Ep. 17: Tamaki faces injury from Konishi's sabotage while teammates struggle in the ongoing tournament.
Aired on January 29, 2008

The tournament proceeds with Tamaki targeted by the opposing team's deceitful tactics. Konishi, a member of the Tozyo High kendo club, intentionally causes Tamaki to trip on tennis balls, resulting in a foot injury. Azuma experiences stomach issues that lead to a tied match, while Miyako loses due to being haunted by Reimi's face. Sayako assists in relieving Kirino's burden, allowing Kirino to fulfill her responsibilities as team captain. Upon recovering, Tamaki confronts Konishi and seeks retribution for the earlier sabotage. The narrative focuses on the physical and mental challenges faced by the team members as they navigate the competitive matches and interpersonal conflicts within the tournament setting.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Kendo practice match results and teacher competition at Muroe and Seimei High Schools
- Ep. 14 · Satorin's Resolve and Nomming
- Ep. 15 · Muroe and Machido High Kendo Clubs Hold Joint Training Camp
- Ep. 16 · Muroe High Kendo Club Competes Against Tozyo High Amidst Personal Struggles
- Ep. 17 · Tamaki faces injury from Konishi's sabotage while teammates struggle in the ongoing tournament.
- Ep. 18 · Post-Tournament Reflections and Muroe High Kendo Club Status
- Ep. 19 · Toraji and Miyako Split Up While Eiga Meets a New Rival
- Ep. 20 · Toraji grants kendo club vacation while Tamaki meets Rin Suzuki at a Blade Braver event
- Ep. 21 · Tamaki and Rin gain roles in Blade Bravers movie after location incident