Honey Lemon Soda Romance To Be Adapted Into Anime

A press release officially confirmed that the manga written and illustrated by Mayu Murata, "Honey Lemon Soda," will be adapted into anime. The statement listed production details, but did not indicate a scheduled release date. Also included was a commentary by the author, who wrote:

• "It can't be, it can't be, it can't be! I'm excited to announce that we'll be hosting Honey Lemon Soda!! I am filled with joy and gratitude!! Thank you!!! I can't wait to see the characters in motion and with their voices on board, and I'll continue to work hard on the manga!"

Mayu Murata began publishing the manga through Shueisha's Ribon Magazine in December 2015. The manga was nominated for the 45th Kodansha Manga Award in the Shoujo category in 2021. In the same year, the manga achieved the fortieth position on Da Vinci magazine's "Book of the Year" list. The play already had a live-action film adaptation released in July 2021.

Production Equipment

• Hiroshi Nishikiori (Trinity Seven, Toaru Majutsu no Index, Azumanga Daiou THE ANIMATION) is directing the anime at J.C.STAFF Studios.
• Akiko Waba (Noragami, Akagami no Shirayuki-hime, Hisone to Maso-tan) is in charge of writing and supervising the scripts.
• Aimi Tanaka (Horimiya) is in charge of character design and animation direction.
• Akira Kosemura (Juunenbun no Watashi e, Summer Ghost, Ao no Orchestra) is in charge of composing the soundtrack.

Synopsis of Honey Lemon Soda

For 15-year-old Uka Ishimori, high school was the hardest experience she ever had. She was nicknamed "Stone" because she was always paralyzed in front of others and, as a result, was constantly bullied. Now, in high school, he has the opportunity to start from scratch and improve. But during her first week, she is accidentally drenched in juice by her classmate Kai Miura, a flashy boy with lemon-colored hair.

On paper, Kai is everything Uka lacks: he's popular, aloof, and dares to speak his mind. Despite their opposing personalities, Kai encourages her to slowly come out of her shell, offering her a helping hand when others avoid doing so. Although Uka initially wanted to forge friendships, she has realized her true feelings: she has fallen in love with Kai. What started with a lemon soda is about to change Uka and Kai's lives forever.

Source: Comic Natalie

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