Beryl Gardenant
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Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Male Protagonist79%Teacher79%Swordplay79%School55%CGI52%Parenthood40%Magic26%Age Regression20%Religion20%Royal Affairs20%
TVFINISHED2026 SUMMER7.2 / 10 AniList score
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II
片田舎のおっさん、剣聖になるII• Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru II
Synopsis & Story
Beryl Gardenant, a swordmaster from the countryside, is settling into his new life as a special instructor for the Royal Order of Knights and the guardian of an orphan. A peaceful life is not in the cards, however, and Beryl is confronted with new obstacles. At the magic institute, in his hometown, at the kingdom's border, away in a foreign land... It's time for Beryl to face new battles. (Source: Prime Video)
Trailer
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Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Franchise Universe & Related Entries
PREQUEL
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
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SEQUEL
Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru III
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ALTERNATIVE
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: My Hotshot Disciples Are All Grown Up Now, and They Won’t Leave Me Alone
MANGA
ADAPTATION
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: My Hotshot Disciples Are All Grown Up Now, and They Won't Leave Me Alone
NOVEL
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Aniphoria guide
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II: should you watch it?
At a glance
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 45% of 7,108 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #82 highest-rated anime of 2026, and #50 most popular anime of 2026, and #26 highest-rated anime of Summer 2026 on AniList.
Of the 32.6K AniList users who started it, 2.5% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 15.4K 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 male protagonist, teacher, swordplay.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (2025)
- Watch next: Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru III
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Shigeru Sagasaki
- Director
- Akio Kazumi
- Series composition
- Kunihiko Okada
- Character design
- Satsuki Hayasaka
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Kurenai no Ha” by Unicorn · eps 1-
Endings
- ED1“Mikansei” by BLUE ENCOUNT · eps 1-
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II FAQ
- How many episodes does From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II have?
- From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II 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 II?
- 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 II finished?
- Yes. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II has finished airing — the final episode aired September 23, 2026.
- Is there a season 2 of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II?
- Yes — the story continues in Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru III.
- What should I watch before From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II?
- Watch From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman first — From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II is a direct sequel.
- Is From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II based on a light novel?
- Yes. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II adapts the light novel by Shigeru Sagasaki.
- Who animated From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II?
- From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II was animated by Hayabusa Film and Passione and directed by Akio Kazumi.
- Who sings the opening of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II?
- The opening, "Kurenai no Ha", is performed by Unicorn.
- Where can I watch From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II?
- From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II is listed on Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.