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  • Oct 1, 2007
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  • Oct 1, 2007

Summary Kojiro teaches politics and economics at Muroe High School and at the same time coaches the school's Kendo Club.An old rival of Kojiro challenges him to a Kendo competition between his rival's all girl kendo team and Kojiro's all girl kendo team.Kojiro accepts, but now realizes he must have more than his one current student, Kirino Chiba...

  • TV Tokyo
  • Oct 1, 2007
  • TV Tokyo
  • Oct 1, 2007
Bamboo Blade
Season 1
Season Premiere: Oct 1, 2007
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Summary Kojiro teaches politics and economics at Muroe High School and at the same time coaches the school's Kendo Club.An old rival of Kojiro challenges him to a Kendo competition between his rival's all girl kendo team and Kojiro's all girl kendo team.Kojiro accepts, but now realizes he must have more than his one current student, Kirino Chiba...

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Episode 1 • Oct 1, 2007 • 25 m
A Bamboo Broom and a Champion of Justice
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.
Episode 2 • Oct 8, 2007 • 25 m
The Blade Bravers and Boxed Lunch
Tamaki joins the kendo team and makes short work of a sadistic bully with a thing for beating up on girls.
Episode 3 • Oct 15, 2007 • 25 m
Black and Blue
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 4 • Oct 22, 2007 • 25 m
Pink and Blue
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.
Episode 5 • Oct 29, 2007 • 25 m
Muroe High and Machido High
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 6 • Nov 5, 2007 • 25 m
Tamaki Kawazoe and the Tardy Braver
Kendo is a sport of great honor, but Toraji's dreams of exotic, raw fish tempt him to taint the practice match.
Episode 7 • Nov 12, 2007 • 25 m
Sushi and Mince Meat Cutlets
After watching his team lose, Ishibashi challenges Tamaki to a winner-take-all grudge match.
Episode 8 • Nov 19, 2007 • 25 m
Tama and Part-time Work
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 9 • Nov 26, 2007 • 25 m
Kojiro and the Crossroads of Fate
Toraji's trip to the grocery store quickly becomes an inescapable nightmare when he crosses paths with the world's most unpleasant woman.
Episode 10 • Dec 3, 2007 • 25 m
Miyako Miyazaki's Melancholy and the First Tournament
The team competes in its first big tournament, and a strange girl's sudden appearance makes Miyako uneasy.
Episode 11 • Dec 10, 2007 • 25 m
Animation and Dreams
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.
Episode 12 • Dec 17, 2007 • 25 m
Azuma's Circumstances and Mei's Circumstances
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.
Episode 13 • Dec 24, 2007 • 25 m
Teachers and Students
Azuma feels like she's really becoming part of the team after a practice match with Tamaki rekindles her love of kendo.
Episode 14 • Jan 7, 2008 • 25 m
Satorin's Resolve and Nomming
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 15 • Jan 14, 2008 • 25 m
First Training Camp and First Public Bath
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.
Episode 16 • Jan 21, 2008 • 25 m
Kirino's Absence and the Preliminary Tournament
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 17 • Jan 28, 2008 • 25 m
Light and Shadow
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 18 • Feb 4, 2008 • 25 m
The Tournament and Muroe High After That
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 19 • Feb 11, 2008 • 25 m
The Armadillo and the Pangolin
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 20 • Feb 18, 2008 • 25 m
Braver and Shinaider
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!
Episode 21 • Feb 25, 2008 • 25 m
Tamaki Kawazoe and Rin Suzuki
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.
Episode 22 • Mar 3, 2008 • 25 m
Winners and Losers
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 23 • Mar 10, 2008 • 25 m
Lie and Silence
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.
Episode 24 • Mar 17, 2008 • 25 m
The Sword and the Way
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.
Episode 25 • Mar 24, 2008 • 25 m
Kendo and What it Brings About
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 26 • Mar 31, 2008 • 24 m
"Since Then" and "From Here on Out"
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.

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