“Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” Anime Reveals Additional Cast and Staff Members

The official website for the upcoming anime adaptation of Sunsunsun and Momoco’s light novel series, “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” (Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san), disclosed more details about the cast and staff, offering fans an exciting glimpse into the production. The anime is set to premiere in April, introducing new characters and creative talents to enhance the storytelling experience.

Newly Announced Cast Members:

Maki Kawase as Chisaki Sarashina
Kaito Ishikawa as Touya Kenzaki
Ikumi Hasegawa as Sayaka Taniyama
Yoshino Aoyama as Nonoa Miyamae
Kōdai Sakai as Takeshi Maruyama
Taichi Ichikawa as Hikaru Kiyomiya

Newly Announced Staff Members:

Art Director: Risa Wakabayashi
Color Key Artist: Yuka Itō
Compositing Director of Photography: Seiichi Sugiura
Editing: Yoshiko Kimura (MADBOX)
Sound Director: Takeshi Takadera
Music: Hiroaki Tsutsumi

Previously Announced Cast Members:

Sumire Uesaka as Alisa “Alya” Mikhailovna Kujō
Kōhei Amasaki as Masachika Kuse
Yukiyo Fujii as Maria “Masha” Mikhailovna Kujō
Wakana Maruoka as Yuki Suō
Saya Aizawa as Ayano Kimishima

Series Synopsis:

The story revolves around Alisa “Alya” Mikhailovna Kujō, a half-Russian beauty at Seiren Private Academy known as the “solitary princess.” Despite her unapproachable demeanor, she takes on the responsibility of dealing with the slacker Masachika Kuze, who sits next to her in class. Unbeknownst to her classmates, Alya secretly allows Masachika to call her by her nickname. The series explores their unconventional relationship, filled with flirtatious banter and Alya’s candid revelations in Russian, which only Masachika understands.

Production Team:

Director: Ryota Itoh (My Senpai Is Annoying, Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie)
Studio: Doga Kobo
Series Composition: Ryota Itoh
Character Design and Chief Animation Director: Yūhei Murota (Love Live! School idol project)
Producer: Ryo Kobayashi

Release Information:

The anime adaptation is scheduled to premiere in April. The light novels are published by Kadokawa under the Sneaker Bunko imprint, with the seventh volume released on September 1. Additionally, a manga adaptation by Saho Tenamachi began serialization in October 2022 on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket app.

As anticipation builds, fans can look forward to the unique blend of romance, comedy, and cultural nuances that “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” promises to deliver.