Bamboo Blade

Bamboo Blade (2007-2008)

EndedAnimation showComedy, Anime

Kojirou is the kendo instructor for Muroe High School and he's totally broke. But then an unexpected chance is given to him: his team must win against his senpai's team and the prize is: free meals for a whole year! Now, the only problem left... where to find girls skilled enough and willing to join the kendo team?

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday (25 min)

Last Episode

Present and Future
Season 1Episode 2625 min

Present and Future

It is a new year and several months have passed since the National competition. Two freshmen show up to join the club. The members one by one appear trying to convince them to join the club only to perform sideshow tricks leaving the freshmen unimpressed. The club later have a sparring match which causes the freshmen to become enthusiastic about joining the club. Its later revealed that these two new members are the siblings of the previous members that quit. Kojiro returns back to school having settled the problem with the old lady that forced him to leave. At the very end of the episode Tama-chan encounters a long purple haired woman with blue eyes, hinting that Bamboo Blade may have another season to come.
Apr 1, 2008

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E26Present and FutureApr 1, 2008
S01E25Kendo and the GatheringMar 25, 2008
S01E24The Sword and the WayMar 18, 2008
S01E23Lies and SilenceMar 11, 2008
S01E22Winners and LosersMar 4, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Bamboo Blade' premiere?

'Bamboo Blade' premiered on October 2nd, 2007.

Who is the main protagonist of 'Bamboo Blade'?

The main protagonist of 'Bamboo Blade' is a high school kendo club coach named Toraji Ishida.

Which studio produced 'Bamboo Blade'?

'Bamboo Blade' was produced by the studio AIC A.S.T.A.

What is 'Bamboo Blade' based on?

'Bamboo Blade' is based on a manga series of the same name written by Masahiro Totsuka and illustrated by Aguri Igarashi.

How many episodes were in the first season of 'Bamboo Blade'?

There were 26 episodes in the first season of 'Bamboo Blade'.

What is the name of the high school where the characters in 'Bamboo Blade' attend?

The characters in 'Bamboo Blade' attend Muroe High School.

Who is the captain of the Muroe High School kendo team?

The captain of the Muroe High School kendo team is Kirino Chiba.

How many members are initially on the Muroe High School kendo team when Toraji Ishida takes over as coach?

There are only two members on the Muroe High School kendo team when Toraji Ishida takes over as coach.

Who is the strongest member of the Muroe High School kendo team?

Miyako Miyazaki is considered to be the strongest member of the Muroe High School kendo team.

Who is the Muroe High School kendo team's biggest rival?

The Muroe High School kendo team's biggest rival is the Tamagawa High School kendo team.

Cast

Akira Ishida

Akira Ishida

voices Danjuurou Eiga
Maaya Sakamoto

Maaya Sakamoto

voices Rin Suzuki
Houko Kuwashima

Houko Kuwashima

voices Miyako Miyazaki
Megumi Toyoguchi

Megumi Toyoguchi

voices Kirino Chiba
Kaori Nazuka

Kaori Nazuka

voices Mei Ogawa
Daisuke Sakaguchi

Daisuke Sakaguchi

voices Yuuji Nakata
Tetsu Inada

Tetsu Inada

voices Kenzaburou Ishibashi
Katsuyuki Konishi

Katsuyuki Konishi

voices Toraji Ishida (nickname: Kojirou)
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Characters

Danjuurou Eiga

Danjuurou Eiga

voiced by Akira Ishida
Rin Suzuki

Rin Suzuki

voiced by Maaya Sakamoto
Miyako Miyazaki

Miyako Miyazaki

voiced by Houko Kuwashima
Kirino Chiba

Kirino Chiba

voiced by Megumi Toyoguchi
Mei Ogawa

Mei Ogawa

voiced by Kaori Nazuka
Yuuji Nakata

Yuuji Nakata

voiced by Daisuke Sakaguchi
Kenzaburou Ishibashi

Kenzaburou Ishibashi

voiced by Tetsu Inada
Toraji Ishida (nickname: Kojirou)

Toraji Ishida (nickname: Kojirou)

voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi
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Also known as

  • Banbû brêdo

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