The upcoming anime adaptation of “Chūhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women” (Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chūhai no Aji ga Shite) is generating buzz, and recent announcements have revealed key information about the series, including the main cast, staff, and a premiere date. Fans can anticipate a taste of this intriguing series in July 2025.
What’s the Story Behind Chūhai Lips?
“Chūhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women” is adapted from the manga series written by Chinjao Musume and illustrated by Tama Nogami. The manga launched on Kodansha’s YanMaga Web website in February 2021 and is still ongoing.
The story centers around Tsuyoshi, a college student with a fondness for strong canned chūhai, a popular Japanese cocktail made from shōchū and carbonated water. The omnibus manga explores Tsuyoshi’s encounters and relationships with various married women.
Meet the Characters and Cast
The anime adaptation has revealed its main cast members:
- Tsuyoshi: Voiced by Takahide Ishii. Ishii is also known for his role as Tomoatsu Naoe in Plus-Sized Elf.
- Yui Koriyama: Voiced by Shiho Kawaragi. Kawaragi’s notable roles include Rinka Hayami in Assassination Classroom.
Additional cast members are expected to be announced at a later date.
The Creative Team Behind the Anime
The anime is being brought to life by a talented team of creators:
- Director and Series Composition: Hajime Keima
- Character Designer and Color Designer: Yoriko Karei
- Art Director: Yutaka Aota
- Director of Photography and Editor: Tomohiro Hayashi
- Sound Director: Fumihiko Odera
- Animation Studio: raiose
Production and Distribution
The anime is produced by WWWave’s Deregula label. This label is known for releasing uncensored versions of anime, which are streamed rather than broadcast on TV networks in Japan. Chūhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women is Deregula’s second anime project, following Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World!. HIDIVE is currently streaming Yandere Dark Elf in the West with a “least censored” version.
What to Expect from Chūhai Lips
Chūhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women is expected to follow the manga’s omnibus format, depicting the encounters of Tsuyoshi with different married women. The series will likely blend romance and ecchi elements.
The manga artist, Tama Nogami, expressed both excitement and worry about the anime adaptation, wondering if it was truly possible to adapt the series into anime.
Manga Popularity
The manga series has gained considerable popularity, with over 1.2 million copies in circulation as of November 2024. Kodansha publishes the manga in both digital and physical formats, with the “Luxurious full-color strong edition” of compiled book volumes being released in June 2024.
Release Date
The Chūhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women anime is scheduled to premiere in July 2025.
