BAMBOO BLADE

Toraji "Kojiro" Ishida, a struggling high school kendo instructor, is desperate to revive his failing club when a tantalizing bet with his former rival offers a chance at redemption: assemble an all-girls kendo team to compete against his rival's squad, with a year's worth of sushi on the line. Enter Tamaki Kawazoe, a quiet and gifted kendo prodigy, who reluctantly joins the team alongside a colorful cast of spirited girls, each with their own quirks and dreams. As Kojiro trains his unlikely squad, they navigate the challenges of kendo, friendship, and personal growth, blending intense matches with moments of humor and heart. (Summary by Grok 2)