"Honey Lemon Soda" Final Volume 31 Released Today! Spin-off Comic Collection "Another Stories" Set to Be Released on June 25

The final volume 31 of "Honey Lemon Soda," a youth love story by Mayu Murata that reached its conclusion in the May issue of Shueisha's shojo manga magazine "Ribon," was released on May 25. Furthermore, it has been confirmed that "Honey Lemon Soda: Another Stories," a comic compiling previously published spin-off episodes, will be released on June 25, and its cover art has been unveiled.

"Honey Lemon Soda" is a popular series with a cumulative circulation surpassing 16 million copies (including digital editions). Its media franchise has expanded with a live-action film adaptation in 2021 and a television anime adaptation in 2025.

Even after the conclusion of the main story, a special booklet supplement for this work will be included for two consecutive issues in the June issue (released on May 2) and the July issue (scheduled for release on June 3) of "Ribon." In addition, to commemorate the release of the final volume 31, a massive advertisement spanning approximately 55 meters—featuring character illustrations and videos of iconic scenes—will be displayed from May 25 to May 31 at the B2F concourse of Shibuya Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line.

Concurrently, a campaign where volumes 1 to 7 of the comic can be read for free as a preview is running from May 25 to June 7 on various digital bookstores, including "Limacom+" (the period and range of free availability may vary depending on the store). Furthermore, a gift campaign for all applicants will also be held through a tie-in between the print comics and the magazine.

【All-Applicant Gift Campaign】
・Part 1: Affix the application ticket from the June or July issue of "Ribon" onto the application postcard included in the print edition of volume 31 and mail it to receive an acrylic stand set of Kai and Uka. The deadline is July 2 (postmarked by that day).
・Part 2: Details will be announced in the July issue of "Ribon," releasing on Wednesday, June 3.

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