2025年冬アニメ
ハニーレモンソーダ
J.C.STAFF
学園恋愛青春
2025年1月〜3月放送
In middle school, Uka Ishimori was mocked as "the rock" and shut herself away from others. Determined to change, she enrolls at the free-spirited Yamitsu High School. On the first day, she's seated next to a lemon-haired boy named Kai Miura — someone she once met, just once, back in middle school. Popular, easygoing, and famously cold to most people, Kai inexplicably starts looking out for the once-invisible Uka. Adapted from Mayu Murata's shojo manga in Ribbon magazine (over 14 million copies in print) by studio J.C.STAFF, this is a sweet, occasionally bittersweet coming-of-age romance about a shy girl learning to open her heart.
📝 Highlights
👥 Characters
💫 Foreshadowing & Quotes
❓ FAQ
🌟 Featured Comments
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① Based on a shojo hit with 14M+ copies sold
Mayu Murata's beloved manga, serialized in Shueisha's Ribbon magazine, finally gets its anime adaptation.
02② Uka's fresh start after being called "the rock"
Uka carries deep insecurity from her old nickname, and her journey to reinvent herself at a new school is the heart of the story.
03③ A fated reunion with the lemon-haired Kai
Uka reunites with Kai — the boy she met only once in middle school — as classmates seated right next to each other.
04④ Cold on the outside, surprisingly caring underneath
Kai is aloof with everyone — except, somehow, Uka, whom he keeps quietly helping out.
05⑤ Youthful energy brought to life by J.C.STAFF
J.C.STAFF, known for titles like Toradora!, renders the characters' everyday high school life with care and warmth.
06⑥ &TEAM performs both OP and ED themes
Both the opening "Magic Hour" and ending "Wonderful World" are performed by the boy group &TEAM, setting the show's mood.
07⑦ A colorful cast of classmates
Friends like Serina, Ayumi, Tomoya, and Satoru round out the cast with lively banter and warmth.
08⑧ Real-world tie-ins with Sanrio and more
The show sparked collaborations with Sanrio Characters, crepe chain Dipper Dan, and a TSUTAYA pop-up shop after airing.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
The source manga is an ongoing long-running series still serializing in Ribbon. The 12-episode anime covered the early-to-mid chapters where Uka and Kai's distance slowly closes. Since the manga has progressed much further, a sequel could bring school festivals, rival romances, and more heart-fluttering milestones.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
The 12 episodes follow the early chapters of the story: Uka, once haunted by her old nickname, slowly gains confidence through her budding friendship — and something more — with Kai and her new classmates.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
Recommended for anyone who loves a shy protagonist's slow-burn growth, or a classic "aloof boy meets quiet girl" romance. It appeals well beyond Ribbon's usual readership.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
The manga previously got a 2021 live-action film starring Ai Yoshikawa as Uka and Raul (Snow Man) as Kai. The anime uses an entirely new cast, offering its own distinct take on the story.
Uka Ishimori (CV: Kana Ichinose)
The protagonist, once nicknamed "the rock." She enrolls at Yamitsu High hoping to change herself.
Kai Miura (CV: Shogo Yano)
A popular boy with striking lemon-colored hair. Cold to most, but he can't seem to leave Uka alone.
Serina Sugano (CV: Rie Takahashi)
One of Uka's friends at her new school, bright and lively.
Ayumi Endo (CV: Miyari Nemoto)
Another member of Uka's growing friend group, adding warmth to her school life.
Tomoya Takane (CV: Shun'ichi Toki)
One of Kai's friends, part of the group's lively back-and-forth.
Satoru Seto (CV: Taku Yashiro)
Another of Kai's friends, quietly watching over the group's youthful days.
Mr. Midori (CV: Takuya Eguchi)
A teacher at Yamitsu High, watching over the school's free-spirited student life.
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
Why Kai — cold to nearly everyone — keeps softening around Uka is a mystery the story unravels gradually. Their single middle-school encounter looks set to become a key thread going forward.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
Kai's offhand remarks land with real weight — both for Uka and for viewers. The clumsy warmth hiding behind his cool exterior is what makes his lines memorable.
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