Back in March, during the “Anime Lineup Presentation 2024” they announced that Honey Lemon Soda would hit our screens in January 2025. Then, earlier this month, on December 2nd, it was confirmed that Episode 1 will officially air on January 8.
What is Honey Lemon Soda About?
Honey Lemon Soda plot follows Uka Ishimori, a shy 15-year-old girl who had a rough time in middle school. She was bullied and even nicknamed “Rocky” because she froze up in front of people.
But now in high school, she is determined to turn things around. Her life takes a surprising turn when she meets Kai Miura, a guy with lemon colored hair who loves soda.
Kai, who is everything Uka is not, bold, confident, and popular starts encouraging her to step out of her comfort zone.
What begins as an awkward first meeting slowly turns into a heartwarming connection, as Uka finds herself falling for him. Honey Lemon Soda will have 12 episodes in season 1.
Preview
Honey Lemon Soda Episode 1 Release Date & Time
Honey Lemon Soda Episode 1 will be released on January 8, 2025, at 7:55 AM PT. The anime will be released every Wednesday from 24:55 starting January 8, 2025 on Fuji TV (+Ultra).
After it has been broadcast in Japan, it will be released on Crunchyroll and complete schedule is attached below!
| Region | Release Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Japan (JST) | January 8, 2025, at 12:55 AM |
| Pacific Time (PT) | January 7, 2025, at 7:55 AM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | January 7, 2025, at 10:55 AM |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | January 7, 2025, at 3:55 PM |
Key Visual and Second Teaser
On December 3rd, they shared a new key visual and the second PV. The visual shows Uka and Kai with soft smiles, kind of like a snapshot of a sweet high school memory.
Kana Ichinose (Uka’s voice) and Shogo Yano (Kai’s voice) both said the visual feels like a moment where the two are closer than before, and you can imagine them heading somewhere together after school.
The second PV is a lot more upbeat compared to the emotional first one, where Uka confessed her feelings.
This one shows Uka starting her high school life, meeting Kai and her classmates, and things slowly brightening up for her.
It is set to the fun opening and ending theme songs by &TEAM. They also revealed the voice cast for other characters, like Uka’s classmates Ayumi and Satoru, and even Kai’s ex-girlfriend, Serina.
"Honey Lemon Soda" Episode 1 Previews
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The anime is directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori (A Certain Magical Index), with character designs by Manami Tanaka and music by Akira Kosemura (Blue Orchestra). It is being produced by J.C. Staff.
Source: Official Website
