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Yesterday, 5:01 PM
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It immediately got me in the FEELS! I have a feeling I am going to LOVE this anime 🩵💛
Yesterday, 5:05 PM

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Not a bad first episode. It's directed with some sensibility and they seem to be handling the character of Kai well (he's obviously a good guy, but they're not beating you over the head with it). I think Uka might be a bit too much on the unbelievable side of awkward, so I hope they can tone it down and get her to the point that I can buy into her ability to have survived to this age in the first place.

Interested to see how this will go moving forward.
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one of the most disappointing shoujos i've read finally gets an adaptation but doesn't seem like it'll be any sort of elevation.
Yesterday, 5:12 PM
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Ah, yeah. Good ol' Japanese bullying.

This is nice. I loved the colors and the music 🤌🏻

Yesterday, 5:14 PM

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You've convinced me: this first episode was absolutely charming and sweet. Ishimori fought back a bit by spraying his bullies with soda, and Miura's intervention to help was very much appreciated.

The odd detail of everyone having yellow eyes (probably related to the series title) is intriguing, and the character designs are appealing, making me think that all the students in Ishimori's class will get their moment in the spotlight.
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Oh, I just know this is gonna be super cute. I'd read a lot of recommendations for this one in the shoujou subbreddit, and it didn't disappoint. I already love the two leads together. And I relate to her so much, it hurts. Not going outside of your bubble, just coasting along, not wanting to cause trouble, not standing up for yourself. I was crying with her! When she sprayed the honey lemon soda on the bullies, I cheered so much😭🥳. You go, girl!
Born to shoujo, forced to shounen.



Yesterday, 5:26 PM

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Have not read the manga but this seems like a really good adaptation. Kinda gives me Kimi ni Todoke vibes. The ED is so cool too
Yesterday, 5:29 PM
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This turned out much better than I was expecting, frankly. I like the two main leads greatly. All though the Female MC was just putting herself through Hell for no reason through most of the episode, it was so satisfying seeing her break this vicious cycle of self de-valuation. Those three idiots are absolute scum & cheered when they got soda sprayed on them. Seriously, the deserve so much worse, like sewage or pig slop because you know she isn't the only victim.
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It seems the manga is serialized in Ribbon - a comic magazine for elementary to junior high school girls. The magazine celebrates its 70th(!) anniversary this year. Is this the most popular title that commemorates the anniversary? It feels kind of mediocre. (well, it's for little girls, and maybe adults should not complain about it.)
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Yesterday, 6:46 PM
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The first episode was better than I anticipated. I’ll keep watching it, for now.
Yesterday, 7:16 PM
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Me sacó algunas lágrimas.
Yesterday, 8:23 PM
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cute and all, but let's see if the romance takes long to unfold, if it does I'll be very sad
Yesterday, 8:32 PM
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Nice to have a new shoujo anime this season, to me really it’s just romance but this exact type is one I get an itch for, and I think the last time that was scratched for me was “A Condition Called Love”, and I see that one getting shit in this thread, personally I liked that one a lot but this is looking even more promising form the start, it has really nice art and ost, and I think I’m really gonna like how Uka and Kai’s relationship develops from how this first episode went down, Uka is a beautiful babe too.

Yeah I will admit it was a bit cheesy, those bullies were basically textbook and were just mean for no reason pretty much, but I did like seeing them get blasted by Uka’s lemon soda lol, I wish we could have seen them drenched but it was still a great moment, and it was also the start of Uka changing herself for the better, I think they did a good job in the short time in making you feel for her, I can imagine how terrible she felt that her past was coming back to haunt her, but thankfully she’s got Kai to help her overcome it, although I did think the way he walked her through saying words was kinda odd, but these handsome husbandos of shoujo anime are usually not completely normal lol.

And the OP and ED both by &TEAM were really good, fun songs with great vibes, loved the visuals as well. And from here I’ll be wondering how the “Lemon Soda” becomes “Honey Lemon Soda”, the school is called Hachimitsu so maybe that’s it lol.
Yesterday, 9:11 PM
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The visuals, the writing, the general pacing, everything just felt off in a way that ranged from painfully generic to outright surreal. It’s a very inoffensive first episode but I can’t lie I hated it. Op and Ed were nice though
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It's a very generic shoujo with the standard fluff but I still liked it enough to continue.
Yesterday, 9:36 PM
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Everyone has yellow eyes 5/5
Yesterday, 9:53 PM
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it was a bit slow, but i like the character design and i hope that the series picks up in the next few episodes
Yesterday, 10:53 PM

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One of the most beautiful pilot episodes of anime, seriously. Was so excited for this to come out, and when the episode finally did, loved every second of it. Can't wait for more!
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Poor Ishimori getting bullied. I have trouble getting in her head space though. I am not sure if it's just how the story is being told or I just don't relate as much to that kind of bullying.

