From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- April 5, 2025
- Last Aired
- July 15, 2026
- Format
- 2 seasons · 24 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E11 "The Old Country Bumpkin Flies into a Rage" (★ 8/10)
- Networks
- HTB, tv asahi, Nagoya TV
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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
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At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 93 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 24 episodes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Networks
- HTB, tv asahi, Nagoya TV, KBC, ABC TV, NCC, OAB, ABA, Niigata Television Network 21, khb, KFB, HOME, KSB, Kagoshima Broadcasting, Iwate Asahi TV, Akita Asahi Broadcasting, Yamagata Television System, Shizuoka Asahi TV, Asahi Broadcasting Nagano, Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting, Ehime Asahi TV, Yamaguchi Asahi Broadcasting, Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting, Ryu-Q Asahi Broadcasting
Where to watch in United States
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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
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Old Country Bumpkin Goes to the Capital Mytharc Apr 5, 2025
- E2 The Old Country Bumpkin Is Astounded by a Wizard Core Apr 12, 2025
- E3 The Old Country Bumpkin Weathers a Fierce Attack Core Apr 19, 2025
- E4 The Old Country Bumpkin Takes Flight With a Monster Core Apr 26, 2025
- E5 The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Enraged by the Bad Guys Core May 3, 2025
- E6 The Old Country Bumpkin Faces the Dead Filler May 10, 2025
- E7 The Old Country Bumpkin Learns the Challenges of Parenting Core May 17, 2025
- E8 The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Struck by a Lightning-Fast Sword Core May 24, 2025
- E9 The Old Country Bumpkin Goes on His First Hunt in Ages Core May 31, 2025
- E10 The Old Country Bumpkin Guards a Princess Core Jun 7, 2025
- E11 The Old Country Bumpkin Throws Himself into a Deadly Fight Mytharc Jun 14, 2025
- E12 The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Praised as a Master Swordsman Mytharc Jun 21, 2025
Season 2 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Old Country Bumpkin Takes on a New Position Mytharc Jul 8, 2026
- E2 The Old Country Bumpkin Watches Them Grow Core Jul 15, 2026
- E3 The Old Country Bumpkin Sees Himself in an Old Man Core Jul 22, 2026
- E4 The Old Country Bumpkin Returns Home Core Jul 29, 2026
- E5 The Old Country Bumpkin Lets Out a Roar Core Aug 5, 2026
- E6 The Old Country Bumpkin Faces Off Against His Father Core Aug 12, 2026
- E7 The Old Country Bumpkin Gets an Invitation from Nobility Core Aug 19, 2026
- E8 The Old Country Bumpkin Gets a Marriage Proposal Core Aug 26, 2026
- E9 The Old Country Bumpkin Goes to the Holy City Core Sep 2, 2026
- E10 The Old Country Bumpkin Sees in the New Year Core Sep 9, 2026
- E11 The Old Country Bumpkin Flies into a Rage Mytharc Sep 16, 2026
- E12 The Old Country Bumpkin Goes Home Mytharc Sep 23, 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.
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