Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (Japanese: 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん, Hepburn: Tokidoki Bosotto Roshiago de Dereru Tonari no Ārya-san), abbreviated as Roshidere (ロシデレ), is a Japanese light novel series written by SunSunSun and illustrated by Momoco. It was originally published online as two short stories on the novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō from May 6 to May 27, 2020, respectively. It was then acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, who have published the series since February 2021 under their Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation by Saho Tenamachi began serialization online in Kodansha's Magazine Pocket app and website in October 2022. An anime television series adaptation produced by Doga Kobo is set to premiere in July 2024.
| Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian | |
First light novel volume cover, featuring Alya | |
| 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん (Tokidoki Bosotto Roshiago de Dereru Tonari no Ārya-san) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Romantic comedy[1] |
| Novel series | |
| Written by | SunSunSun |
| Published by | Shōsetsuka ni Narō |
| Original run | May 6, 2020 – May 27, 2020 |
| Light novel | |
| Written by | SunSunSun |
| Illustrated by | Momoco |
| Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
| English publisher | |
| Imprint | Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko |
| Demographic | Male |
| Original run | February 27, 2021 – present |
| Volumes | 8[a] |
| Manga | |
| Written by | SunSunSun |
| Illustrated by | Saho Tenamachi |
| Published by | Kodansha |
| Magazine | Magazine Pocket |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Original run | October 29, 2022 – present |
| Volumes | 4 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Ryota Itoh |
| Produced by | Ryō Kobayashi |
| Written by | Ryota Itoh |
| Music by | Hiroaki Tsutsumi |
| Studio | Doga Kobo |
| Original run | July 2024 – scheduled |
Premise edit
Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou, nicknamed Alya, is a high school girl with silver hair who looks so beautiful that she turns heads wherever she goes. Masachika Kuze, who sits next to Alya, is an unmotivated student who just sleeps at school. Alya often complains about Masachika but occasionally makes flirtatious remarks in her native Russian language. However, she does not realize that Masachika understands Russian.
Characters edit
- Masachika Kuze (久世 政近, Kuze Masachika)
- Voiced by: Kōhei Amasaki (drama CD, comic, PV, anime)[2][3][4]
- The main male protagonist of the series, Masachika has held the position in high school envied by many boys, the seat next to Alya. He tends to doze off and not pay attention in class. Whenever Alya makes remarks in Russian, Masachika pretends to not understand, but secretly he does because of his paternal grandfather, who was a great lover of Russia, and from watching television programs. It is later revealed that his childhood friend Yuki is actually his sibling. He develops feelings for Alya as they spend time together.
- Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou (アリサ・ミハイロヴナ・九条, Arisa Mihairovuna Kujō, Russian: Алиса Михайловна Кудзё) / Alya (アーリャ, Arya, Russian: Аля)
- Voiced by: Sumire Uesaka (drama CD, comic, PV, anime)[2][3][4]
- Alya is a talented first-year student who is popular for her looks and cold attitude. She was born to a Russian father and a Japanese mother. She occasionally makes remarks in Russian, which confuse her teacher and her classmates. She gets bothered by her seatmate Masachika's laziness, but also finds him interesting. She is Maria's younger sister.
- Yuki Suou (周防 有希, Suō Yuki)
- Voiced by: Wakana Maruoka (anime)[5]
- A first-year who serves as the student council public relations, and her name was Suo Yuki. She is the eldest daughter of the Suo house, whose origin was a former noble family and has shouldered the role of a diplomat for generations. She is a genuine young lady. At first, Alya is jealous of her because Yuki and Masachika are childhood friends, but it is later revealed that Yuki is Masachika's younger sister.
- Maria Mikhailovna Kujou (マリヤ・ミハイロヴナ・九条, Mariya Mihairovuna Kujō, Russian: Мария Михайловна Кудзё) / Masha (マーシャ, Māsha, Russian: Маша)
- Voiced by: Yukiyo Fujii (anime)[5]
- Alya's older sister, a second-year and the student council secretary.
- Ayano Kimishima (君嶋 綾乃, Kimishima Ayano)
- Voiced by: Saya Aizawa (anime)[5]
- She is a follower of Yuki, who is silent and expressionless by default. She is the general affairs of the student council. She used to be a follower of Masachika.
- Sayaka Taniyama (谷山 沙也加, Taniyama Sayaka)
- Voiced by: Ikumi Hasegawa (anime)[6]
- She competed with Yuki for the position of student council president in the middle school and currently is a public morals committee member.
- Chisaki Sarashina (更科 茅咲, Sarashina Chisaki)
- Voiced by: Maki Kawase (anime)[6]
- The vice president of the student council and a second-year student at the high school. She is feared by some male students and is extremely popular among female students. She's currently dating the student council president, Touya Kenzaki. Her hobby is kendo.
- Nonoa Miyamae (宮前 乃々亜, Miyamae Nonoa)
- Voiced by: Yoshino Aoyama (anime)[6]
- She is a first-year high school student and Sayaka's best friend. She has blond hair with a loose perm.
- Touya Kenzaki (剣崎 統也, Kenzaki Tōya)
- Voiced by: Kaito Ishikawa (anime)[6]
- He is the charismatic student council president of the high school section. A second year and Chisaki's boyfriend.
