Everyone loves a great anthology series. No matter the genre, any show that gives a slice of life perspective of the different walks of life a person can take is sure to be an instant hit with its viewers. One series that did that expertly was the relaxing yet engaging anime by the name of Bartender.
Centered around a tiny bar, we follow an incredibly talented bartender who, with each new episode, meets another person who is down on their luck or going through a difficult experience. However, with a great drink by their side, we as viewers get to experience their story.
With the 15th anniversary coming up, the distribution company, Shout! Factory is coming out with a new collector's edition that features not only the show but also some coasters and drinks cards that fans can use to make their own mixes and even learn the history of the drink itself! In celebration of this release, a new unboxing video of the show has started streaming, giving an in-depth look at what to expect.
For both fans and newcomers, the new collector's edition is a must-have for anime fans. We would love to hear your thoughts on the show and box set in the comments below!
Every drink has a story, and every story has a drink to accompany it. Hidden in the Ginza district’s back alleys in Tokyo, we find Eden Hall, an intimate bar run by Ryuu Sasakura, the bartender prodigy known to mix the most incredible cocktails anyone has ever tasted. However, not anyone can find Eden Hall, but it must find you! Anime series BARTENDER, based on the best-selling Japanese manga of the same name by Araki Joh and illustrated by Kenji Nagatomo, is a charming and heartfelt anthology series that brims with captivating slice-of-life narratives and scrumptious-looking anime. Since its initial debut in 2006, BARTENDER developed a worldwide cult following. This acclaimed series was directed by Masaki Watanabe (Battle Spirits, Bakumatsu, KADO – The Right Answer), written by Yasuhiro Imagawa (Giant Robo the Animation) and produced by Palm Studios.
Bartender 15th Anniversary Collector's Edition will release on Blu-ray on January 19th, 2021! Pre-orders are available right here!