From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (2025)

Synopsis

Beryl Gardenant, a middle-aged swordsman running a dojo in the backwaters, lives a quiet life, until Allucia, former student and Commander of the Royal Order of Knights, appears! Beryl’s life is about to change dramatically! City life. Old students. New friends and formidable foes. It’s all too much. But after years of training, he has mad skills, and he’s been dubbed “the backwater swordmaster.”

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Where to watch

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• Amazon Prime Video
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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Hiroaki Hirata as Beryl Gardenant (voice)
• Nao Toyama as Allucia Citrus (voice)
• Yuuki Hirose as Curuni Crueciel (voice)
• Hinaki Yano as Ficelle Harbeller (voice)
• Hitomi Ueda as Surena Lysandra (voice)
• Chiwa Saito as Lucy Diamond (voice)
• Kaito Ishikawa as Henblitz Drout (voice)
• Ryota Osaka as Spur (voice)
• Arisa Nakada as Mewi Freya (voice)
• Shohei Yamaguchi as Waiter (voice)

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BingeNext's take

If you’re into animated shows that mix action, fantasy, and comedy with a touch of heart, From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman is a great pick. It follows Beryl Gardenant, a middle-aged swordsman who’s been living quietly running his dojo until his former student, now a knight commander, turns his world upside down. The show balances the excitement of city life, old friendships, and new challenges with Beryl’s impressive sword skills, making it feel both adventurous and relatable. With two seasons and 24 episodes, each about 24 minutes long, it’s perfect if you want something that’s easy to binge but still packed with fun and character growth. The voice cast adds a lot of charm, and if you’ve enjoyed shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Komi Can’t Communicate, you might find this one hits a similar sweet spot between action and humor.