Bamboo Blade 2007
What is Bamboo Blade?
The television series "Bamboo Blade" is a story about a young girl named Tamaki who possesses exceptional reflexes. These skills catch the attention of Toraji, an instructor of Kendo, a traditional Japanese martial art.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 2007
- Last aired
- Apr 1, 2008
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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The television series "Bamboo Blade" is a story about a young girl named Tamaki who possesses exceptional reflexes. These skills catch the attention of Toraji, an instructor of Kendo, a traditional Japanese martial art. Toraji is described as an "awful" instructor, suggesting that he is not particularly skilled or effective in his role. Despite this, he sees potential in Tamaki and believes that she could be a key to his redemption. Toraji hopes to make Tamaki feel like a valued member of his team by signing her as his star pupil. This could potentially transform his group of students into a cohesive and formidable unit, referred to as a "sisterhood of the bamboo blade."
Should you watch it?
“A struggling kendo instructor pins his redemption on a gifted new pupil's reflexes.”
- features kendo training
- focuses on a team of girls
- instructor is described as awful
Watch it if you enjoy animated comedy about kendo and team building.
The series carries a TV-PG rating and blends animation with comedy.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
- E1 A Bamboo Broom and a Champion of Justice Oct 2, 2007
- E2 The Blade Bravers and Boxed Lunch Oct 9, 2007
- E3 Black and Blue Oct 16, 2007
- E4 Pink and Blue Oct 23, 2007
- E5 Muroe High and Machido High Oct 30, 2007
- E6 Tamaki Kawazoe and the Tardy Braver Nov 6, 2007
- E7 Sushi and Mince Meat Cutlets Nov 13, 2007
- E8 Tama and Part-time Work Nov 20, 2007
- E9 Kojiro and the Crossroads of Fate Nov 27, 2007
- E10 Miyako Miyazaki's Melancholy and the First Tournament Dec 4, 2007
- E11 Animation and Dreams Dec 11, 2007
- E12 Azuma's Circumstances and Mei's Circumstances Dec 18, 2007
- E13 Teachers and Students Dec 25, 2007
- E14 Satorin's Resolve and Nomming Jan 8, 2008
- E15 First Training Camp and First Public Bath Jan 15, 2008
- E16 Kirino's Absence and the Preliminary Tournament Jan 22, 2008
- E17 Light and Shadow Jan 29, 2008
- E18 The Tournament and Muroe High After That Feb 5, 2008
- E19 The Armadillo and the Pangolin Feb 12, 2008
- E20 Braver and Shinaider Feb 19, 2008
- E21 Tamaki Kawazoe and Rin Suzuki Feb 26, 2008
- E22 Winners and Losers Mar 4, 2008
- E23 Lie and Silence Mar 11, 2008
- E24 The Sword and the Way Mar 18, 2008
- E25 Kendo and What It Brings About Mar 25, 2008
- E26 "Since Then" and "From Here On Out" Apr 1, 2008
Frequently asked questions
What is the genre of Bamboo Blade?
It is an animated comedy.
When was Bamboo Blade released?
It was released in 2007.
What is the rating of the show?
It has a TV-PG rating.
Who is Toraji?
He is a kendo instructor who hopes to redeem himself by signing a talented pupil.
Who is Tamaki?
She is a girl with reflexes that catch the eye of the kendo instructor Toraji.