Bartender: Kami no Glass


Bartender Glass of God

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Japanese: バーテンダー 神のグラス
English: Bartender Glass of God
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Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 4, 2024 to Jun 20, 2024
Premiered: Spring 2024
Broadcast: Thursdays at 00:00 (JST)
Licensors: None found, add some
Studios: Liber
Source: Manga
Genres: DramaDrama, GourmetGourmet
Themes: Adult CastAdult Cast, WorkplaceWorkplace
Demographic: SeinenSeinen
Duration: 23 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Ranked: #23592
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Popularity: #2129
Members: 99,591
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Preliminary Spoiler
Apr 19, 2024
Well-writtenWell-written
Preliminary (3/12 eps)
Ah, Bartender—a timeless classic reborn in the form of a remastered anime, much like the beloved Spice and Wolf this season.

At first glance, you might be tempted to write it off as just another run-of-the-mill series about alcohol. But oh, dear reader, it is so much more than that. Bartender is a journey into the heart and soul of libations, each drink carefully selected to match the patron's mood and tell a story of its own.

Forget your overpowered heroes and flashy romances—Bartender is a different breed of anime altogether. It's a collection of short stories, each one a poignant tale of everyday people and their ...
Jun 19, 2024
“What would a man drink of if there is no alcohol in a moment where work and life disappoints you” -Junichiro Kurosawa

After this somewhat depressing quote, we're left with only the difficult parts of living adulthood in our minds, with alcohol as a remedy (or perhaps, just an halt for now ?). My plan isn't to discourage you to not drink alcohol either way, if you're here checking if a bartender anime is interesting or not to watch, you probably already have your own opinion of it. When you think of Japan, you think of omurice, maid cafes and overworking their employees (wait what), that's ...
Apr 30, 2024
Mixed Feelings
InformativeInformative
Preliminary (4/12 eps)
"Do you know the meaning of the word 'bartender'? 'Bar' means a perch to rest on, and 'tender' means gentle. So 'bartender' means 'a gentle perch.'"

This is a line from the first episode that sets the premise and the tone of the show, romanticizing bartending as a sophisticated and almost therapeutic vocation. Except that I am pretty sure that is not where the word comes from. A bartender is the person who “tends” the bar, as in “taking care of,” similar to "tending to a patient." This may sound like a strange nitpick, but it encapsulates the show for me.

The show is at its most ...
May 20, 2024
Preliminary (5/12 eps)
This is an incomplete review since I'm writing this before the season is over. That said, this is type of show it's easier to write about it since it's not a Shonen or a thriller where the overall story can be determine how I feel about a show when it ends.

This is mostly a slice of life adult anime. I say adult since it revolves around drinking, and dealing with problems you go through as an adult such as your career, relationships, adult stress, etc. You won't see issues like upcoming semester exams to getting your first girlfriend.

Also as I mentioned, it revolves around ...
Jun 20, 2024
Mixed Feelings
Bartender is one interesting piece of media, which provides us with insight of the nightlife bar venues in Tokyo, the people whose work is to manage them and the people who provide their service to the customers. As much as the bartenders serves drinks, they also provide entertainment for those who desire it, and could be good listeners for the more somber customers - this is one of the many more points that this show proves.

This protagonist of this show is Sasakura Ryu - the prominent and charismatic bartender of Eden Hall, the so called "Glass of the Gods". In his representation, we ...
Apr 27, 2024
Preliminary (4/12 eps)
To the other reviewers who are yapping about Ryuu being different from the 2006 anime: READ THE MANGA! This adaptation is way closer to the original and, yes, Sasakura Ryuu is a silly airhead when he's not working. That's what makes him as a character work for me. The 2006 anime took the episodic approach and removed basically all of the story and character development except the client stories. It was cool, ngl, but there's so much more to Bartender, and this version of it seems to take all (or at least most) of it. Ryuu is more than a cool placeholder behind the bar ...
Jun 19, 2024
Bartender: Glass of God is the second TV anime adaptation of the Bartender manga, with the first being from the 2006 series. I never watched the original anime so I went into this series with zero expectations, and overall, I was very pleased with this show. This series revolves around Ryuu Sasakura, a bartender that does everything that he can to please the guests that walk through his bar. As the show progresses, we learn about the various drinks that he serves to the wide variety of guests that walk into his bar, and to a further extent the world of bartending and this side ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Mixed Feelings
Preliminary (3/12 eps)
This doesn't feel like the Bartender I know.

In case you're wondering, yes, this anime is a remake/reboot of an anime that came out all the way back in 2006, called Bartender. Why is it getting remade almost an entire 18 years later? Other than how it might be connected to the fact that 18 is the legal drinking age in many countries, it beats me.

I'd heard about this new anime coming out that focused on bars and drinks and all that, and I just had to check out the original. And guess what? I genuinely liked it! I'm not even old enough to drink, ...
Jun 4, 2024
Preliminary (6/12 eps)
As Spica by Mone Kamishiraishi plays at the end of episode 1, that slow pacing rhythm slowly caresses my curious afterthoughts of the story - before I realized - I was totally immersed into this story. One might argue that as long as the story draws you in, it has done it's job of filling the melancholies and gaps of loneliness of its viewer.

Without any regards to the source material vs the supposed 2016 anime, this anime is truly worth the time for anyone that loves an effective story telling to ease the gentle hearts of viewers that reminds them of challenging nature ...
Jul 14, 2024
The world behind the counter, the glasses that reflect each moment. "Bartender Kami no Glass" will serve you a divine and unforgettable dose. Great lessons and insights are present, the universe of mixology is more than you think. It's not just about drinks, it's a safe haven where a great ally, the Bartender, awaits you.

