 If you liked
Shakugan no Shana
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 ...then you might like
Bamboo Blade
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Many people will probably see this as huge stretch since Bamboo Blade really isn't Magical type anime. The similarity lies in the two lead characters who are somewhat withdrawn and timid yet fiery and assertive when it comes to swordplay. While Shana is a mythical Flame Haze sent to regulate the balance of the spirit and physical world, Tamaki Kawazoe is a timid and innocent Kendo savant that is almost unbeatable on during a match. Both Tamaki and Shana both have to struggle to develop their maturing social lives and learn about the opposite sex. While there genre's are different other than the slice
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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 Orion1 had some good points: "The similarity lies in the two lead characters who are somewhat withdrawn and timid yet fiery and assertive when it comes to swordplay.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.