I am not sure what I feel about Miura's personality right now. He's not very nice but he is kind and I've not had good experiences with these type of people in real life.
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I'm not a fan of the whole trope going on here (cool boy saves reserved girl from bullies and they fall in love) cus I swear I see it everywhere, and so far this is kind of underwhelming and boring. I was getting a little annoyed with Uka for just standing there and not saying anything, but I understand that she's the way that she is because she was bullied, and I was pleasantly surprised when she poured soda on them cus I originally thought she was just gonna give the soda to Kai.

the animation is good, and I enjoyed the OP and ED since they're pretty fun and visually pleasing. I really wanna warm up to this anime so that the eye candy isn't the only thing I end up liking about it
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Marinate1016 said:
How in the FUCK does this have such a low score one ep in. God I hate the anti shoujo bias on here. Peak drops and 1 ep in mfs wanna shit on it. This was such a good start, I’m already in love with Uka and Miura seems like a sweetheart.

I can see why this is was so highly anticipated, it might scratch that Kimi ni todoke itch for me! You can see the author was heavily influenced by that with even how we’re introduced to Uka and the bullies throwing her shoes away, etc. i just love when bullies are too stupid to realise they’re making themselves look bad with their bullying. Like how you gon make fun of Uka for not going to Shinsei when y’all dumbasses couldn’t even dream of it 😂 who cares why she’s ended up at this school, y’all all there together dumbass.

The art style looks so beautiful, animation was good and &team cooked with the OP and ED! I’m never going to complain about a story where we see a cute girl come out her shell, learn to be comfortable in her own skin and enjoy life. Uka deserves that very much! I’m hooked.

It's not about anti-shoujo bias. It's more like anti-cliché bias. She's too helpless by herself, needs the male lead to... Lead her on everything

And giving up on a top school just because she fell in love for the guy is a bit absurd imo
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First episode was okay. I was looking forward to this show since I like shoujo romances but honestly, the main girl annoys me to no end. I get that she's kind of supposed to since she wants to change but it was still pretty agonizing to watch.
9 hours ago
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It's been a while since I've watched/read an anime/manga that has made me feel giddy and happy. I love everything from Miura wearing his P.E uniform to share embarrassment with Uka to the episode's climax with Uka calling for help.

College is starting soon and I won't have as much time to watch anime, but I'm prioritizing the little free time I will have with this anime.

First Episode: 5/5
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not very fond of this mc... don't think is a problem with the "shy that struggle with normal socialization" trope... I remember some very enjoyable characters like that, that I can relate and get happy when they overcome even what looks minor obstacles (like Sawako from Kimi ni Todoke)

maybe is a presentation thing... like, they start by showing her happy with minimal interaction (like the girl asking if she is allright after the soda bath)... and also being weirdly happy about being splashed with soda by that guy specifically... and only after that we learn that she is shy and struggle with normal interactions... but immediately went to the heavy stuff with bullies, and being all super dramatic about... I feel like it could use a little more time establishing things, so when she stand out for herself against the bullies, I could be more invested on her struggle... instead, I'm just a little annoyed with the over drama

but will give a chance anyway... let's hope it have better pace with development
8 hours ago

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Decent start, nothing wow. Don't really like the girl, maybe later it will be better. I'll give it 2 more episodes.
6/10 for now

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nice premises. it's shoujo manga adaptation, so you know how it will be. The opening is good! sometime i feel the BGM sound not sync with the scene and situation. I like the comedy tho. I can feel the emotion and inner conflict of the main character here. i will watch it for this season! not gonna read the manga tho
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The eyes of Uka are bothering me, but other than that the character designs aren't too bad. I like the ED song too, it's exactly the type of song I hoped for.

Usually I'd enjoy this type of casual show during a Summer season, but this Winter isn't too bombastic in terms of what's coming out, so I should be able to fit this on some day of the week.
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Man I really want to like this show because the artstyle is so beautiful and the OP/ED are so catchy and fun...

But goddamn the main girl really annoys me. I really want to sympathize with her but I just can't. The "bullying the quiet kid" trope is just so cringe to begin with. The main guy's way of helping her out is kinda weird too. And the worst part is, the main girl implied that she fails her entrance exam to the other school and enrolls in this school instead just to be with the main guy, which at that point was basically a stranger, bitch what the hell?

I guess I can only hope she gets better next episode.
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12 episodic Highschool anime with Introvert klutz FMC-Cool/Calm MC with fun supporting cast, yeah I'll be seated.
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Your typical shy girl and cool/popular guy shoujo trope and I'm all for it. First episode is pretty decent, Uka deciding to enroll on the high school instead of her first choice because a total stranger named kai helped her on the streets after she was bullied by her classmate. That's a pretty insane decision to choose that school. The OP and ED themes are very catchy but I do like the OP more. I guess we'll get to see how Uka's personality and confidence progress throughout the season.
5 hours ago
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Apart form the really nice piano track, this was a pretty lame and annoying first ep.
Why is the girl is shouting ohayou when nobody is in class? Why did she want to go the uber popular school (and not the one for smart kids that only her could apply for) when her classmates where already bullying her?
Also, isn't splashing people with soda dangerous? It can cause serious eye damage. Lest her life wasn't already shit without being sued for personal injury or something lmao.

