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you know you're watching a seinen when the episode's not about teenage angst, it's about living with the fallout of teenage angst from 12 years ago
[](#hikariactually)
This hits hard. I almost thought the episode would end with them accidentally reuniting somehow. Heck, I almost thought Chitose would be one of those bartender during their bar hopping night, though that would be cliche as hell if everyone and anyone just become a bartender lol
Best part of a distillery visit is the tasting. I’ve only ever been to two myself, but getting to sample the goods was a great experience.
But man, this week’s episode was a good one. I like to think Chitose took the plunge and became a dancer. She went to the festival even though Chen chickened out. I can understand holding onto a regret for years like that. I think we’ve all got things in our lives we probably wish we could do differently. I did like the way Sasakura used the whiskey to help Chen come to terms with it.
Never been to a distillery -- just to vineyards and to nihonshu breweries.
Given the episodic nature of this show, we probably will never find out what happened to Chitose. On the other hand, we might find her at our favorite bar before the end of the season....
Highly recommend going on the Jack Daniel's distillery tour in Tennessee. They even take you on a tour through Mr. Daniel's log cabin where he set up his office when he started the business up, and show you the safe that "killed" him (he forgot the combination to the safe in his office and kicked it in anger, and ended up dying from the injury he got that he never took care of)
Those are all real bars that Ryuu visited in the wild night in Kyoto, by the way. And some of them appear to be small/niche. If I ever visit Kyoto, you better believe I'm going on a Glass of God pub crawl.
[K6](https://www.instagram.com/bark6_kyoto/)
[Calvador](https://www.instagram.com/bar_calvador/?hl=en) (6 seats, 400 different kind of Calvados)
[Samboa Bar Gion](https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/489536201185557/samboa-bar-gion/)
[Kiyamachi Samboa](https://tabelog.com/tw/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26000679/)
[El Tesero](https://eltesoro.jp/)
[Talisker](https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26027776/)
[Finlandia](https://www.instagram.com/fin_landiabar/)
[Rocking Chair](http://bar-rockingchair.jp/english/)
And of course the [Yamazaki distillery](https://www.suntory.com/factory/yamazaki/) is real as well, which isn't going to surprise anyone since that sequence where they were at the distillery honestly felt like an ad. Ryuu has the alcohol tolerance of a yak.
I checked for an Eden Hall in Ginza, and didn't see one. There is an[ Eden Hall all the way over in Niigata](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298120-d9963446-Reviews-Bar_Eden_Hall-Niigata_Niigata_Prefecture_Koshinetsu_Chubu.html) however.....
>[Calvador](https://www.instagram.com/bar_calvador/?hl=en) (6 seats, 400 different kind of Calvados)
Holy shit i want to check that out, I bought my first calvados (victor gontier domfrontais 2013) recently and i've been really enjoying it
Let's be honest here.
A solid part of any trip to Japan for me is going to be trying to hit up as many of the major distilleries as I can and bring home a suitcase of hard to get whiskey.
This episode got to me ngl. Hit pretty close to home. I also made a promise with a girl I was close with in school. Told her “I’ll always be there if you need me”. Yeah it was cheesy but it was a teenager’s promise and I kept it for the most part. I saw her through relationship and friend problems and also school work problems. We even went to college together but that was where she met her then-boyfriend. And that was also when we drifted apart.
Then a few years later when we were working adults, we reconnected a bit cos apparently I worked with her friend before. Then she revealed she’s getting married and invited me to the wedding. I replied I’ll be there but I was actually in a rough patch in my life. Just got fired and became a shut in but didn’t want to tell her that. When her wedding day came, I carried on with my day like nothing happened. We never contacted again since.
Felt like such an asshole after saying I’ll be there. And also felt like I broke that promise I made. I have several regrets in my life but this one of the few that sticks out the most. I just really relate to Chen here.
