After 17 years, Ryu Sasakura will return to the small screens with the upcoming spinoff anime Bartender Glass of God. And to give fans a glimpse of what’s to come, the anime has released major details about the series, from new key art to a trailer and main cast members. By the looks of it, the bartending prodigy will again serve the most delicious drinks his patrons can taste.
Bartender is a Japanese manga written by Araki Joh and illustrated by Kenji Nagatomo, starting in 2004 and ending in 2011. It was then adapted into anime in 2006, followed by three spinoff manga between 2012 and 2019. After almost two decades, Liber is about to produce the new anime series Bartender Glass of God.
The anime’s official website officially gives a glimpse into the series’ protagonist, Ryu, also known as the “Glass of God.” In the show’s official key art, he stands behind the counter, wiping a wine glass while waiting for new customers to come—ready to serve.
The trailer, alternatively, shows Ryu mixing cocktails while saying, “There are two jobs in this world that you must never let down your customers,” as translated into English. According to him, the first is a doctor and a pharmacist, while the second is a bartender, as the anime’s title flashes on the screen. From there, the preview introduces the other cast members fans are about to meet, from Miwa, who’s looking for the best bartender to open a bar at a hotel, to Yukari, Miwa’s apprentice, and more.
You can check the trailer below:
What is Bartender Glass of God about?
Bartender Glass of God follows the story of Ryu, an expert bartender working at a lone bar called Eden Hall, located in the backstreets of the Ginza district. He’s famous for mixing the best cocktails that anyone has ever tasted. Different people who have their own troubles frequent this bar, and Ryu knows perfectly what to serve them to ease their souls.
However, Eden Hall is a place you can’t easily find. It’s even said that this place will find you. You can read the synopsis below:
Hidden in the backstreets of the Ginza district is Eden Hall, a lone bar operated by Ryuu Sasakura, the prodigy bartender who is said to mix the most incredible cocktails anyone has ever tasted. However, not just anyone can find Eden Hall; rather, it is Eden Hall that must find you. Customers of varying backgrounds, each plagued with their own troubles, wander into this bar. Nevertheless, Ryuu always knows the ideal cocktail to console and guide each distraught soul.
Who are the cast members of Bartender Glass of God?
The anime’s website also revealed the characters and voice actors joining Bartender Glass of God, led by Takuatsu Terajima as Ryu. For other cast members, you can check the list below:
Toshino Nanjo as Miwa Kurushima
Haruka Shiraishi as Yukari Higuchi
Eriko Matsui as Kyoko Kawakami
Ryoko Shiraishi as Kinjo/Yuri
Shin Furukawa as Kevin Chen
When will Bartender Glass of God be released?
Bartender Glass of God is set to be released in April 2024. However, Liber has yet to unveil its exact release date, so fans must wait for further announcements.
Viewers have surely missed seeing Ryu on the small screen after the original Bartender anime in 2006. Seventeen years after the series ended, the much-loved bartender is no longer an apprentice but a prodigy this time.
