10/02/2007 - 04/01/2008 Finished
Bamboo Blade (バンブーブレード)
Kojirou is the kendo instructor for Muroe High School and he's totally broke. But then an unexpected chance is given to him: his team must win against his senpai's team and the prize is: free meals for a whole year! Now, the only problem left... where to find girls skilled enough and willing to join the kendo team?
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Bamboo Blade has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Bamboo Blade doesn't have a single filler episode: all 26 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 26 episodes of Bamboo Blade aired in 2007–2008 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Bamboo Blade is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 26 without detours. If you came looking for which Bamboo Blade episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Bamboo Broom and a Champion of Justice10/02/2007 | 10/02/2007 | Canon |
| 2 | The Blade Bravers and Boxed Lunch10/09/2007 | 10/09/2007 | Canon |
| 3 | Black and Blue10/16/2007 | 10/16/2007 | Canon |
| 4 | Pink and Blue10/23/2007 | 10/23/2007 | Canon |
| 5 | Muroe High and Machido High10/30/2007 | 10/30/2007 | Canon |
| 6 | Tamaki Kawazoe and the Tardy Braver11/06/2007 | 11/06/2007 | Canon |
| 7 | Sushi and Mince Meat Cutlets11/13/2007 | 11/13/2007 | Canon |
| 8 | Tama and Part-time Work10/20/2007 | 10/20/2007 | Canon |
| 9 | Kojiro and the Crossroads of Fate11/27/2007 | 11/27/2007 | Canon |
| 10 | Miyako Miyazaki's Melancholy and the First Tournament12/04/2007 | 12/04/2007 | Canon |
| 11 | Animation and Dreams12/11/2007 | 12/11/2007 | Canon |
| 12 | Azuma's Circumstances and Mei's Circumstances12/18/2007 | 12/18/2007 | Canon |
| 13 | Teachers and Students12/25/2007 | 12/25/2007 | Canon |
| 14 | Satorin's Resolve and Nomming01/08/2008 | 01/08/2008 | Canon |
| 15 | First Training Camp and First Public Bath01/15/2008 | 01/15/2008 | Canon |
| 16 | Kirino's Absence and the Preliminary Tournament01/22/2008 | 01/22/2008 | Canon |
| 17 | Light and Shadow01/29/2008 | 01/29/2008 | Canon |
| 18 | The Tournament and Muroe High After That02/05/2008 | 02/05/2008 | Canon |
| 19 | The Armadillo and the Pangolin02/12/2008 | 02/12/2008 | Canon |
| 20 | Braver and Shinaider02/19/2008 | 02/19/2008 | Canon |
| 21 | Tamaki Kawazoe and Rin Suzuki02/26/2008 | 02/26/2008 | Canon |
| 22 | Winners and Losers03/04/2008 | 03/04/2008 | Canon |
| 23 | Lie and Silence03/11/2008 | 03/11/2008 | Canon |
| 24 | The Sword and the Way03/18/2008 | 03/18/2008 | Canon |
| 25 | Kendo and What it Brings About03/25/2008 | 03/25/2008 | Canon |
| 26 | "Since Then" and "From Here on Out"04/01/2008 | 04/01/2008 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Bamboo Blade have?
Bamboo Blade has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Bamboo Blade have?
In total, Bamboo Blade has 26 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Bamboo Blade?
It is recommended to watch Bamboo Blade in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Bamboo Blade online?
Bamboo Blade is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Bamboo Blade a complete anime?
Yes, Bamboo Blade is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Bamboo Blade have?
No, Bamboo Blade does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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