Honey Lemon Soda comes to an end: Check the details of the final chapter after 10 years

One of the most beloved love stories of the last decade in the female demographic is about to close its final chapter. The popular manga Honey Lemon Soda, written and illustrated by Mayu Murata, will end its serialization in the May issue of Shueisha's Ribon magazine, which will go on sale on April 3.

With the publication of chapter 124, this emblematic school romance work will conclude a journey of more than ten years since its debut in 2015. The manga industry is preparing to bid farewell to a title that has managed to sell more than 16 million copies, establishing itself as a modern pillar of shoujo. Following this conclusion, the 31st and final compiled volume will hit bookstores in Japan on May 25, 2026.

The legacy and success of Honey Lemon Soda

Throughout its publication, the work not only dominated sales charts but also expanded its influence to other formats. In 2021, the story jumped to the big screen with a successful live-action film that grossed approximately one billion yen at the box office. Additionally, fans were able to enjoy an animated adaptation produced by J.C.Staff studios, whose first 12-episode season aired during the winter of 2025.

Recognitions of the work

The impact of Mayu Murata's narrative was recognized by specialized critics, achieving important milestones within the sector:

• Nomination for the Kodansha Manga Awards as Best Shoujo.It achieved this distinction in the 45th edition of the contest in 2021, competing with the most outstanding works of the year.
• Adaptation by J.C.Staff as an Animation Project.The studio, famous for series such as Toradora! and Maid Sama!, was in charge of translating the essence of the manga into anime.

Uka's evolution and the encounter with the lemon boy

The plot of this love story follows Uka Ishimori, an extremely shy young girl who suffered from bullying during middle school. Upon entering high school, Uka decides to reinvent herself and leave her past behind to make new friends. Her destiny changes radically when she meets Kai Miura, a popular boy with lemon-colored hair who, despite being her polar opposite, decides to help her come out of her shell. What began as a small gesture after an accident with a lemon soda ends up becoming a journey of personal growth and the discovery of first love.

What has been your favorite moment between Uka and Kai throughout these ten years of publication?