The hit manga series Honey Lemon Soda is finally getting an anime series adaptation soon much to the excitement of many fans who have been looking forward to seeing it come to the screen.
You might be wondering when the series is slated to premiere and what we should expect from its anime adaptation. Let's explore everything we know so far below.
What is Honey Lemon Soda About?
Honey Lemon Soda centers on a shy high school student named Uka Ishimori (nicknamed "Stone"). She meets a boy named Kai Miura, whose appearance and personality remind her of a honey lemon soda hence the title.
The two become closer as they acquainted better and have a deeper relationship. Kai is also inspiring Uka to be a confident person as she navigates the difficulties of high school.
The manga series was written and illustrated by Mayu Murata. So far, 26 volumes have been released. 12 million copies have been sold in circulation.
In 2021, a live-action film adaptation was released directed by Kōji Shintoku. Snow Man's Raul and Ai Yoshikawa starred as the main characters.
Now, an anime series adaptation is being produced by TMS Entertainment and animated by J.C.Staff. With the manga's success, it is currently one of the most highly-anticipated new animes that are coming next year.
When is the Honey Lemon Soda Anime Series Coming Out?
Honey Lemon Soda is slated to premiere on Fuji TV's +Ultra programming block this January 9, 2025.
The series is also expected to stream on Crunchyroll for the markets outside the Japanese broadcast. There is no release date yet for its arrival on the streaming platform.
This is expected to be one of the major anime hits this winter season given the massive fanbase that the manga has and how the shojo genre has always been a reliable storytelling that fans will always go back to.
Fans should look out for more news and updates regarding the series in the coming weeks leading up to its premiere.
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