Latest Crunchyroll Anime Is A Brilliant Contemplative Drama For Fans That Want Something Different
Looking for a new anime series that gives you a break from shonen slugfests and fantasy isekais? The newly-released Bartender Glass of God might be just what you’re looking for. This cozy-looking and contemplative drama just hit Crunchyroll, and the first episode is available to stream right now.
Bartender Glass of God is adapted from the Bartender manga written by Araki Joh and illustrated by Kenji Nagatomo. The series follows the genius bartender Ryu Sasakura, who works at the quiet bar Eden Hall in Tokyo. He listens to the troubles of the people that wander into his bar and uses his bartending talents to pour them the perfect drink that soothes their souls.
If Bartender Glass of God sounds familiar, then you may be familiar with the initial anime adaptation of the manga that came out in 2006.
Bartender Glass of God is largely episodic, with each episode introducing new characters that tell Ryu their stories. This provides the perfect balance of slice-of-life and gives the show a soothing and calm atmosphere. While it’s not quite the same as being a patron of Ryu’s bar, the show does a pretty good job of capturing that feeling.
If Bartender Glass of God sounds familiar, then you may be familiar with the initial anime adaptation of the manga that came out in 2006. That 11-episode series was directed by Masaki Watanabe, written by Yasuhiro Imagawa, and produced by Palm Studio. The new anime series is produced by Liber, directed by Ryoichi Kuraya, and written by Mariko Kunisawa, while Yoichi Ueda designed the characters and serves as chief animation director.
There are plenty of high-octane battle anime out there that are worth your attention, but it’s nice to mix in a quiet, slice-of-life anime like Bartender Glass of God every now and then.
If you’re a fan of Death Parade, then Bartender Glass of God might also interest you. While the stakes of Bartender aren’t quite as high, the two anime certainly share some similarities. Both series feature bars where lost or troubled souls (literal souls in Death Parade’s case) confront their troubles with the help of a mysterious bartender.
The individuals in Bartender Glass of God aren’t necessarily fighting for their eternal fate, but they definitely seem like two different shows that would go well together. If you’re on a bar-related anime kick, then both of these series should be right up your alley. Of course, we’ll have to wait and see if Bartender ends up being as beloved as Death Parade has been.
Bartender Glass of God is largely episodic, with each episode introducing new characters that tell Ryu their stories.
There are plenty of high-octane battle anime out there that are worth your attention, but it’s nice to mix in a quiet, slice-of-life anime like Bartender Glass of God every now and then. These slower-paced anime may not be everyone’s cup of tea (or glass of god, in this case), but it’s nice to see shows like this getting a lot of attention. It’s unclear if there will be more seasons of the show at this point, but it’s certainly possible if the series is popular enough.
The Japanese voice cast of Bartender Glass of God includes Takuma Terashima as Ryu Sasakura, Yoshino Nanjo as Miwa Kurushima, Haruka Shiraishi as Yukari Higuchi, and Eriko Matsui as Kyoko Kawakami. New episodes will be released weekly. Make sure to check out episode one on Crunchyroll now if you’re ready to enjoy a relaxing vibe.
