Uka Ishimori
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 9, 2025 – March 27, 2025
- Season
- Winter 2025
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Hiroshi Nishikiori
- Original creator
- Mayu Murata
- Music
- Akira Kosemura
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Heterosexual92%Rehabilitation92%Shoujo91%Coming of Age90%Bullying88%School82%Female Protagonist80%Urban80%Primarily Teen Cast74%Kuudere70%
overview details
Synopsis
In middle school, Uka Ishimori was nicknamed “Stone.” In order to change herself, she enrolled in Hachimitsu High School, known for its culture of student liberty. Seated in at the desk next to her in the same class is Kai Miura, a coolly freewheeling boy with lemon-colored hair. In truth, Uka met Kai once in middle school, and decided to attend Hachimitsu based on a single word he said to her.To Uka, the popular Kai is a distant presence. Yet somehow, Kai starts to look after Uka. With Kai encouraging her, Uka gradually begins to fit in with her classmates… But...Uka’s world is gradually changing with Kai’s presence. — Now, I am in the center of the endlessly spreading light. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Honey Lemon Soda?
Honey Lemon Soda has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 46% of 15,652 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #77 highest-rated anime of 2025, and #39 most popular anime of 2025, and #15 highest-rated anime of Winter 2025 on AniList.
Of the 39.6K AniList users who started it, 11.8% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 26.1K have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Romance — especially heterosexual, rehabilitation, shoujo, coming of age.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mayu Murata
- Director
- Hiroshi Nishikiori
- Series composition
- Akiko Waba
- Character design
- Manami Tanaka
- Music
- Akira Kosemura
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Magic Hour” by &TEAM · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Wonderful World” by &TEAM · eps 1-4, 6-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Honey Lemon Soda FAQ
How many episodes does Honey Lemon Soda have?
Honey Lemon Soda has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Honey Lemon Soda?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Honey Lemon Soda finished?
Yes. Honey Lemon Soda has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of Honey Lemon Soda?
No sequel is listed for Honey Lemon Soda as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Honey Lemon Soda based on a manga?
Yes. Honey Lemon Soda adapts the manga by Mayu Murata.
Who animated Honey Lemon Soda?
Honey Lemon Soda was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori.
Who sings the opening of Honey Lemon Soda?
The opening, "Magic Hour", is performed by &TEAM.
Where can I watch Honey Lemon Soda?
Honey Lemon Soda is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV, iQ. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.