Bartender

The stories are completely different, however atmosphere are exactly the same. Both amine have a very calming effect on viewer's soul. 

Each series has a single very knowledgable character -- Ginko in Mushi-shi and Ryuu Sasakura in Bartender -- who helps other people. Both are episodic series and, in each episode, the main characters find creative ways to help different people with their unique problems. The pace in each series is calm and neither has much action.  

The atmosphere is similar - calm, meditative, leisurely-narrative, various stories of various people are told within each episode. Mysterious main characters, they're masters of their craft. Bartender and unseen-otherwordly-creatures expert - you don't say it at first, but the core of they're job is to help people and they do it using what they know best. 

Despite that both has a completly diferent plot and development they share a relaxing atmosphere, good stories and a nice main characther.  

One of those animes you can watch late at night, laying in bed, getting ready to sleep because it is too relaxing. 

I feel that Mushishi and Bartender have a lot in common, at least in the way they make me feel: bitter-sweet, calm yet unsettling, but at the end I cannot find any more physical similarity other than they are both episodic and made by Japanese, and only Japanese can make them I'm sure. The former is more fantasy like but still roots in reality, and it's a beautiful reimagination of Japanese unique view of the world. The latter is a simple and straight-forward story about how the bartender serves his costumer with unique cocktails who has different backstory in a small bar called "Eden Hall" in modern Japan. I don't drink other than beers, but I'm sure you don't need any knowledge about cocktails to enjoy Bartender because it explains every details you need to know and at the same time it doesn't force-feed information or bog down the story. You may probably be surprised by how well the cocktails complement the feelings of the character, and be amazed by the different types of cocktails presented in the show. The characters are not spectacular but they really feel like everyday people that are easy to relate to, or I should say "us". Watching Bartender to me is like meeting up a stranger that I gaze upon thinking that it's a shame we didn't know each other earlier. If you like Mushishi for it's atmosphere and human element, you may also like Bartender. Watch it at the end of a busy or fruitful day if you can't go or find a bar nearby. read more 

Both show adult MC helping other people's problem and have relaxing soothing OST. 

Two completely different environments and narratives - but they give off the same atmosphere. Extremely slow and relaxing series about the mc helping different people. 

- Both series deal with bartenders whom notices small things about people to in Death Parade's case, judge them, in Bartender's case to help or comfort them. - The tone of these two shows are pretty similiar as both deal with serious topics. In bartender's case, it's perhaps a bit more laid-back. - Both bartenders are really cool and knowledgeable about what they're doing. 

Both series atmospherically seem the same to me, as well as both having a charming bartender as one of the main characters. One of the series is more slice of life whilst the other focuses more on psychological themes. However, both series resemble a riveting episodic session focusing on individual people's lives, how they got to be who they are, and solving their problems, or not, depending on the series. Bartender and Death Parade, similarly, have some of the best stand-alone stories per episode that'll leave you hooked. Bartender is a little slower-paced and more focused on solving everyday problems than leaving you mind-fucked over the meaning of life.  read more 

Bartender doesn't have death games but it does have people coming in terms with their life or fixing their problems through a bit of soul searching.  

The protagonists in both series are bartenders. Both shows deal with human emotion, psychology and morality. They both play out in episodic format (more so with Bartender), with one-off characters that discuss/reveal past or present emotional situations in their lives. 

Delicious drinks Various people at their life-crisis and in desperate need of help/realisation of what they have done wrong Male main character Yummy drinks Both anime series with around same number of episodes yumyum drinks Somewhat intense alcohol 

Both anime have episodic plots. Both anime rely heavily on emotion (more so in Bartender than in Death Parade). Both anime have memorable main themes. Both anime have great jazz-oriented soundtracks.  

First of all Bartender is playing at a bar too. But more important: Both Animes are about the life stories of many different people visiting this bar which creates kinda the same feeling in both shows. Bartender also got the same atmosphere as Death Parade, since the style is just pretty similar and very cooled down. 

Both have a ‘Bar’ atmosphere. Every episode different guests appear. Both protagonists are heavily involved with their guests. OSTs are great. Feels factor.  

same slow pace the bar in bartender and the restaurant in Ristorante Paradiso are both one-of-a-kind with exceptional staff 

Another serious, fancy-style anime with a slight focus on alcohol, Ristorante Paradiso carries the same elegance and sophistication that Bartender boasts. 

They are both slow-paced restaurant-themed animes with great stories. 

