AnimeJapan 2026: HOKUTO and Maaya Uchida to Perform Themes for "Shizuku of God"
The upcoming television anime Shizuku of God, which is based on the famous original work by Nao Aki and Shu Okimoto, has finally revealed its musical line-up. Fans are quite excited because the opening theme will be performed by HOKUTO, titled "hate you? love you?". On the other side, the ending theme will be handled by the very talented Maaya Uchida, with her song "Kaminoshizuku". This news has definitely added more hype for the series, which many believe is this high-stakes wine drama is a must-watch anime sleeper hit for the upcoming season.
Cast Insights and Musical Commentary
Interestingly, Maaya Uchida isn't just singing the ending song; she is also a part of the voice cast, playing the role of Miyabi Murasakinohara. Talking about the track, she mentioned that she tried to incorporate the same level of passion for wine that the anime portrays into the music itself. It is really nice to see how the voice actors are so deeply involved in the production of the show.
The artist HOKUTO also shared some deep thoughts regarding the original manga and the previous drama adaptation. He wrote about how the story features characters who are constantly conflicting with each other while searching for their own "answers." He feels that this narrative resonates quite well even with people who don't know anything about wine at all. Basically, it’s a story about human emotions and discovery that you would want to share with someone special. As for the release dates, "hate you? love you?" will be dropping digitally on March 6th, while "Kaminoshizuku" is scheduled for a digital release in April.
Special Stage Event at AnimeJapan 2026
For those who are following the updates closely, there is more good news. Takuya Sato and Maaya Uchida, who play Issei Tomine and Miyabi respectively, will be appearing on the talk stage at the Pony Canyon booth during AnimeJapan 2026. The event is going to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on March 28th. If you are in Japan, the lottery application for on-site viewing has already started. For everyone else, don't worry because the stage performance will be streamed live on YouTube on that day.
The Legacy of Shizuku of God
The original manga is a legendary piece of work that was serialized in Kodansha's Morning magazine from 2004 all the way to 2014. It has a massive following, and its global circulation has exceeded 15 million copies, which is quite an achievement for a wine-themed series. There are also several related works that fans might want to check out:
- Phantom Thief Levain
- Marriage - The Last Chapter of the Drops of God
- Deuxième of the Gods
In this new anime version, Kazuya Kamenashi will be playing Shizuku Kamisaki. This is quite a nostalgic touch for many because he also played the same character in the 2009 live-action TV drama. It really feels like the project is coming full circle. Many fans are already discussing why this high-stakes wine drama is a must-watch anime sleeper hit, especially with such a strong cast and legacy behind it. It's definitely going to be an interesting watch for both old fans and newcomers.
