The Old Man from the Countryside Becomes a Sword Saint II Episode 2 Advance Cuts Released
The advance cuts arrive as the series capitalizes on its first season's international success and a recent industry award.
Reporting from 1 source: Real Sound Anime.
Advance scene cuts for Episode 2 of The Old Man from the Countryside Becomes a Sword Saint II have been released. The episode sees Beryl struggling to teach Fissel, while Muii begins to open up. The first season ranked in Prime Video's top 10 across 45 countries and won the Storytelling Award at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2026.
The official website also released staff comments for Episode 1, covering direction, animation direction, background art, 3D direction, sound production, and production progress. Episode 2, titled "The Old Man from the Countryside Watches Over Growth," continues Beryl's temporary instructor role at the Magic Academy. The episode shows Beryl struggling to teach Fissel, while Muii begins to connect with classmates. An incident at the Academy sets up the next conflict. The series airs on TV Asahi's IMAnimation W slot and streams exclusively on Prime Video worldwide.
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- Real Sound Anime TVアニメ『片田舎のおっさん、剣聖になる II』第2話先行カット 魔術師学院に異変が