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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman

TV-142025•7.5/10
AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyComedy

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7.5/10(75)

Beryl Gardenant, a middle-aged swordsman running a dojo in the backwaters, lives a quiet life, until Allucia, former student and Commander of the Royal Order of Knights, appears! Beryl’s life is about to change dramatically! City life. Old students. New friends and formidable foes. It’s all too much. But after years of training, he has mad skills, and he’s been dubbed “the backwater swordmaster.”

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Production

Passione, Hayabusa Film, Square Enix, NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, TV Asahi, BS Asahi, jeki, Drecom, THE KLOCKWORX, Nippon Columbia, Itochu, NK Animation

Language

JA

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

April 5, 2025

Last Aired

June 21, 2025

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

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
The Old Country Bumpkin Goes to the Capital
E1
The Old Country Bumpkin Goes to the Capital
Air date: 2025-04-05
Beryl Gardenant lives a quiet life running a dojo in the backwaters, until Allucia, his former student, appears with a new job for him – special instructor to the knights she commands! Beryl accepts the job, but Vice-Commander Henblitz doesn’t think he’s up to the task and challenges him to a duel.
The Old Country Bumpkin Is Astounded by a Wizard
E2
The Old Country Bumpkin Is Astounded by a Wizard
Air date: 2025-04-12
Allucia reminisces about her training with Beryl, and her resolve to have him instruct the knights hardens. While taking in the city sights with Curuni, Beryl meets up with Ficelle, another former student. She surprises him with her magic. But another wizard gives him even more of a surprise!
The Old Country Bumpkin Weathers a Fierce Attack
E3
The Old Country Bumpkin Weathers a Fierce Attack
Air date: 2025-04-19
Former student and top-ranking adventurer Surena enlists Beryl’s help to train new adventurers. At the Adventurer’s Guild, Beryl ends up in a duel with her to prove he has what it takes for the job. He isn’t really happy with the turn of events, but Surena seems to feel differently.
The Old Country Bumpkin Takes Flight With a Monster
E4
The Old Country Bumpkin Takes Flight With a Monster
Air date: 2025-04-26
To protect the new adventurers, Beryl faces off against a dangerous monster. Unlike other opponents, it acts on instinct, and he’s drawn into a ferocious battle, unable to get a read on its moves. Later on, he faces an encounter that will turn his future upside down.
The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Enraged by the Bad Guys
E5
The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Enraged by the Bad Guys
Air date: 2025-05-03
Beryl encounters a pickpocket. Seeing the despair in her eyes, he confronts her in an attempt to get her to open up, but it’s not as easy as he thinks. With the help of Allucia and Lucy, he strives to help her free herself from the clutches of shadowy forces and the evil that binds her.
The Old Country Bumpkin Faces the Dead
E6
The Old Country Bumpkin Faces the Dead
Air date: 2025-05-10
Someone is controlling the lowlifes taking advantage of Mewi behind the scenes. Religion and international relations come to the forefront, and with no ties that might cause an international incident, Beryl is asked to flush out the mastermind. New sword in hand, Beryl battles for Mewi’s future.
The Old Country Bumpkin Learns the Challenges of Parenting
E7
The Old Country Bumpkin Learns the Challenges of Parenting
Air date: 2025-05-17
Beryl and Mewi start living in the house Lucy gave Beryl. Although unsure, Beryl works on becoming a parent figure for Mewi. When they find out that the magic institute Mewi is enrolled at has a student dormitory, Beryl wonders whether it is best for her to live with him, or on campus.
The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Struck by a Lightning-Fast Sword
E8
The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Struck by a Lightning-Fast Sword
Air date: 2025-05-24
When a delegation from a neighboring country arrives, Allucia asks Beryl to help guard the VIPs, and he can’t refuse. Beryl needs the right clothes for the job, so he and Allucia go shopping. It’s just like a date! The next day, Allucia approaches Beryl with an offer.
The Old Country Bumpkin Goes on His First Hunt in Ages
E9
The Old Country Bumpkin Goes on His First Hunt in Ages
Air date: 2025-05-31
Mewi needs a new bag for school, so Beryl goes shopping. But he quickly realizes just how expensive bags can be! A job offer from Surena provides a means to make some extra cash, and he jumps at the chance. But he soon realizes – this job is one even high-ranking adventurers have never completed!
The Old Country Bumpkin Guards a Princess
E10
The Old Country Bumpkin Guards a Princess
Air date: 2025-06-07
The Vice Commander of the Holy Order of the Church of Sphene is Beryl’s former student, Rose, and he renews his ties with her. When the delegation arrives, Beryl is assigned to guard the two royal families as they tour the capital. But a shadow looms over what is supposed to be a joyous event.
The Old Country Bumpkin Throws Himself into a Deadly Fight
E11
The Old Country Bumpkin Throws Himself into a Deadly Fight
Air date: 2025-06-14
Beryl helps protect the royal family from assassins, but the assassins all kill themselves, and any clues to the mastermind are lost. Lucy thinks a conflict between royalty and religion is at play. Despite Beryl wanting to cancel the tour of the capital to keep the prince safe, the plan goes ahead.
The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Praised as a Master Swordsman
E12
The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Praised as a Master Swordsman
Air date: 2025-06-21
It was Rose behind the flood of assassins. Beryl confronts her in an effort to find where her true intentions lie. Rose tells him, and the two draw their swords against each other. What will the outcome be in this battle between master and student?

Cast

Hiroaki Hirata

Hiroaki Hirata

Beryl Gardenant (voice)

Nao Toyama

Nao Toyama

Allucia Citrus (voice)

Yuuki Hirose

Yuuki Hirose

Curuni Crueciel (voice)

Hinaki Yano

Hinaki Yano

Ficelle Harbeller (voice)

Hitomi Ueda

Hitomi Ueda

Surena Lysandra (voice)

Chiwa Saito

Chiwa Saito

Lucy Diamond (voice)

Kaito Ishikawa

Kaito Ishikawa

Henblitz Drout (voice)

Arisa Nakada

Arisa Nakada

Mewi Freya (voice)

Ryota Osaka

Ryota Osaka

Spur (voice)

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