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

Kinjou, Yuri Supporting

Shiraishi, Ryouko Japanese

Kitakata Supporting

Touchi, Hiroki Japanese

Higuchi, Yukari Supporting

Shiraishi, Haruka Japanese

Chen, Kelvin Supporting

Furukawa, Makoto Japanese

Minami, Kouichi Supporting

Hanawa, Eiji Japanese

Judy Supporting

Takeuchi, Emiko Japanese

Cao, Cong Producer

Kuraya, Ryouichi Director

Aketagawa, Jin Sound Director

Kamishiraishi, Mone Theme Song Performance

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Jul 15, 2024

Kiriiri

Recommended

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 ... reality, like stress, anxiety, and the race against time. These problems are represented in this work, and each visit brings a mutual feeling. Sasakura, the Bartender, will embrace each fragment, serving you immense messages of security and comfort, along with a formidable drink and a faithful companion for the lonely night. The anime's stance towards the public is exuberant. We are a client of Eden Hall and can learn valuable lessons, from moral teachings to how to prepare a drink.

It's so relaxing to watch the episodes of this anime. The settings and the composition of colors offer a welcoming environment. The soundtrack is well placed (especially in the final episode), making good use of the script. Of course, the animation is not the most eye-catching or elaborate, but for a series without action, it is quite adequate. The opening and ending themes are relatively good, matching the essence of the work. Even after watching the series in its entirety, I still enjoy rewatching it. As for the personalities in the anime Bartender, there are memorable characters filled with diverse traits. Whether they have little screen time or are more prominent, they bring a variety of roles that significantly contribute to the story.

If you are interested, there is no reason to miss this opportunity. It's a great story that is worth every minute of your time. So, relax, and have a wonderful experience.

In Brazilian Portuguese:
O mundo por trás do balcão, as taças que refletem cada momento, "Bartender: Kami no Glass" é a obra que vai servir-lhe uma dose divina e inesquecível, grandes lições e aprendizados estão presentes, o universo da coquetelaria é mais do que você pensa, não são apenas bebidas, mas um porto seguro onde estará por sua espera um grande aliado, o Bartender.

Vivemos em um vasto mundo repleto de falsidades e problemas, cada um sabe o quão difícil é viver sua vida, entretanto, há um refúgio para isso, o anime brilhará nesse aspecto, acolhendo nossos corpos cansados. Os clientes do Eden Hall possuem vidas similares sob a maior parte da nossa realidade, aquele estresse, ansiedade e a corrida contra o tempo. Tais problemas são representados nesta obra, cada visita vai trazer um sentimento mútuo. Sasakura, o Bartender, vai acolher cada fragmento, lhe servindo imensas mensagens de segurança e conforto, junto de uma formidável bebida e um companheiro fiel para a noite solitária. Por viés, é exuberante a postura que o anime se mantém ao público, somos um cliente do Eden Hall e podemos tirar aprendizados, desde lições morais até mesmo de como se preparar uma bebida.

É tão relaxante assistir aos episódios desse anime, os cenários e a composição de cores oferecem um ambiente acolhedor, a trilha sonora é bem colocada (principalmente ao último episódio), tendo um aproveitamento ótimo do roteiro. Claro, a animação não é daquelas chamativas e super elaboradas, mas para uma série sem ação é bem considerável. A abertura e encerramento são relativamente bons, combinando com a essência da obra, e após assistir por inteiro esta série, ainda gosto de rever. Agora abordando a questão das personalidades que se encontram no anime Bartender, destacam-se personagens memoráveis e preenchidos com características diversificadas, tanto os com pouco tempo de tela até os mais presentes, trazendo uma variedade de papéis que conduzem significativamente para a história.

Caso tenha se interessado, não há motivos para deixar essa oportunidade passar, é uma ótima história que vale cada minuto do seu tempo, então sente, relaxe e tenha uma ótima experiência.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Jul 4, 2024

Suwanaide

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 ... animation itself is very solid. The voice acting is very good. Almost all of it is understated, which goes with the vibe of the show. The music, when you notice it, works. I generally like a lot of the characters. I'd love to be able to rate this show higher. This is the kind of show I want to rate a 9 or 10. Two things.

1) I said I generally like a lot of the characters. But, I like them at arm's length. Over 12 episodes (which with this show, each episode feels long) I couldn't feel any connection with any of them. It's like every character was kept at arm's length. I don't think that's what they were going for. Some were supposed to engender some level of empathy or connectedness, but for me none of them clicked. I know sometimes that's a goal for one or more characters but I don't think that's what they were going for here. Everyone just seemed so muted and detached. I don't know if it's because anime characters in general are over-the-top that everyone here was "normal" so they came off flat, or this was their idea of "sophisticated" or something, but I had a hard time cheering that hard for anyone, save a couple of the side character bartenders. The main character actually started to get on my nerves towards the end, and I really don't think that was the goal of the writers (and not the fault of the voice actor).

2) The show became unintentional comedy at certain points with how up its own ass it is about how amazing bartenders are. Look, this is no slight against bartenders at all, but even in a show called Bartender: Glass of God it was too much. If they have a season 2, I wouldn't be shocked if there's a line where they say, "Jesus Christ may have been a carpenter, but when he turned water into wine, that also made him a bartender." And play it totally serious.

Will I watch a Season 2? Probably. Mainly because there's such a lack of anime about adults in a realistic world, and I need a break from all the isekai, yokai, kaiju, demon lords, talking vending machines, and people with psychic abilities that make up the rest of my Crunchyroll watchlist. But damn, I wish these characters were a bit more engaging.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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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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