Blend-S (2017)
Anime series · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · directed by Ryouji Masuyama
ComedySlice of Life
A-1 Pictures’ 2017 slice-of-life comedy, Blend-S, follows Maika, a sweet-natured girl who struggles to find work due to her intimidating glare. She lands a job at a themed cafe where waitresses embody specific personas, and the manager assigns her the "sadistic" character. The series explores the humorous challenges of Maika adopting a dominant persona while maintaining her gentle nature.
Blend-S screencaps & stills
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Blend-S in motion
Short loops for study, each cut to a single shot.
The story
Blend-S, directed by Ryouji Masuyama, introduces Maika, a young woman with an unintentionally intimidating gaze that hinders her job search. She eventually finds employment at Café Stile, a unique establishment where each waitress adopts a distinct character to entertain customers. The café's manager, Dino, assigns Maika the role of the "extreme sadist" waitress, a persona that directly contrasts with her naturally kind and polite disposition.
The series primarily follows Maika and her fellow waitresses as they navigate their assigned roles and interact with customers. The central conflict arises from Maika's struggle to convincingly portray a dominant and aggressive character while her true gentle nature frequently surfaces. The humor stems from her attempts to embody the sadist persona, often with unexpected and comical results, as she strives to succeed in her new job.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures
- Director
- Ryouji Masuyama
- Music
- Tomoki Kikuya
- Voice
- Azumi Waki as Maika Sakuranomiya
- Voice
- Anzu Haruno as Mafuyu Hoshikawa
- Voice
- Akari Kitou as Kaho Hinata
- Voice
- Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Kouyou Akizuki
Where to watch Blend-S
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Blend-S colour palette
The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Blend-S happens
cafelightstreetkitchenwallfloorsunnyjapanese
Blend-S background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Matched frame to frame, on style and colour.
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Questions about Blend-S
Who made Blend-S?
Blend-S (2017) was animated by A-1 Pictures and directed by Ryouji Masuyama.
Where can I watch Blend-S?
Crunchyroll and YouTube list Blend-S. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Blend-S?
Fans most often recommend Wagnaria!!, Is the Order a Rabbit?, Inu X Boku Secret Service, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. In look: Wagnaria!! Season 3, Oreshura, Interviews with Monster Girls.
See more of Blend-S
Every reference frame and clip, searchable by what is in the shot — a character, a place, a light.
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