I don't like the attitude of the "hero" guy. Honestly he's bullying her almost as much as the other guys. First the "repeat after me" like she was lobotomized, then criticizing what she wrote and acting annoyed around her. Poor girl is used to abuse, that's why she latched onto the immature cool guy like he's her saviour.

If this is the only shojo available this season, I'm better off watching another horny romcom for boys. At least they usually have humor.
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I had read the manga about half a year ago and was still stuck at chapter 14 because I didn't really like the male lead. Decided to watch the anime in hopes that I could change my mind and continue reading. The FL is a sweet girl though, as well as Ayumi.

I never understood where the fun is in bullying other people. Like, it just looks so lame. Their level is so low that they have to drag others to be "below" them so that they don't become the lowest. In fact, they are already the lowest of the low. Pathetic. Shameful. These bullies are only embarrassing themselves.

Anyway, the OP is bright and fresh like a mix between spring and summer... very "honey lemon soda" (don't know if that makes sense) but honestly I like it. The ED is fun and cute! I like both.

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One of the weakest set of bullies i've watched so far tbh. But not a bad first episode overall, watchable for 1 cour
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Episode 3/5

It was an "ok" start. Apparently in this anime there will be a lot of drama involving Uka, a girl who is bullied and has a tendency to apologize for everything instead of taking action. On the other hand, she seems to want to change that thanks to the way the blond-haired boy helps her, which could lead to a romance in the future.

Honestly, the story is very cliché, the animation is also well below average, but the two main characters seem to be interesting. Uka becomes someone interesting because she wants to change, so following this can be something that will make the story, which is generic, more interesting to follow. However, it is clear that the production is of low quality, I am only referring to the visuals. The author's style is also not very pleasant. But there is still another positive thing in this episode that I noticed, and it is the soundtrack, for about 5 minutes we had a piano playing in the background and changing the sound as the drama intensifies, creating a good atmosphere and giving more impact to the scenes shown, which makes, for me, this episode is more enjoyable.

But overall, I have mixed feelings because there are good things like the character Uka and also the soundtrack, but on the other hand we have a cliché story and below average animation. But it all depends on how the story will develop, but analyzing only this episode, the anime is varying between something watchable or not.
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ricardopetrere said:
Marinate1016 said:
How in the FUCK does this have such a low score one ep in. God I hate the anti shoujo bias on here. Peak drops and 1 ep in mfs wanna shit on it. This was such a good start, I’m already in love with Uka and Miura seems like a sweetheart.

I can see why this is was so highly anticipated, it might scratch that Kimi ni todoke itch for me! You can see the author was heavily influenced by that with even how we’re introduced to Uka and the bullies throwing her shoes away, etc. i just love when bullies are too stupid to realise they’re making themselves look bad with their bullying. Like how you gon make fun of Uka for not going to Shinsei when y’all dumbasses couldn’t even dream of it 😂 who cares why she’s ended up at this school, y’all all there together dumbass.

The art style looks so beautiful, animation was good and &team cooked with the OP and ED! I’m never going to complain about a story where we see a cute girl come out her shell, learn to be comfortable in her own skin and enjoy life. Uka deserves that very much! I’m hooked.

It's not about anti-shoujo bias. It's more like anti-cliché bias. She's too helpless by herself, needs the male lead to... Lead her on everything

And giving up on a top school just because she fell in love for the guy is a bit absurd imo

It’s anti shoujo bias 100 percent. Annoying ass site idk why m*n who know they don’t like shoujo continue watching it
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I was looking forward to this but a bit disappointed with the production. Visuals looking a bit off sometimes. Also tired of the cliche bully story, but I am liking Uka-Miura already so I hope we've get the annoying part out of the way this episode and there's more focus on the couple for the next episodes.
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This was probably one of the most corny first episodes of a romance anime I've ever watched. I'll give it another two episodes but man the tropes were annoying af. Think the only thing I really liked was that the MC actually took action against the bullies, but unfortunately that was followed immediately by the stupid scene of the male MC making her ask for help instead of letting her follow through.
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Overdramatic asf.
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Okay, so I went into "Honey Lemon Soda" expecting some bubbly, refreshing romance. Instead, I got a pretty flat soda.

The storyline felt super irrelevant. It just kind of meandered along, never really going anywhere. The plot was weak too – things happened, but they didn't really connect or build on each other. It felt like the writers were just throwing things at the wall and seeing what stuck.

And don't even get me started on the characters! They were all so one-dimensional. No real depth, no interesting backstories, just kinda... there. I never really connected with any of them, which made it hard to care about their "romance."

Overall, "Honey Lemon Soda" was a bit of a disappointment. If you're looking for a satisfying romance anime, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.
@KIDMENOT007 on god, this might genuinely be the most bland romance anime i have seen. Maybe it gets better a few episodes in, but so far theres absolutely nothing good for me to say about it besides the somewhat unique style
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