Kami no Shizuku / Drops of God receives anime adaptation

The well-known manga work "Kami no Shizuku" by author Tadashi Agi and artist Shu Okimoto is being adapted into a television anime. The production follows an already existing live-action series from 2009. The project's release is planned for the year 2026.

The plot revolves around the protagonist Shizuku Kanzaki, voiced by Kazuya Kamenashi. Although he was taught about the world of wine from childhood by his father, an internationally renowned wine critic, he chose his own path. He took a job at a brewery and avoided wine consumption. Only his father's death and his will force him to return to the world of wine. He must prove himself in a competition for the mythical wine "Drops of God".

Further members of the voice cast have also been announced. The role of the rival, the charismatic young wine critic Issei Tomine, will be played by Takuya Satō. The aspiring sommelier Miyabi Shionohara, who supports Shizuku with her knowledge, is voiced by Maaya Uchida. The character of the father, the world-famous wine critic Yutaka Kanzaki, receives his voice from Chō Galaxy.

Direction is by Kenji Itoso, the series composition and scripts are by Yū Mitsudome. Character design is by Sōda Suwa. The animation is produced by Satellite, with support from YANCHESTER.

A first key visual and a first promotional trailer have been released for the project. In this trailer, Kamenashi's voice as Shizuku Kanzaki is heard for the first time.

The original work, "Kami no Shizuku", was published from 2004 to 2014 in the Morning magazine by the publisher Kodansha. The series, which revolves around the legendary wine "Drops of God" and the associated human fates, is considered a work that has promoted interest in wine worldwide. The clear and accessible explanations about wines also appealed to an audience without prior knowledge. The accurate and diverse depictions of wine themes also received recognition from experts in the wine industry. The total circulation of the series amounts to over 15 million copies worldwide.