Manga Monday: Drops of God: Mariage Vol. 1

Writer/Artists: Tadashi Agi, Shu Okimoto
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
Released: October 10, 2023
Received: NetGalley

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Summary:

Shizuku Kanzaki is down on his luck, to say the least. He’s penniless and just in desperate need of a meal. While most places aren’t willing to give him a chance, he finds one kind of family restaurant willing to take his work in exchange for food and a place to sleep.

Little did he know that he’d be walking back into the fray as the family restaurant battles a chain restaurant in food and wine supremacy. Luckily, they have a new ringer, thanks to Shizuku.

Review:

Drops of God: Mariage Vol. 1 is a different manga, at least for me. It’s perfect for foodies or (especially) people who love wine. The core concept is interesting, and I loved rooting for the smaller family business to win.

That said, it talks a lot about the intricacies of food and wine. And I do mean A LOT. So, if that isn’t your cup of tea, it might be too much. I know it made my brain sleepy on more than one occasion (and I hate saying that, sorry).

I love seeing a manga series trying to do something different, so credit is due here! Drops of God: Mariage Vol. 1 is an interesting and highly informative read if that’s what you’re looking for.

Highlights:

• Manga
• Foodie/wine lovers

Will I continue the series? Probably not

Thanks to Kodansha Comics and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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