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tama-chan for great justice

Bamboo Blade 16

The first part of this episode was lovely Kirino stuff. The second half filled me with a burning rage to strike down upon thee with GREAT VENGEANCE and FURIOUS ANGER those who attempt to poison and destroy Tama-chan. And you … Continue reading

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Bamboo Blade 15

Before setting off to the training camp, Tama-chan tells her father not to touch her DVD recorder no matter what. The five girls from the first match arc (Eps 5, 6 and 7) arrive to find the home team cleaning … Continue reading

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Bamboo Blade 14

While it was Miya Miya that landed the killing blow, I think Kirino and Sayako’s recruitment drive laid the foundation for that success. Banzai for our Bamboo Boke pair!

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Bamboo Blade 13

Another jolly, uplifting episode that manages to avoid being trite and saccharine; I love the balance that this series manages to maintain – being positive and fun without too much cliche or preachiness. I liked how positive Mei had become … Continue reading

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Bamboo Blade 12

Kirino and Saya find Satori who is clumsy and has mysteriously terrible grades; Tama-chan’s kawaii powers calm the nerves of a first year member of a visiting girl’s kendo team.

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Bamboo Blade 11

Kirino struggles to remember the name of their potential fifth member; Reimi sends her goons after Yuuji; Toraji (why is he called Kojiro?), KiriSaya step their hunt for Azuma; Tama-chan expounds the wisdom of Goro Taniguchi-sensei.

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Bamboo Blade 10

Pink-Black Ranger MiyaMiya meets her match, in both senses of the word, in Evil Psychotic Stalker Reimi who had been flagged up by Mentar earlier (though, at the time, I thought he and Dav were talking about CLANNAD orz). With … Continue reading

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