
Bartender
バーテンダ
Adaptation
Synopsis
After spending eight years in Europe, bartender Ryuu Sasakura returns home to explore the local bar scene. As a seasoned veteran of the industry, Sasakura knows how to make the perfect drink to match a patron's mood and circumstance. Serving patrons at the bar Lapin, Sasakura utilizes his expertise and compassionate ear. Thanks to his excellent service, Sasakura's customers always have something special in store.
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Manga Information Profile
Manga Bartender is written by Nagatomo, Kenji, Jou, Araki, has status Finished, with 167 chapters and 21 volume. This Gourmet manga started publishing in 2004. Community score is 7.98/10. Reader-highlighted characters in this manga include Sasakura, Ryuu, Kurushima, Miwa, Wakui, Tsubasa, Kurushima, Taizou, Kawakami, Kyouko.
Reader & Score Distribution
Reader Distribution
Total 20.188 users recorded in community statistics.
5.537
Reading • 27.4%
8.078
Plan to Read • 40.0%
1.589
On Hold • 7.9%
4.127
Completed • 20.4%
857
Dropped • 4.2%
Score Distribution
Total 6.317 votes used for the rating histogram.
Metadata & Community Analysis
Quick Profile
Manga • Finished • started 2004
Chapters/Volumes: 167 chapters • 21 volume
Main genres: Gourmet
Release scale: The series length is established: not too short, but deep enough to build story tension.
Demographics: Seinen
MAL Community Signals
MAL score: 7.98/10 (6,317)
Rank MAL: #914
MAL popularity: #1,161
Members: 20,192
Franchise Links
Has 2 anime adaptations, a strong signal that its world is considered screen-worthy.
Jikan relations: 2 adaptations
Highlighted characters: Sasakura, Ryuu, Kurushima, Miwa, Wakui, Tsubasa, Kurushima, Taizou, Kawakami, Kyouko
Reader Interest Patterns
Similar titles readers often choose: Mushishi (3 votes), Shinya Shokudou (2 votes), Nobunaga no Chef (2 votes), Madoromi Barmaid (2 votes)
Character List
Ryuu Sasakura
MainMiwa Kurushima
MainTsubasa Wakui
MainTaizou Kurushima
SupportingKyouko Kawakami
SupportingKitakata
SupportingMinoru Higashiyama
SupportingRyuuichi Kuzuhara
SupportingAki
SupportingBar Saitou's Master
SupportingKeiko Gotou
SupportingFather Iba
SupportingKousuke Kamishima
SupportingKanako
SupportingShizuo Kazahara
SupportingJunichirou Kurosawa
SupportingKuroki Kurushima
SupportingMika
SupportingRyuuichi Minegishi
SupportingRyuuji Mineyama
SupportingMasahiro Oda
SupportingPresident Shimaoka
SupportingProfessor Okita
SupportingShibata
SupportingKouji Souma
SupportingTajima
SupportingUehara
SupportingYamanouchi
SupportingYuka
SupportingYuka's Date
SupportingMieko Yuzuki
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