Bamboo Blade

Kojirou, the cash-strapped kendo coach at Muroe High School, can barely keep himself afloat—until a surprising opportunity lands in his lap. If his team can defeat his former senior’s squad, he’ll earn an enviable reward: a full year of free meals.

There’s just one catch: Muroe’s kendo club needs members who can actually compete. With time running short, Kojirou sets out to recruit girls who are both willing to join and skilled enough to help the team win.