Anime adaptation of “Bartender Glass of God” scheduled for April 2024

A new adaptation of the manga "Bartender," originally created by author Araki Joh and illustrator Kenji Nagatomo, is set to premiere in April 2024. Titled "Bartender Glass of God," the anime's first promotional content, including a video and images, was released on Tuesday on the official website.





The cast includes Takuma Terashima as Ryū Sasakura, Yoshino Nanjō as Miwa Kurushima, Haruka Shiraishi as Yukari Higuchi, Eriko Matsui as Kyо̄ko Kawakami, Ryoko Shiraishi as Yuri Kinjо̄, and Makoto Furukawa as Kelvin Chen.

Ryōichi Kuraya serves as the director at Studio Liber. Mariko Kunisawa is in charge of the script, while Yōichi Ueda handles character design and acts as the chief animation director. Additionally, SUNTORY is involved in the production of the series.

This is not the first time "Bartender" has been adapted into an anime. A previous 11-episode adaptation debuted in Japan in October 2006. It was directed by Masaki Watanabe, with script and series composition by Yasuhiro Imagawa and character design by Hirotaka Kinoshita.

The story centers around Eden Hall, a secluded bar in Tokyo's Ginza district, run by the virtuoso bartender Ryū Sasakura. Known for his unparalleled ability to craft the perfect drink for every customer, Ryū's establishment becomes a refuge for people grappling with various life challenges. A visit to Eden Hall and a conversation with Ryū often provide guests with the clarity and rejuvenation they need to face life anew.