The highly anticipated 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), is set to premiere in July 2025. This series, produced by WWWave Corporation’s Deregula label, promises a unique and perhaps controversial exploration of relationships, centered around a college student and his encounters with married women, all fueled by a love for strong canned chūhai.
Release Date and Broadcast Details
Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women will make its debut on Tokyo MX on July 1, 2025, at 25:00 (effectively July 2 at 1:00 a.m.). Following this, it will air on BS11 on July 6, 2025, at 25:10 (effectively July 7 at 1:10 a.m.). For viewers in Japan seeking uncensored content, the Deregula Edition, featuring extended scenes, will be available exclusively on AnimeFesta starting July 1.
A Blu-ray Disc and DVD release is planned for November 26, 2025, which will include all eight episodes of the anime in its Deregula edition, along with an OVA episode titled “Yui Koriyama – What Comes After…”
Production
The anime adaptation is being produced by WWWave Corporation’s Deregula label, known for its uncensored versions of anime streamed instead of being aired on TV networks in Japan. Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women marks Deregula’s second anime, following Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World.
Staff
The production team includes:
- Director & Series Composer: Hajime Keima
- Character Designer & Color Designer: Yoriko Karei
- Art Director: Yutaka Aota
- Director of Photography & Editor: Tomohiro Hayashi
- Sound Director: Fumihiko Odera
- Animation Production: raiose
Cast
The anime will feature two versions, a “broadcast edition” and a “Deregula edition,” each with different voice actors:
- 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)
Story and Premise
Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women revolves around Tsuyoshi, a 22-year-old college student with a fondness for strong canned chūhai (a mix of shōchū and carbonated water). The omnibus-style manga and anime explore his encounters and relationships with various married women.
The story is set against a backdrop of quiet nights and stolen moments, exploring the thrill and complications of an illicit romance where every encounter is both intoxicating and dangerous.
Manga Origins
The manga series, written by Chinjao Musume and illustrated by Tama Nogami, began serialization on Kodansha’s YanMaga Web website in February 2021 and is still ongoing. Kodansha has published the manga in compiled book volumes, including a “Luxurious full-color strong edition.” As of May 2025, 22 e-books and three tankōbon volumes have been released.
Reception
The manga series has garnered significant attention, with over 1.2 million copies in circulation as of November 2024.
Music
The opening theme song for the anime is “Can’t you high!?” by Uzuho.
What to Expect
Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women is poised to be a provocative and engaging anime. With its focus on mature themes, complex relationships, and a unique premise, it is expected to resonate with audiences seeking something beyond the typical anime fare. The combination of a talented production team and a captivating storyline makes this anime a must-watch for fans interested in exploring the complexities of human connection.
