The Drops of God

The Drops of God is a drama that follows the aftermath of a renowned wine critic's death and the competition to claim his multi-billion yen collection. The series centers on Yutaka Kanzaki's unusual will, which requires his heirs to identify thirteen legendary wines—twelve known as the "Twelve Apostles" and one supreme bottle called "The Drops of God"—to inherit his legacy. The primary competitors are Shizuku, Yutaka's biological son who was trained in wine appreciation but rejected his father's world entirely and has never tasted wine himself, and Issei Tomine, a charismatic wine critic whom Yutaka formally adopted late in life.

Beyond its premise of high-stakes competition, the series explores deeper questions about what wine means, the nature of parenthood, and the definition of a fulfilling life. The Drops of God aired for 24 episodes beginning in April 2026 and has finished airing. This is a complete series ideal for viewers who enjoy character-driven mysteries with elements of slice-of-life storytelling, combining the intellectual challenge of wine identification with emotional family drama.