BLEND-S (2017)
A charming anime comedy about a girl whose scary smile accidentally makes her the perfect sadist waitress at a very unusual café.
BLEND-S - Series Information
- Original Title: ブレンド・S
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2017
- Created by: Miyuki Nakayama
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 8, 2017 (United States - TV-14), October 8, 2017 (Canada - 14+), October 8, 2017 (Australia - M), October 8, 2017 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: BLEND-S (US), Blend S (JP)
- Production Companies: A-1 Pictures, Aniplex
- Production Countries: Japan
BLEND-S - Plot
High school girl Maika Sakuranomiya has trouble finding a part-time job because of how scary she looks when smiling. However, she is scouted one day by Dino, the manager of the café Stile where its waitresses play unique traits such as tsundere and younger sister. Maika is given a sadist trait because of her looks and has to adopt a dominant and cruel persona when servicing customers, particularly masochist ones.
BLEND-S - Trailer
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BLEND-S - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Miyuki Nakayama
Main Cast
- Azumi Waki
- Akari Kito
- Anzu Haruno
- Atsumi Tanezaki
- Sora Tokui
- Tomoaki Maeno
- Tatsuhisa Suzuki
- Daichi Hayashi
- Hiroyuki Endo
- Genki Muro
Writers
- Go Zappa
- Yako Morimachi
BLEND-S - FAQs
What is the premise of BLEND-S?
BLEND-S follows Maika Sakuranomiya, a high school girl whose smile looks menacing rather than friendly, making job hunting a nightmare. Her unusual expression catches the eye of Dino, manager of Café Stile, who hires her to play a sadist waitress — a role her face fits perfectly, much to her own embarrassment.
Is BLEND-S based on a manga?
BLEND-S is adapted from the manga series by Miyuki Nakayama, serialized in Manga Time Kirara Max. The manga ran from 2013 to 2021, and the 2017 anime adaptation by A-1 Pictures covers the early chapters, capturing the café's quirky cast and comedic workplace dynamics faithfully.
Where can you stream BLEND-S online?
BLEND-S is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Both options offer the full 12-episode season. Availability may vary depending on your region, so check your local Crunchyroll library for the most up-to-date access.
What makes Café Stile unique in BLEND-S?
Café Stile is a themed café where each waitress embodies a distinct personality archetype — tsundere, younger sister, big sister, and sadist among them. The comedy thrives on the gap between the characters' real personalities and the exaggerated roles they perform for customers, especially the café's enthusiastic regulars.
How was BLEND-S received by anime fans and critics?
BLEND-S earned a warm reception among slice-of-life and moe anime fans, praised for its energetic cast, sharp comedic timing, and charming character dynamics. It became a cultural moment online, with its opening theme and Maika's iconic expression spawning widespread internet memes that boosted its visibility well beyond typical seasonal anime.
Who are the main voice actors in BLEND-S?
The principal cast features Azumi Waki as Maika Sakuranomiya, Akari Kito as Kaho Hinata, Anzu Haruno as Mafuyu Hoshikawa, Atsumi Tanezaki as Miu Amano, Sora Tokui as Hideri Kanzaki, and Tomoaki Maeno as the café manager Dino. Several cast members have since become prominent names in the anime voice acting industry.
Is BLEND-S worth watching for slice-of-life fans?
Absolutely worth a look if you enjoy lighthearted workplace comedies. BLEND-S delivers consistent laughs through its eccentric cast and the absurd gap between Maika's sweet intentions and her terrifying smile. At just 12 episodes, it's a breezy, low-commitment watch that leaves a genuinely warm impression.
What anime series are similar to BLEND-S?
Fans of BLEND-S often enjoy WWW.WAGNARIA!! and the original Wagnaria!!, both set in quirky restaurant workplaces. The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses and Is the Order a Rabbit? share a similar cozy café atmosphere, while Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! and My Tiny Senpai offer comparable comedic character dynamics.
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