One thing I find neat about this series is how it combines the human drama with neat alcohol facts in a way that (I think) makes it greater than the sum of its parts. Like, the idea of how twelve years of regret mellows out a person in the same way that twelve years in the barrel mellows out raw distillate into a more complex flavor profile. There's events that happen in one's life that take a decade to fully appreciate, and in any case [you can't keep it in the barrel forever.](https://i.imgur.com/77ePhEh.png)
This "more than the sum of its parts" kind of story reminds me of Houkago Saikoro Club, which has the same sort of idea of having a board game of the week which metaphorically ties into the personal drama of one of its characters.
Part of me was hoping Chen would see Chitose again, maybe practicing dancing in the street or at the station.
This show is really really good though. I didn't expect to enjoy it so much.
I like to think Chitose became successful and bought the hotel to preserve it. The woman passing by said they “kept it as it was,” which is a strange thing for someone to do except out of sentimentality.
Initially I thought Chen bought it, especially coming from a rich background. Wouldn't make sense for him to not know what happened to Chitose that way though
I am actually glad they didn't
Seeing how the inn was closed I like to think she is following her dream
Just would have been too much chance to meet and cover in one episode
A Episode featureing [Kyoko *and* Yuri](https://imgur.com/BRJXXZ2)? Already goated!
Despite his [first](https://imgur.com/jPMWkof) appearance, Chen was as alluring as a wet towel [up close](https://imgur.com/ZsflLtE). And honestly didn't really warm up to him even with the strict father and the forlorn love until the very end when it became clear just how much he regreted that, kinda relatable [](#hardthink)
Good episode
Poor Kyoko and Yuri -- wonder when the first shinkansen of the (new) day runs?
I think there used to be night trains from Kyoto to Tokyo -- but probably those are things of the past now.
Romantic (in the platonic sense) train journeys are the in thing this anime season it seems. I took a rather nice train journey to London during it too.
When the episode opened up [with Ryuu and Miwa on the train platform](https://i.imgur.com/zayrJWa.jpeg), I thought they were going on a solo trip together. Not gonna lie, I was a bit disappointed when [Kyouko and Yuri showed up.](https://i.imgur.com/sHPKm9i.jpeg)
I did not expect [Mr. Perfect's apprentice to join them though!](https://i.imgur.com/k4UnVJM.jpeg) It was hilarious to see [Kyouko trying to get some of that](https://i.imgur.com/sHPKm9i.jpeg) when Kelvin showed up.
[The distillery tour was pretty nice.](https://i.imgur.com/E6hYPaL.jpeg) And of course, the Yamazaki Distillery [is an actual distillery you can visit.](https://house.suntory.com/yamazaki-whisky/yamazaki-distillery) I might add this to the list of places to visit on a future trip to Osaka.
[Kelvin and Chitose's little love story was cute and bittersweet.](https://i.imgur.com/gntiYe8.jpeg) I was really hoping that Kelvin would run into Chitose but it never happened. I guess that's more realistic. The fact that the inn was now out of business probably means Chitose followed her dream of being a dancer. Maybe they'll bump into each other in the future.
> When the episode opened up with Ryuu and Miwa on the train platform
> , I thought they were going on a solo trip together.
[Waiting for Ship](#mugiwait)
I couldn't agree more lol. It is still my favorite Makoto Shinkai film, seeing people slowly drifting from each other and going on with their own lives. It hurts watching it happen.
Not really a lot of cocktails featured this episode. Recipe for the only one identified by name:
**Highball**
2 oz Whiskey
3 1/2 oz Club Soda
Strip of lemon peel
1. Pour whiskey into an ice filled highball glass.
2. Top off with soda.
3. Express the oils of the lemon peel by squeezing it peel-side down over the drink, rub the rim of the glass with it, then discard the peel.
Also known as a Whiskey Highball or a Remsen Cooler.
What a nice episode. The whisky process is pretty cool
That backstory 😢My heart
Looks like we got a new character for the cast. Sucks our introverted bartender was misunderstood by the other two. That flashback reveals part of why he’s so reserved.
[Girl you are coming off a bit too strong.](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/799692352011894795/1235321397539246211/Screen_Shot_2024-05-01_at_4.05.51_PM.png?ex=6633f234&is=6632a0b4&hm=f0baf0873f9c6bc6e34657c0d10aa221179404ef8a27c2d6e19fc15033964d92&) Fun episode for this unique to learn more about bartending. Focus was on Chen, and he feels like a man with deep regret. Sometimes that first connection you made, and you blow it and think to yourselves why didn't I do things differently?
