![]() ![]() Since each episode follows the same pattern without deviating or evolving past its initial form, it eventually becomes duller with each episode. At the same time though… it is not what most people would call entertaining. ![]() All I cared about was seeing the barman doing his weird allegories and mentioning the historical facts behind some drinks and then combining them into a super elixir of sorts that produces a flavor akin to the needs of the customer. To be honest, I hardly cared how cruel their lives are, how bad is their boss or how unfaithful is their wife. *stares at an ugly woman who now looks gorgeous*Īs cool as all this sounds, it is a completely episodic show and it is basically the metaphors that matter and not the actual issues the customers may have. types of liquors from around the world, and how combining them into a specific cocktail creates a very specific flavor, the customers feel refreshed and may even reach to important revelations regarding their issues. The barman listens to them and after a cool metaphor regarding different There is this fancy bar where people go and tell their life’s problem to the barman. If on the other hand you expect something more… mainstream should I say? With action, plot, plot twists, development, and a powerful ending, then DON’T EVEN BOTHER! You might also learn a thing or two about cocktails while your at it.īartender is a fine example of a show which is driven by its premise and nothing else to back it up.Īs long as you fancy the basic formula of how each episode plays out, you will get one hell of a series. If you want something to relax and watch, choose bartender. Besides the boring middle episodes, the slice of life seinen combo is something I've grown to enjoy. It adds to the ambiance of the bar setting and drama of character backstories. Smooth jazz and chill beats make up the majority of the OST. Music always plays well into the scene at hand without being overbearing. The opening is fantastic and the ending is great. The soundtrack is where Bartender really shines. The animators did what the could with backgrounds and such, but they can only compensate so much. Even for 2006, the animation is only fine. Bartending is not exciting to watch aside from seeing the drinks be made so the animation is at its best when cocktails are prepared. It's difficult to make the show stand out due to the nature of the story. Its not bad and the still frames are often beautiful, but there's not much going on visually. The support cast can be well written and carry the narrative of the episode or make you keep looking at how much time is left until the end. Despite Sasakura being a great main character, the supporting cast is nowhere near as consistently entertaining. The level of depth is quite surprising considering the length and episodic nature of the series. He remains humble bearing the title as a responsibility to his patrons. This title never goes to Sasakura's head despite the praises from everybody around him. He is known as the "Glass of the Gods," a bartender who knows the perfect drink fir any situation. If every bartender was like Sasakura, the world would be a much better place, but even in the show he is unique. Sasakura is a calming presence for both the bargoers and audience watching as he showcases his level of caring for the person in front of him. ![]() Everybody is grounded in reality and wants to improve their own life. I didn't find myself caring as much as I did during the early and later episodes.īeing a laid back show, Bartender's characters are never larger than life or over the top. The only time I was bored was during the middle batch of episodes. Most character development is left to the new arrivals, but Sasakura goes through his own arc as we learn his backstory and of some past failures. He uses cocktails to rectify relationship, call people out, break writer's block, and so many Every guest presents a new challenge for Sasakura as he crafts the perfect drink to the person's taste. Everyone else only returns to narrate the customer's story in a later episode. Each story is self contained with the consistent character being Sasakura. ![]() There is no overarching plot in the anime, it's an episodic series. Bartending genius Ryu Sasakura runs Eden Hall, a bar in downtown Tokyo where he serves different customers a spirit to sooth their soul every episode. Bartender is not your everyday slice of life in a workplace. ![]()
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