We live in a vast world full of falsities and problems. Each person knows how difficult it is to live their life. However, there is a refuge for this. The anime shines in this aspect, welcoming our tired bodies. The clients of Eden Hall have lives similar to most of our ...
Jun 19, 2024
By far, one of the best anime's this year has to offer and is criminally underrated.
This is a realistic, and well produced anime directed towards adults over the age of 18. It has amazingly done mature themes with decent visuals to back up its well constructed story.

Let's start on the vibes this gives off, it's a very easygoing anime to watch, with its entire focus being on Ryuu's growth to become the bartender of Hotel Cardinal, but before than he needs to overcome some of his past and look beyond it. This is done really well through this anime, shown with a well-developed character growth ...
Jun 19, 2024
I started watching this anime without having seen the original series, so I had no expectations. I must say, I was mostly pleasantly surprised by this incredibly calming show. Throughout the anime, you'll follow a bartender named Ryuu Sasakura, who works at a bar called Eden Hall. I don't particularly drink too much, but I was still amazed by the variety of cocktails and alcohols this anime introduces. I was even more surprised to see that the actual names of alcohol brands were used, rather than the usual cheap knock-offs you often find in anime. Instead, you'll see brands like "Martini," "Jim Beam," "Malibu," "Campari," ...
Jun 20, 2024
I'm not a big fan of alcohol, and as such have never been barhopping before in my life. But, if every bar were like the ones shown in this show, I'd be very tempted to give it a shot, pun intended.

Bartender: Kami no Glass is actually a reboot of an anime by the same name, but minus the subtitle. I never got to watch the original series, so I can't say how it holds up comparatively, but the benefit of this knowledge is, if this show piques your interest, you can always go and watch both to get that comparative experience!

For me, though, ...
May 29, 2024
Preliminary (9/12 eps)
Perfect anime for those trying to justify their alcoholism.

In all seriousness, the anime goes for a pleasant, chill vibe, and achieves it. Episodes are formulaic, and essentially is a toned down, more adult iteration of food wars.

Character makes drink, gives drink to another character(s), takes a sip, insert surprised, orgasmic reaction while exclaiming how the drink is so good! Then you will get a long winded exposition dump-- what ingredients were used and the methods used and some sort of backstory behind the drink or character making the drink.

Let's be real, no one watching this actually cares about the little details, and whether or not ...
Jul 4, 2024
Mixed Feelings
One of the biggest draws of this anime for me was that is was adults, in an adult world, not dealing with any supernatural stuff. It's a change of pace from so much of the rest of anime out there. They deal with real-life adult issues. And this anime delivered that. And as a gigantic departure from so many other anime (and media in general) they don't shy away from using actual brand names. When alcohol is shown, they use real brand names. Denny's isn't "Danny's" here, Smirnoff is Smirnoff. I really appreciate that fact. It keeps the immersion.

The ...
May 23, 2024
Mixed Feelings
Preliminary (8/12 eps)
It’s refreshing to watch an anime with adult characters, but Bartender: Kami no Glass takes too many cues from shounen sports and music stories. Bartending isn’t the same as high school volleyball or competitive piano—many of the tropes that this show attempts to use feel awkward and forced because the parallels between bartending and sports/music are flimsy at best. The resulting drama feels contrived and out of place among working adults.

I think Bartender: Kami no Glass works best in the background. It’s chill and relaxing, but it doesn’t reward you for getting invested. I enjoy it most when I’m not asking too many questions and ...
Jun 21, 2024
The Glass of God will heal your soul,One of the most Charming and Therapeutic Slice Of Life I've seen in a while.
Bartender:Kami no Glass is one of the many shows I randomly chose to watch at the start of the season and it was a welcome surprise,Its very slow paced in the best way possible, becoming a great show to watch if you just want to relax and have something,which is typical of a slice of life, but something about this one was uniquely meditative. If you're on the fence or don't wish to commit the time to a full season, watch the ...
Jul 1, 2024
Mixed Feelings
This drink reeks of old man. It has the old school writing maturity from 2 decades ago or more. Sorry, whoever wrote this work, but you really reek of old man.
Episodic formula is very prevalent in older shows, I believe. It's easier, shorter, flexible and delivers the punch fast. But of course, we want a major plotline to anticipate the final punch. I think... this anime run kinda fumbled on the last major punch. The ending isn't bad, but I didn't really go crazy either.

A lot of the stories always have an old man yapping his ideologies and beliefs that comes in the ...
Jun 26, 2024
'Bartender: Kami no Glass' is what you call a type of slice-of-life anime called iyashikei (癒し系), meaning you watch it at the end of a busy day in order to relax, or even be 'healed.'

Bartender (2024), to distinguish it from Bartender (2006), follows top bartender Sasakura Ryuu. He is trying to create the ultimate healing drink called the 'Glass of God' or 'Kami no Glass'. Will he succeed? Also, Kurushima Miwa is trying to recruit him to be her family hotel's bartender. Will she succeed?

Unlike the earlier adaptation of Bartender (2006), it seems to adapt the manga more closely. To what extent it does or ...
Jul 28, 2024
A simple, yet heart-warming tale. Free of overly-complicated story lines. Jam-packed with chill vibes.

If you're looking for a show that you can just lean back and watch at your leisure, you've come to the right place.
If you're looking for words of wisdom packed into metaphorical artwork, you've hit the jackpot.
If you want something to soothe your racing-mind the first time and the second time and the third... Well, you can probably put this show on repeat, just so the voice acting, music, and philosophy can calm you or lull you to sleep.

Simply put: If you like shows like Mushishi, which are designed to simply make ...