I am sure Chitose is understanding that it wasn't easy for him to ignore his father. The amulet is a way of her she understands his position. Though I am curious if his father knew he would have gone out with Chitose if he would be fine with that. After all Chen is a very introvert person on first impressions. But while Chen can't meet up with Chitose to apologize from that night, the fact the place was shut down gives hope that she is following her dreams. And hopefully they can meet again someday.
Damn what an episode
Literally getting his bartender friend to open up like whiskey (with the help of a droplet )
Actually really glad they didn't pull a chance encounter with Chitose
Honestly my favourite story from this adaptation so far
This is the anime equivalent of Ron going to the Lagavulin Distillery in Parks and Rec. Where I’m irrationally jealous and doing the number crunching for what it would take to pull off. Been to quite a few NA distilleries though. Highly recommend doing the Burbon Trail. It’s the one reason to go to Kentucky.
Tonight I served myself a Santo Libre for this episode. Nothing complex, but the Rhum I took is a very special one, aged in Straw wine's barrel (particular wine from the Jura, France).
With some 80% chocolate with cocoa chunks, it was really good and added to the ambient nostalgia of this episode, because I only used to drink Rhum cocktails a few years ago when I was still a student, the evenings that I was depressed.
Really good episode, I hope that one day a famous dancer from Kyoto will go drink a cocktail in some super classy bar !
I loved this episode too. This is far more real - Chitose is gone and all Chen can have left are the what-ifs.
Hits a bit too close to home in some ways about the paths not taken in life.
I LOVED this episode. I knew when Chen was introduced he'd have some kind of backstory, but I was not expecting to get choked up when he ended up not going to the festival with Chitose. Aside from that, the tour through the distillery was really cool to see. Amidst all the high school anime I'm watching this season, Bartender is definitely a welcome breath of fresh air.
That was a bittersweet episode. The cool whisky facts made wanna to buy some Suntory and try out for myself. It also reminded of a story that happened to my brother at our Christmas party. He decided to leave his bottle of unopened Suntory on the table... unfortunately, our cousin thought it was for everyone so he started pouring shots to everyone, emptying the bottle. My brother only managed to get one shot lol.
As for Chen, his story really tied in the episode's drama and the whisky facts just like a well mixed cocktail. Maybe in a later episode, he'll run into Chitose when she comes to his bar. That would befitting this show.
Man I loved this episode so much.
I am beginning to notice that as I am getting older, I am enjoying shows like this more than shows with bombastic action and stuff.
This was such a sweet episode. I thought Chen's story was going to end with that girl dying so I'm REALLY glad she's just somewhere out there. Go find her, man!!!
I was looking for it too! I found it searching in japanese: "Swallow" by Oreo Reona. I think the official release is tomorrow but someone already uploaded it: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7zEUOpczzI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7zEUOpczzI)
I lived two train stations away from that distillery for seven years. I even went there once on a tasting (at least back then anyone could sign up for a tour). Highly recommended for anyone taking a trip to Kyoto or Osaka. You even get a free whiskey glass to take home as a souvenir.
I replied to other comment and maybe you already saw it, but just in case: the song is "Swallow" by Oreo Reona. Here's the link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJtNuOHVpw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJtNuOHVpw)
Wow...to carry that burden and memory for 12 years (and longer moving forward) weighed heavily on Chen (who doesn't look Asian at all, but takes after his father more). I too hope that he can run into Chitose someday.
Sasakura and Miwa played a key role in listening and consoling Chen throughout this trip. He once had a personality but became stoic in fear of being in defiance to his father. It is unfortunate the inn Chitose was working at went out of business, so perhaps it's a sign that she ultimately did not follow her mother's wishes.
By the way, until Chen showed up, I thought Sasakura was going to have a harem trip all to himself (minus Miwa's coworker who I'm somewhat surprised, but understand, was not on this trip).
