Bamboo Blade
Ki-oon · 2009–2011 · 14 issues
About the series
In this lively manga series from French publisher Ki-oon, a down-on-his-luck kendo instructor makes a bet with a rival that he can field a winning team of female students—only to discover his recruits are a wildly mismatched group of personalities. Running from 2009 to 2011 across 14 issues, Bamboo Blade blends sports comedy with slice-of-life charm, focusing on the girls' growth as fencers and friends rather than tournament glory. Adapted from the original Japanese manga by Masahiro Totsuka and Aguri Igarashi, this edition is best known for its warm, character-driven humor and its respectful yet playful take on kendo culture.
