Kodoani.com – This year's third issue Young Gangan magazine (Square Enix) announced that the novel “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” (Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru) của Shigeru Sagazaki There will be a new spinoff manga titled “Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru Gaiden: Ryūsōken no Kiseki”.
New manga will be released on February 7with illustrations by Sasami Hazama Responsible and scripted by Zenji Yotsuya compose. This story will focus on the character Surena Lysandra on his journey to become an explorer Black Rank.
Information About Main Novels and Manga
“From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” tell about Beryl Gardinanta humble sword instructor living in a remote village. Although he once dreamed of becoming a master swordsman, he gave up his ambition. Beryl's life changes when a famous former student offers him a job special trainer to the knights of the Order of Liberion.
In the capital, he reunited with his former students – elite knights, talented magicians, and high-ranking adventurers. However, Beryl always felt she was not worthy of this new position and only wanted a peaceful life.
Release and Adaptation
Novel: Launched on Shōsetsuka ni Narō enter November 2020. Square Enix published the first volume on April 2021 and released eighth episode enter August 2024.
Manga: Adapted by Kazuki Satō in the magazine Dokodemo Young Champion (Akita Shoten) from August 2021. Akita Shoten released sixth episode enter August 2024. English version by Yen Press release.
Other spinoff manga:
“Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru Gaiden: Hajimari no Mahō Kenshi” was released on Manga UP! from November.
Anime adaptation:
Expected launch in April 2025.
Notable Achievements
Total number of copies printed by novel and original manga achieved 6.5 million copiesdemonstrating the strong appeal of this story.
Conclusion
With the announcement of new spinoffs and upcoming anime, “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” continues to affirm its position in the fan community. This unique story about humble but passionate characters promises to bring many interesting surprises.