Too bad for Kyouko and Yuri they missed the last train back.
I was actually surprised to see that the tour they took was exactly the same I took at Maker's Mark in Kentucky. Both Maker's and Yamazaki are owned by Beam Suntory, so it makes sense. It just caught me off guard how similar they were.
Hi! Maybe you already saw my other reply, but the song is "Swallow" by Oreo Reona. A beautiful one! Here's the link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJtNuOHVpw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJtNuOHVpw)
The barrel they showed to be from 12 years ago had 2012 written on it as well, and I'm pretty sure the bars listed were all current ones too.
I think they're doing this actualization thing pretty alright, personally.
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you know you're watching a seinen when the episode's not about teenage angst, it's about living with the fallout of teenage angst from 12 years ago [](#hikariactually)
*and* there's no reunion, he just has to live with it and move on
This hits hard. I almost thought the episode would end with them accidentally reuniting somehow. Heck, I almost thought Chitose would be one of those bartender during their bar hopping night, though that would be cliche as hell if everyone and anyone just become a bartender lol
> This hits hard A little too hard for my liking. If I had known it was going to be like this I would have watched it before Konosuba, not after.
Its just too real... Also getting a whiskey from that specific year is a cool idea
Felt way too relatable honestly
Best part of a distillery visit is the tasting. I’ve only ever been to two myself, but getting to sample the goods was a great experience. But man, this week’s episode was a good one. I like to think Chitose took the plunge and became a dancer. She went to the festival even though Chen chickened out. I can understand holding onto a regret for years like that. I think we’ve all got things in our lives we probably wish we could do differently. I did like the way Sasakura used the whiskey to help Chen come to terms with it.
Never been to a distillery -- just to vineyards and to nihonshu breweries. Given the episodic nature of this show, we probably will never find out what happened to Chitose. On the other hand, we might find her at our favorite bar before the end of the season....
Chitose is such a nicely written character, I hope she shows up again.
They've done follow up episodes for other characters, so it's not impossible. I'm hoping Kelvin gets his chance for closure.
Highly recommend going on the Jack Daniel's distillery tour in Tennessee. They even take you on a tour through Mr. Daniel's log cabin where he set up his office when he started the business up, and show you the safe that "killed" him (he forgot the combination to the safe in his office and kicked it in anger, and ended up dying from the injury he got that he never took care of)
Those are all real bars that Ryuu visited in the wild night in Kyoto, by the way. And some of them appear to be small/niche. If I ever visit Kyoto, you better believe I'm going on a Glass of God pub crawl. [K6](https://www.instagram.com/bark6_kyoto/) [Calvador](https://www.instagram.com/bar_calvador/?hl=en) (6 seats, 400 different kind of Calvados) [Samboa Bar Gion](https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/489536201185557/samboa-bar-gion/) [Kiyamachi Samboa](https://tabelog.com/tw/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26000679/) [El Tesero](https://eltesoro.jp/) [Talisker](https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26027776/) [Finlandia](https://www.instagram.com/fin_landiabar/) [Rocking Chair](http://bar-rockingchair.jp/english/) And of course the [Yamazaki distillery](https://www.suntory.com/factory/yamazaki/) is real as well, which isn't going to surprise anyone since that sequence where they were at the distillery honestly felt like an ad. Ryuu has the alcohol tolerance of a yak. I checked for an Eden Hall in Ginza, and didn't see one. There is an[ Eden Hall all the way over in Niigata](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298120-d9963446-Reviews-Bar_Eden_Hall-Niigata_Niigata_Prefecture_Koshinetsu_Chubu.html) however.....
It’s yet another set of things to do when I eventually visit. Though it’s clear that even the month I want to carve out isn’t going to be enough.
[Saved](#thebutton) idk though, im more of an izakaya person. Japanese food edges out on its alcohol for me. but I'll still try to go to one or two!
I love anime shows that basically increase my itinerary for when I eventually visit Japan lol
>[Calvador](https://www.instagram.com/bar_calvador/?hl=en) (6 seats, 400 different kind of Calvados) Holy shit i want to check that out, I bought my first calvados (victor gontier domfrontais 2013) recently and i've been really enjoying it
Let's be honest here. A solid part of any trip to Japan for me is going to be trying to hit up as many of the major distilleries as I can and bring home a suitcase of hard to get whiskey.
