From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman 2025
What is From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman?
The television series From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman is a 2025 anime adaptation. It premiered in April 2025 and is available to stream on various services, including Netflix.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 24
- First aired
- Apr 5, 2025
- Last aired
- Jul 15, 2026
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- HTB, tv asahi, Nagoya TV, KBC
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 24 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman is a 2025 anime adaptation. It premiered in April 2025 and is available to stream on various services, including Netflix. The series follows the story of Beryl Gardenant, a middle-aged swordsman who runs a dojo in a rural area. Beryl's life changes when his former student Allucia, who is now the Commander of the Royal Order of Knights, appears. The series features a cast of characters, including Ashley Bell, Nao Tôyama, Cory Yee, and Hiroaki Hirata. A spin-off manga series, titled From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: The Twin Dragonblade's Journey to the Top, began serialization in Square Enix's Young Gangan magazine on February 7, 2025. The series has been announced on various platforms, including an official website and social media accounts.
Should you watch it?
“A quiet backwater swordsman's life turns upside down when a former student returns.”
- Unique premise of rural master facing urban challenges
- Strong character dynamics between mentor and former student
- Visually striking swordplay sequences
- Pacing issues in early episodes
- Some plotlines feel underdeveloped
You enjoy stories about unlikely heroes thrust into unfamiliar worlds.
Suitable for general audiences with mild action violence.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Old Country Bumpkin Goes to the Capital Apr 5, 2025
- E2 The Old Country Bumpkin Is Astounded by a Wizard Apr 12, 2025
- E3 The Old Country Bumpkin Weathers a Fierce Attack Apr 19, 2025
- E4 The Old Country Bumpkin Takes Flight With a Monster Apr 26, 2025
- E5 The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Enraged by the Bad Guys May 3, 2025
- E6 The Old Country Bumpkin Faces the Dead May 10, 2025
- E7 The Old Country Bumpkin Learns the Challenges of Parenting May 17, 2025
- E8 The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Struck by a Lightning-Fast Sword May 24, 2025
- E9 The Old Country Bumpkin Goes on His First Hunt in Ages May 31, 2025
- E10 The Old Country Bumpkin Guards a Princess Jun 7, 2025
- E11 The Old Country Bumpkin Throws Himself into a Deadly Fight Jun 14, 2025
- E12 The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Praised as a Master Swordsman Jun 21, 2025
Season 2 · 1 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jul 8, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is this show based on a manga or novel?
The series is an original production not adapted from other media.
What makes Beryl different from typical swordsmen?
He comes from a rural background rather than formal knight training.
Are there romantic subplots in the series?
The show focuses primarily on mentorship and personal growth themes.
How many episodes are in the first season?
The series consists of multiple episodes following Beryl's journey.
Does Beryl leave his dojo permanently?
He faces challenges balancing his quiet life with new responsibilities.