On August 1, 2024, the anime adaptation of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman was revealed. This announcement sparked memories of Paul Greyrat from Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation among the majority of the fandom. Not only did the main poster of this newly announced anime adaptation bear resemblance to Jobless Reincarnation, but its protagonist also shared similarities with Paul.
The character from The Jobless Reincarnation who passed away in the latest sequel of the series was seen in the new anime adaptation, leading fans to believe it was a reincarnation of Paul. While some fans were excited about the character’s return, others praised the new anime adaptation for its originality.
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Similar Characters in From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman and Mushoku Tensei
The recently revealed anime adaptation will be brought to life by animation studios Passione and Hayabusa Film. The series chronicles the tale of Beryl Gardinant, a skilled martial arts instructor in a rural setting, who is summoned to the royal palace to train the elite royal guards. Despite the challenges, Beryl must fulfill his duty as many of the guards are his former students.
The recently revealed anime adaptation bears a strong resemblance to Mushoku Tensei, with both series featuring main posters designed in a similar style and font. Additionally, Beryl Gardinant shares similarities with Paul Greyrat in terms of appearance, including their matching hair color and facial features.
Despite his death in Mushoku Tensei season 2 part 2 while saving Rudeus from the dungeon monster Hydra, Paul Greyrat’s legacy lived on. With the announcement of a new anime adaptation featuring a character similar to Paul, fans saw this as a symbol of his second coming.
Reactions from the fandom
The fans of the isekai genre nicknamed the recently announced anime adaptation as the “second coming of Paul”due to its similarities with the story of Paul. They believed that this version of Paul, portrayed as a better person than the Mushoku Tensei one who had a degenerate personality, would be more appealing to the audience.
The fandom was quick to point out the similarities between the poster for the newly announced anime and the one for Jobless Reincarnation. Additionally, some fans expressed confusion about the source material for the adaptation, as they were disappointed with the lack of available material. This is due to the fact that the source for the anime is a light novel series that is infrequently updated, as well as a manga adaptation.
“Paul was reborn in another world”a fan said.
“Hope he’s a better person than Paul was”another fan said.
“Dude even the art design for the title logo is similar to MT”another one claimed.
“BRO THE STORY ONLY HAS LIKE 20 CHAPTER THAT GETS UPDATED ONCE EVERY 8 MONTHS. HOW?!?!?!?!”another one said.
Final Thoughts
Despite not seeming like the type of person to sacrifice himself for the sake of another, Paul’s death sent shockwaves throughout the internet. It was a testament to the unbreakable bond between a father and his son when Paul gave his life to protect Rudeus. The upcoming anime may portray Paul in a comedic light, but his actions solidify him as one of the greatest fathers in anime.
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