Shizuku Kanzaki
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 10, 2026 – September 18, 2026
- Season
- Spring 2026
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Satelight
- Director
- Kenji Itoso
- Original creator
- Shin Kibayashi
- Music
- Eishi Segawa
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 57/100
Estimated watch time
9h 36m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Bar79%Seinen75%Male Protagonist75%Food65%CGI60%Travel20%
TVFINISHED2026 SPRING5.7 / 10 AniList score
The Drops of God
神の雫• Kami no Shizuku
Synopsis
World-renowned wine critic Yutaka Kanzaki has passed away, leaving behind a wine collection worth over 12 billion yen. His will states that his collection will be given to the one who can identify the origin and year of twelve wines he’s chosen, the “Twelve Apostles”, and one that’s superior even to them, “The Drops of God”. Competing for the prize are Yutaka’s son, Shizuku, who received a world-class education in wine but rebelled against his father and has never drank a drop, and Issei Tomine, a young charismatic wine critic whom Yutaka had recently adopted as his son. What is wine? What is a parent and a child? What is life? The complex and fragrant battle surrounding the legendary ”Drops of God” is about to begin… (Source: Pony Canyon)
Should you watch The Drops of God?
The Drops of God has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 57/100 — 19% of 808 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 3.4K AniList users who started it, 25.2% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 768 have finished it.
At about 9 h 36 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Mystery, Slice of Life — especially bar, seinen, male protagonist, food.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shin Kibayashi
- Director
- Kenji Itoso
- Series composition
- Yuu Mitsuru
- Character design
- Soudai Suwa
- Music
- Eishi Segawa
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“hate you? love you?” by HOKUTO · eps 1-
- OP2“Call Me Asap” by SUPER★DRAGON · eps 14-
Endings (2)
- ED1“Kami no Shizuku” by Maaya Uchida · eps 2-
- ED2“Every Summer” by eill · eps 13-
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The Drops of God FAQ
How many episodes does The Drops of God have?
The Drops of God has 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Drops of God?
About 9 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is The Drops of God finished?
Yes. The Drops of God has finished airing — the final episode aired September 18, 2026.
Is there a season 2 of The Drops of God?
No sequel is listed for The Drops of God as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is The Drops of God based on a manga?
Yes. The Drops of God adapts the manga by Shin Kibayashi.
Who animated The Drops of God?
The Drops of God was animated by Satelight and directed by Kenji Itoso.
Who sings the opening of The Drops of God?
The opening, "hate you? love you?", is performed by HOKUTO.
Where can I watch The Drops of God?
The Drops of God is listed on YouTube, Crunchyroll, iQ. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.