To be honest these two series are quite different, but Bartender is in itself departure from classic format of storytelling so it would be hard to find something which is more similar. Both series are more adult oriented, stories and conflicts are from everyday life. Tone of both series is more grounded in reality. Both series has reccuring characters but given nonlinear form of Bartender, in Ristorante Paradise they are more prominent. Although it is non descriptive they have similar feel to them, they feel more like people you would meet on the street. Both are more dramatic, with very little comedic moments (although Ristorante is more lighthearthed) Bartender is however very episodic with little to none overall story and is more of a salute to Bar culture. Ristorante Paradiso has more substantial overall story and has more insight in Restaurant culture. read more 

I would say the two most similar animes for this would be Bartender and Shokugeki no Souma. Bartender and this anime has a lot of similarities and I mean A LOT. The attitudes of both masters of the restaurants/bar have pretty much the same attitude. Humble, respectful, and a level of professionalism. The music taste is also similar. The general feel of awe is the same. The biggest differences are the comedy elements of each character and the fantasy-based theme of Isekai Shokudou vs. supposedly a more realistic theme in Bartender. Now for the similarities and differences compared to Shokugeki no Souma. The food looks amazing in both animes. SNS is more of a competitive anime. There's fun humor in both. SNS has more detail in cooking. No ecchi. No foodgasms. All in all, I really do like Isekai Shokudou more because it was fun and entertaining in a way that wasn't stressful. It was a light-hearted anime that anybody could honestly enjoy if you want to watch the history of each of its customers. But for the people who want more depth in the story, definitely check out Shokugeki no Souma and all its seasons. But Bartender is by far the most similar in the atmosphere if nothing else. The idea of a small humble place that has interesting characters and stories, a very respectful host, and beautiful drinks and even in the end shows you how to make them during the ED song. The music is also soothing.  read more 

Both are episodic, slow paced, and the mc way to treat costumers are kinda similar One (Bartender) show us drinks and the other (Isekai) show us food, but in pretty similar ways, the feeling is the same  

Both shows follow a picaresque with the main focus changing each time but with 2 main character to cheer on (much like Bartender), both are about food and drink becoming the main draw of the show to bring people into the story. It differs from Bartender as it becomes more about who the character in general rather. Restaurant to Another World is still quite a complex world (or worlds I should say) but using the raw concept of fantasy and bring it all together. It's a little bit more faster paced than Bartender but think of it as Ryuu's older cousin opened a Restaurant. 

Psychological slice of life with intellectual plot and adult characters. The only main character is the one who listen to the stories of his customers and unites all pieces of this mosaic. 

Kuuchuu Buranko and Bartender creates a familiar feeling from the start through its presentation and characters. Although it doesn't follow a linear storyline, both series has the tension involving social problems and issues among a community. The drama that intensifies from these two series is magnificent and feels real. They follow a slice of life mood with intriguing dialogues and character interactions mixed in with humor. The style of these interactions might feel different but they both achieve complex enjoyment levels for fans. 

Both are about helping people with their problems. An although the style is different you still get the same feel.  

Both are slow-paced, episodic, seinen anime based on manga and both have a similar feel. Protagonists are similar in that they both pay attention to minute details. Bartender is a bit more mature and serious in my opinion. 

Both Bartender and Gallery Fake present information about their respective subjects (various drinks and alcohols in Bartender, and various pieces of art in Gallery Fake) while still managing to be greatly entertaining. You learn something every episode, sometimes without even realizing.  

If you every need a reminder that good company and the world itself is reason enough to be happy these are your shows 

Eve no Jikan and Bartender has this similar atmosphere that details a small community with a detailed cast of characters in their every day lives. The community that takes place in both series seems to feel isolated from the rest of society. However, at the same time, the characters seems to enjoy the company of others. Along with that, there is detailed dialogues along with character interactions that makes both series enjoyable.  

Both anime focus on solving peoples problems. Each episode will focus on a new person and situation. They both have a laid back atmosphere and both are good to chill out to or give you a change from a fast paced anime. And in both most of the cast is male.  

Both shows use not-so-ordinary ideas and values, and applies it to everyday life. In Bartender, the protagonist uses liquor and cocktails as a means of helping his customers, not by the alcohol itself, but by the idea behind it. Thus, each episode presents an ideal for some problems that we face in everyday life. In Moshidora, the protagonist applies Management, taken from Drucker's book of Management, and applies it to managing a baseball team. Basically, both shows are a refreshing take on everyday life. If you liked one, then you'll like the other. 

Obvious gastronomic similarities aside, the general feel one gets when watching these two shows is very similar. Though Antique Bakery has a more concrete storyline, both are excellent selections if you're just looking for shows which allows you to sit back and unwind.