Through social media, we learned about the anime adaptation of the novel From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman by author Shigeru Sagazaki .
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However, the anime premieres in the April 2025 season in Japan.
Synopsis From Old Country Bumpkin:
Beryl Gardnant is a middle-aged fencing master who owns a small dojo in a rural area. But the days of him aiming for the top as a swordsman are long gone. Now, he lives a peaceful life, accepting his abilities. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when Allucia, one of his former students who has now become the captain of the Order of Knights of the Kingdom, appears on his doorstep after ten years.
Anime production:
- Original: Shigeru Sagasaki and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima (SQEX Novel / Square Enix)
- Director: Akio Shikazumi
- Series Composition: Kunihiko Okada
- Character Design and Animation Direction: Satsuki Hayasaka
- Music: Yasuharu Takanashi
- Animation: Passione x Hayabusa Film
Finally, the “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” novel began in November 2020, totaling eight volumes with illustrations by Nabeshima. Additionally, a manga adaptation by Kazuki Satō premiered in August 2021.
Source: Official Website
