Takuya Eguchi, the acclaimed voice actor known for his roles in popular anime such as Spy x Family and My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected, has been announced as the newest addition to the cast of Honey Lemon Soda. Eguchi will be lending his voice to Mr. Midori, a teacher shrouded in mystery, in the anime’s 12th episode which will be broadcast on March 26, 2025. This role is not new to Eguchi, as he previously voiced Mr. Midori in the audio drama adaptation of the series.
A New Role for Takuya Eguchi
Mr. Midori: The Mysterious Teacher
Takuya Eguchi’s role as Mr. Midori promises to add another layer of intrigue to the already engaging storyline of Honey Lemon Soda. The character is described as a teacher with “an air of mystery,” which suggests that Mr. Midori will have a significant impact on the lives of the main characters. Eguchi’s experience in portraying complex characters makes him a perfect fit for this role.
Eguchi’s Previous Involvement
Notably, Takuya Eguchi is not new to the Honey Lemon Soda franchise. He previously voiced Mr. Midori in the audio drama adaptation of the manga. This prior experience could provide him with a unique insight into the character, potentially enriching his performance in the anime.
About Honey Lemon Soda
Story and Characters
Honey Lemon Soda is a romantic drama that follows the story of Uka Ishimori, a high school student aiming for a fresh start after enduring bullying in middle school, where she was nicknamed “Rocky”. Her life takes an interesting turn when she meets Kai Miura, a popular and cool classmate with lemon-colored hair. Kai encourages Uka to step out of her shell, leading to new experiences and feelings.
Key Characters:
- Uka Ishimori: Voiced by Kana Ichinose (Japanese) and Monica Flatley (English Dub).
- Kai Miura: Voiced by Shōgo Yano (Japanese) and Chris Hackney (English Dub).
- Ayumi Endo: Voiced by Miyari Nemoto (Japanese) and Celeste Perez (English Dub).
- Tomoya Takamine: Voiced by Shunichi Toki (Japanese) and Landon McDonald (English Dub).
- Satoru Seto: Voiced by Taku Yashiro (Japanese) and Kieran Regan (English Dub).
Production Team
The anime adaptation of Honey Lemon Soda is directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori (A Certain Magical Index, Azumanga Daioh) at studio J.C.STAFF. The series composition is handled by Akiko Waba, with character designs by Manami Tanaka, and music by Akira Kosemura (Blue Orchestra).
Availability
Honey Lemon Soda debuted on Fuji TV’s Ultra programming block on January 8, 2025. It is also available on various streaming platforms in Japan, including Fuji on Demand (FOD), U-NEXT, and Anime Hōdai. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series.
Takuya Eguchi: A Voice Acting Star
Notable Roles
Takuya Eguchi, born on May 22, 1987, is a highly sought-after Japanese voice actor affiliated with 81 Produce. He has voiced numerous lead roles in anime, showcasing his versatility and talent.
Key Roles:
- Loid Forger / Twilight in Spy × Family
- Hachiman Hikigaya in My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected
- Takeo Gōda in My Love Story!!
- Yuuji Terushima in Haikyuu!!
- Kazuya Kujo in Gosick
- William Twining in Devils and Realist
Awards and Recognition
Eguchi’s contributions to the voice acting industry have been widely recognized. He won the Best New Actor Award at the 6th Seiyu Awards and the Best Lead Actor Award and Most Valuable Seiyū Award at the 17th Seiyu Awards. He also received the Best Voice Actor award in the Newtype Anime Awards 2015.
The Popularity of Honey Lemon Soda
Manga Success
Honey Lemon Soda began as a manga series by Mayu Murata, serialized in Shueisha’s Ribon magazine starting in December 2015. As of July 2025, the manga has a cumulative circulation of over 13 million copies.
Live-Action Film
The manga’s popularity led to a live-action film adaptation in 2021, which grossed over 1 billion JPY at the box office.
Theme Songs
The anime features theme songs performed by &TEAM, with “Magic Hour” as the opening theme and “Wonderful World” as the ending theme.
