---
title: "Honey Lemon Soda"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/honey-lemon-soda-2025"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 247859
imdb_id: "tt31528958"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 30
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Honey Lemon Soda (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/honey-lemon-soda-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Honey Lemon Soda is a television series that premiered in 2025. The series is an anime adaptation of the manga of the same name by Mayu Murata, produced by TMS Entertainment and animated by J.C.Staff. The show was announced on March 1, 2024, and premiered on January 9, 2025. It ran for 12 episodes until March 27, 2025. The series stars Kana Ichinose, Shogo Yano, Miyari Nemoto, and Shunichi Toki. The story follows Uka Ishimori, who is excited for a fresh start at Hachimitsu High School after experiencing bullying and nicknames in middle school. Uka meets Kai Miura, a cool and uninhibited boy who sits next to her in class and had previously convinced her to attend Hachimitsu High School. The series is available to stream on Crunchyroll and can also be found on other platforms such as Moviefone. The show has been listed on various databases including IMDb and The Movie Database.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A shy girl navigates high school with help from a popular boy she met years ago."

### Why Watch
- Authentic portrayal of school social dynamics
- Heartfelt friendship development
- Fresh start themes resonate

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited conflict may feel slow to some
- Familiar premise for the genre
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and up, focuses on school social experiences and mild romance.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: heartwarming, slice-of-life, coming-of-age, gentle, relatable

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kana Ichinose** as *Uka Ishimori (voice)*
- **Shogo Yano** as *Kai Miura (voice)*
- **Rie Takahashi** as *Serina Kanno (voice)*
- **Miyari Nemoto** as *Ayumi Endo (voice)*
- **Shunichi Toki** as *Tomoya Takamine (voice)*
- **Taku Yashiro** as *Satoru Seto (voice)*
- **Honoka Inoue** as *Yuru Hashimoto (voice)*
- **Yuya Hirose** as *Tonbo (voice)*
- **Yuka Nukui** as *Tao Oikawa (voice)*
- **Maki Kawase** as *Moka Shiraishi (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this based on a manga?
The source material is not specified in the synopsis.

### Q: What genre is this show?
It's a school-life slice-of-life anime series.

### Q: Are there romantic elements?
The synopsis suggests mild romantic potential between the main characters.

### Q: Is it appropriate for middle schoolers?
The content appears suitable for teen audiences and up.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The episode count is not specified in the available information.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Honey Lemon Soda (TV Series 2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31528958)
- [Watch Honey Lemon Soda - Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GMEHME77W/honey-lemon-soda)
- [TV Anime - Honey Lemon Soda Wiki | Fandom](https://honey-lemon-soda.fandom.com/wiki/TV_Anime)
- [Honey Lemon Soda (2025) - Episodes, Trailer, Cast & Seasons](https://newmovietowatch.com/shows/honey-lemon-soda/)
- [Honey Lemon Soda (2025) - Where to Watch - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/honey-lemon-soda/PDZXNWVcY54L6V1n9c3bK7/where-to-watch/)
- [Honey Lemon Soda (TV Series 2025-2025) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/247859-honey-lemon-soda)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*