User Recommendations for Bamboo Blade

While not exactly similar genres, both protagonists are quite similar. Orion1 had some good points: "The similarity lies in the two lead characters who are somewhat withdrawn and timid yet fiery and assertive when it comes to swordplay. " and "Both Tamaki and Shana both have to struggle to develop their maturing social lives and learn about the opposite sex. " At least I enjoyed both anime to the fullest.