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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
片田舎のおっさん、剣聖になる
TV-14
2025
0:24
2 Seasons 24 Episodes
★ 7.3
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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.”

Episodes

The Old Country Bumpkin Goes to the Capital
Episode 1

The Old Country Bumpkin Goes to the Capital

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.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Is Astounded by a Wizard
Episode 2

The Old Country Bumpkin Is Astounded by a Wizard

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!

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Weathers a Fierce Attack
Episode 3

The Old Country Bumpkin Weathers a Fierce Attack

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.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Takes Flight With a Monster
Episode 4

The Old Country Bumpkin Takes Flight With a Monster

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.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Enraged by the Bad Guys
Episode 5

The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Enraged by the Bad Guys

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.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Faces the Dead
Episode 6

The Old Country Bumpkin Faces the Dead

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.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Learns the Challenges of Parenting
Episode 7

The Old Country Bumpkin Learns the Challenges of Parenting

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.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Struck by a Lightning-Fast Sword
Episode 8

The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Struck by a Lightning-Fast Sword

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.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Goes on His First Hunt in Ages
Episode 9

The Old Country Bumpkin Goes on His First Hunt in Ages

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!

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Guards a Princess
Episode 10

The Old Country Bumpkin Guards a Princess

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.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Throws Himself into a Deadly Fight
Episode 11

The Old Country Bumpkin Throws Himself into a Deadly Fight

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.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Praised as a Master Swordsman
Episode 12

The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Praised as a Master Swordsman

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?

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Takes on a New Position
Episode 1

The Old Country Bumpkin Takes on a New Position

A few months into his appointment as the Liberion Order's special instructor, Beryl Gardenant is settling into his new life in the capital. One day, he's visited by Lucy and Ficelle, who ask him to become a temporary instructor at the Magic Institute. Beryl joins the sword magic course where Mewi is enrolled, witnesses Ficelle's teaching methods, and finds himself facing off against her...

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Watches Them Grow
Episode 2

The Old Country Bumpkin Watches Them Grow

Beryl wrestles with teaching Ficelle - who is a terrible teacher - how to actually teach. Mewi struggles to fit in with her fellow students, but a conversation with Cindy at lunch hints at that beginning to change. At a small party, Beryl views both Mewi and Ficelle's growth with satisfaction. And then an unexpected disturbance rocks the Magic Institute.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Sees Himself in an Old Man
Episode 3

The Old Country Bumpkin Sees Himself in an Old Man

Wolf-shaped shadows attack the teachers and magic is rendered useless on campus. Able to fight even without magic, Beryl and Ficelle force their way into the school in an effort to uncover the cause of the strange happenings. When shadow wolves appear in the cafeteria, Mewi and her classmates decide to confront them, despite their inexperience. Two battles unfold - so how will they end?

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Returns Home
Episode 4

The Old Country Bumpkin Returns Home

A letter addressed to Beryl arrives from Beaden. Sent by his father Mordea, it urges him to return to the village for an annual event unique to the village. With the Magic Institute on summer break, Beryl invites Mewi to accompany him and Henblitz. Then Curuni invites herself along. It's the first time Beryl's been home since his move to the city. The next day, an unexpected confrontation occurs.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Lets Out a Roar
Episode 5

The Old Country Bumpkin Lets Out a Roar

Their mission to take down the saberboar begins. Curuni achieves her long-cherished goal of taking one down and realizes how much stronger she has become. Randrid makes full use of the skills he honed as an adventurer and puts his swordsmanship to good use. Impressed, Henblitz challenges him to a sparring match - which ignites something in the hearts of both Beryl and another swordsman.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Faces Off Against His Father
Episode 6

The Old Country Bumpkin Faces Off Against His Father

With the saberboar threat eliminated, Beaden holds its annual festival. The friendship between Henblitz and Randrid grows, while Adel and Edel fuss over Mewi. Beryl watches it all and reflects on his own feelings over the years. Then Mordea arrives and the two head for the dojo. Can Beryl overcome the giant wall that is his father?

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Gets an Invitation from Nobility
Episode 7

The Old Country Bumpkin Gets an Invitation from Nobility

A banquet is being held in the lands of the Margrave of Flumvelk, a region bordering Sphenedyardvania, and both Allucia and Beryl have been invited. The visit is also a chance to confirm the route the soon-to-be-wed Princess Salacia will take to her new home. Along the way, Beryl gives advice to a young knight. When he arrives at his destination, an unexpected reunion awaits him.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Gets a Marriage Proposal
Episode 8

The Old Country Bumpkin Gets a Marriage Proposal

Shueste, the sister of Beryl's former student Warren, relentlessly pursues Beryl - but for a good reason. Seeing this upsets Allucia, Warren explains both his and Shueste's motives, and encourages Allucia to make her own move. Beryl's actions at the banquet leave Shueste even more smitten. Having finished their assignment, Beryl and Allucia head home - but face an unforseen encounter on the way.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Goes to the Holy City
Episode 9

The Old Country Bumpkin Goes to the Holy City

Back in the capital, Beryl struggles to shake his guilt over Vesper's grave injuries, while Surena tries to cheer him up. The day of Princess Salacia's wedding draws near, and Beryl joins the escort detail. After a short reunion with Shueste and with the threat of an attack by the Verdapis Mercenary Company looming, they reach Dilmahakha, the holy city of Sphenedyardvania. But who is watching him?

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Sees in the New Year
Episode 10

The Old Country Bumpkin Sees in the New Year

Allucia and Gatoga visit Beryl at his lodgings in Dilmahakha, and Gatoga shows Beryl around the city. Once they're alone, Gatoga tells him what became of Rose. Back in Baltrain, Curuni and Ficelle put Mewi through special training, while Lucy and Ibroy meet in secret. The new year arrives, bringing Princess Salacia's wedding - and screams of terror ring out through the cathedral.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Flies into a Rage
Episode 11

The Old Country Bumpkin Flies into a Rage

The Verdapis Mercenary Company bursts into the cathedral. Beryl moves to stop them, but Ibroy yells, "They're on our side!" Forced into an uneasy alliance, Beryl and the others escort the prince and princess safely to the palace. Along the way, Beryl's rage clashes with Hanoy's pride as a mercenary. But an even greater crisis engulfs the Holy City - caused by none other than Pope Morris himself.

24m
The Old Country Bumpkin Goes Home
Episode 12

The Old Country Bumpkin Goes Home

The masked White Maiden is revealed to be none other than Beryl's former student, Rose. Beryl and the White Maiden meet up with Allucia and Surena, who have successfully taken down the Chimera, and they head to back up the Verdapis Mercenary Company. There, they find Hanoy on the brink of defeat - and Pope Morris standing calmly before him. The final battle is about to begin.

24m

Cast

Hiroaki Hirata

Beryl Gardenant (voice)

Crew

Yuji Noyama

Art Direction

Ryosuke Tsuda

Director of Photography

Yuichiro Tsukamoto

Producer

Hinako Watanabe

Producer

Mariya Kato

Producer

Shintaro Shiozawa

Producer

坂本真一

Producer

Shintaro Yoshitake

Producer

Chiaki Kondo

Producer

Shouta Itou

Producer

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