brukhalian☆☆☆☆☆AnimeFrom Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2
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LIVE · THE WEEKLY VERDICT
FROM OLD COUNTRY BUMPKIN TO MASTER SWORDSMAN SEASON 2 HAS NO VOTE THIS WEEK
- 🏆Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity — EP 2New
- 2Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia — EP 61
- 3Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games — EP 42
- 4Clevatess Season 2 — EP 4
- 5You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 — EP 5New
- 6Sparks of Tomorrow — EP 5New
- 7Daemons of the Shadow Realm — EP 17New
- 8Draw This, Then Die! — EP 56
Synopsis
A legendary sword master long since retired, Beryl Gardinant just wants to live quietly in his rural village, tend to his garden, and not be legendary anymore. Problem is, the world doesn't care what he wants. Season 2 of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman picks up where things left off: Beryl's past is still knocking on his door, and this time it's bringing bigger problems. His former students, including royal knight captain Alyucia and the mage Srena, are tangled up in whatever's coming, and the old man can't exactly sit this one out. The setup lands somewhere between a cozy slice-of-life and full-blown fantasy action, with Beryl reluctantly dusting off skills that made him a legend in the first place. Studios Passione and Hayabusa Film are handling production, and the first season already showed they know how to animate fluid swordplay: the combat choreography has real weight to it. There's a nice balance of humor and genuine stakes, with a power system rooted in personal history rather than generic level-ups. If you liked the "retired overpowered guy" angle from Banished from the Hero's Party, or the older protagonist energy of The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, this hits a similar spot but leans harder into the action side. Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World fans might dig the fantasy world-building too. It's a comfortable watch that doesn't skip on the fights.
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LIVE · THE WEEKLY VERDICT
FROM OLD COUNTRY BUMPKIN TO MASTER SWORDSMAN SEASON 2 HAS NO VOTE THIS WEEK
- 🏆Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity — EP 2New
- 2Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia — EP 61
- 3Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games — EP 42
- 4Clevatess Season 2 — EP 4
- 5You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 — EP 5New
- 6Sparks of Tomorrow — EP 5New
- 7Daemons of the Shadow Realm — EP 17New
- 8Draw This, Then Die! — EP 56
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brukhalian☆☆☆☆☆Anime
nekokurarisu★★★★☆VerifiedEP 4This episode has major "bringing your college friends to your hometown" energy, except your friends happen to be ridiculously strong and slightly chaotic.
crybabytodoroki★★★★☆VerifiedEP 4From awkward introductions to lovable group dynamics, this episode feels like a fun summer vacation arc with swordsmen and mages tagging along for the ride.
marin_coser★★★★☆VerifiedEP 4Beryl really can't have a normal trip anymore. One minute he's heading home, the next he's traveling with an entourage like some legendary hero. His humble reactions never stop being funny.
luc4s★★★☆☆VerifiedEP 1a
nanasummer4046★★★★☆EP 2
moyassernf★★★☆☆VerifiedEP 2Quieter episode this time, focused more on character growth than action. Mui's struggle to fit in with her classmates felt real, not like filler. The moment where Ficelle understands why she was able to stick with swordsmanship was honestly the best part of the episode — small but genuinely touching. Beryl's still doing his usual thing, holding everything together in the background without ever stealing the spotlight, which is basically the whole charm of this show. Pacing was a bit slow, but it paid off for character development.
muzzi☆☆☆☆☆Animemarin_coser★★★★☆VerifiedEP 3The title says Old Country Bumpkin, but at this point he's basically fantasy John Wick with a sword and unlimited dad energy.
nekokurarisu★★★★★VerifiedEP 3Mewi's growth has been one of my favorite parts of Season 2. Seeing her become more confident while Beryl quietly carries everyone makes this episode surprisingly wholesome.
crybabytodoroki★★★★☆VerifiedEP 3Magic users were nerfed, so naturally the country bumpkin became the MVP. This episode was basically "local sword grandpa saves the day" and I'm not complaining.
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sergioosma★★★★★EP 2
schierke_the_witch_193★★★★☆EP 2Listening to Beryl worry about the politics and that ancient shadow warning from the High Priest made me realize my favorite country uncle is stuck in something way bigger than teaching
queen_nehelenia★★★★☆EP 2It is funny how Beryl gets so awkward during the formal lunch with Selena, and then he just matches her power level during a handshake like it was nothing at all
chopper_champion_38★★★★☆EP 2The toast Mui gave to Beryl was so wholesome and it shows how much they all respect him even if he thinks he is just a simple guy from the countryside
hawks_eye_387★★★★☆EP 2That shadow wolf jumping out of the darkness right after the feast was such a sharp turn and the lethal look in Beryls eyes when he drew his sword was terrifying
king_engine_120★★★★☆EP 2Mui finally making friends and opening up during that lunch scene made me so happy and Beryl watching her like a proud dad is such a sweet fatherly moment
jotaro_kujo_195★★★☆☆EP 2The balance between the academy training and the darker hints from the High Priest is really working so far and it was great to see Beryl handle that power test from Selena without breaking a sweat, but that ending with the shadow wolf came out of nowhere while they were eating pie and then the whole place was under siege
hotaru_tomoe_371★★★★☆EP 2That contrast between the calm feast with the massive pie and then the sudden shadow wolf attack at the end was such a shock and Beryl looked ready to kill
