From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Episode 4 will release on July 29, 2026. The episode will be available for streaming exclusively on Prime Video worldwide.
Global Release Time and Streaming Platforms
Episode 4 of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 (Japanese title: Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru) comes out on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The series follows a weekly schedule with new episodes arriving every Wednesday.
Prime Video is the exclusive streaming home for the series worldwide. The platform releases new episodes at midnight Pacific Time. This translates to early morning hours in most parts of the United States and later the same day in Europe and Asia.
For viewers in Japan, the episode first airs on TV Asahi’s nationwide network in the IMAnimation W block, as well as on BS Asahi and AT-X. The streaming on Prime Video begins at 12:15 AM JST on July 9, immediately after the television broadcast. Currently, there is no official information about a dubbed version for the new season.
The complete second season premiered on July 8, 2026. The episode count for season 2 has not been confirmed yet.
What Happened in Episode 3
The third episode introduced a magical barrier that blocked all forms of magic inside the academy. A wolf-like creature appeared inside the barrier and started causing trouble.
Beryl Gardenant and Ficelle Harbeller, two highly skilled magic users, went to investigate the situation. At the same time, another monster was attacking students in a different part of the school. The students, who were not ready for such a fight, knew they could not just sit around remembering what had happened.
They joined together and fought against the monster, winning the battle. Beryl and Ficelle fought a different monster entirely. They later found out that a careless teacher had broken the spell responsible for the problem. The fight was long, but Beryl ended it by slashing the monster’s core with his sword.
The episode ended with some connections forming between what the two groups of characters had done.
What to Expect in Episode 4
Episode 4 will explore the results of the recent events at the academy. The academy staff will likely face serious consequences for their carelessness instead of just giving an apology.
Beryl’s story appears to be changing, based on the episode titles. There are hints that the main character might return to his hometown in the next episode. If this happens, viewers will see new scenery and a different tone after the exciting previous episodes.
The students shown this season, like Mewi and her friends, are ready to grow. Their teamwork helped them gain a stronger position, and episode 4 may use this momentum to give them more freedom.
Production and Cast Details
The anime is produced by animation studios Passione and Hayabusa Film. Akio Kazumi serves as the director, with Kunihiko Okada handling series composition. Satsuki Hayasaki is the character designer and chief animation director. The music comes from Yasuharu Takanashi.
The main voice cast includes:
- Hiroaki Hirata as Beryl Gardenant
- Nao Toyama as Allucia Citrus
- Hitomi Ueda as Surena Lysandra
- Yuki Hirose as Curuni Curuciel
- Hinaki Yano as Ficelle Harbeller
- Arisa Nakada as Mewi Freya
- Chiwa Saito as Lucy Diamond
- Kaito Ishikawa as Henblits Drout
- Ryota Osaka as Spur
The cast shared their excitement about the second season. Hiroaki Hirata, who voices Beryl, said:
“The old man has definitely grown since Season 1! The relationships and his feelings toward swordsmanship have become deeper and more complex, and the psychological acting was more delicate and challenging. You can’t miss the evolved Beryl II!”
Nao Toyama, who voices Allucia, added:
“In this story, everyone takes a big step forward. Master Beryl faces a battle with a certain individual, and Allucia encounters a certain romantic rival… Master Beryl might not be able to keep pretending he doesn’t notice her feelings anymore…!?”
The ending theme song for the second season is “Mikansei” (Incomplete) performed by BLUE ENCOUNT. Vocalist Shunichi Tanabe wrote the lyrics and composed the music.
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About the Original Series
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman is based on a light novel series written by Shigeru Sagazaki and illustrated by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima. The franchise, including its manga adaptation by Kazuki Sato and two spin-off titles, has sold over 9 million copies in total.
The story follows Beryl Gardenant, a self-proclaimed “humble old man” who runs a sword dojo in a rural village. He once dreamed of becoming a master swordsman but left those days behind. His life changes when a famous former pupil visits him with news that he has been appointed as a special instructor for the knights of the Liberion Order. Beryl travels to the capital and reunites with former students who have become elite knights, wizards, and top-ranked adventurers.
The first season aired from April 2025 and was streamed exclusively on Prime Video. It achieved success by ranking in Prime Video’s Top 10 in more than 45 countries. The first season also won the Storytelling Award at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2026 in Singapore.
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