Is From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman coming back?
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (2025–present) — action · anime on TV Asahi
About From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
Yes — From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman returns on July 8, 2026, on TV Asahi. The show is currently in its second season after a hiatus, with the next episode scheduled for that date.
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman is an animated series that first premiered in April 2025. It follows Beryl Gardinant, a humble sword instructor in a rural village who once dreamed of becoming a master swordsman. Out of the blue, he is appointed as a special instructor for the knights of the Liberion Order, which leads him to travel to the capital and reconnect with former students, including elite knights, an ace wizard, and a top-ranked adventurer. The series explores his experiences adjusting to this new role and the challenges of living up to his reputation, all while dealing with the attention of his students.
It is a 30-minute animated series that has been airing since April 2025, with its second season beginning in July 2026.
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman episode schedule
7 upcoming · 13 aired . Next episode: July 15, 2026.
Upcoming · 7
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | S2·E2 | The Old Country Bumpkin Watches Them Grow |
| July 22, 2026 | S2·E3 | Episode 3 |
| July 29, 2026 | S2·E4 | Episode 4 |
| August 5, 2026 | S2·E5 | Episode 5 |
| August 12, 2026 | S2·E6 | Episode 6 |
| August 19, 2026 | S2·E7 | Episode 7 |
| August 26, 2026 | S2·E8 | Episode 8 |
Aired · 13
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | S2·E1 | The Old Country Bumpkin Takes on a New Position |
| June 21, 2025 | S1·E12 | The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Praised as a Master Swordsman |
| June 14, 2025 | S1·E11 | The Old Country Bumpkin Throws Himself into a Deadly Fight |
| June 7, 2025 | S1·E10 | The Old Country Bumpkin Guards a Princess |
| May 31, 2025 | S1·E9 | The Old Country Bumpkin Goes on His First Hunt in Ages |
| May 24, 2025 | S1·E8 | The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Struck by a Lightning-Fast Sword |
| May 17, 2025 | S1·E7 | The Old Country Bumpkin Learns the Challenges of Parenting |
| May 10, 2025 | S1·E6 | The Old Country Bumpkin Faces the Dead |
| May 3, 2025 | S1·E5 | The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Enraged by the Bad Guys |
| April 26, 2025 | S1·E4 | The Old Country Bumpkin Takes Flight with a Monster |
| April 19, 2025 | S1·E3 | The Old Country Bumpkin Weathers a Fierce Attack |
| April 12, 2025 | S1·E2 | The Old Country Bumpkin Is Astounded by a Wizard |
| April 5, 2025 | S1·E1 | The Old Country Bumpkin Goes to the Capital |
