Hiroshi Nishikiori
Director
Honey Lemon Soda (2025)
Season 1
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.
Released Jan. 9, 2025
Episode 23 min
14+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: School, Anime: Shoujo, Drama, Romance
Keywords: tmdb.high-school, tmdb.romance, tmdb.anime, imdb.anime-remake-of-live-action, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.based-on-manga, imdb.shoujo-anime-animation + 39 more, imdb.shoujo, imdb.heterosexual, imdb.school, imdb.female-protagonist, imdb.primarily-teen-cast, imdb.coming-of-age-drama, imdb.coming-of-age, imdb.coming-of-age-romance, imdb.academia-drama, imdb.teen-romance, imdb.school-life, imdb.japanese-comics-literature-on-screen, imdb.teenager, imdb.shy-female-lead, imdb.trauma, imdb.girl-meets-boy, imdb.shy-protagonist, imdb.high-school-student, imdb.boy-with-blond-hair, imdb.shy-girl, imdb.high-school, imdb.high-school-students, imdb.secret-crush, imdb.yellow-hair, imdb.teen-love, imdb.school-romance, imdb.lemon, imdb.fruit-in-title, imdb.reference-to-a-lemon, imdb.friendship, tmdb.slice-of-life, tmdb.bullying, tmdb.coming-of-age, tmdb.school, tmdb.based-on-manga, tmdb.shoujo, mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.japanese-high-school, mdblist.anime-dub
Watch Providers: Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Production Companies: J.C.Staff, UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS, TMS Entertainment, Crunchyroll, Fuji Television Network + 2 more, Pierrot, BS Fuji
Network: Fuji TV
6.0
S1E1 - 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.
Jan. 9, 2025, midnight
6.0
S1E2 - 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?
Jan. 16, 2025, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
Jan. 23, 2025, midnight
S1E4 - However Distant We May Be
Uka struggles to open up to her class about her past. A friend of Kai's undermines her confidence further.
Jan. 30, 2025, midnight
S1E5 - A Great Person
Uka has a revelation about her own psychology thanks to Serina, Kai's ex-girlfriend.
Feb. 6, 2025, midnight
S1E6 - In the Future, Too...
Uka and her friends are working hard on the culture festival. She's determined to make their café a success!
Feb. 13, 2025, midnight
S1E7 - I’m Sorry I Love Him
Uka and Serina struggle to open up about their feelings. Can they figure it out over summer break?
Feb. 20, 2025, midnight
S1E8 - Summon the Courage
It's summer break! Uka, Serina, and Kai all summon their courage and communicate.
Feb. 27, 2025, midnight
S1E9 - Goodbye, Bumbling Self
Uka's father is concerned about Hachimitsu High again. Can he be convinced that it's the right place for her?
March 6, 2025, midnight
S1E10 - The Side of You No One Knows
Uka ponders the nature of her relationship with Kai. What are they to each other?
March 13, 2025, midnight
S1E11 - Feelings Burst Free
Everyone in Uka's class is discussing love. Is it better to hide your feelings, or let them fly free?
March 20, 2025, midnight
S1E12 - Honey Lemon Soda
Uka and Kai try to figure out the new development in their relationship... as the whole school watches.
March 27, 2025, midnight
Network: Fuji TV
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 276 min.
Released: Jan. 9, 2025
Last Air Date: March 27, 2025, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 14+
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