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Bartender

2011-02-04 · 49 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Drama

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

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Creators
Araki Joh
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Countries
Japan
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Masaki AibaMasaki AibaSasakura Ryu
Shihori KanjiyaShihori KanjiyaKurushima Miwa
Keiko NishiSakura Kotobuki
Shoko IkezuShoko IkezuItsuki Yoko
Masahiko TsugawaMasahiko TsugawaKurushima Taizo
Yoshiyoshi ArakawaYoshiyoshi ArakawaSugiyama Kaoru
Ken MitsuishiKen MitsuishiMihashi Jyunji
Nobuaki KanekoNobuaki KanekoKuzuhara Ryuichi
Toshinori OmiToshinori OmiSakura Hajime
Naoto TakenakaNaoto TakenakaKase Goro

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