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The Best Episodes of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1

Every episode of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1 Episode 12 - The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Praised as a Master Swordsman
    7.5/10(181 votes)

    S1:E12

    It was Rose behind the flood of assassins. Beryl confronts her in an effort to find where her true intentions lie. Rose tells him, and the two draw their swords against each other. What will the outcome be in this battle between master and student?

    Director:Ippei Ichii
    Writer:Kunihiko Okada

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  2. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1 Episode 5 - The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Enraged by the Bad Guys
    7.4/10(210 votes)

    S1:E5

    Beryl encounters a pickpocket. Seeing the despair in her eyes, he confronts her in an attempt to get her to open up, but it’s not as easy as he thinks. With the help of Allucia and Lucy, he strives to help her free herself from the clutches of shadowy forces and the evil that binds her.

    Director:Hiroki Moritomo
    Writer:Kunihiko Okada

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  3. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1 Episode 6 - The Old Country Bumpkin Faces the Dead
    7.4/10(207 votes)

    S1:E6

    Someone is controlling the lowlifes taking advantage of Mewi behind the scenes. Religion and international relations come to the forefront, and with no ties that might cause an international incident, Beryl is asked to flush out the mastermind. New sword in hand, Beryl battles for Mewi’s future.

    Director:Ippei Ichii
    Writer:Satoshi Ozaki

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  4. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1 Episode 10 - The Old Country Bumpkin Guards a Princess
    7.4/10(175 votes)

    S1:E10

    The Vice Commander of the Holy Order of the Church of Sphene is Beryl’s former student, Rose, and he renews his ties with her. When the delegation arrives, Beryl is assigned to guard the two royal families as they tour the capital. But a shadow looms over what is supposed to be a joyous event.

    Director:Masaru Kawashima
    Writer:Satoshi Ozaki

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  5. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1 Episode 11 - The Old Country Bumpkin Throws Himself into a Deadly Fight
    7.4/10(177 votes)

    S1:E11

    Beryl helps protect the royal family from assassins, but the assassins all kill themselves, and any clues to the mastermind are lost. Lucy thinks a conflict between royalty and religion is at play. Despite Beryl wanting to cancel the tour of the capital to keep the prince safe, the plan goes ahead.

    Director:Yuta Kida
    Writer:Kunihiko Okada

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  6. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1 Episode 1 - The Old Country Bumpkin Goes to the Capital
    7.3/10(292 votes)

    S1:E1

    Beryl Gardenant lives a quiet life running a dojo in the backwaters, until Allucia, his former student, appears with a new job for him – special instructor to the knights she commands! Beryl accepts the job, but Vice-Commander Henblitz doesn’t think he’s up to the task and challenges him to a duel.

    Director:Daiki Takemoto
    Writer:Kunihiko Okada

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  7. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1 Episode 3 - The Old Country Bumpkin Weathers a Fierce Attack
    7.3/10(231 votes)

    S1:E3

    Former student and top-ranking adventurer Surena enlists Beryl’s help to train new adventurers. At the Adventurer’s Guild, Beryl ends up in a duel with her to prove he has what it takes for the job. He isn’t really happy with the turn of events, but Surena seems to feel differently.

    Director:Yuta Kida
    Writer:Kunihiko Okada

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  8. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1 Episode 2 - The Old Country Bumpkin Is Astounded by a Wizard
    7.2/10(248 votes)

    S1:E2

    Allucia reminisces about her training with Beryl, and her resolve to have him instruct the knights hardens. While taking in the city sights with Curuni, Beryl meets up with Ficelle, another former student. She surprises him with her magic. But another wizard gives him even more of a surprise!

    Director:Masaru Kawashima
    Writer:Kunihiko Okada

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  9. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1 Episode 8 - The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Struck by a Lightning-Fast Sword
    7.2/10(188 votes)

    S1:E8

    When a delegation from a neighboring country arrives, Allucia asks Beryl to help guard the VIPs, and he can’t refuse. Beryl needs the right clothes for the job, so he and Allucia go shopping. It’s just like a date! The next day, Allucia approaches Beryl with an offer.

    Director:Yuta Kida
    Writer:Kunihiko Okada

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  10. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1 Episode 4 - The Old Country Bumpkin Takes Flight With a Monster
    7.1/10(222 votes)

    S1:E4

    To protect the new adventurers, Beryl faces off against a dangerous monster. Unlike other opponents, it acts on instinct, and he’s drawn into a ferocious battle, unable to get a read on its moves. Later on, he faces an encounter that will turn his future upside down.

    Director:Ippei Ichii
    Writer:Satoshi Ozaki

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  11. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1 Episode 7 - The Old Country Bumpkin Learns the Challenges of Parenting
    7.1/10(196 votes)

    S1:E7

    Beryl and Mewi start living in the house Lucy gave Beryl. Although unsure, Beryl works on becoming a parent figure for Mewi. When they find out that the magic institute Mewi is enrolled at has a student dormitory, Beryl wonders whether it is best for her to live with him, or on campus.

    Director:Hiroki Moritomo
    Writer:Kunihiko Okada

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  12. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 1 Episode 9 - The Old Country Bumpkin Goes on His First Hunt in Ages
    6.9/10(179 votes)

    S1:E9

    Mewi needs a new bag for school, so Beryl goes shopping. But he quickly realizes just how expensive bags can be! A job offer from Surena provides a means to make some extra cash, and he jumps at the chance. But he soon realizes – this job is one even high-ranking adventurers have never completed!

    Director:Masaru Kawashima
    Writer:Kunihiko Okada

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Praised as a Master Swordsman" is the best rated episode of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 181 votes. Directed by Ippei Ichii and written by Kunihiko Okada, it aired on June 21, 2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Enraged by the Bad Guys".