances and Mei's Circumstances

Kirino and Sayako literally drag Azuma to the school's dojo. She proves to be a strong fighter, but there's a reason she gave up kendo.

Episode 13 • Dec 23, 2007

Teachers and Students

Azuma feels like she's really becoming part of the team after a practice match with Tamaki rekindles her love of kendo.

Episode 14 • Jan 06, 2008

Satorin's Resolve and Nomming

Even though she loves Kendo, Azuma is still hesitant to join the club, but after Miyako pays her a little visit, she may change her mind.

Episode 15 • Jan 13, 2008

First Training Camp and First Public Bath

Everyone is excited about the upcoming kendo training camp. Well, maybe not everyone. Tamaki's father is having a tough time letting go of his little girl.

Episode 16 • Jan 20, 2008

Kirino's Absence and the Preliminary Tournament

The kendo team is in top form at the preliminary tournament. They only need to win one more match to advance, but their opponent is notorious for dirty tricks.

Episode 17 • Jan 27, 2008

Light and Shadow

The opposing team dishonors kendo and the spirit of fair play to keep Tamaki from competing in the final match, but they only succeed in strengthening her will to win.

Episode 18 • Feb 03, 2008

The Tournament and Muroe High After That

Tamaki uncharacteristically unleashes a devastating attack, and Toraji makes an honorable - but difficult - decision. If the team is destined to win, it will be up to Kirino make it so.

Episode 19 • Feb 10, 2008

The Armadillo and the Pangolin

Miyako agrees to a Kendo showdown with a pushy American - winner gets Donny! Miya-miya fights from the heart, but the foreigner attacks with a highly advanced technique.

Episode 20 • Feb 17, 2008

Braver and Shinaider

Yuuji invites Tamaki to the amusement park for what may - or may not be - a date. If love is in the air, it'll have to take a backseat to Blade Braver!

Episode 21 • Feb 24, 2008

Tamaki Kawazoe and Rin Suzuki

Tamaki and Rin both love Blade Braver, but their favorite characters are mortal enemies. When the girls visit the show's set, an animated rivalry spills into reality.

Episode 22 • Mar 02, 2008

Winners and Losers

A kendo tournament becomes a grudge match when Miyako battles her rival for Donny and Tamaki finally encounters an opponent who can match her skill level.

Episode 23 • Mar 09, 2008

Lie and Silence

Tamaki's stunning loss to Rin crushed the morale of the kendo club, and things only get worse when the principal summons Toraji to his office for a less-than-pleasant chat.

Episode 24 • Mar 16, 2008

The Sword and the Way

After Miyako and Tamaki resign, Kirino does her best to hold the kendo club together. But even she can't handle a downtrodden sensei and a looming suspension.

Episode 25 • Mar 23, 2008

Kendo and What it Brings About

Next up for the reunited kendo club is a tournament ripe for revenge. Miyako gets a chance to silence her rival, and Tamaki is destined for a rematch with Rin!

Episode 26 • Mar 30, 2008

"Since Then" and "From Here on Out"

Tamaki doesn't know what to do when some freshmen show up to check out the kendo club. Kirino ponders life after high school, and a familiar face returns to the dojo.

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