Summary
- ‘Bartender’ anime will be released on April 3, 2024.
- A promotional video and a key visual were released.
- It focuses on the life and work of Ryu Sasakura, a prodigious bartender who can mix the most incredible cocktails.
Step into a pub where the bartender is not just serving drinks but also dishing out some life lessons with a dash of lemon. That’s what ‘Bartender’ is all about, an anime that offers cocktails with a free therapy session.
Ryu Sasakura, the bartender, is not just concocting drinks; he is blending solutions to life’s problems, one shot at a time. He is like a master mixer, waving his magic shaker, lending an ear to all worries, and somehow finding the perfect blend of spirits and wisdom to offer.
So, if you are feeling blue, remember there is a place where the drinks are potent, and the bartender’s advice is even more potent.
The second promotional video and a key visual for the ‘Bartender Glass of God’ anime were revealed. The anime will debut on April 3, 2024. Crunchyroll will simulcast the anime worldwide.
In the second promotional video, Sasakura displays his impressive shaker-handling skills. The video also captures an interesting conversation between Sasakura and Miwa Kurushima, who tries to recruit him to work as a bartender at the hotel’s counter bar. Additionally, the promotional video includes scenes that showcase the drama created by the customers at Eden Hall, the bar managed by Sasakura.
The opening theme for the show is ‘Stardust Memory’ by Takaya Kawasaki, and the ending theme is ‘Spica’ by Mone Kamishiraishi. You can hear parts of both songs in the promotional video.
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In the main visual, six unique bartenders with different ways of thinking and styles gather at the bar counter, centered around the main character, Ryu Sasakura.
The cast members have been revealed, and here is the list.
| Character | Voice Actor | Other Works |
| Ryū Sasakura | Takuma Terashima | Atsushi Sendō (Tokyo Revengers) |
| Miwa Kurushima | Yoshino Nanjō | Sonia (Berserk) |
| Yukari Higuchi | Haruka Shiraishi | Asirpa (Golden Kamuy) |
Studio Liber will produce the anime, and the following staff members will work on it.
| Position | Staff Member | Other Works |
| Director | Ryōichi Kuraya | Farming Life in Another World |
| Series Scripts | Mariko Kunisawa | The Case Files of Jeweler Richard |
| Character Design and Chief Animation Director | Yōichi Ueda | Gangsta. |
| Production Cooperation | SUNTORY | Yo-kai Watch: The Movie |
The anime ‘Bartender’ is highly praised for its calm and gentle narrative. It provides a soothing narrative that explores the human condition through the lens of a bartender’s craft.
It unfolds in a series of standalone episodes, each dedicated to a different customer’s story. The animation style is noted for its abstract and theatrical elements, contributing to the show’s unique atmosphere.
The anime adaptation of this slice-of-life series promises to elevate the visual experience to a whole new level. Overall, ‘Bartender’ offers a distinct take on this genre, making it an enjoyable watch for fans looking for something fresh and different.
About Bartender
Bartender is a manga series by Araki Joh and Kenji Nagatomo. It started serialization in 2004 and ended in 2011. It received an 11-episode anime in 2006.
Ryu Sasakura, a bartender is called a genius in his field because of his ability to solace his customers with his drinks and kind words. No matter what kind of situation they are in, he always manages to get them to reconcile with themselves.
Source: Official Website
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