The upcoming anime adaptation of “Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women” (人妻の唇は缶チューハイの味がして, Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chūhai no Aji ga Shite) is set to premiere in July 2025, promising a risqué and comedic exploration of illicit romance. Based on the manga series by Chinjao Musume and Tama Nogami, this series follows the encounters of a college student with various married women, all set against the backdrop of his love for strong canned chūhai. Here’s a closer look at what to expect from this intriguing anime.
What is “Chuhai Lips” About?
The story revolves around Tsuyoshi, a 22-year-old university student who juggles his classes and a food delivery job. His constant companion is a can of strong chūhai, a popular Japanese alcoholic beverage, which is a mix of shōchū and carbonated water. Tsuyoshi’s mundane life takes a sharp turn when he becomes entangled with several married women, leading to a series of risqué and intimate encounters.
The manga, which began serialization on Kodansha’s YanMaga Web in February 2021, is written in an omnibus format, with each chapter focusing on a different married woman and her interaction with Tsuyoshi. The series delves into themes of longing, desire, and morality, all while maintaining a comedic tone.
Production and Staff
The anime adaptation is being produced by WWWave Corporation’s Deregula label, known for its uncensored versions of anime streamed online rather than aired on TV. This is their second anime project, following “Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World!”.
Here are the key staff members:
- Director & Series Composition: Hajime Keima
- Animation Studio: raiose
- Character Design & Color Design: Yoriko Karei
- Art Director: Yutaka Aota
- Director of Photography & Editor: Tomohiro Hayashi
- Sound Director: Fumihiko Odera
Cast
One of the unique aspects of “Chuhai Lips” is that it will have two versions: a “broadcast edition” and a “Deregula edition,” each featuring different voice actors for the main characters.
Here’s a breakdown of the cast:
- Tsuyoshi:
- Takahide Ishii (Broadcast Edition)
- Men Kaidō (Deregula Edition)
- Yui Koriyama:
- Shiho Kawaragi (Broadcast Edition)
- Miyu Anno (Deregula Edition)
- Ai Natsuno:
- Madoka Asahina (Broadcast Edition)
- Kokko Mikazuki (Deregula Edition)
- Miki Kanzaki:
- Yuka Nukui (Broadcast Edition)
- Momono Mogi (Deregula Edition)
Character Spotlights
Several promotional videos and visuals have been released, highlighting key characters:
- Yui Koriyama: A married woman who Tsuyoshi has admired since childhood. Promotional material shows her drinking chūhai and making bold advances toward Tsuyoshi, emphasizing the series’ risque nature.
- Ai Natsuno: Another married woman Tsuyoshi encounters.
- Miki Kanzaki: A woman who was two years Tsuyoshi’s senior at university and got married right after graduation.
Deregula Label and Streaming
WWWave’s Deregula label is producing “Chuhai Lips” as its second anime, and they are known for streaming uncensored versions of their anime. Their first project, “Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World!,” is currently being streamed on HIDIVE with a “least censored” version. This suggests that “Chuhai Lips” will also be available for streaming with uncensored content.
Manga Details
The original manga by Chinjao Musume and Tama Nogami has been serialized on Kodansha’s YanMaga Web since February 2021. Kodansha has also published the manga in compiled book volumes, including a “Luxurious full-color strong edition.” As of early 2025, the manga had 21 e-books released and a cumulative circulation of 1.2 million copies.
What to Expect
“Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women” promises to be a unique and potentially controversial anime series. With its focus on the encounters between a young college student and married women, the series is expected to push boundaries and explore complex themes of desire and morality.
The combination of a comedic tone and risqué content, along with the two different versions featuring distinct voice casts, makes this anime a highly anticipated title for the summer of 2025. Fans of the manga and those looking for something different in the anime landscape should keep an eye on this series.
Where to Watch
As the anime is produced by WWWave’s Deregula label, it’s likely to be streamed on platforms that host uncensored content. HIDIVE is a strong possibility, given that they are already streaming Deregula’s first anime, “Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World!”.
Release Date
The anime is scheduled to premiere in July 2025, but the exact release date is yet to be disclosed.
Reception and Anticipation
Even before its release, “Chuhai Lips” has garnered attention for its provocative premise. Manga artist Tama Nogami expressed surprise at the possibility of adapting the series into an anime, highlighting the potentially challenging nature of the content. Despite this, the series has generated considerable buzz among fans of the manga and those interested in unconventional anime narratives.
Final Thoughts
“Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women” is poised to be one of the more talked-about anime of 2025. Its unique storyline, combined with the production quality and the availability of uncensored versions, sets it apart from mainstream anime offerings. As July 2025 approaches, anticipation is building to see how this manga adaptation will translate to the screen and whether it will live up to its intriguing premise.
