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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 5, 2025 – June 22, 2025
- Season
- Spring 2025
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Hayabusa Film
- Director
- Akio Kazumi
- Original creator
- Shigeru Sagasaki
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Medieval92%Teacher88%Swordplay84%Seinen80%Primarily Adult Cast79%Male Protagonist76%Family Life72%Female Harem71%School70%Age Gap67%
TVFINISHED2025 SPRING6.9 / 10 AniList score
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
片田舎のおっさん、剣聖になる• Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru
Synopsis
Beryl Gardinant, a self-proclaimed “humble old man,” is a sword instructor at his dojo in a rural, backwater village. In his younger years, he dreamed of glory as a master swordsman, but those days are long behind him. Out of the blue, he receives a visit from a famous former pupil who brings him world-shattering news—he's been appointed as special instructor for the knights of the Liberion Order! With his life now turned upside down, Beryl travels to the capital and reunites with some of his former students: elite knights, an ace wizard, and even an adventurer who's attained the highest guild rank possible. But why do they all want his tutelage?! As far as he's concerned, they clearly don't need him anymore. Can Beryl live up to his new position? And will he ever get a moment's peace away from his adoring students?! (Source: J-Novel Club)
Should you watch From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman?
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 35% of 23,465 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #94 highest-rated anime of 2025, and #24 most popular anime of 2025, and #23 highest-rated anime of Spring 2025 on AniList.
Of the 69.6K AniList users who started it, 6.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 47.2K have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially medieval, teacher, swordplay, seinen.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shigeru Sagasaki
- Director
- Akio Kazumi
- Series composition
- Kunihiko Okada
- Character design
- Satsuki Hayasaka
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II (2026)
Related entries
ADAPTATION
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: My Hotshot Disciples Are All Grown Up Now, and They Won't Leave Me Alone
NOVEL
ALTERNATIVE
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: My Hotshot Disciples Are All Grown Up Now, and They Won’t Leave Me Alone
MANGA
SEQUEL
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II
TV · 2026
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“HEROES” by Takanori Nishikawa · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Alright!!!” by FLOW · eps 1-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman FAQ
How many episodes does From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman have?
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman finished?
Yes. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman has finished airing — the final episode aired June 22, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman?
Yes — the story continues in From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II (2026).
Where do I start From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman?
Start here: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman is the first entry, followed by From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II.
Is From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman based on a light novel?
Yes. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman adapts the light novel by Shigeru Sagasaki.
Who animated From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman?
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman was animated by Hayabusa Film and Passione and directed by Akio Kazumi.
Who sings the opening of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman?
The opening, "HEROES", is performed by Takanori Nishikawa.
Where can I watch From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman?
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman is listed on Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.