ComiXology To Release All 48 Volumes Of The Drops Of God Manga In English For First Time

Amazon’s comiXology Originals has just released the first eleven volumes of the English-translated The Drops of God manga collection on their digital platform. And, that’s because they’re planning on releasing – and completing- this long-running saga with the rest of the run (a staggering 44 volumes!) in time. Although it’s a bit of weird one, what with it being about wine, of all things!

But, according to the accompanying PR, this comic book, by writer(s) Tadashi Agi (a pseudonym for siblings Shin and Yuko Kibayashi), with artwork by Shu Okimoto, “has had an unprecedented impact on the international wine market and the various wines featured throughout the series”. A whodunnit, but with liquor!

When world-renowned wine critic Kanzaki Yutaka passes away, his will reveals that his fortune of a wine collection isn’t automatically bequeathed to his only son Kanzaki Shizuku, a junior employee at a Japanese beverage company whose main focus is selling beer. In order to take ownership of his legacy and the inheritance, he must correctly identify and describe thirteen wines, the first twelve heaven-sent wines known as the “Twelve Apostles” and the thirteenth known as the “Drops of God,” while competing against the stellar young wine critic, Toomine Issei.  With determination, a strong sense of taste and smell, and an uncanny ability to describe his experiences, Shizuku submerges himself in the world of wine to try to solve its mysteries and defeat Issei.

One for Manga fans, and sommeliers everywhere. And, what’s more, they’ve even organised a wine tasting event this October 20th at the new Drops of God Wine Salon, inspired by the creators and the book. For more on booking tickets, and what else will be on offer, accompanying 30 different wines from 9 different producers hand-picked by the creators themselves check out the official website now.

Cheers!