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Bamboo Blade

Tamaki's quick reflexes have caught the eye of Toraji, a Kendo instructor who's an embarrassment to the sport. His only hope for redemption: sign Tamaki as his star pupil. Unfortunately, she's a total anime addict, so it'll be hard to get her away from the TV. If Toraji can make her feel like a part of the team, he just might turn his girls into a fearsome sisterhood of the bamboo blade!.

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Cast & Crew See All

Ryô Hirohashi
Tamaki Kawazoe
Megumi Toyoguchi
Kirino Chiba
Houko Kuwashima
Miyako Miyazaki

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

A Bamboo Broom and a Champion of Justice

25 mins

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.

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