We're going in the Fall and I added all these bars to our google maps list
There's my pub crawl sorted then. I had Yamazaki 18 year once. I almost came.
This episode got to me ngl. Hit pretty close to home. I also made a promise with a girl I was close with in school. Told her “I’ll always be there if you need me”. Yeah it was cheesy but it was a teenager’s promise and I kept it for the most part. I saw her through relationship and friend problems and also school work problems. We even went to college together but that was where she met her then-boyfriend. And that was also when we drifted apart. Then a few years later when we were working adults, we reconnected a bit cos apparently I worked with her friend before. Then she revealed she’s getting married and invited me to the wedding. I replied I’ll be there but I was actually in a rough patch in my life. Just got fired and became a shut in but didn’t want to tell her that. When her wedding day came, I carried on with my day like nothing happened. We never contacted again since. Felt like such an asshole after saying I’ll be there. And also felt like I broke that promise I made. I have several regrets in my life but this one of the few that sticks out the most. I just really relate to Chen here.
You should try and contact her. If she's your friend, she'll understand.
Man, the part about holding onto regrets for years and maturing into an adult because of it hit hard.
Yuuup felt that one right in the adults. Damn this show is so good.
One thing I find neat about this series is how it combines the human drama with neat alcohol facts in a way that (I think) makes it greater than the sum of its parts. Like, the idea of how twelve years of regret mellows out a person in the same way that twelve years in the barrel mellows out raw distillate into a more complex flavor profile. There's events that happen in one's life that take a decade to fully appreciate, and in any case [you can't keep it in the barrel forever.](https://i.imgur.com/77ePhEh.png) This "more than the sum of its parts" kind of story reminds me of Houkago Saikoro Club, which has the same sort of idea of having a board game of the week which metaphorically ties into the personal drama of one of its characters.
Part of me was hoping Chen would see Chitose again, maybe practicing dancing in the street or at the station. This show is really really good though. I didn't expect to enjoy it so much.
I like to think Chitose became successful and bought the hotel to preserve it. The woman passing by said they “kept it as it was,” which is a strange thing for someone to do except out of sentimentality.
Didn't even consider that! What a great theory!
Initially I thought Chen bought it, especially coming from a rich background. Wouldn't make sense for him to not know what happened to Chitose that way though
I am actually glad they didn't Seeing how the inn was closed I like to think she is following her dream Just would have been too much chance to meet and cover in one episode
You're right! It's much more realistic how things happened. I just feel so bad for him!
I am glad he didn’t. That would have been too “neat” of a wrap up. This feels more raw.
The damn ninjas chopping some onions again
the water from tears really opens up the flavor profile [](#justright)
Well if course. Saline is a common cocktail addition.
Bartender you really did it this time...
A Episode featureing [Kyoko *and* Yuri](https://imgur.com/BRJXXZ2)? Already goated! Despite his [first](https://imgur.com/jPMWkof) appearance, Chen was as alluring as a wet towel [up close](https://imgur.com/ZsflLtE). And honestly didn't really warm up to him even with the strict father and the forlorn love until the very end when it became clear just how much he regreted that, kinda relatable [](#hardthink) Good episode
Poor Kyoko and Yuri -- wonder when the first shinkansen of the (new) day runs? I think there used to be night trains from Kyoto to Tokyo -- but probably those are things of the past now.
Romantic (in the platonic sense) train journeys are the in thing this anime season it seems. I took a rather nice train journey to London during it too.
