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In episode 17 of _Kill la Kill_ , Kiryūin Satsuki brings out a toast to their
success with what looks like a cup of sake. But, considering it is a school
and they are between the ages of 16 and 19, they shouldn't be allowed to drink
this yet, right? So what did they toast with?

![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/jA9sL.jpg)


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What did they use for their toast?


This is likely to be a Sakazuki, which are small to medium-sized ceremonial
cups during a celebration, most commonly used at weddings and other special
occasions such as tea ceremonies. The Yakuza are know for their particular
initiation ceremony where the initiate exchanges Sakazuki with the Oyabun
(Boss) as a vow of loyalty.

![Two cups no girl.](https://i.stack.imgur.com/S0O5Z.jpg)

As for the underage drinking, the legal drinking and smoking age is 20 in
Japan. Typically it's socially acceptable to drink a little for celebrations.


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I heard that was water. I thought that was sake, too.

That is called Mizu-Sakazuki (Hai). It means final water in life. Breaking cup
means that, too.

Before battle against strong enemy (Kiryuin's mother), they did that.

The scene was talked about in Japan, too.


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