The wine tasting battle continues as The Drops of God anime approaches its next major episode. Episode 21 is set to arrive on Friday, August 28, 2026, continuing the intense competition between Shizuku Kanzaki and Issei Tomine for their late father’s legendary wine collection. With the stakes higher than ever, fans across the globe are preparing for another thrilling installment of this acclaimed anime series.
Episode 21 Release Date and Time Across Major Regions
The Drops of God episode 21 will premiere on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 22:30 Japan Standard Time (JST) on Tokyo MX. For international viewers, the episode will be available on Crunchyroll at the following times:
- United States (Pacific Time): 8:30 a.m. PDT
- United States (Mountain Time): 9:30 a.m. MDT
- United States (Central Time): 10:30 a.m. CDT
- United States (Eastern Time): 11:30 a.m. EDT
- United Kingdom: 3:30 p.m. GMT
- Europe (Central European Time): 4:30 p.m. CET
- India (IST): 9:00 p.m. IST
- Australia (AEST): 1:30 a.m. AEST (next day)
The episode will be available with both English subtitles and an English dub option on Crunchyroll. The series is scheduled to have a total of 24 episodes across two cours, with the second cour currently airing.
Where to Watch The Drops of God Episode 21
Crunchyroll serves as the primary streaming platform for The Drops of God anime internationally. The platform streams the series as it airs in Japan across multiple regions including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and the CIS.
Additional platforms where the episode will be available include:
- YouTube – Official streaming availability
- Bahamut Anime Crazy – For viewers in select Asian regions
The series is also available on Prime Video in countries like Australia, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, and the US. Hulu holds exclusive streaming rights for Japan.
The Story So Far: Episode 20 Recap
Episode 20, which aired on August 21, 2026, continued the intense competition surrounding the legendary wine collection. The episode followed the ongoing battle between Shizuku Kanzaki, the biological son of the late wine critic Toyotaka Kanzaki, and Issei Tomine, his adopted son and rival.
The series centers on the late wine critic’s will, which promises his entire estate, valued at over 12 billion yen, to whoever can correctly identify the brand and vintage of the 12 greatest wines he selected—known as the “Twelve Apostles“—along with the legendary wine that stands above them all, the “Drops of God“.
In the lead-up to episode 21, tensions between Camille and Issei escalated as their search took them into new and challenging territories. The characters have been pursuing crucial clues about the mystery wine, with the competition growing more intense with each passing episode.
The Competition Heats Up
The anime adaptation, produced by studio Satelight in collaboration with YANCHESTER, has been captivating audiences since its premiere on April 10, 2026. The series is directed by Kenji Itoso, with Yū Mitsuru supervising and writing the scripts.
The main cast includes:
- Takuya Satō as Issei Tomine
- Kazuya Kamenashi as Shizuku Kanzaki
- Maaya Uchida as Miyabi Shinohara
- Banjō Ginga as Yutaka Kanzaki
- Yūko Kaida as Ryōko Kiryū
The opening theme song “hate you? love you?” is performed by HOKUTO, while Maaya Uchida performs the ending theme song “Kami no Shizuku“.
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What to Expect in Episode 21
As the series moves deeper into its second cour, episode 21 is expected to continue the high-stakes competition. The search for the legendary wine has taken the characters through various challenges, including deciphering riddles involving 17th-century paintings, traveling across countries, and confronting personal demons.
Previous episodes have seen the characters travel to Italy, Paris, and Georgia in pursuit of answers. The competition has tested not only their wine knowledge but also their personal relationships and family bonds.
With only a few episodes remaining in the 24-episode run, episode 21 promises to be a pivotal installment in the series. The battle for the Twelve Apostles and the ultimate prize—the “Drops of God“—is reaching its climax, and viewers can expect more dramatic revelations and intense wine-tasting showdowns.
Global Availability
The Drops of God episode 21 will be available in multiple countries including Poland, Portugal, United States, Austria, Switzerland, and 15 other countries worldwide. The episode will premiere first in Poland on the release date.
For viewers wondering about the series’ continuation, episode 22 is already scheduled for September 4, 2026, with new episodes continuing through September 18, 2026.
Also Read: The Drops of God Episode 20 Release Date, Time, Streaming Details and Episode 19 Recap
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