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!

As things develop, now, the only problem left... where to find girls skilled enough and willing to join the kendo team?

With comedy at the core, 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. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. With 26 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by AIC A.S.T.A. and Studio Tulip, so the studio's house style defines how Bamboo Blade looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.1/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Ryou Hirohashi voicing Tamaki Kawazoe gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2007, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.