The official website for the new anime Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru (From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman) has announced its official release date.
Therefore, the anime Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru (From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman) will premiere on April 6, 2025, animated by studio Passione x Hayabusa Film.
Anime production:
- Director: Akio Shikazumi
- Original: Shigeru Sagasaki and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima (SQEX Novel / Square Enix)
- Series Composition: Kunihiko Okada
- Character Design and Animation Direction: Satsuki Hayasaka
- Music: Yasuharu Takanashi
- Animation: Passione x Hayabusa Film
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, 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 at his door after ten years.
Finally, the light novel series Katainaka no Ossan (From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman) began publication in November 2020, totaling eight volumes with illustrations by Nabeshima. Additionally, a manga adaptation by Kazuki Satō debuted in August 2021.
Source: Official Website