Fans of Bamboo Blade have reason to rejoice—Masahiro Totsuka and Aguri Igarashi are reviving their beloved kendo series for a special two-part one-shot. The commemorative chapter begins June 6 and wraps up June 20 in Young Gangan, marking a nostalgic return to the dojo.
Story Synopsis
The new one-shot, titled “Muroe Kōkō Kendō-bu to ○‑nen Ato” (Muroe High School Kendo Club and __ Years Later), revisits Toraji Ishida and his students, reflecting on how they’ve grown since their original run. The follow-up, “Honki Kojirō to Gachi Tama” (Serious Kojirō and Earnest Tamaki), lands in the magazine’s June 20 issue.
Character Summaries
Toraji “Kojirō” Ishida
He is often a down-on-his-luck high school kendo coach who leads his ragtag squad of students. Known for making a bet on sushi and training the team to compete, his return in the one-shots recalls his quirky determination and mentorship.
Tamaki Kawazoe
An extraordinarily talented but humble freshman known for her quiet strength and love of instant ramen. In the second chapter, “Gachi Tama,” she retakes center stage, demonstrating how her passion for kendo has matured.
This special one-shot series offers both nostalgia and closure as it reconnects fans with Bamboo Blade’s treasured characters—don’t miss the concluding chapter in Young Gangan on June 20.