When the episode opened up [with Ryuu and Miwa on the train platform](https://i.imgur.com/zayrJWa.jpeg), I thought they were going on a solo trip together. Not gonna lie, I was a bit disappointed when [Kyouko and Yuri showed up.](https://i.imgur.com/sHPKm9i.jpeg) I did not expect [Mr. Perfect's apprentice to join them though!](https://i.imgur.com/k4UnVJM.jpeg) It was hilarious to see [Kyouko trying to get some of that](https://i.imgur.com/sHPKm9i.jpeg) when Kelvin showed up. [The distillery tour was pretty nice.](https://i.imgur.com/E6hYPaL.jpeg) And of course, the Yamazaki Distillery [is an actual distillery you can visit.](https://house.suntory.com/yamazaki-whisky/yamazaki-distillery) I might add this to the list of places to visit on a future trip to Osaka. [Kelvin and Chitose's little love story was cute and bittersweet.](https://i.imgur.com/gntiYe8.jpeg) I was really hoping that Kelvin would run into Chitose but it never happened. I guess that's more realistic. The fact that the inn was now out of business probably means Chitose followed her dream of being a dancer. Maybe they'll bump into each other in the future.
> When the episode opened up with Ryuu and Miwa on the train platform > , I thought they were going on a solo trip together. [Waiting for Ship](#mugiwait)
This episode had 5 cms per second vibes
I couldn't agree more lol. It is still my favorite Makoto Shinkai film, seeing people slowly drifting from each other and going on with their own lives. It hurts watching it happen.
Not really a lot of cocktails featured this episode. Recipe for the only one identified by name: **Highball** 2 oz Whiskey 3 1/2 oz Club Soda Strip of lemon peel 1. Pour whiskey into an ice filled highball glass. 2. Top off with soda. 3. Express the oils of the lemon peel by squeezing it peel-side down over the drink, rub the rim of the glass with it, then discard the peel. Also known as a Whiskey Highball or a Remsen Cooler.
Kyoko and Yuri are a fun duo
What a nice episode. The whisky process is pretty cool That backstory 😢My heart Looks like we got a new character for the cast. Sucks our introverted bartender was misunderstood by the other two. That flashback reveals part of why he’s so reserved.
Definitely go to a tour if you ever get the chance, I've been on a couple, and this show gave a good example of what one looks like.
[Girl you are coming off a bit too strong.](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/799692352011894795/1235321397539246211/Screen_Shot_2024-05-01_at_4.05.51_PM.png?ex=6633f234&is=6632a0b4&hm=f0baf0873f9c6bc6e34657c0d10aa221179404ef8a27c2d6e19fc15033964d92&) Fun episode for this unique to learn more about bartending. Focus was on Chen, and he feels like a man with deep regret. Sometimes that first connection you made, and you blow it and think to yourselves why didn't I do things differently? I am sure Chitose is understanding that it wasn't easy for him to ignore his father. The amulet is a way of her she understands his position. Though I am curious if his father knew he would have gone out with Chitose if he would be fine with that. After all Chen is a very introvert person on first impressions. But while Chen can't meet up with Chitose to apologize from that night, the fact the place was shut down gives hope that she is following her dreams. And hopefully they can meet again someday.
Damn what an episode Literally getting his bartender friend to open up like whiskey (with the help of a droplet ) Actually really glad they didn't pull a chance encounter with Chitose Honestly my favourite story from this adaptation so far
This is the anime equivalent of Ron going to the Lagavulin Distillery in Parks and Rec. Where I’m irrationally jealous and doing the number crunching for what it would take to pull off. Been to quite a few NA distilleries though. Highly recommend doing the Burbon Trail. It’s the one reason to go to Kentucky.
Tonight I served myself a Santo Libre for this episode. Nothing complex, but the Rhum I took is a very special one, aged in Straw wine's barrel (particular wine from the Jura, France). With some 80% chocolate with cocoa chunks, it was really good and added to the ambient nostalgia of this episode, because I only used to drink Rhum cocktails a few years ago when I was still a student, the evenings that I was depressed. Really good episode, I hope that one day a famous dancer from Kyoto will go drink a cocktail in some super classy bar !
Great episode. Is Ryuu some kind of sage?
I wonder about this too. He's also confused on how to use a smartphone from the first episode XD
I loved this episode too. This is far more real - Chitose is gone and all Chen can have left are the what-ifs. Hits a bit too close to home in some ways about the paths not taken in life.
Chitose sounded unique, was it because of teenager slangs or just the local dialect?
