The Drops of God

In The Drops of God, a new English-language comic series from Kodansha USA, the world of elite wine connoisseurs is thrown into competition when a legendary critic's will demands a high-stakes tasting challenge. This 2025 miniseries, spanning four issues, adapts the acclaimed Japanese manga's premise for a fresh audience, centering on the clash between a young man and a gifted sommelier as they race to identify thirteen extraordinary wines. While the original creators are not named here, the series continues the franchise's legacy as a sophisticated drama that uses wine as a lens for family, legacy, and sensory discovery.