Series synopsis
Honey Lemon Soda, also known as ハニーレモンソーダ is a Japanese animation drama television series that premiered on Fuji TV on January 9, 2025. It ended on March 27, 2025. It stars Kana Ichinose, Shogo Yano, Rie Takahashi and Miyari Nemoto.
After middle school, with its bullying and nicknames, Uka Ishimori is excited for a fresh start at Hachimitsu High School. Kai Miura, a cool and uninhibited boy, sits next to her in class. Uka remembers she met Kai in middle school and with a single word, he had convinced her to attend Hachimitsu. Though he’s popular, Kai supports Uka in her efforts to fit in with her new classmates.
Premise
After middle school, with its bullying and nicknames, Uka Ishimori is excited for a fresh start at Hachimitsu High School. Kai Miura, a cool and uninhibited boy, sits next to her in class. Uka remembers she met Kai in middle school and with a single word, he had convinced her to attend Hachimitsu. Though he’s popular, Kai supports Uka in her efforts to fit in with her new classmates.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kana Ichinose as Uka Ishimori (voice)
- Shogo Yano as Kai Miura (voice)
- Rie Takahashi as Serina Kanno (voice)
- Miyari Nemoto as Ayumi Endo (voice)
- Shunichi Toki as Tomoya Takamine (voice)
- Taku Yashiro as Satoru Seto (voice)
Guest cast
- Kazuyuki Okitsu as Yoshimi Ishimori (voice)
- Ai Kayano as Uka's Mother (voice)
- Shion Wakayama as Marin Fujita (voice)
- Honoka Inoue as Yuru Hashimoto (voice)
- Sayaka Kikuchi as Asumi (voice)
- Risae Matsuda as Mizuki (voice)
- Yuya Hirose as Tonbo (voice)
- Kaito Takeda as Miru (voice)
- Eri Yukimura as Remi Kojima (voice)
- Sho Nogami as Male Friend (voice)
- Fuka Izumi as Female Friend (voice)
- Kazuki Ura as Male Student (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 9, 2025 | March 27, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Because I Met You After a bad experience in junior high, where her social anxiety was worsened by bullying, Uka Ishimori decides to change herself and the way she lives her life. Her first step is applying to Hachimitsu High School. Its attractions? A more relaxed school atmosphere, and the gruff but handsome Kai Miura. |
January 9, 2025 |
| 2 |
Turning Into a Treasure Uka displays some hidden talents that even she didn't know about. Meanwhile, Kai is being strangely mean to her her for some reason... Is it a misguided attempt to keep her safe? |
January 16, 2025 |
| 3 |
Our Little Secret Uka's happier than she ever dreamed. It's all new friends and new miracles until an incident on a school trip. |
January 23, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 9, 2025 |
| Last aired | March 27, 2025 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 00:55:00 |