Bamboo Blade (2007) is a animation, comedy web series in Japanese. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Bamboo Blade online in HD.
Bamboo Blade — Storyline
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!
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Ryo Hirohashi, Katsuyuki Konishi, Megumi Toyoguchi, Houko Kuwashima, Sachiko Kojima, Rina Sato, Daisuke Sakaguchi, Akira Ishida
Bamboo Blade — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2007-10-02 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Genre | Animation, Comedy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | TV Tokyo |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 5.9/10 (19 votes) |
Bamboo Blade — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: A Bamboo Broom and a Champion of Justice (2007-10-02) — 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.
- E2: The Blade Bravers and Boxed Lunch (2007-10-09) — Tamaki joins the kendo team and makes short work of a sadistic bully with a thing for beating up on girls.
- E3: Black and Blue (2007-10-16) — 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!
- E4: Pink and Blue (2007-10-23) — 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.
- E5: Muroe High and Machido High (2007-10-30) — 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.
- E6: Tamaki Kawazoe and the Tardy Braver (2007-11-06) — Kendo is a sport of great honor, but Toraji's dreams of exotic, raw fish tempt him to taint the practice match.
- E7: Sushi and Mince Meat Cutlets (2007-11-13) — After watching his team lose, Ishibashi challenges Tamaki to a winner-take-all grudge match.
- E8: Tama and Part-time Work (2007-11-20) — Tamaki has her eye on a new anime release. Unfortunately, her piggy bank is running low and part-time jobs are against school rules.
- E9: Kojiro and the Crossroads of Fate (2007-11-27) — Toraji's trip to the grocery store quickly becomes an inescapable nightmare when he crosses paths with the world's most unpleasant woman.
- E10: Miyako Miyazaki's Melancholy and the First Tournament (2007-12-04) — The team competes in its first big tournament, and a strange girl's sudden appearance makes Miyako uneasy.
- E11: Animation and Dreams (2007-12-11) — 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.
- E12: Azuma's Circumstances and Mei's Circumstances (2007-12-18) — 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.
- E13: Teachers and Students (2007-12-25) — Azuma feels like she's really becoming part of the team after a practice match with Tamaki rekindles her love of kendo.
- E14: Satorin's Resolve and Nomming (2008-01-08) — 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.
- E15: First Training Camp and First Public Bath (2008-01-15) — 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.
- E16: Kirino's Absence and the Preliminary Tournament (2008-01-22) — 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.
- E17: Light and Shadow (2008-01-29) — 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.
- E18: The Tournament and Muroe High After That (2008-02-05) — 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 i
- E19: The Armadillo and the Pangolin (2008-02-12) — 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.
- E20: Braver and Shinaider (2008-02-19) — 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!
- E21: Tamaki Kawazoe and Rin Suzuki (2008-02-26) — 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.
- E22: Winners and Losers (2008-03-04) — 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.
- E23: Lie and Silence (2008-03-11) — 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.
- E24: The Sword and the Way (2008-03-18) — 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.
- E25: Kendo and What It Brings About (2008-03-25) — 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!
- E26: "Since Then" and "From Here On Out" (2008-04-01) — 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Bamboo Blade have? 1 season(s) with 26 episodes.
Where can I watch Bamboo Blade? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.