Bamboo Blade

A broke kendo instructor at Muroe High School desperately seeks skilled girls to join his team and win a year's worth of free meals against his rival.

CHARACTERS

Tamaki Kawazoe

A shy kendo prodigy, Tamaki reluctantly joins the club to fight injustice, blossoming into a strong and reliable teammate.

Portrayed by Hirohashi Ryou

Kirino Chiba

Energetic kendo club captain Kirino, driven to nationals, balances leadership with a playful side, cherishing her team.

Portrayed by Toyoguchi Megumi

Miyako Miyazaki

Miyako Miyazaki, a seemingly sweet kendo club member, hides a sadistic side, revealed through a dark aura and powerful strikes.

Portrayed by Kuwashima Houko

Sayako Kuwahara

Tall, playful, and pessimistic kendo team member Sayako is known for her unpredictable nature and dramatic flair.

Portrayed by Kojima Sachiko

Satori Azuma

Naive but talented kendo prodigy Satori, tricked into rejoining the club, is comically clumsy despite her strength.

Portrayed by Satou Rina

Danjuurou Eiga

Initially wanting ping pong, Danjuurou surprises all by joining kendo and quickly becoming a skilled, perceptive, and ultimately, the club's new captain.

Portrayed by Ishida Akira

Toraji Ishida

Broke kendo instructor Toraji Ishida coaches Muroe High's all-female team for a year's worth of sushi.

Portrayed by Konishi Katsuyuki

Yuuji Nakata

Kind, skilled kendo-ka Yuuji joins the club, reaching the top eight in prefectural games.

Portrayed by Sakaguchi Daisuke

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DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS

Studio

AIC ASTA

Season

Fall 2007

Start Date

2007-10-02

End Date

2008-04-01

Episodes

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