TV series
Bartender
2011, Japanese, on tv asahi. Created by Araki Joh.
Upon return from Paris, Sasakura Ryu spends some time wandering amiss, but after some time he decides to start anew by becoming a bartender. On a daily basis as a bartender, he helps solve the various problems burdening his customers, including work and love and family troubles, one cocktail at a time. Furthermore, what will happen to the romantic relationship between Ryu, who seeks the best cocktail, and Kurushima Miwa, who ispertinent to his growth as a person. Also in the drama you'll see the fateful showdown between Kuzuhara Ryuichi, referred to as Mr. Perfect, and Master Kase Goro. -- TV Asahi
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 49 min
- Status
- Ended in 2011
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Episode 8
Aired 1 April 2011
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Araki JohCreator
- Masaki AibaSasakura Ryu · 8 ep
- Shihori KanjiyaKurushima Miwa · 8 ep
- Keiko NishiSakura Kotobuki · 8 ep
- Shoko IkezuItsuki Yoko · 8 ep
- Masahiko TsugawaKurushima Taizo · 8 ep
- Yoshiyoshi ArakawaSugiyama Kaoru · 8 ep
- Ken MitsuishiMihashi Jyunji · 8 ep
- Nobuaki KanekoKuzuhara Ryuichi · 8 ep
- Toshinori OmiSakura Hajime · 8 ep
- Naoto TakenakaKase Goro · 8 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 February 2011
- Last aired
- 1 April 2011
- Network
- tv asahi
- Original title
- バーテンダー
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Bartender is based on
Bartender is based on Bartender, a manga series by Araki Joh.
Manga series
Bartender
By Araki Joh
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Bartender: quick answers
Is Bartender worth watching?
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How many seasons of Bartender are there?
Bartender has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 49 minutes each.
Is Bartender finished?
Yes. Bartender ended in 2011, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Bartender on?
Bartender isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Bartender parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Bartender yet.
What shows are like Bartender?
If you liked Bartender, try Senpai Is an Otokonoko, Smile Down the Runway, The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity.
Who created Bartender?
Bartender was created by Araki Joh and stars Masaki Aiba, Shihori Kanjiya, Keiko Nishi.
What is Bartender based on?
Bartender is based on Bartender, a manga series by Araki Joh.