Meet Deregula: Creating Anime Without Relying on Foreign Money
In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about foreign influence on anime and manga, with the best example being the pressure from Visa and Mastercard, which have forced several Japanese companies to censor many works.
But did you know that there is an anime label that was created with the goal of producing anime that “do not rely on money from overseas markets”?
Meet Deregula: Creating Anime Without Relying on Foreign Money
In 2023, WWWave Corporation announced that it was launching a new anime production label called “Deregula“ The goal? To create “stimulating and captivating” anime that maximize the charm of the original material without depending on money from abroad.
In 2023, when Deregula was announced, they stated the goal was to produce 10 anime by 2025. So, let’s take a look at how they’re doing so far.
What are some of Deregula’s anime?
Deregula already has several anime in production, and one thing they all have in common is that they are ecchi titles bordering on R18 content. So the expectation is that censorship will be minimal, right? Let’s check out some of the anime produced by Deregula:
Isekai Onsen Paradise
Aired in 2024: It’s an isekai about a man who “hunts” hot springs. One day, he dies and ends up in another world, where he enjoys the hot springs there.
Yandere Dark Elf
Premiering on April 7: It’s about a guy who reincarnates in another world and defeats the Demon King as a hero. He then returns to Earth only to be followed by the elf Mariabelle, who wants to live with him.
Kakushite! Makina-san
Also premiering on April 7: It’s about the most popular girl in school who goes to live with the most introverted guy in class. He secretly loves her and gets very nervous about it. However, it turns out she’s actually a robot made for R18 purposes!
Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chuuhai no Aji ga Shite
This one has only been announced so far. It’s about a man who goes out drinking and ends up meeting various married women who cheat on their husbands.
Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun
Also recently announced: It’s about a guy with exceptional massage skills who dreams of becoming a sports doctor. He ends up working in a dorm full of female athletes, where he begins giving them massages.
These are the Deregula anime I was able to find. So what about censorship information? From what I’ve seen, just like AnimeFesta anime, Deregula’s shows will have up to three versions.
For regular TV, the anime will be broadcast with censorship. Then there will be two less censored versions: the “Deregula Version,” which will still have some censorship, and the “Complete Deregula Version,” which will be completely uncensored.
Let’s see how far Deregula can go!