- Takeshi Maruyama (丸山 毅, Maruyama Takeshi)
- Voiced by: Kōdai Sakai (anime)[6]
- Hikaru Kiyomiya (清宮 光瑠, Kiyomiya Hikaru)
- Voiced by: Taichi Ichikawa (anime)[6]
Media edit
Web novel edit
Before the light novel's publication, two short stories were published on Shōsetsuka ni Narō on May 6 and May 27, 2020. However, the stories and characters in the web version are completely different from the published novel.[7]
Light novel edit
The light novel series is written by SunSunSun and illustrated by Momoco. In June 2020, SunSunSun first received an invitation from Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko for whether the imprint could publish the work.[8] On December 22, 2020, it was announced the short stories published on Shōsetsuka ni Narō will be published by Kadokawa Shoten under their Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko imprint after being adapted as a series.[7] The title of the series follows the title of one of the two short stories.[7] The first volume was published on February 27, 2021. As of February 2024, eight volumes and one short story volume have been released.
At Sakura-Con 2022, Yen Press announced that they licensed the series for English publication.[9]
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 27, 2021[1] | 978-4-04-111118-5 | November 22, 2022[10] | 978-1-97-534784-0 |
| 2 | July 30, 2021[11] | 978-4-04-111119-2 | February 21, 2023[12] | 978-1-97-534786-4 |
| 3 | December 1, 2021[13] | 978-4-04-111955-6 | May 23, 2023[14] | 978-1-97-536757-2 |
| 4 | April 1, 2022[15] | 978-4-04-111956-3 | October 17, 2023[16] | 978-1-97-536759-6 |
| 4.5 | July 29, 2022[17] | 978-4-04-112780-3 | March 19, 2024[18] | 978-1-97-536761-9 |
| 5 | December 1, 2022[19] | 978-4-04-112781-0 | August 20, 2024[20] | 978-1-97-538950-5 |
| 6 | April 1, 2023[21] | 978-4-04-113544-0 | — | — |
| 7 | September 1, 2023[22] | 978-4-04-114062-8 | — | — |
| 8 | February 1, 2024[23] | 978-4-04-114592-0 | — | — |
Manga edit
A manga adaptation with art by Saho Tenamachi began serialization in Kodansha's Magazine Pocket app and website on October 29, 2022.[24][25] The first tankōbon volume was released on March 9, 2023.[26]
| No. | Japanese release date | Japanese ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 9, 2023[27] | 978-4-06-531091-5 |
| 2 | June 8, 2023[28] | 978-4-06-531880-5 |
| 3 | November 9, 2023[29] | 978-4-06-533550-5 |
| 4 | April 9, 2024[30] | 978-4-06-535169-7 |
Anime edit
An anime television series adaptation was announced on March 17, 2023.[4] It will be produced by Doga Kobo and written and directed by Ryota Itoh, with character designs handled by Yūhei Murota, who will also serve as chief animation director, and music composed by Hiroaki Tsutsumi.[6] Ryō Kobayashi will serve as the producer.[5] The series was originally scheduled for April 2024,[31] but was later delayed to July.[32]
Other edit
A VTuber model of Alya debuted in July 2021 to promote the release of the second light novel volume.[33]
Reception edit
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian ranked ninth in the 2022 edition of Takarajimasha's annual light novel guide book Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! in the bunkobon category, and fifth overall among the other new series of that year.[34] It also ranked fifth in the bunkobon category of the 2023 edition.[35] At the 2021 Next Light Novel Awards, the series placed first in the Librarian's Choice category. It also ranked second in the Web Publication category, and ninth in the overall category.[36] As of April 2022, the series has 500,000 copies in circulation.[37]
Notes edit
- ^ + 1 short stories collection
References edit
- ^ a b 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ a b ロシア語でデレる女子高生と実はロシア語が分かる男子高校生の青春ラブコメディ！『時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん』が発売. Animedia (in Japanese). February 28, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ a b 二城利月 (February 23, 2021). 青春ラブコメライトノベル『時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん』が2月27日発売！ スペシャルPVでアーリャさんを演じた上坂すみれさんにインタビュー！. Animate Times (in Japanese). Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 17, 2023). "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Light Novels Get TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Cayanan, Joanna (September 24, 2023). "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime Unveils Main Staff, More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g Pineda, Rafael Antonio (January 31, 2024). "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime Reveals More Cast & Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ a b c 燦々SUN (December 22, 2020). 書籍化情報解禁！書籍化タイトル発表！！ (in Japanese). Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ 燦々SUN (December 23, 2020). 書籍化秘話① 始動 (in Japanese). Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (April 15, 2022). "Yen Press Licenses King's Proposal Novels From Date A Live Creators, 3 Other Novels". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Vol. 1". Yen Press. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん2 (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Vol. 2". Yen Press. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん3 (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Vol. 3". Yen Press. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- ^ 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん4 (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
- ^ "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Vol. 4". Yen Press. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん4.5 Summer Stories (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Vol. 4.5". Yen Press. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん5 (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Vol. 5". Yen Press. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん6 (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん7 (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん8 (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 17, 2022). "Arya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Light Novels Get Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (October 21, 2022). "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Manga Debuts on October 29". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
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- ^ 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん（３） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん（４） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
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- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 19, 2024). "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime Delayed to July 2024". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ 『ロシデレ』アーリャさんがVtuberに。特別番組が7/29プレミア公開！. Dengeki Online (in Japanese). July 24, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
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External links edit
- Web novel series at Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese)
- Official light novel website (in Japanese)
- Official manga website at Magazine Pocket (in Japanese)
- Official anime website (in Japanese)
- Illustrator's Twitter Page (in Japanese)
- Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian at Yen Press
- Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (light novel) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia