Beryl vs his father sounds like epic showdown—the visual depicting their bout promises a climactic battle testing Beryl's skills. Going beyond the strongest raises stakes perfectly; the "To go beyond the strongest—" tagline suggests Beryl must surpass even his own legendary status. Humble old man premise is refreshing twist—the self-proclaimed "humble old man" who doesn't realize his own greatness subverts typical power fantasy tropes. Former students wanting his training is heartwarming; elite knights and ace wizards seeking guidance from their teacher shows genuine respect and affection.

A brand-new trailer and teaser visual were released for From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 before its planned July 2026 broadcast today. The visual depicts Beryl in a bout with his father alongside a tagline that reads, "To go beyond the strongest—"

WATCH THE SEASON 2 TRAILER: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Anime Trailer

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Anime Teaser Visual

Production Staff (Continuing)

Director: Akio Kazumi (Loner Life in Another World)

Animation Studios: Passione and Hayabusa Film

Series Composition: Kunihiko Okada (The Eminence in Shadow scriptwriter)

Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Satsuki Hayasaki (Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki)

Music: Yasuharu Takanashi (Fairy Tail)

About the Series

J-Novel Club publishes an official English version of the original light novels.

The Story

Beryl Gardinant, a self-proclaimed "humble old man," is a sword instructor at his dojo in a rural, backwater village. In his younger years, he dreamed of glory as a master swordsman, but those days are long behind him. Out of the blue, he receives a visit from a famous former pupil who brings him world-shattering news—he's been appointed as a special instructor for the knights of the Liberion Order!

With his life now turned upside down, Beryl travels to the capital and reunites with some of his former students: elite knights, an ace wizard, and even an adventurer who's attained the highest guild rank possible. But why do they all want his tutelage?! As far as he's concerned, they clearly don't need him anymore. Can Beryl live up to his new position? And will he ever get a moment's peace away from his adoring students?!

Season 2 Details

Tagline: "To go beyond the strongest—" Key Visual: Beryl vs his father

Premiere Information

Date: July 2026

Are you excited for Season 2? What do you think of Beryl fighting his father? Did you watch Season 1? Which student relationship is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments below!