Bartender is an episodic story of a bartender, short and sweet. It is the tale of Ryuu Sasakura, the young bartender of the bar Eden Hall. He is known for his ability to create the perfect drink, his "Glass of God". Each episode follows a different character who enters Eden Hall for whatever reason, hoping to have their problem fixed with Ryuu's legendary alcohol. None of the stories are told from the Ryuu's perspective though. All the stories are told second hand from the patrons of Eden Hall, reflecting on the events that brought them to this bar, and how one drink could change their life.
I'm am going to say this now, I really like this show. A show like this has all the elements that make a great show for me. It is a slice of life show in very specific circles. It is about an alternative career, one which I wouldn't mind falling ass backwards into one day. The subject matter, meaning the alcohol and the drinks, are presented in such a positive way, a great counter argument to the whole anti-alcoholic sentiments you sometimes hear. The art is great, it looks beautiful at times and it really makes the drinks come to life. The opening theme is incredible, and I could listen to it for days. The ending theme is different in each episode, showing a real bartender making one of the signature drinks of the episode. The characters are interesting and their personal stories resonate with the audience. And just as the icing on the cake, each episode starts with the history of a drink or some type of alcohol. Personally I love this type of world building, it just adds that little bit to any show.
Bartender is not something complicated, nor is it anything revolutionary. It is a simple, relaxing ride which I can understand some people not wanting to sit through. It can even feel slow at times. For someone who prefers mecha action, over the top, explosion-fests, then this is not the show for you. It is a slow ride, but it is a smooth god ride. If you want something to relax to, just some show that you can watch and wind down to, with maybe a glass of wine in hand, I highly recommend this show. I hope you check it out and enjoy it.
So.... how was that for a first try? Yeah, yeah, I know, not the best on the web. I promise I will improve by next review. If you have any suggestions feel free to comment. Thank you for reading!
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