From Old Country Bumpkin: Novel Gets Anime Adaptation

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From Old Country Bumpkin: Novel Gets Anime Adaptation

Through social media, we learned about the anime adaptation of the novel From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman by author Shigeru Sagazaki .

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
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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 when he aspired to the top as a swordsman are long gone. Now, he lives a quiet life, embracing 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 at his door 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 novel series "From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman" began in November 2020, totaling eight volumes with illustrations by Nabeshima. A manga adaptation by Kazuki Satō also debuted in August 2021.

Source: Official Website

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