Bamboo Blade; my look

**TakKi** · 06-21-2008, 09:19 AM

My personal views on this anime are very different than Avan's. So, here I am, to defend it with my own review.

First off, the story itself is easy to follow. However, the plot does hide until you get into the show. It turns out to be a very good Square show: lots of good comedy, an awesome running joke about a neko, and good action. The character relationships and development are purely awesome.
Really, though... the genre is Slice of Life, and comedy with Kendo as it's theme. Did Minami-ke need a plot to be an awesome show? No. This show is another example of a show being good about daily life with two elements: comedy and character building.

Synopsis: Toraji Ishida is a high school kendo teacher, whose old senpai teaches (kendo) at another school. They decide to make a bet on their girls' team. If Ishida can beat him in a practice match, he'll treat Ishida to free meals at his father's sushi restaurant for a whole year.
As Ishida sets out to discover his team, many characters - both male and female learn valuable lessons and the value of true friendship.

Side Notes: The story goes on after the practice match. Also, Tamaki is epic win. And yes, the intro owns. As for a score, this is one of five completed anime's that got a 10 on my MAL.

**blizzarddog5** · 06-21-2008, 09:23 PM

takki this is way better review then the one i read earlier.... Very nice it looks good

**Gojyo** · 06-21-2008, 09:25 PM

Nice review Takki. It was short and to the point.

**TakKi** · 06-21-2008, 10:23 PM

Thanks guys. It's a good show, and we all love Square Enix, so give it a shot.

**Avankiri** · 06-21-2008, 10:28 PM

What does Square Enix have to do with this?

**TakKi** · 06-21-2008, 10:34 PM

It's a square show! Square owns. And Bamboo Blade owns. That's like killing two birds with one stone, is it not? (To be more specific, Square Enix is/was the publisher. They have their hands in a few other animes - eg. Nabari No Ou, which is another excellent anime.)