Bamboo Blade

About Bamboo Blade

Bamboo Blade (バンブーブレード) arrives as a comedy anime by AIC A.S.T.A. and Studio Tulip (2007), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: Kojirou is the kendo instructor for Muroe High School and he's totally broke. But then a surprising chance is given to him: his team has to win against his senpai's team and the prize is: free meals for a whole year!

Further in, now, the only problem left... where to find girls skilled enough and willing to join the kendo team?

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Ryou Hirohashi as Tamaki Kawazoe and Houko Kuwashima as Miyako Miyazaki. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 26 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

AIC A.S.T.A. and Studio Tulip is the studio behind Bamboo Blade, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Ryou Hirohashi as Tamaki Kawazoe, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2007, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.