Honey Lemon Soda (2025)

Animation · Drama · Romance

After middle school, with its bullying and nicknames, Uka Ishimori is excited for a fresh start at Hachimitsu High School. Kai Miura, a cool and uninhibited boy, sits next to her in class. Uka remembers she met Kai in middle school and with a single word, he had convinced her to attend Hachimitsu. Though he’s popular, Kai supports Uka in her efforts to fit in with her new classmates.

IMDb rating: 6.8 (1,563 votes)
Episode average: 7.9 ↑ +1.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Hulu · Crunchyroll
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

7.91 avg 12 episodes 7.4 → 8.6

Slow burn

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Because I Met You	7.4	168
2	Turning Into a Treasure	7.7	126
3	Our Little Secret	7.4	116
4	However Distant We May Be	7.6	115
5	A Great Person	7.6	117
6	In the Future, Too...	7.3	105
7	I'm Sorry I Love Him	8.3	102
8	Summon the Courage	8.2	98
9	Goodbye, Bumbling Self	8.2	116
10	The Side of You No One Knows	8.0	92
11	Feelings Burst Free	8.6	104
12	Honey Lemon Soda	8.6	106