Created by Miyuki Nakayama, Blend S (Japanese: ブレンド・S, Hepburn: Burendo Esu) is a definitive workplace comedy in the 4-koma genre. The series thrives on its witty dialogue and the situational irony of staff members who are forced to act the opposite of their true selves. Since its 2013 launch and subsequent 2017 anime adaptation, it has remained a fan favorite for its lighthearted humor, vibrant aesthetic, and the way it pokes fun at various subcultures and café tropes.

The story centers on Maika Sakuranomiya, whose quest for a part-time job is thwarted by her "death stare"—a natural facial expression that makes her look like a terrifying dominatrix. She is finally discovered by an Italian manager named Dino, who offers her a position at Stile, a café where waitresses adopt specific "dere" archetypes to entertain the clientele. Cast as the "Sadist" waitress, Maika finds herself apologizing internally while delivering "cruel" service to eager fans. The series explores the bonds formed between the café's diverse staff as they balance their quirky stage personas with their everyday lives.

Alternative Names by Language
ブレンド・S / Blend S / Бленд С / بليند إس / เบลนด์ เอส / 调教咖啡厅 / 調教咖啡廳 / 블렌드 S