Honey and Clover

ハチミツとクローバー

Yuuta Takemoto, Takumi Mayama, and Shinobu Morita are college students who share the small apartment. Even though they live in poverty, the three of them are able to obtain pleasure through small things in life. The…

2005–2006 23 min 2 Seasons 36 Episodes
★ 8.0 / 10 43 ratings
AnimationComedyDrama
Honey and Clover

Status

Ended

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Synopsis

Yuuta Takemoto, Takumi Mayama, and Shinobu Morita are college students who share the small apartment. Even though they live in poverty, the three of them are able to obtain pleasure through small things in life. The story follows these characters' life stories as poor college students, as well as their love lives when a short but talented 18 year old girl called Hagumi Hanamoto appears.

About

Honey and Clover premiered on April 15, 2005. It falls under the Animation, Comedy, Drama genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 36 episodes. with each episode running approximately 23 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV. and concluded its run on September 15, 2006.

Why viewers enjoy Honey and Clover

Honey and Clover targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy, Drama elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy, Drama sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Honey and Clover was animated by J.C.STAFF, and broadcast on Fuji TV.

Critical reception

Honey and Clover holds a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 43 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Honey and Clover include: friendship, slapstick comedy, romance, slice of life, unrequited love, coming of age, based on manga, university. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

  • Hiroshi Kamiya

    Hiroshi Kamiya

  • Haruka Kudou

    Haruka Kudou

  • Mikako Takahashi

    Mikako Takahashi

  • Tomokazu Sugita

    Tomokazu Sugita

  • Keiji Fujiwara

    Keiji Fujiwara

  • Mugihito

    Mugihito

  • Emi Shinohara

    Emi Shinohara

  • Natsuko Kuwatani

    Natsuko Kuwatani

  • Daisuke Ono

    Daisuke Ono

  • Youko Honda

    Youko Honda

Production credits

Direction
Kenichi Kasai · Yoshihisa Matsumoto · Tatsuyuki Nagai
Writing
Yosuke Kuroda

Release dates

Premiered

April 15, 2005

Last aired

September 15, 2006

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 poster

Season1

April 15, 2005·24episodes

Yuuta Takemoto, a sophomore at an arts college, shares a cheap apartment with two seniors—the eccentric Shinobu Morita, who keeps failing to graduate due to his absenteeism, and the sensible Takumi Mayama, who acts as a proper senior to Takemoto, often looking out for him.

Season 2 poster

Season2

June 30, 2006·12episodes

Back from his journey across Japan, Yuuta Takemoto reminisces about his college life so far. He has matured significantly since his second year and is motivated to move forward.

Themes & topics

Keywords associated with this title by the community.

  • friendship
  • slapstick comedy
  • romance
  • slice of life
  • unrequited love
  • coming of age
  • based on manga
  • university
  • art
  • school life
  • anime
  • josei
  • love polygon

Network

Fuji TV

Frequently asked questions

When did Honey and Clover premiere?

Honey and Clover premiered on April 15, 2005.

How many seasons does Honey and Clover have?

Honey and Clover has 2 seasons and 36 episodes in total.

What genre is Honey and Clover?

Honey and Clover is classified under Animation, Comedy, Drama.

What networks did Honey and Clover air on?

Honey and Clover aired on Fuji TV.

Is Honey and Clover finished?

Yes, Honey and Clover concluded its run on September 15, 2006.

How long is each episode of Honey and Clover?

Each episode of Honey and Clover runs for approximately 23 minutes.

Where is Honey and Clover from?

Honey and Clover is a Japanese anime production.

What is the TMDB rating of Honey and Clover?

Honey and Clover holds a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.