Bartender: Kami no Glass

Miwa Kurushima and her colleague Yukari Higuchi hunt for a skilled individual to run the counter bar at the famous Hotel Cardinal. The chairman of the hotel demands only one thing of the potential hire: the bartender must be able to craft the ultimate drink known as the "Glass of God." Because Miwa does not fully understand the requirement, her search runs dry after everyone she has scouted cannot get past the chairman's scrutiny.

Nestled in a quiet and secluded place among the bustling alleys of Ginza is Eden Hall. This cozy bar is maintained by Ryuu Sasakura, a prodigy mixologist who knows exactly what drink will ease his customers' worries at any given time. Every glass that he serves is garnished with humility, providing much-needed solace to people from all walks of life in their time of need.

In a chance encounter, the chairman is left speechless by Ryuu's astute bartending skills and is determined to have him join Hotel Cardinal. He becomes one of Ryuu's regulars, attempting daily to convince Ryuu to leave Eden Hall. But even with the assistance of Miwa, it is more difficult than expected to recruit this particular bartender.

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Sasakura, Ryuu Main

Terashima, Takuma Japanese

Kurushima, Miwa Supporting

Nanjou, Yoshino Japanese

Kurushima, Taizo Supporting

Mugihito Japanese

Kawakami, Kyouko Supporting

Matsui, Eriko Japanese

Kitakata Supporting

Touchi, Hiroki Japanese

Higuchi, Yukari Supporting

Shiraishi, Haruka Japanese

Chen, Kelvin Supporting

Furukawa, Makoto Japanese

Kinjou, Yuri Supporting

Shiraishi, Ryouko Japanese

Chief of Lapin Supporting

Maeda, Hiroki Japanese

Kase, Gorou Supporting

Horiuchi, Kenyuu Japanese

Cao, Cong Producer

Kuraya, Ryouichi Director

Aketagawa, Jin Sound Director

Kunisawa, Mariko Script, Series Composition

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Nov 25, 2024

xebu

Recommended

To drink is not a mere act of self-indulgence; it is a ritual, a moment of connection, and a celebration of life’s fleeting beauty. In Bartender, every glass served at Edenhall becomes a vessel, not just for the drink itself, but for the stories, emotions, and memories it evokes. Each sip is a journey through time, drawing out feelings we thought were lost or buried, connecting us to moments and people who shaped our lives.

Edenhall is more than a bar; it’s a sanctuary where these memories are preserved, trapped like fireflies in their corresponding frames of time. The bartender, Ryuu Sasakura, acts as a guide, ... gently coaxing these memories to the surface with the perfect cocktail for each soul who seeks solace. The stories woven around these drinks remind us that our experiences—joys, regrets, triumphs, and heartbreaks—are worth savoring, just like the finest liquor.

This profound perspective on drinking is something I’ll carry with me. It transforms every drink I partake in into more than just a refreshment; it becomes a moment to reflect, rejoice, and embrace the tapestry of memories that define us. Through Bartender, I’ve come to see that the act of drinking is not about escaping reality, but about finding a deeper connection to it, one glass at a time.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Dec 15, 2024

GreatOtakuPagode

Mixed Feelings

- Good opening.
- Okay soundtrack and animation.
- Relaxing to watch, mainly because of the main character's vibe.
- I love how the bartender's role in society is portrayed.
- Interesting topics are discussed and explored, like suicide and change.
- The passion for cocktails is well transmitted and accurate, very similar to Food Wars.
- Main characters is good, supporting characters are not, except from Kitakata and the cigarette couple. All of them are not well written, though.
- A lot of random moments that don't really fit the story and are not developed further.
- A good amount of moments are just straight up generic and boring to watch.

Overall, ... it's not bad, it's fine. Wouldn't recommend, but also wouldn't stop you from watching.

GOP, yoroshiku!

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Jun 22, 2024

mydorys

Not Recommended

I was looking forward this series so much since I loved the 2006 version. However, it was a let down. Yes the graphics are better but the whole romanticizing a "bartender" and the side stories, were so cliche and lacked the depth of the original one. Also it supports the idea that you need to be the "best" in order to validate what you do, which is ridiculous. Tons of people have won prizes or achieve high-level of educations, but they lack common sense, making them useless. When you do things because you actually love them, that makes you the best, because you are ... doing it for your own gain and not because what others will say about you. I hate this mentality of power over craft. A lot of people can BS but just a few can actually do. Sadly the BS usually wins in this society. I also despise people who "always get what they want", imposing your will into others despite their feelings makes you an ass. Respects goes both ways. The original series on 2006 was centered on the craft and how the bartender helped people, but this one is more on background stories, which are LAME and so incredibly SAPPY. It is ridiculous overall. Anyway, it is ok if you have the time to waste, but definitely a let down.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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