Bamboo Blade

Bamboo Blade

バンブーブレード
Ended First aired 02/Oct/2007 Japan Japanese 2 season(s) 28 episode(s)
Tamaki’s reflexes catch the eye of Toraji, an awful Kendo instructor. His only hope for redemption: sign Tamaki as his star pupil. If Toraji can make her feel like part of the team, he might turn his girls into a fearsome sisterhood of the bamboo blade!

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Season 1 · Season 1
26 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Oct/2007
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S1E26
"Since Then" and "From Here On Out"
Air date: 01/Apr/2008 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E25
Kendo and What It Brings About
Air date: 25/Mar/2008 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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!

Summary

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!

S1E24
The Sword and the Way
Air date: 18/Mar/2008 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E23
Lie and Silence
Air date: 11/Mar/2008 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E22
Winners and Losers
Air date: 04/Mar/2008 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E21
Tamaki Kawazoe and Rin Suzuki
Air date: 26/Feb/2008 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E20
Braver and Shinaider
Air date: 19/Feb/2008 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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!

Summary

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!

S1E19
The Armadillo and the Pangolin
Air date: 12/Feb/2008 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E18
The Tournament and Muroe High After That
Air date: 05/Feb/2008 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E17
Light and Shadow
Air date: 29/Jan/2008 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E16
Kirino's Absence and the Preliminary Tournament
Air date: 22/Jan/2008 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E15
First Training Camp and First Public Bath
Air date: 15/Jan/2008 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E14
Satorin's Resolve and Nomming
Air date: 08/Jan/2008 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E12
Azuma's Circumstances and Mei's Circumstances
Air date: 18/Dec/2007 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E11
Animation and Dreams
Air date: 11/Dec/2007 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E9
Kojiro and the Crossroads of Fate
Air date: 27/Nov/2007 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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

Summary

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

S1E5
Muroe High and Machido High
Air date: 30/Oct/2007 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E4
Pink and Blue
Air date: 23/Oct/2007 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E3
Black and Blue
Air date: 16/Oct/2007 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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!

Summary

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!

S1E1
A Bamboo Broom and a Champion of Justice
Air date: 02/Oct/2007 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

Season 0 · Specials
2 episode(s) · Air date: 23/Apr/2008
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