Honey Lemon Soda

Menurutku, cerita akhirnya cukup standar dan biasa saja. Tidak ada bedanya dengan romance anime yang lain. Tapi, perkembangan karakter Uka memang meningkat secara signifikan, sedangkan karakter Kai tidak banyak berkembang. Mungkin karakter Kai akan mengalami banyak penyesuaian karena Uka jika cerita ini diperpanjang. Jadi, yang menonjol dari anime ini justru adalah karakter Uka itu sendiri dan latar belakangnya.

Baru episode 1 sudah sangat terasa unsur slice of life-nya. Aku pribadi benar-benar relate dengan apa yang dialami Uka. Karena relate, maka anime ini bisa jadi membuka pikiranku dalam menjalani kehidupan sehari-hari. Premisnya unik juga, dengan melibatkan sebotol lemon soda. Aku suka dengan gaya penceritaannya yang tidak membosankan. Kualitas animasinya bagus, pace-nya pun pas. Tidak terlalu lambat tapi juga tidak terlalu cepat.

Finally, the so awaited moment!! You might imagine what I’m talking about… It was a long road until they got here, very slow paced, and the animation is not something super great, however it still makes your heart skip a beat.... and that’s something wonderful <3

Omg.... A must watch for suuure!!! Mixed feelings and opinions from outsiders can come and go... but it's their choices that matter in the end! You won't regret watching it.. one of the best episodes of the whole anime, in my opinion!

Things seem perfect… until Kai reveals a secret side no one knows about!!! Super unexpected... Watching his personality slowly unfold makes this episode super intriguing!!

Finally, a glimpse into Ishimori’s childhood! You start to understand the quirks and insecurities that make her who she is... Heartwarming, insightful, and definitely worth watching!!!

Sun, sand, ocean...the typical beach episode that all anime needs to have... Ishimori dealing with past challenges while Serina and Kai deal with their own feelings.... A bit tense sooo don’t skip it!

So much tension in this one... Every character’s perspective matters, and seeing how they struggle with love and honesty is heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. Must-watch for fans of emotional romance!!!

Ishimori’s taking charge! She’s more active in class and in her own life, and it feels great to watch her confidence grow. The animation isn’t amazing in this episode, but the character development makes it sooo worth watching....

Just when Ishimori is finding her footing… Kai’s ex appears!! Could she shake up Ishimori’s world? This episode is sweet, dramatic, and a little nerve-wracking... which is actually kind of perfect for fans of romance tension!

Even with all her struggles, Ishimori is stepping up! Helping others, opening up, and slowly becoming someone everyone can rely on. Love seeing her evolve.... this episode is so wholesome!

The usual change of seats system gives Ishimori the opportunity of getting even closer to Kai!! Love it when the anime has this kind of episodes... really wholesome!

Still slow, but you can see real progress in Uka as she keeps trying despite everything. Kai stands out more here, and his actions raise questions about his intentions. It’s a calm, wholesome episode that builds things nicely <3

This is a slow start, but it works if you enjoy shy, awkward characters trying to change. Uka can be a bit of a crybaby, but her effort feels genuine. Not visually impressive... but the story might hook you if you like this kind of vibe.

what a FINALE. the final scene direction was bold stretched across the whole episode instead of one big moment. the honey lemon soda symbolism came full circle. the OST reuses motifs from episode 1 beautifully. need season 2. 🏆

ARTISTICALLY BOLD. the direction took a sharp turn experimental shots, faster pacing, packed with development. some loved it, some hated it. personally? respect the swing. the energy was chaotic in the best way. 🏃‍♀️

the emotional whiplash was REAL. the rainy atmosphere in this episode matched the mood perfectly. the sound design of rain against glass was immersive. the color palette shifted to cooler blues and greys. ☔

the dad drama was INTENSE. the animation during uka's breakdown was raw. the voice actor poured her soul into that scene. the framing of the argument was claustrophobic and effective. this episode hit different. 😭

festival episode! the sunset scene was beautifully storyboarded. the firework animation was vibrant and colorful. serina's character design really pops here. the group shots are well composed. the summer vibes are immaculate. 🏖️

summer break episode! the animation of cicadas and heat haze was immersive. the pool scene had some gorgeous water animation. watching these two dance around each other is frustrating but beautifully drawn. the summer lighting is peak. ☀️