The anime adaptation of the light novel "Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru" (English: "The Countryman Becomes a Sword Saint") will premiere on April 5, 2024, in Japan and will be streamed exclusively on Prime Video worldwide starting April 6. A second key visual and details about premiere events have been released.

The image shows the protagonist Beryl, a former sword master who begins a new life in the rural countryside, surrounded by his former students Alysia, Slena, Kurni, and Fissel. Their determined faces and drawn swords hint at upcoming conflicts and epic duels.

New Characters and Voices

- Mui Freya (Voiced by: Arisa Nakata): A girl fighting against her fate, playing a central role in the story.

- Shpul (Voiced by: Ryōta Ōsaka): A guardian of faith who has gained special powers through a divine miracle.

Beryl, a once-celebrated sword master, retreats to the countryside after a tragedy. But when his past catches up with him, he must once again take up the sword to protect his students and himself.