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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 to Premiere at Anime Expo

By Josh Piedra Posted: June 1, 2026 6:58 PM EDT

Group of anime characters posing in a sunny garden; front row includes a white-haired armored woman, a man in a white shirt, and a red-haired woman in armor.

NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan is heading to Anime Expo 2026. Peel back the curtain with the director of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman, and get a glimpse of upcoming anime.

Experience the World Premiere of ”From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” Season 2 with Director Akio Kazumi! Plus big reveals for Suikoden: The Anime, A Certain Dark Item, and Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2, and more. Score exclusive limited-edition giveaways as well!

Special guests include:

Kazumi Akio, Director, From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
Hino Ryo, Producer, From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Panel Information:

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Room 409

Source: Email Correspondence

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Josh Piedra

Josh has been an anime fan for nearly twenty years. In addition, he is a light novel author with over 25 books published as well as the owner of Meteora Press, his personal publishing label. Anime and otaku culture isn't Josh's only area of expertise. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and has created a handful of independent games along with a deep working knowledge of the gaming industry.

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