Ryuu Sasakura is the main character from "Bartender." He is called "God’s Glass" because of his amazing cocktail skills. At just 26 years old, he already worked in top places in France and Japan, helped many people with his drinks, and always puts his customers first. Ryuu is someone who solves people’s problems with cocktails, even when life is hard for himself. His story shows both his skills as a bartender and his caring heart.
Ryuu Sasakura is a young man, 26 years old.
He often wears bartender uniforms that make him look very professional and neat.
Ryuu is serious about his job and is very careful about separating his work life and private life.
When behind the bar counter, he is calm, polite, and acts like a mature adult.
Outside the bar, he can be silly and childlike, looking like a completely different person.
Even when he has his own worries, he never shows them to his customers.
He is thankful, always thinking he still has a lot to learn.
Ryuu believes there are no bad customers for bartenders, so even troublesome people are welcomed.
Ryuu joined the bartender world when he became an apprentice to Goro Kase, the owner of a bar in Roppongi, while still a student.
Although he got into a top university, he did not go and instead went to France alone.
There, Ryuu won a European Food Association cocktail contest.
He was the first Asian person to serve cocktails to VIPs from around the world.
He became the chief bartender at the Ritz Hotel in Paris.
He later returned to Japan, wanting to see many bars, and worked at Ginza Lapan and Bar Higashiyama.
He then ran a bar called "Eden Hall" by himself.
Because of Taizo Kurushima’s strong wish, he moved his Eden Hall bar into the Hotel Cardinal as a hotel bar.
His father is Genichi Sasakura, who was once called the "Monster of Nagatacho" in politics.
Ryuu is known for making excellent cocktails that are called "God’s Glass" by those who taste them.
He deeply understands what it means to be a bartender, both in mind and body.
Ryuu often explains these things to others.
He is very skilled at solving people’s problems using cocktails and giving comfort.
Taizo Kurushima strongly wanted Ryuu to run a hotel bar inside Hotel Cardinal.
Wings (Tsubasa), his first apprentice at Cardinal, became important to him.
Many customers trust Ryuu and come back, even with new problems.
After Eden Hall in Hotel Cardinal closed, Ryuu opened "Eden Hall R&T" in Roppongi, the site where Bar Kaze used to be.
After work, Ryuu likes to go to simple standing bars or eat dumplings.
The main character of the sequels "Bartender à Paris" and "Bartender à Tokyo," Ren Sajima, is influenced by Ryuu.
Ryuu’s father, Genichi Sasakura, was famous in politics.
- Age: 26
- Birthday: October 10, 1978
Becoming a Bartender
Ryuu decides to become a bartender after meeting Goro Kase at Bar Kaze in Roppongi.
Though accepted into a top university, he chooses not to go and instead travels alone to France.
He wins an important cocktail competition, becoming the first Asian to serve world VIPs.
Time in Paris
Ryuu works as the chief bartender at the Ritz Hotel in Paris.
His cocktails are so good they are called "God’s Glass."
Journey Back to Japan
After returning to Japan, Ryuu tries working at several bars.
He wants to learn more and see how different bars operate.
He finally works alone running the bar Eden Hall, before moving it into Hotel Cardinal.
Helping Customers
Ryuu often helps his customers with their troubles by serving the perfect drink.
Even customers that seem difficult or cause problems are treated with care.
He believes every customer deserves respect and hospitality.
Teaching and Moving On
Ryuu meets Wings, his first apprentice, at Hotel Cardinal.
After Eden Hall in the hotel closes, he decides to open his own bar, Eden Hall R&T, in Roppongi.
He continues to share his passion and knowledge, inspiring others.
In the anime, the setting always stays in Eden Hall, and Ryuu only shows his sophisticated bartender side.
He charms and heals customers with many different cocktails, matching them to each guest.
His story keeps inspiring new bartenders, like Ren Sajima in the sequels.
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