The Drops of God (2026) – Crunchyroll Brings the Iconic Wine Epic to Anime Fans Worldwide

Get ready to raise a glass — one of the most celebrated seinen dramas of all time is finally getting the anime treatment.

The Drops of God is officially coming to Crunchyroll in 2026, marking the grand return of a franchise that shaped wine culture across Asia and Europe, inspired multiple live-action adaptations, and became a household name among manga lovers and sommeliers alike.

Suppose you’ve been waiting for a mature, elegant, emotionally rich series that isn’t about superheroes or fantasy battles but real human ambition, family rivalry, and the artistry of wine. In that case, this is the anime you've been craving.

🍷 What Is The Drops of God About?

At the heart of this story is Shizuku Kanzaki, the estranged son of a world-famous wine critic, Yutaka Kanzaki. When the legendary critic dies, his will does not simply pass his billion-yen wine cellar to Shizuku.

Instead, he sets up a challenge that feels almost mythic.

The Rules of the Inheritance Challenge:

• Identify 12 legendary wines, poetically described as “The Twelve Apostles.”

• Identify the ultimate bottle known as “The Drops of God.”

• Compete head-to-head with Issei Tomine, Yutaka’s adopted prodigy and elite wine critic.

And here’s the twist that makes the drama electrifying:

Shizuku has never drunk wine in his life.

He’s a beer salesman, completely out of his depth — yet forced into a world where every aroma, every flavor, every drop carries history, emotion, and power.

🍇 Why This Anime Will Stand Out in 2026

Most anime focus on fantasy, school life, or action.The Drops of God is a different breed:

✔ A mature, elegant story rooted in real culture

✔ Travel, gastronomy, art, history, and family conflict

✔ A global narrative with emotional stakes

✔ The most influential wine-themed manga ever written

It’s a prestige adaptation — the kind that appeals to anime fans, drama fans, and even people far outside typical anime circles.

🎤 Voice Cast & Characters

For longtime fans, the casting announcement was huge:

• Shizuku Kanzaki – voiced by Kazuya Kamenashi(reprising his beloved role from the live-action drama)

• Miyabi Shinohara – voiced by Maaya Uchida(Chainsaw Man’s Angel Devil)

• Issei Tomine – voiced by Takuya Sato(JoJo’s Caesar)

This is an A-tier voice lineup for a story that demands nuance and emotional weight.

🎬 Staff & Animation Team

The series is in excellent hands:

• Director: Kenji Itoso

• Studio: Satelight

• Series Composition: Yuu Mitsuru

• Character Design: Takehiro Suwa

• Music: Eishi Segawa

Satelight is known for visually expressive, atmospheric storytelling — a perfect match for an anime where the art of wine tasting must feel vivid, sensual, and almost spiritual.

📚 The Manga Legacy

The Drops of God isn’t just a manga — it’s a phenomenon.

• 44 volumes (original series)

• 26 volumes (Mirage sequel)

• 2 volumes (Deuxième, the newest arc)

• Multiple live-action dramas (Korean, Japanese, and Apple TV+)

• A massive global fanbase

Fun fact: Real-world wine sales skyrocketed whenever a bottle appeared in the manga. That’s how influential this story is.

🍾 What to Expect in the Anime

The 2026 adaptation will follow the manga’s high-stakes rivalry as Shizuku and Issei unravel:

• poetic wine metaphors

• emotional flashbacks

• global vineyards

• family secrets

• and the mysterious identity of the “ultimate wine”

It’s part thriller, part cultural journey, part heartfelt drama.

This isn’t an anime you watch casually —it’s an experience you savor.

📅 Release Window & Streaming Details

• Premiere: 2026

• Streaming: Crunchyroll

• Worldwide availability: Yes

Add it to your watchlist now because this is shaping up to be one of 2026’s most sophisticated, award-bait anime releases.

🍷 Final Thoughts: A Mature Epic

Returning in Grand Style

The Drops of God isn’t about action or fantasy — it’s about taste, passion, artistry, rivalry, and what we inherit from the generation before us. With Crunchyroll bringing this masterpiece to life, anime fans will finally get a lush, emotional, beautifully crafted adaptation worthy of its legacy.

Raise your glasses —2026 just found its prestige anime.