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Bamboo Blade

5.720071 seasonTV-PGTV SeriesAnimationComedy

Tamaki’s reflexes catch the eye of Toraji, an awful Kendo instructor. His only hope for redemption: sign Tamaki as his star pupil. If Toraji can make her feel like part of the team, he might turn his girls into a fearsome sisterhood of the bamboo blade!

DirectorHisashi Saito

WriterHideyuki Kurata

Where to watch

Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll Amazon Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

A Bamboo Broom and a Champion of Justice

Oct 2, 2007 10.0

The Blade Bravers and Boxed Lunch

Oct 9, 2007 10.0

Black and Blue

Oct 16, 2007 10.0

Pink and Blue

Oct 23, 2007 10.0

Muroe High and Machido High

Oct 30, 2007 10.0

Tamaki Kawazoe and the Tardy Braver

Nov 6, 2007 10.0

Sushi and Mince Meat Cutlets

Nov 13, 2007 10.0

Tama and Part-time Work

Nov 20, 2007 10.0

Kojiro and the Crossroads of Fate

Nov 27, 2007 10.0

E10

Miyako Miyazaki's Melancholy and the First Tournament

Dec 4, 2007 10.0

E11

Animation and Dreams

Dec 11, 2007 10.0

E12

Azuma's Circumstances and Mei's Circumstances

Dec 18, 2007 10.0

E13

Teachers and Students

Dec 25, 2007 10.0

E14

Satorin's Resolve and Nomming

Jan 8, 2008 10.0

E15

First Training Camp and First Public Bath

Jan 15, 2008 10.0

E16

Kirino's Absence and the Preliminary Tournament

Jan 22, 2008 10.0

E17

Light and Shadow

Jan 29, 2008 10.0

E18

The Tournament and Muroe High After That

Feb 5, 2008 10.0

E19

The Armadillo and the Pangolin

Feb 12, 2008 10.0

E20

Braver and Shinaider

Feb 19, 2008 10.0

E21

Tamaki Kawazoe and Rin Suzuki

Feb 26, 2008 10.0

E22

Winners and Losers

Mar 4, 2008 10.0

E23

Lie and Silence

Mar 11, 2008 10.0

E24

The Sword and the Way

Mar 18, 2008 10.0

E25

Kendo and What It Brings About

Mar 25, 2008 10.0

E26

"Since Then" and "From Here On Out"

Apr 1, 2008 10.0

Cast

Ryo Hirohashi

Tamaki Kawazoe (voice)

Katsuyuki Konishi

Toraji Ishida (voice)

Megumi Toyoguchi

Kirino Chiba (voice)

Houko Kuwashima

Miyako Miyazaki (voice)

Sachiko Kojima

Sayako Kuwahara (voice)

Reimi Odajima (voice)

Maaya Sakamoto

Rin Suzuki (voice)

Tetsu Inada

Kenzaburō Ishibashi (voice)

Atsushi Imaruoka

Akira Toyama (voice)

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Bamboo Blade — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bamboo Blade?

Bamboo Blade is streaming on Crunchyroll in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Bamboo Blade on Netflix?

No, Bamboo Blade is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Crunchyroll.

Is Bamboo Blade on Amazon Prime Video?

Bamboo Blade isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Bamboo Blade for free?

Bamboo Blade is available on Crunchyroll in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Bamboo Blade?

Bamboo Blade has 1 season in total (26 episodes). The series concluded in 2008.

Are all episodes of Bamboo Blade out yet?

Yes — all 26 episodes across 1 season of Bamboo Blade are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Bamboo Blade?

No — Bamboo Blade ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What manga is Bamboo Blade based on?

Bamboo Blade is based on Bamboo Blade by Masahiro Totsuka.