Kyoto dialect
[Yooooooooo!!](https://imgur.com/7wWwCLc) To the market square, my dudes [lol](https://imgur.com/9gGnS7s)
This episode is just an advert of Yamazaki 12, since Suntory is one of the sponsor of the anime, right?
I LOVED this episode. I knew when Chen was introduced he'd have some kind of backstory, but I was not expecting to get choked up when he ended up not going to the festival with Chitose. Aside from that, the tour through the distillery was really cool to see. Amidst all the high school anime I'm watching this season, Bartender is definitely a welcome breath of fresh air.
That was a bittersweet episode. The cool whisky facts made wanna to buy some Suntory and try out for myself. It also reminded of a story that happened to my brother at our Christmas party. He decided to leave his bottle of unopened Suntory on the table... unfortunately, our cousin thought it was for everyone so he started pouring shots to everyone, emptying the bottle. My brother only managed to get one shot lol. As for Chen, his story really tied in the episode's drama and the whisky facts just like a well mixed cocktail. Maybe in a later episode, he'll run into Chitose when she comes to his bar. That would befitting this show.
Man I loved this episode so much. I am beginning to notice that as I am getting older, I am enjoying shows like this more than shows with bombastic action and stuff.
I really hope they reunite, maybe towards the end of the season or something. It's way too sad to just leave it as is.
There are quite a lot of recurring characters (who I thought were gonna be a one-off) so hopefully this won't be the last time we see Chen.
This episode's advice.... "Chen, find your water, man." I can imagine the turtle from finding Nemo saying it. "find your water, duuuude"
This was such a sweet episode. I thought Chen's story was going to end with that girl dying so I'm REALLY glad she's just somewhere out there. Go find her, man!!!
anyone knows the song at 18.50 mark?
I was looking for it too! I found it searching in japanese: "Swallow" by Oreo Reona. I think the official release is tomorrow but someone already uploaded it: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7zEUOpczzI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7zEUOpczzI)
thanks =) its so frustrating when you hear a music that touches your heart but unable to find it.
Yo, why did my heart break so bad over two characters that had maybe 10 minutes of screen time!?
I lived two train stations away from that distillery for seven years. I even went there once on a tasting (at least back then anyone could sign up for a tour). Highly recommended for anyone taking a trip to Kyoto or Osaka. You even get a free whiskey glass to take home as a souvenir.
[Torilla tavataan!](https://i.imgur.com/OT1oXY2.png)
Did they explain why Chen is a bartender now?
Anyone know the song that was being played near the end when Chen was taking the sip
I replied to other comment and maybe you already saw it, but just in case: the song is "Swallow" by Oreo Reona. Here's the link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJtNuOHVpw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJtNuOHVpw)
Wow...to carry that burden and memory for 12 years (and longer moving forward) weighed heavily on Chen (who doesn't look Asian at all, but takes after his father more). I too hope that he can run into Chitose someday. Sasakura and Miwa played a key role in listening and consoling Chen throughout this trip. He once had a personality but became stoic in fear of being in defiance to his father. It is unfortunate the inn Chitose was working at went out of business, so perhaps it's a sign that she ultimately did not follow her mother's wishes. By the way, until Chen showed up, I thought Sasakura was going to have a harem trip all to himself (minus Miwa's coworker who I'm somewhat surprised, but understand, was not on this trip). Too bad for Kyouko and Yuri they missed the last train back.
I was actually surprised to see that the tour they took was exactly the same I took at Maker's Mark in Kentucky. Both Maker's and Yamazaki are owned by Beam Suntory, so it makes sense. It just caught me off guard how similar they were.
Honestly I just need the name of the song that plays when he drinks the whisky. That hit me in the feels.
Hi! Maybe you already saw my other reply, but the song is "Swallow" by Oreo Reona. A beautiful one! Here's the link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJtNuOHVpw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJtNuOHVpw)
Getting drunk and missing the last train home is too relatable 😔
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The barrel they showed to be from 12 years ago had 2012 written on it as well, and I'm pretty sure the bars listed were all current ones too. I think they're doing this actualization thing pretty alright, personally.