Manga has always been known to make a compelling story and center it around a topic that many may not be fully aware of or understand. Tadashi Agi and Shu Okimoto's The Drops of God gives an unprecedented look at the seriousness of wine tasting and its importance to so many people.
The series follows a young man who only ever had an interest in beer, taking up the challenge of tasting 13 high-end wines in an effort to inherit the vineyard of his late father. The issue is that he is not the only one vying for the land.
Being a huge hit upon its release, only about 20 volumes have been released in the west; however, a brand new update has revealed that volumes 23-33 are officially available through Kindle and ComiXology! Now, western readers will finally be able to indulge in the next set of volumes on their way to completing the series!
The final ten volumes f hte book have already been confirmed to drop sometime next year. We would love to hear your thoughts on the news in the comments section below!
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.
The Drops of God volumes 23-33 are available now through most digital reading sites such as Kindle and ComiXology!