The
animated adaptation of the legendary wine drama Drops of God is
ready for its television debut. The production committee officially announced
that the series will premiere on April 10 and, in a rather
ambitious move, confirmed that it will be broadcast for two consecutive
cours (that is, half a year of uninterrupted broadcasting).
To
accompany this great news, a new promotional video was published that gives us
a preview of the intense and rich battle that will revolve around the search
for the mythical wine that gives its name to the work. In addition, they
revealed a spectacular visual image starring Shizuku Kanzaki and Issei Tomine,
who appear face to face with an imposing illustrated wine glass in the
background. The series will be able to tune in Japan through the TOKYO
MX, BS NTV and Kansai TV networks.
Drops of
God anime details
The
production is in charge of the Satelight studio, with Kenji
Itoso directing. The scripts will be in charge of Yuu Mitsuru (Sousei
no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions), the character design is signed by Soudai
Suwa (Sentouin, Haken shimasu!), and the music is in charge
of Eishi Segawa, known for Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai.
What is
the story about?
Shizuku
Kanzaki is the son of a famous wine critic who, after the death of his father,
discovers that inheritance will not be automatic: to keep the family fortune he
will have to identify twelve legendary wines known as the "Tears of
God", competing against Issei Tomine, the disciple his father adopted in
life. The problem is that Shizuku was never interested in wine.
About
the work
Tadashi
Agi and Shu
Okimoto's manga was serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Morning between
November 2004 and June 2014, surpassing 15 million copies in
circulation. Its impact was such that it is credited with generating a
worldwide boom in wine consumption. The franchise has two manga sequels, a 2009
Japanese live-action series and a jointly produced international series between
Japan, France and the United States that premiered its second season in January
2026.
