A press release listed that the light novels written
by Shigeru Sagazaki and illustrated by Tetsuhiro
Nabeshima , “ From
Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman ( Katainaka no
Ossan, Kensei ni Naru )”, will have an anime adaptation that will
premiere during the period of Spring-2024 (April-June) . The
statement included details about the production team and the first promotional
video.
Illustrator Tetsuhiro Nabeshima ,
in charge of the light novels, and Kazuki Satou , in charge of
the manga adaptation, shared a special illustration to celebrate this
announcement.
On the other hand, Shigeru Sagazaki began
publishing the story through the independent service in November 2020, and then
the publisher Square
Enix began its publication on paper with illustrations by Tetsuhiro
Nabeshima in April 2021. A manga adaptation by the hand by Kazuki
Satou is published through Dokodemo Young Champion magazine
by Akita Shoten publishing house in August 2021.
Synopsis of From Old Country Bumpkin to
Master Swordsman
Beryl Gardinant, a self-proclaimed
“humble old man,” is a sword instructor at his dojo in a rural, backwater town.
In his younger years, he dreamed of achieving glory as a master swordsman, but
those days are long behind him. Suddenly, he receives a visit from a famous
former student who brings him surprising news: he has been appointed special
instructor of the knights of the Liberation Order! With his life now turned
upside down, Beryl travels to the capital and meets with some of his former
students: elite knights, an expert mage, and even an adventurer who has
achieved the highest possible guild rank. But why does everyone want
guardianship of him? As far as he is concerned, it is clear that he is no
longer needed. Can Beryl live up to his new position? And will he be able to
have a moment of peace away from his beloved students?
Source: ComicNatalie
(c)SQUARE ENIX・「片田舎のおっさん、剣聖になる」製作委員会
