From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Premieres July 8, 2026
ANIHK 編輯部On May 1, 2025, the official team behind From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman announced that Season 2 will premiere on July 8, 2026. The reveal was accompanied by a third promotional video (PV), a new key visual showcasing 13 characters, and theme song details featuring legendary Japanese rock band UNICORN — generating massive excitement among fans worldwide.
Broadcast Schedule and Where to Watch
Season 2 will air in Japan via TV Asahi's nationwide network in the "IMAnimation W" slot, with simultaneous broadcasts on BS Asahi and AT-X. International viewers can stream the series on Prime Video.
New PV Revealed: Beryl vs. Moldia — A Fateful Father-Son Clash
The newly released third PV places the series' most emotionally charged conflict front and center. Beryl Gardenant, revered as the mightiest master swordsman, comes face-to-face with the one wall he has never been able to overcome — his own father, Moldia Gardinant. This father-son confrontation stands as the dramatic cornerstone of Season 2 and marks a pivotal turning point in Beryl's relentless pursuit of the pinnacle of swordsmanship.
Legendary Band UNICORN Performs Opening Theme "Kurenai no Ha"
The Season 2 opening theme is titled 〈クレナイノハ〉 (Kurenai no Ha / Crimson Leaf), performed by Japan's iconic rock band UNICORN. Written and composed by band member ABEDON, the song draws inspiration from "the deep, beautiful crimson of autumn leaves that grows richer with the passage of time" — a metaphor layered over the personality of protagonist Beryl Gardenant, the lovable middle-aged swordsman at the heart of the story.
In a notable creative decision, UNICORN members shared that they deliberately crafted a track that "opens and closes with vocals" — a conscious response to modern viewers' tendency to skip opening sequences — ensuring the song resonates as a complete, standalone experience tied to the anime's world.
