by Summary and latest information for “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman”
“From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” is a TV anime that will begin airing in April 2025. Its abbreviated title is “Old Man Sword Saint.”
The original work is a light novel published by SQEX Novel titled “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman ~I Was Just a Country Sword Master, But My Successful Students Won’t Let Me Go~.”
Beryl Gardenant, the protagonist of the anime Ossan Kensei, is a middle-aged man who is the master of a sword-fighting dojo in a rural village. This article summarizes Beryl’s profile and provides information on voice actors.
Summary of the anime “Ossan Sword Master.”
Beryl Gardenant was a master of swordsmanship at a dojo in the countryside, where she trained many students. She had thought she would end her life quietly in the countryside. Still, one day, her former student, Aleucia Citrus, who had risen to become the leader of the Kingdom’s Knights at a young age, visited her and told her, “I’ve recommended you as a special instructor for the Knights, and you’ve been approved.”
Beryl is immediately taken to the capital city of Valtrain, where he is reunited with his other disciples, except for Aleucia. Beryl felt that being an instructor for the Knights was a heavy burden, but no one could match his sword skills, which he had honed over the years, and he was dubbed the “Countryside Sword Saint.” This is a fantasy about an older man’s rise to power, in which he is rewarded for being the master of his strongest disciples.
The original work is a novel by Shigeru Sagazaki, which has also been published in a comic book version.
Basic information about Beryl from the anime “Ossan Swordsman”
Beryl Gardenant, the protagonist of “Ossan Kensei,” is a middle-aged man who is the master of a sword-fighting dojo that has been passed down for generations in the rural village of Biden. He has trained many excellent students who are now active in various fields.
Beryl’s former pupil, Aleucia, suddenly visits her and tells her that she has been approved as an instructor for the Liberio Knights, who are under the direct control of the kingdom. Beryl is immediately taken to the capital. In the capital, she is reunited with Surena Lisandera, whom she took in and taught swordsmanship about 20 years ago when she was orphaned, and Kurni Crusiel, whose dojo she attended for about two years.
Beryl has a humble personality and believes that being an instructor for the Knights is too much for someone like him. He has passed his prime, and his skills are only slightly better than average. However, his skills have reached such an incredible level that he has been called the “Countryside Saint Swordsman.”
To commemorate the book’s release, the first volume of the comic version of “Old Man Sword Saint” features a short story by the original author, Sagazaki, titled “Old Man, When He Was Young,” about Beryl’s younger days.
Height, age, and profile
Beryl is 45 years old. The original author, Sagazaki, revealed on X (old Twitter) that she is 178cm tall. Her favorite drink is beer (ale). She calls her father, Moldea Gardenant, “Oyaji-dono.”
Regarding Beryl’s age and physique, Sagazaki wrote, “Uncle Beryl, I’ve wondered a few times in the past if your body is a bit too prime for 45 years old, but after seeing Kane Kosugi (48), I’ve come to the conclusion that this isn’t so bad.”
Hiroaki Hirata plays the voice of Beryl Gardenant in the anime series Ossan Sword Saint.
Some of the notable anime characters that Hirata has played include Sanji in “ONE PIECE,” Kaburagi T. Kotetsu (Wild Tiger) in “TIGER & BUNNY,” and Nanba Mutta in “Space Brothers.”
He has done many Japanese dubs for foreign actor Johnny Depp, including dubbing popular characters such as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean series and the Mad Hatter in the Alice in Wonderland series.
He also voices other unique characters, such as Arthur Fleck (the Joker), the protagonist in the film “Joker.”
Comments from Hiroaki Hirata regarding the anime adaptation of “Ossan Kensei.”
Hello, everyone. I’m Hirata, and I play the role of Teller Manman. I remember saying, “It would be nice if it were made into an anime,♪” when I was doing the voice for the promotional video when the second volume of the comic was published. Still, I never thought it would happen so soon.
My cute former students surround me every week, and we record like a dream. Kendo has been around in Japan, and fencing has recently become world-class. If the older men of the world watched this anime, woke up to the way of the sword, and decided to master it, even if their motives were impure, I would be thrilled as the one who played the role of Beryl. Older men, please become sword saints and be popular!
List of Beryl’s disciples from the anime “Ossan Swordsman”
Aleucia Citrus
A woman who serves as the commander of the Liberio Knights, which are under the direct control of the kingdom. She was appointed to her current position at an exceptionally young age and has the nickname “Godspeed Aleucia.” She seems to be aware of Beryl as a man.
Surena Lysandera
A female adventurer. Her rank in the adventurer’s guild is the Black Rank. She is a master of dual swords, and her nickname is “Risandera of the Dragon Dual Swords.” She was taken in as a child and raised at Beryl’s parents’ home.
Kurni Crusiel
A female member of the Liberio Knights. Although she is small, she has a strength that doesn’t match her size. Although she attended Beryl’s dojo, the period was too short to achieve complete mastery.
Visser-Habeler
A female ace of the Kingdom Magic Division, nicknamed “Fiss.” As Beryl’s pupil, she has mastered the art and uses a fighting style that combines swordsmanship and magic.
Beryl Gardening is the protagonist of “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman.” He is a 45-year-old master of a sword-fighting dojo that has been passed down for generations in Biden Village and has trained many excellent students.
After being appointed as an instructor for the Liberio Knights, which are directly under the kingdom, he moves to the capital and reunites with his accomplished students.
Hiroaki Hirata. Some of the anime characters that Hirata has played include Sanji in “ONE PIECE,” Kotetsu T. Kaburagi (Wild Tiger) in “TIGER & BUNNY,” and Masami Kondo in “Love is Like After the Rain.”
