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**Peretool** · 03-12-2010, 01:25 PM

Well, I'm in no position to comment on the quality of the writing about Kendo. Having studied other sword arts, it seems realistic to me, but....

I like the story. It's a fairly typical Japanese story, about a group of individuals coming together to be stronger as a team, and the trials and tribulations each of them face. As it happens, I like that kind of story. And it's also what could be described as "slice of life," which, again, is a genre I rather like. So it was right up my alley. Kaoru-san, you're in the US, so pull up Hulu and check out the first episode.

IIRC, they had a kendo sensei advise them so that the general movements and kendo concepts presented would be factually correct. There are 26 episodes and I haven't heard that there will be any more made. Technically, that is 2 seasons since a season is generally about 13 episodes. Hulu has some episodes twice because they are dubbed and subbed.
It's a cute series though and I found it enjoyable enough to rewatch although I disliked the ending. I'm told it diverges from the manga a bit in the 2nd season though I haven't read it beyond what scansites have available.

03-12-2010, 01:25 PM	#9
Peretool Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 516 Senior Member	Well, I'm in no position to comment on the quality of the writing about Kendo. Having studied other sword arts, it seems realistic to me, but.... I like the story. It's a fairly typical Japanese story, about a group of individuals coming together to be stronger as a team, and the trials and tribulations each of them face. As it happens, I like that kind of story. And it's also what could be described as "slice of life," which, again, is a genre I rather like. So it was right up my alley. Kaoru-san, you're in the US, so pull up Hulu and check out the first episode. IIRC, they had a kendo sensei advise them so that the general movements and kendo concepts presented would be factually correct. There are 26 episodes and I haven't heard that there will be any more made. Technically, that is 2 seasons since a season is generally about 13 episodes. Hulu has some episodes twice because they are dubbed and subbed. It's a cute series though and I found it enjoyable enough to rewatch although I disliked the ending. I'm told it diverges from the manga a bit in the 2nd season though I haven't read it beyond what scansites have available.
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