Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (2024)
A charming anime rom-com where a half-Russian student secretly whispers her feelings in Russian — not knowing her classmate understands every single word.
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian - Series Information
- Original Title: 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん
- First Air Year: 2024
- Last Air Year: 2024
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese, Russian
- First Air Date: July 3, 2024 (United States - TV-14), July 3, 2024 (France - 12), July 3, 2024 (Australia - M), July 3, 2024 (Brazil - 14), July 3, 2024 (Spain - 16), July 3, 2024 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Production Companies: Doga Kobo, KADOKAWA, SEGA
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: 不时用俄语说真心话的邻桌艾莉同学 (CN), 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん (JP), Иногда Аля внезапно кокетничает по-русски (RU), Alya a veces esconde sus sentimientos en ruso (MX), Alya a veces me susurra en ruso (ES), Alya flüstert mir auf Russisch süße Worte zu (DE)
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian - Plot
Alya is a transfer student enjoying popularity at her new high school, often sporting a cold shoulder while earning high marks in class. She ignores her nerdy classmate, Kuze Masachika, except for when she blurts out a flirtatious line to him in Russian. Little does she know, Kuze understands Russian, though he pretends not to. Let's see where this wacky love story takes them!
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Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Sumire Uesaka
- Kohei Amasaki
- Wakana Maruoka
- Yukiyo Fujii
- Saya Aizawa
- Maki Kawase
- Kaito Ishikawa
- Ikumi Hasegawa
- Yoshino Aoyama
- Koudai Sakai
Writers
- Ryota Itoh
Executive Producers
- Sou Yurugi
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian - FAQs
Where can you stream Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian?
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Episodes can also be purchased digitally through Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll is the primary platform for simulcast streaming of this anime series.
Is Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian based on a light novel?
Yes, the anime is adapted from a light novel series written by Sunsunsun and illustrated by Momoco, published under KADOKAWA's Dengeki Bunko imprint. The original Japanese title is 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん. The series began publication in 2021 and has been well received among romance and slice-of-life fans.
Does Masachika actually understand Russian in the show?
Yes, that is the central comedic hook of the series. Masachika Kuse secretly understands Russian fluently but pretends he does not, allowing him to hear every flirtatious remark Alya whispers under her breath. This hidden dynamic drives much of the romantic tension and humor throughout the show.
Who are the main voice actors in this anime?
The lead roles are voiced by Sumire Uesaka as Alisa 'Alya' Mikhailovna Kujō and Kohei Amasaki as Masachika Kuse. Supporting cast includes Wakana Maruoka, Yukiyo Fujii, Saya Aizawa, Maki Kawase, Kaito Ishikawa, Ikumi Hasegawa, Yoshino Aoyama, and Koudai Sakai.
How many seasons and episodes does the series have?
The series currently has 2 seasons comprising 13 episodes in total. Season 1 consists of 12 episodes, while Season 2 has 1 episode so far. The show holds a Returning Series status and is still in production, meaning additional episodes or seasons are expected in the future.
When did Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian first air?
The series premiered on July 3, 2024, broadcasting on Tokyo MX in Japan. It was simultaneously made available to international audiences via Crunchyroll on the same date, making it one of the simulcast anime titles of the Summer 2024 season.
What is the content rating for this anime series?
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14. Other regional ratings include 12 in France, M in Australia, 14 in Brazil, 16 in Spain, and 15 in South Korea.
What anime series are similar to Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian?
Fans of this series may also enjoy Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!, The Wallflower, and Ningen Fushin: Adventurers Who Don't Believe in Humanity Will Save the World. These titles share similar romantic comedy, slice-of-life, or high school drama elements that appeal to the same audience.
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