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The Old Country Bumpkin Goes to the Capital

Episode 1

Beryl Gardenant lives a quiet life running a dojo in the backwaters, until Allucia, his former student, appears with a new job for him – special instructor to the knights she commands! Beryl accepts the job, but Vice-Commander Henblitz doesn’t think he’s up to the task and challenges him to a duel.

The Old Country Bumpkin Is Astounded by a Wizard

12th April 2025

Episode 2

Allucia reminisces about her training with Beryl, and her resolve to have him instruct the knights hardens. While taking in the city sights with Curuni, Beryl meets up with Ficelle, another former student. She surprises him with her magic. But another wizard gives him even more of a surprise!

The Old Country Bumpkin Weathers a Fierce Attack

19th April 2025

Episode 3

Former student and top-ranking adventurer Surena enlists Beryl’s help to train new adventurers. At the Adventurer’s Guild, Beryl ends up in a duel with her to prove he has what it takes for the job. He isn’t really happy with the turn of events, but Surena seems to feel differently.

The Old Country Bumpkin Takes Flight With a Monster

26th April 2025

Episode 4

To protect the new adventurers, Beryl faces off against a dangerous monster. Unlike other opponents, it acts on instinct, and he’s drawn into a ferocious battle, unable to get a read on its moves. Later on, he faces an encounter that will turn his future upside down.

The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Enraged by the Bad Guys

Episode 5

Beryl encounters a pickpocket. Seeing the despair in her eyes, he confronts her in an attempt to get her to open up, but it’s not as easy as he thinks. With the help of Allucia and Lucy, he strives to help her free herself from the clutches of shadowy forces and the evil that binds her.

The Old Country Bumpkin Faces the Dead

Episode 6

Someone is controlling the lowlifes taking advantage of Mewi behind the scenes. Religion and international relations come to the forefront, and with no ties that might cause an international incident, Beryl is asked to flush out the mastermind. New sword in hand, Beryl battles for Mewi’s future.

The Old Country Bumpkin Learns the Challenges of Parenting

Episode 7

Beryl and Mewi start living in the house Lucy gave Beryl. Although unsure, Beryl works on becoming a parent figure for Mewi. When they find out that the magic institute Mewi is enrolled at has a student dormitory, Beryl wonders whether it is best for her to live with him, or on campus.

The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Struck by a Lightning-Fast Sword

Episode 8

When a delegation from a neighboring country arrives, Allucia asks Beryl to help guard the VIPs, and he can’t refuse. Beryl needs the right clothes for the job, so he and Allucia go shopping. It’s just like a date! The next day, Allucia approaches Beryl with an offer.

The Old Country Bumpkin Goes on His First Hunt in Ages

Episode 9

Mewi needs a new bag for school, so Beryl goes shopping. But he quickly realizes just how expensive bags can be! A job offer from Surena provides a means to make some extra cash, and he jumps at the chance. But he soon realizes – this job is one even high-ranking adventurers have never completed!

The Old Country Bumpkin Guards a Princess

Episode 10

The Vice Commander of the Holy Order of the Church of Sphene is Beryl’s former student, Rose, and he renews his ties with her. When the delegation arrives, Beryl is assigned to guard the two royal families as they tour the capital. But a shadow looms over what is supposed to be a joyous event.

The Old Country Bumpkin Throws Himself into a Deadly Fight

Episode 11

Beryl helps protect the royal family from assassins, but the assassins all kill themselves, and any clues to the mastermind are lost. Lucy thinks a conflict between royalty and religion is at play. Despite Beryl wanting to cancel the tour of the capital to keep the prince safe, the plan goes ahead.

The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Praised as a Master Swordsman

Episode 12

It was Rose behind the flood of assassins. Beryl confronts her in an effort to find where her true intentions lie. Rose tells him, and the two draw their swords against each other. What will the outcome be in this battle between master and student?

Top Cast

Hiroaki Hirata•Nao Toyama•Yuuki Hirose

Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy Comedy

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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Full Cast

Hiroaki Hirata Image

Hiroaki Hirata

Beryl Gardenant (voice)

Nao Toyama Image

Nao Toyama

Allucia Citrus (voice)

Yuuki Hirose Image

Yuuki Hirose

Curuni Crueciel (voice)

Hinaki Yano Image

Hinaki Yano

Ficelle Harbeller (voice)

Hitomi Ueda Image

Hitomi Ueda

Surena Lysandra (voice)

Chiwa Saito Image

Chiwa Saito

Lucy Diamond (voice)

Kaito Ishikawa Image

Kaito Ishikawa

Henblitz Drout (voice)

Arisa Nakada Image

Arisa Nakada

Mewi Freya (voice)

Ryota Osaka Image

Ryota Osaka

Spur (voice)

Full Crew

Yasuharu Takanashi

Original Music Composer

Akio Kazumi

Series Director

Satsuki Hayasaka

Supervising Animation Director

Satsuki Hayasaka

Character Designer

Kunihiko Okada

Series Composition

Hisayoshi Hirasawa

Sound Director

Ayako Tan

Editor

Kenichi Ikeda

Director of Photography

Kouji Hayashi

Director of Photography

Taiki Yamashita

Art Direction

Sakie Suzuki

Color Designer

Ley Yumeno

Conceptual Design

Suzume Shima

Conceptual Design

Nozomu Koga

Art Direction

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Takanori Nishikawa

Theme Song Performance

KOHSHI

Theme Song Performance

KEIGO

Theme Song Performance

GOT'S

Theme Song Performance

IWASAKI

Theme Song Performance

Ryo Hino

Producer

Kazuki Endo

Producer

Yuko Matsui

Producer

Shouta Itou

Producer

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Hiroyuki Tajima

Producer

Fumihiro Ozawa

Producer

Chiaki Kondo

Producer

Shota Komatsu

Producer

Shintaro Yoshitake

Producer

Hisaya Takahara

Producer

天野知宏

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