Season 1

01 A Bamboo Broom and a Champion of Justice Episode 12nd October 2007 Down and out kendo instructor Toraji can't even afford a new light bulb - let alone lunch, but discovering a prodigy like Tamaki might change his fortunes. 02 The Blade Bravers and Boxed Lunch Episode 29th October 2007 Tamaki joins the kendo team and makes short work of a sadistic bully with a thing for beating up on girls. 03 Black and Blue Episode 316th October 2007 Toraji takes the team to a kendo supply to store to stock up on weapons and armor. Later, he gives the female members of the team color-coordinated code names! 04 Pink and Blue Episode 423rd October 2007 A friendly text message convinces Sayako to rejoin the kendo team. She's excited to meet the new members, but that might change if Miyako ever takes her mask off. 05 Muroe High and Machido High Episode 530th October 2007 Toraji tries to devise a strategy for winning the practice match, but all he can think of is sushi, so Tamaki teaches the team some basic kendo fundamentals. 06 Tamaki Kawazoe and the Tardy Braver Episode 66th November 2007 Kendo is a sport of great honor, but Toraji's dreams of exotic, raw fish tempt him to taint the practice match. 07 Sushi and Mince Meat Cutlets Episode 713th November 2007 After watching his team lose, Ishibashi challenges Tamaki to a winner-take-all grudge match. 08 Tama and Part-time Work Episode 820th November 2007 Tamaki has her eye on a new anime release. Unfortunately, her piggy bank is running low and part-time jobs are against school rules. 09 Kojiro and the Crossroads of Fate Episode 927th November 2007 Toraji's trip to the grocery store quickly becomes an inescapable nightmare when he crosses paths with the world's most unpleasant woman. 10 Miyako Miyazaki's Melancholy and the First Tournament Episode 104th December 2007 The team competes in its first big tournament, and a strange girl's sudden appearance makes Miyako uneasy. 11 Animation and Dreams Episode 1111th December 2007 Kirino gets a tip that Tamaki isn't the only kendo prodigy in school. If she can convince the new girl to join the team, it might save the sensei's job. 12 Azuma's Circumstances and Mei's Circumstances Episode 1218th December 2007 Kirino and Sayako literally drag Azuma to the school's dojo. She proves to be a strong fighter, but there's a reason she gave up kendo. 13 Teachers and Students Episode 1325th December 2007 Azuma feels like she's really becoming part of the team after a practice match with Tamaki rekindles her love of kendo. 14 Satorin's Resolve and Nomming Episode 148th January 2008 Even though she loves Kendo, Azuma is still hesitant to join the club, but after Miyako pays her a little visit, she may change her mind. 15 First Training Camp and First Public Bath Episode 1515th January 2008 Everyone is excited about the upcoming kendo training camp. Well, maybe not everyone. Tamaki's father is having a tough time letting go of his little girl. 16 Kirino's Absence and the Preliminary Tournament Episode 1622nd January 2008 The kendo team is in top form at the preliminary tournament. They only need to win one more match to advance, but their opponent is notorious for dirty tricks. 17 Light and Shadow Episode 1729th January 2008 The opposing team dishonors kendo and the spirit of fair play to keep Tamaki from competing in the final match, but they only succeed in strengthening her will to win. 18 The Tournament and Muroe High After That Episode 185th February 2008 Tamaki uncharacteristically unleashes a devastating attack, and Toraji makes an honorable - but difficult - decision. If the team is destined to win, it will be up to Kirino make it so. 19 The Armadillo and the Pangolin Episode 1912th February 2008 Miyako agrees to a Kendo showdown with a pushy American - winner gets Donny! Miya-miya fights from the heart, but the foreigner attacks with a highly advanced technique. 20 Braver and Shinaider Episode 2019th February 2008 Yuuji invites Tamaki to the amusement park for what may - or may not be - a date. If love is in the air, it'll have to take a backseat to Blade Braver! 21 Tamaki Kawazoe and Rin Suzuki Episode 2126th February 2008 Tamaki and Rin both love Blade Braver, but their favorite characters are mortal enemies. When the girls visit the show's set, an animated rivalry spills into reality. 22 Winners and Losers Episode 224th March 2008 A kendo tournament becomes a grudge match when Miyako battles her rival for Donny and Tamaki finally encounters an opponent who can match her skill level. 23 Lie and Silence Episode 2311th March 2008 Tamaki's stunning loss to Rin crushed the morale of the kendo club, and things only get worse when the principal summons Toraji to his office for a less-than-pleasant chat. 24 The Sword and the Way Episode 2418th March 2008 After Miyako and Tamaki resign, Kirino does her best to hold the kendo club together. But even she can't handle a downtrodden sensei and a looming suspension. 25 Kendo and What It Brings About Episode 2525th March 2008 Next up for the reunited kendo club is a tournament ripe for revenge. Miyako gets a chance to silence her rival, and Tamaki is destined for a rematch with Rin! 26 "Since Then" and "From Here On Out" Episode 261st April 2008 Tamaki doesn't know what to do when some freshmen show up to check out the kendo club. Kirino ponders life after high school, and a familiar face returns to the dojo.