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Bamboo Blade


Bamboo Blade
Based on a seinen manga by Totsuka Masahiro, illustrated by Igarashi Aguri and Bamboo Blade tells the story of Toraji Ishida, a luckless high school Kendo instructor, who is challenged by his former upperclassman, also a kendo instructor, to a competition between their female students. The bet inspires Toraji to gather and train a team of five girls. Fortuitously, at this time he meets Tamaki Kawazoe, a gifted young female kendo practitioner.

Genre: Anime, Comedy, Sport

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  • Watch Bamboo Blade Season 1

    • Episode 26

      Since Then" and "from Here On Out

      aired: Mon, Mar 31, 2008

      Part 2 available on DVD 1/19/2010! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ Tamaki doesnt 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.

    • Episode 25

      Kendo and What It Brings About

      aired: Mon, Mar 24, 2008

      Part 2 available on DVD 1/19/2010! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ 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 24

      The Sword and the Way

      aired: Mon, Mar 17, 2008

      Part 2 available on DVD 1/19/2010! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ After Miyako and Tamaki resign, Kirino does her best to hold the kendo club together. But even she cant handle a downtrodden sensei and a looming suspension.

    • Episode 23

      Lies and Silence

      aired: Mon, Mar 10, 2008

      Part 2 available on DVD 1/19/2010! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ Tamakis 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 22

      Winners and Losers

      aired: Mon, Mar 3, 2008

      Part 2 available on DVD 1/19/2010! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ 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 21

      Tamaki Kawazoe and Rin Suzuki

      aired: Mon, Feb 25, 2008

      Part 2 available on DVD 1/19/2010! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ Tamaki and Rin both love Blade Braver, but their favorite characters are mortal enemies. When the girls visit the shows set, an animated rivalry spills into reality.

    • Episode 20

      Braver and Shinaider

      aired: Mon, Feb 18, 2008

      Part 2 available on DVD 1/19/2010! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ Yuuji invites Tamaki to the amusement park for what may or may not be a date. If love is in the air, itll have to take a backseat to Blade Braver!

    • Episode 19

      The Armadillo and the Pangolin

      aired: Mon, Feb 11, 2008

      Part 2 available on DVD 1/19/2010! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ 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 18

      The Tournament and Muroe High After That

      aired: Mon, Feb 4, 2008

      Part 2 available on DVD 1/19/2010! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ 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 17

      Light and Shadow

      aired: Mon, Jan 28, 2008

      Part 2 available on DVD 1/19/2010! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ 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 16

      Kirino's Absence and the Preliminary Tournament

      aired: Mon, Jan 21, 2008

      Part 2 available on DVD 1/19/2010! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ 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 15

      First Training Camp and First Public Bath

      aired: Mon, Jan 14, 2008

      Part 2 available on DVD 1/19/2010! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ Everyone is excited about the upcoming kendo training camp. Well, maybe not everyone. Tamakis father is having a tough time letting go of his little girl.

    • Episode 14

      Satorin's Resolve and Nomming

      aired: Mon, Jan 7, 2008

      Part 2 available on DVD 1/19/2010! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ 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 13

      Teachers and Students

      aired: Mon, Dec 24, 2007

      Part 1 now available on DVD! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ Azuma feels like shes really becoming part of the team after a practice match with Tamaki rekindles her love of kendo.

    • Episode 12

      Azuma's Circumstances and Mei's Circumstances

      aired: Mon, Dec 17, 2007

      Part 1 now available on DVD! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ Kirino and Sayako literally drag Azuma to the schools dojo. She proves to be a strong fighter, but theres a reason she gave up kendo.

    • Episode 11

      Animation and Dreams

      aired: Mon, Dec 10, 2007

      Part 1 now available on DVD! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ Kirino gets a tip that Tamaki isnt the only kendo prodigy in school. If she can convince the new girl to join the team, it might save the senseis job.

    • Episode 10

      Miyako Miyazaki's Melancholy and the First Tournament

      aired: Mon, Dec 3, 2007

      Part 1 now available on DVD! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ The team competes in its first big tournament, and a strange girls sudden appearance makes Miyako uneasy.

    • Episode 9

      Kojiro and the Crossroads of Fate

      aired: Thu, Nov 29, 2007

      Part 1 now available on DVD! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ Torajis trip to the grocery store quickly becomes an inescapable nightmare when he crosses paths with the worlds most unpleasant woman.

    • Episode 8

      Tama and Part-time Work

      aired: Mon, Nov 19, 2007

      Part 1 now available on DVD! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ 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 7

      Sushi and Mince Meat Cutlets

      aired: Mon, Nov 12, 2007

      Part 1 now available on DVD! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ After watching his team lose, Ishibashi challenges Tamaki to a winner-take-all grudge match.

    • Episode 6

      Tamaki Kawazoe and the Tardy Bureiba

      aired: Mon, Nov 5, 2007

      Part 1 now available on DVD! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ Kendo is a sport of great honor, but Torajis dreams of exotic, raw fish tempt him to taint the practice match.

    • Episode 5

      Muroe High and Machido High

      aired: Mon, Oct 29, 2007

      Part 1 now available on DVD! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ 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 4

      Pink and Blue

      aired: Sun, Oct 21, 2007

      Part 1 now available on DVD! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ A friendly text message convinces Sayako to rejoin the kendo team. Shes excited to meet the new members, but that might change if Miyako ever takes her mask off.

    • Episode 3

      Black and Blue

      aired: Sun, Oct 14, 2007

      Part 1 now available on DVD! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ 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 2

      The Blade Bravers and Boxed Lunch

      aired: Sun, Oct 7, 2007

      Part 1 now available on DVD! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ Tamaki joins the kendo team and makes short work of a sadistic bully with a thing for beating up on girls.

    • Episode 1

      A Bamboo Broom and a Champion of Justice

      aired: Sun, Sep 30, 2007

      Part 1 now available on DVD! http://funimation.com/bambooblade/ Down and out kendo instructor Toraji cant even afford a new light bulb let alone lunch, but discovering a prodigy like Tamaki might change his fortunes.