Episode 89 - The Drops of God by Tadashi Agi and Shin Kibayashi

Episode 89 - The Drops of God by Tadashi Agi and Shin Kibayashi

Author: Manga Tak February 9, 2026 Duration: 51:01
The passing of world-renowned wine critic Yutaka Kanzaki sends shockwaves through the industry... but perhaps nobody is more surprised by his passing than his son, Shizuku, who has been estranged from his father for many years and in an act of defiance after his harsh upbringing, never touched a drop of wine... But upon hearing from his father's lawyer, Shizuku discovers that if he wants claim his inheritance, the world's most expensive wine collection, he must correctly identity 13 wines: 12...

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Duration: 59:16
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Duration: 1:08:58
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