is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by . It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine Ribon from December 2015 to April 2026, with its chapters collected into 31 volumes. A live action film adaptation was released in July 2021, and an anime television series adaptation produced by TMS Entertainment and animated by J.C.Staff aired from January to March 2025 on Fuji TV's +Ultra programming block.
By July 2024, the series had over 13 million copies in circulation.
Plot Quiet and shy high school girl Uka Ishimori has been nicknamed "stone" since middle school. Upon entering Hachimitsu High School, she meets a boy named Kai Miura, whose appearance and personality reminds her of lemon soda. As the two become acquainted with one another, Uka's relationship with Kai inspires her to become more confident, make more friends at school, and realize she has fallen in love with him.
Characters
A timid and shy 15-year-old high school girl with a history of being bullied during middle school, and being nicknamed "stone" for never having the courage to stand up for herself. She falls in love with Miura, who constantly helps her come out of her shell, make new friends and gain a newfound sense of confidence in herself.
A handsome and popular high school boy with lemon hair, who is Serina's ex-boyfriend and Ishimori's love interest. At first glance, he may appear as indifferent, passive aggressive and even cold towards Ishimori and others, but in reality, he's a kind and compassionate person who is always helping Ishimori gain confidence and enjoy her high school life with her new friends. Though initially in denial, Miura eventually realizes he is in love with Ishimori, and they begin dating.
A beautiful and popular high school girl and Miura's ex-girlfriend. She is constantly the target of many boys' affection, which led to several female students in middle school turning on her out of jealousy. She is a kind, caring and compassionate girl who understands Ishimori's struggles with the fear of being alone, and becomes close friends with her.
A fun-loving, cheerful and caring girl, and Uka's best friend.
Media Manga Written and illustrated by , Honey Lemon Soda was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine Ribon from December 28, 2015, to April 3, 2026. As of May 2026, 31 volumes have been released. Two side stories has also been released.
In July 2022, Yen Press announced that they licensed the series for English publication.
Volumes
Live-action film In September 2020, it was announced that the series would be getting a live action film adaptation, starring Snow Man member Raul as Kai Miura and Ai Yoshikawa as Uka Ishimori. The film was produced by and directed by Kōji Shintoku, based on a screenplay by , with music composed by . Shochiku released the film in Japan on July 9, 2021. Snow Man performed the film's theme song "Hello Hello".
Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced on March 1, 2024. Produced and planned by TMS Entertainment, it is animated by J.C.Staff and directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori, with Akiko Waba writing series scripts, Aimi Tanaka designing the characters, and composing the music. The series aired from January 9 to March 27, 2025, on Fuji TV's +Ultra programming block. The opening theme song is "Magic Hour" and the ending theme song is "Wonderful World", both performed by &Team. Crunchyroll is streaming the series. Plus Media Networks Asia has licensed the series in Southeast Asia and broadcast it on Aniplus Asia.
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Reception By July 2024, Honey Lemon Soda had over 13 million copies in circulation.
In 2021, the series was nominated at the 45th Kodansha Manga Awards in the category. It also ranked 40th in Da Vinci magazine's "Book of the Year" list for that year. In 2026, the anime adaptation was nominated for Best Romance at the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards. It was also nominated in the Daruma for Best Romance Anime category at the Japan Expo Awards in the same year.
See also Nagareboshi Lens, another manga series by Mayu Murata
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