The upcoming anime adaptation of Chinjao Musume and Tama Nogami’s manga, 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), has been generating buzz with its suggestive premise and intriguing character designs. Recent updates have unveiled more cast members and a character video, offering fans a tantalizing glimpse into the series set to premiere in July 2025.
New Cast Members Step Into the Limelight
On May 16, 2025, the anime’s official website and X (formerly Twitter) account revealed additional cast members for the “Deregula” edition of the show. [Check multiple sources to confirm]
- Men Kaido joins the cast as Tsuyoshi (Deregula Version).
- Miyu Anno will voice Yui Koriyama (Deregula Version).
These new additions will complement the existing cast for the “On Air” version:
- Takahide Ishii (Tomoatsu Naoe in Plus-Sized Elf) as Tsuyoshi.
- Shiho Kawaragi (Rinka Hayami in Assassination Classroom) as Yui Koriyama.
The dual casting approach, with separate voice actors for the “Deregula” and “On Air” versions, suggests potential differences in content or presentation between the two. WWWave’s Deregula label is known for producing uncensored versions of anime, which are streamed online rather than broadcast on Japanese TV networks.
Yui Koriyama Takes Center Stage in New Character Video
Accompanying the cast announcement was a promotional video centered on Yui Koriyama, the married woman who captures the attention of the protagonist, Tsuyoshi. The PV, released on the Deregula anime’s YouTube channel, showcases Yui drinking alcohol and making bold advances towards Tsuyoshi, hinting at the risque nature of the series.
The promotional video aims to capture the show’s risque elements and highlights Yui’s character. The staff plans to release new character trailers every Friday, building anticipation for the premiere.
A “Tipsy” Visual Adds to the Allure
Along with the character PV, a new visual featuring Yui Koriyama has been unveiled. The illustration depicts Yui holding a can of Chuhai (a Japanese alcoholic drink) with Tsuyoshi’s avatar on it, further emphasizing the series’ themes of alcohol and mature relationships. The background is filled with cans of alcohol, highlighting the series’ theme.
Production Details and Staff
The anime is being produced by Studio Raiose, with Hajime Keima serving as both director and handling series composition. The key staff also includes:
- Character Design & Color Design: Yoriko Karei
- Art Director: Yutaka Aota
- Director of Photography & Editor: Tomohiro Hayasshi
- Sound Director: Fumihiko Odera
What is “Chuhai Lips” All About?
Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women centers on Tsuyoshi, a 22-year-old third-year university student who enjoys drinking strong canned Chuhai. The story follows his encounters with Yui Koriyama and other married women, exploring the potentially complex and suggestive relationships that develop.
The original manga, written by Chinjao Musume and illustrated by Tama Nogami, began serialization on Kodansha’s YanMaga Web website in February 2021. As of February 2025, 21 e-books have been released. The manga is written in an omnibus format.
The Japanese word “chūhai” is said to be originally an abbreviation of Shōchū Highball, but it generally refers to a drink made by mixing shōchū and carbonated water.
Deregula Label and Uncensored Content
The anime is being produced by WWWave’s Deregula label, which is known for releasing uncensored versions of anime. Their first project was Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World!, which is currently being streamed on HIDIVE with a “least censored” version. This suggests that Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women may also feature more explicit content in its Deregula version.
Manga Artist’s Reaction
After the anime adaptation was revealed, manga artist Nogami publicly said, “umm… is it really possible to make an anime series from this?” This comment hints at the potentially challenging nature of adapting the manga’s mature themes for television.
Anticipation Builds for July Premiere
With the release of new cast information, character videos, and visuals, anticipation is growing for the premiere of Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women in July 2025. The series promises to be a unique and potentially controversial addition to the anime landscape, exploring mature themes and relationships with a distinctive visual style. Fans will be eager to see how the adaptation handles the source material and whether it lives up to the hype.
