The new Ossan Kensei trailer for season 2 of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman expands Beryl Gardenant’s circle with Warren Flumvelk, his former student, and Shueste Flumvelk, Warren’s sister. Crunchyroll News reported the announcement on August 14, 2026. To follow the editorial team’s other announcements, also check out the latest news.
Key points
- On August 14, 2026, Crunchyroll News reported a new trailer for season 2 of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman.
- The trailer introduces Warren Flumvelk, Beryl Gardenant’s former student, and Shueste Flumvelk, his sister.
- Kensho Ono voices Warren, while Sumire Uesaka voices Shueste.
- The official website states that the Japanese broadcast began on July 8, 2026, with Prime Video as the exclusive worldwide service since July 9, 2026.
Season 2 returns to Beryl’s past as his reputation continues to bring former students and new perspectives into his orbit.
Warren and Shueste return Beryl’s past to the story
The trailer highlights Warren Flumvelk and Shueste Flumvelk, two characters connected to Beryl Gardenant. Warren trained under Beryl before leaving his dojo. Shueste, his sister, is a noblewoman interested in Warren’s former teacher.
Their introduction extends the series’ central premise: Beryl is a rural sword instructor presented as an ordinary man, while his former students have become remarkable. Warren brings an established relationship with his former master back into focus. Shueste widens the circle by offering the perspective of a noblewoman outside the group of students.
The full announcement is available in the official Crunchyroll News post. The published information covers the cast, characters and season 2 broadcast.
The trailer stays focused on the anime
This is not a video game, and no gameplay has been announced. The trailer concerns an animated series: it introduces two characters and their place around Beryl, without revealing any playable mechanics, progression system or console release.
For viewers, the focus is narrative. Warren represents the dojo’s memories, while Shueste brings the perspective of a noblewoman observing Beryl. The trailer establishes this direction without revealing the season’s complete plot.
Prime Video is streaming a season already in progress
The platform cited by Crunchyroll is Amazon Prime Video. The series’ official website states that Prime Video provides the exclusive worldwide broadcast of season 2 starting on July 9, 2026.
Prime Video is a streaming service here, not a gaming platform. The published information does not specify more detailed availability in France than this worldwide indication. official website’s ON AIR page remains the reference for the announced schedule.
The Japanese broadcast began on July 8
The Japanese broadcast of season 2 began on July 8, 2026 on the TV Asahi network. AT-X followed on July 9, then BS Asahi on July 12. Prime Video is listed as the exclusive worldwide service since July 9.
These dates concern the anime broadcast and do not correspond to Crunchyroll’s August 14 announcement. The new trailer accompanies a season that is already underway rather than announcing its launch.
For French-speaking viewers, the practical question is its actual availability in their Prime Video catalog. Further programming information may appear in the news section.
Warren follows the dojo, Shueste looks beyond it
The clearest comparison is with the premise already established by the series. Beryl is a rural sword instructor whose former students have moved beyond the dojo and gained remarkable reputations. Warren directly extends this setup because he trained under Beryl before returning to his orbit. Shueste broadens it: she is not presented as a former student, but as Warren’s sister and a noblewoman intrigued by Beryl. Compared with a more conventional fantasy in which an older master remains a distant wisdom figure, the series keeps the mentor at the center of its relationships. This comparison concerns the visible narrative premise, not the season’s complete content.
For viewers, Warren and Shueste’s arrival offers a specific reason to follow season 2: to see how Beryl’s past meets a perspective from outside his former circle. The cast also adds interest for fans of Japanese voice acting, with Kensho Ono as Warren and Sumire Uesaka as Shueste. The limitation is clear: the trailer confirms neither the characters’ complete arcs, nor a major event, nor a more precise French release window. Our view is positive about the expanded premise, but reserved about what these characters will actually change in the story.
Two voices expand Beryl’s circle
Kensho Ono voices Warren Flumvelk. He is best known, among other roles, for playing Yuri Briar in SPY x FAMILY. Sumire Uesaka voices Shueste Flumvelk, after playing Lum in the 2022 version of Urusei Yatsura.
These references give Japanese voice-acting fans useful points of reference without imposing a specific tone on the series. The production is still directed by Akio Kazumi, with Passione and Hayabusa film handling the animation. Kunihiko Okada is responsible for the series composition, while Satsuki Hayasaki oversees the designs and Yasuharu Takanashi composes the music.
What the trailer leaves open
The trailer clarifies the identities of the two characters, but their significance will depend on the place they take in what follows.
- What role will Warren play alongside Beryl ? The season will have to show whether his return is mainly based on his bond with his former teacher or whether it opens a new conflict.
- How will Shueste influence the balance around Beryl ? Her noble status and interest in her brother’s former teacher may change the group’s relationships, but the trailer does not yet make it possible to measure that influence.
- How much visibility will Prime Video give season 2 in different territories ? This detail will clarify the practical conditions for legally following the series from each country.
Season 2 brings Beryl’s past forward
This new trailer does not present a fresh start. It shows how season 2 can deepen Beryl’s reputation through two characters connected to his past. Warren embodies the student’s memories, while Shueste brings a fresh perspective on the teacher.
With the Japanese and worldwide Prime Video broadcasts already underway, the rest of the season will have to show how these relationships fit into the current arc. Future announcements should clarify their place in the story. In the meantime, our gaming and pop-culture articles can help you follow other series building their seasons through official cast announcements and trailers.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the new characters in the trailer ?
The trailer introduces Warren Flumvelk, Beryl’s former student, and Shueste Flumvelk, his sister. Crunchyroll News reported it on August 14, 2026.
Does the trailer announce a video game ?
No. It is an anime. The trailer concerns characters and their role in season 2, not gameplay.
Where is season 2 streaming ?
Amazon Prime Video is cited. The official website states that the exclusive worldwide broadcast began on July 9, 2026.
What information is still expected ?
Warren and Shueste’s exact roles in season 2, along with territory-specific broadcast details, have not yet been specified.
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Verified sources
These links can be used to verify the key information used in this article.
- crunchyroll.com : Crunchyroll News, published on 2026-08-14: announces the new season 2 trailer, Warren and Shueste, their voice actors and the production team.
- ossan-kensei.com : the series’ official website, ON AIR page, publication date not indicated: confirms the Japanese broadcast from 2026-07-08 and Prime Video as the exclusive worldwide service from 2026-07-09.
