From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: Trailer and info!
The trailer for the anime From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (Katainaka no Ossan Kensei ni Naru) has been unveiled, shedding new light on the life of Beryl Gardernant, a swordmaster resigned to a simple existence in a remote corner of the kingdom of Reveris.

The anime series Katainaka no Ossan Kensei ni Naru is scheduled for April 2025 in Japan.
Genre: Seinen, Action/Adventure, Fantasy
Synopsis – From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
The story immerses us in the daily life of Beryl Gardernant, a humble sword master who manages a dojo in the kingdom of Reveris.
Beryl had resigned himself to accepting the limits of his strength and was living a peaceful life in the countryside. However, everything changes when Alexia, one of his former students, suddenly visits him to tell him that she has recommended him as a special instructor in the Order of the Knights of the Realm.
This new role takes him into a series of unexpected events, including his reunion with former disciples who have become influential figures such as knight captains, high-ranking adventurers, and elite magicians.
Trailer – From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
Information about the manga From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
The manga Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru – Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta no ni, Taisei shita Deshi-tachi ga Ore wo Hottekurenai ken (From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman) by SAGAZAKI Shigeru (author), NABESHIMA Tetsuhiro (writer) & SATOU Kazuki (drawings) started in 2021 at Akita Shoten Editions and currently has 6 volumes in Japan.


The light novel Katainaka no Ossan Kensei ni Naru by SAGAZAKI Shigeru debuted in 2020 at Square Enix and currently has 8 bound volumes in Japan.
source : ossan-kensei.com
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