49 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestUpon 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
Acting
Aiba's quietly wounded precision
Production
gloriously obsessive cocktail cinematography
Writing
guest stories hit harder than they should
Creator
Araki Joh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Adapts Araki Joh's manga at peak Japanese 'healing drama' boom—think Midnight Diner with more alcohol and less food.
Masaki Aiba trained with actual bartenders; those shaking close-ups are his real hands, not a double.
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