Mayu Murata's manga, Honey Lemon Soda, is officially getting an anime adaptation! Wright Film confirmed this exciting news on Friday, March 1, 2024. Alongside the announcement, a teaser visual was unveiled, showcasing the main characters of the story.
This popular shoujo manga by Murata-san has been running in Shueisha's Ribon magazine since December 2015. Fans can enjoy the series across 24 tankobon volumes, with the next volume set to hit shelves on April 24, 2024. It's worth noting that J.C. Staff Studio is in charge of producing the anime adaptation.
Honey Lemon Soda manga is green-lit for an anime adaptation
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On Friday, March 1, 2024, Wright Film announced that Mayu Murata's manga, Honey Lemon Soda, will be adapted into a television anime by J.C. Staff Studios. Unfortunately, a release date has not been revealed yet.
Simultaneously, the official staff of the romance anime launched a website and an X account to provide updates on the project. They also shared a teaser visual featuring Uka Ishimori and Kai Miura, the main characters from Murata-san's Honey Lemon Soda manga series.
Honey Lemon Soda anime's teaser visual (Image via J.C Staff) - Honey Lemon Soda anime's teaser visual (Image via J
Honey Lemon Soda anime's teaser visual (Image via J.C Staff)
The two characters are depicted in a setting bathed in gentle sunlight. Kai Miura is shown tenderly touching Uka's cheeks in the visual. This illustration hints at a touching romance story unfolding between the two.
The anime's X account shared a festive illustration and comments from the author of Honey Lemon Soda manga. Murata-san expresses his excitement and disbelief that his manga is being adapted into an anime.
He is excited and thankful to see his manga characters come to life with movement and voices. The special artwork by Murata-san shows Uka Ishimori and Kai Miura looking happy.
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The main staff for the anime adaptation of the Honey Lemon Soda manga has been announced. Hiroshi Nishikiori is leading the team at J.C. Staff studios, and Akiko Waba is handling the series composition.
Aimi Tanaka is the character designer, and Akira Kosemura is creating the music for the anime. The production and planning for the anime are being done by UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS.
The director of the anime X recently shared a comment, expressing how dedicated the staff is to bringing the "lively and charming" original work to a larger audience. Hiroshi-san also encouraged viewers to anticipate seeing the characters in the anime.
Yen Press is the publisher of the shoujo manga series in English. The plot of the series is described as follows:
Middle school was a tough time for Uka Ishimori, leaving her with emotional scars that made it hard for her to express herself. She forgot how to laugh, cry, or even greet others with a simple 'hello.' However, a surprising encounter with a boy who had lemon-colored hair brought a spark back into her life. It made her believe that reaching out for help could make life much sweeter.
Editor's P/S:
The announcement of an anime adaptation for Mayu Murata's beloved manga, Honey Lemon Soda, has filled fans with excitement. The teaser visual showcasing the main characters, Uka Ishimori and Kai Miura, hints at a heartwarming and captivating romance story. The involvement of renowned studios such as J.C. Staff and UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS promises high-quality animation and storytelling.
The author's enthusiasm and the dedicated efforts of the anime staff are evident in the comments and artwork shared on social media. Fans can eagerly anticipate the release of Honey Lemon Soda anime, which will bring the characters to life with vibrant movement and voices. The series is set to captivate viewers with its exploration of self-discovery, friendship, and the transformative power of human connection.