Bartender
バーテンダー
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Genius bartender, Sasakura Ryuu makes the most incredible cocktails anyone has ever tasted. Seeking his "Glass of God", individuals from all different walks of life visit his bar. With both a compassionate ear and a godly drink, Ryuu helps people with their problems.
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Season 1
Bartender
At the bar Eden Hall in Ginza, Sasakura Ryuu creates cocktails dubbed "The Glass of the Gods." Hotel redesigner Kamishima holds deep disregard for bartenders because of an embarrassing mistake he made as a younger man. He is shown the skill of the profession by Ryuu, who creates a simple water-mix by smashing Eden Hall's signature ice cup. Kamishima's bar redesign incorporates Ryuu's explanation of the importance of bars. The featured cocktail is the Grasshopper.
Heart of the Menu
Kurushima Miwa comes to Eden Hall to ask Ryuu to find her "Menu of the Heart." As a child, she broke a bottle of alcohol intended to mend the rift between her father and Kurushima Taizou, her grandfather. The two had been fighting over modernizing the family hotel. Shortly after this accident, Miwa's parents were killed in a car crash. Ryuu extrapolates that the beverage was Suntory's Kakubin (referred to in the show as "Kaku"), a beverage at the crossroad of old and new Japan. The featured cocktail is the Nikolaschka.
Glass of Regret
Shimaoka, the head of an advertising company, is retiring, and his old love, the actress Yuzuki Mieko, has just died. The two of them wanted to perform together in Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, until he decided to take over his family's company. Ryuu uses the Margarita and its history to show Shimaoka that love can live on. The featured cocktail is the Margarita.
Amber Dream
Ryuu assists a couple on their first date. Meanwhile, Yusada Sayo is waiting for her husband for their anniversary, however the two have grown apart. Ryuu mixes the Bijou Cocktail, then creates an Amber Dream from it. He explains that amber takes time to get its beauty, much like a marriage and the time a couple puts into it. The featured cocktails are the Bijou and Amber Dream.
Things Forgotten in a Bar
A young salesmen, Shibata, is given a transfer notice from his boss after his sales figures are low. Ryuu lifts the young man's spirits by telling him about Ernest Hemingway and the story The Old Man and the Sea. The featured cocktail is the Daiquiri.
The Story Inside the Glass
Kasahara Shizuo, a screenwriter, has been having trouble writing scripts. He poses a riddle to various bartenders, having ordered four brands of single malt Scottish whiskies (Laphroaig, Miltonduff, Glenburgie, and Ardbeg), asks what should be next. After going to several bars, his long-time friend and director Mineyama Ryuuji catches up with Kasahara and the argue over why their productions are no longer original. Ryuu answers the riddle, and by doing so helps the two men with their problem. The featured cocktail is the Aberdeen Angus.
Bar Holidays
Ryuu has fallen ill and the bar is closed for the day. Two senior bartenders who visit Ryuu decide to concoct some drinks to help him. In the meantime, two customers enter the bar: Souma Kouji, a politician embroiled in a scandalous court case and endlessly pursued by the paparazzi, and a female lawyer who is supposed to meet Kouji to discuss the case but misses the time. The two bartenders separately give the customers "Rusty Nail" and "Bull Shot", who eventually arrange to meet again. The featured drink is the Rusty Nail.
The Lie at the Counter
Ryuu receives a visit from two customers, a woman and a man; the latter claims to be a doctor. While they are having a usual talk, Ryuu quietly watches and listens to his conversations, as he serves Angel's Tip to both of them. In later time, Ryuu is challenged by the man at the start of the episode to perform a "taste test". As he arranges different marked glasses on the counter, he pours in water into each of them and places a drop from each of the different bottles in the glasses. He is to turn facing away from the counter as the man randomly switches the positions of the glasses for him to guess the names of the drinks. As this continues, the episode switches to a flashback scene where it appears that the man on the counter turned out to be a con man after his wish to perform a fake proposal to the woman in the bar is declined by Ryuu, whom detected his error playing as a doctor during their early conversations.
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Stream Bartender online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated animation and drama series originally produced in Japanese and released in 2006, it's earned a solid 7.9/10 from 26 viewers worldwide.
About Bartender
Genius bartender, Sasakura Ryuu makes the most incredible cocktails anyone has ever tasted. Seeking his "Glass of God", individuals from all different walks of life visit his bar. With both a compassionate ear and a godly drink, Ryuu helps people with their problems. Across 1 season and 11 episodes, originally airing on Fuji TV.
Bartender Cast and Characters
The cast features Takahiro Mizushima (as Ryuu Sasakura (voice)), Iemasa Kayumi (as Ryuuchi Kuzuhara (voice)), Ayumi Fujimura (as Miwa Kurushima (voice)), Leo Morimoto (as Narrator (voice)), and Masaaki Yajima (as Minoru Higashiyama (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Bartender has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Bartender NowWhy People Are Watching Bartender
There's a reason Bartender keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Bartender online for free?
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How many episodes does Bartender have?
Bartender has 11 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Bartender good? What's the rating?
Bartender holds a 7.9/10 rating based on 26 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Bartender?
The main cast includes Takahiro Mizushima, Iemasa Kayumi, Ayumi Fujimura, and Leo Morimoto, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Bartender available in Japanese?
Yes — Bartender was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Bartender released?
Bartender first aired in 2006.
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You can watch Bartender online for free on Bowood.TV. All 11 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Bartender have?
Bartender currently has 1 season and a total of 11 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Bartender about?
Genius bartender, Sasakura Ryuu makes the most incredible cocktails anyone has ever tasted. Seeking his "Glass of God", individuals from all different walks of life visit his bar. With both a compassionate ear and a godly drink, Ryuu helps people with their problems. It belongs to the Animation, Drama genres.
In which language is Bartender originally available?
Bartender was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Bartender first released?
Bartender first premiered on October 15, 2006 (2006). The series has since concluded its run.
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