Alya’s Hidden Feelings in Russian Anime: A Manga Adaptation

Doga Kobo’s production, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings, has quickly become a standout in the Summer 2024 anime lineup. Since its highly anticipated premiere on July 4, 2024, this Russian anime has been the talk of the anime community due to its gripping storyline and characters.

The increasing popularity of the series also led the audience to question its presence in manga form.

Those fans would be delighted to discover that although Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime is based on SunSunSun and Momoco’s light novel series, there is also a manga adaptation with illustrations by Saho Tenamichi. Keep reading to find out more about the manga version of this romantic comedy anime.

The Manga Adaptation of Alya’s Hidden Emotions in Russian Anime is Published on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket App and Website

SunSunSun, the author, and Momoco, the illustrator, have created a series of Russian light novels titled Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings. The series has not only been adapted into an anime by Doga Kobo, but also a manga featuring illustrations by Saho Tenamichi. The manga stays true to SunSunSun’s original writing and depicts the one-of-a-kind relationship between Alya and Masachika.

It may interest fans of the Russian anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings to learn that the manga version has been released on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket website and app since October 29, 2022. As of now, 41 chapters have been published.

Alya and Masachika, as seen in the anime (Image via Doga Kobo)

Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket has published the manga’s chapters into four tankobon volumes, with the upcoming release of the fifth volume scheduled for August 7, 2024. The first volume was released in Japan on March 9, 2023. Regrettably, there is no officially translated version of the manga currently available.

Despite the lack of updates from the publication company regarding the availability of the manga in English, fans can still enjoy the light novel series, which has been translated into English. The novels are published in English by Yen Press, even though the Russian manga, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings, has not yet been translated.

Suou Yuki, as seen in the anime (Image via Doga Kobo)

Fans who wish to admire the manga artwork of Alya, Masachika Kuze, Suou Yuki, and other significant characters can obtain the manga through various digital platforms such as Amazon JP, Kindle, and other online retailers. The manga is also available for purchase at physical stores in Japan.

In addition, readers have the option to read manga directly in Japanese through Magazine Pocket’s website and app. However, those interested in reading rom-com manga in English through fan-translated versions may need to seek out unofficial sources or websites.

About Alya’s Emotions in Russian Anime

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBX6TtOlYow

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Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime is inspired by the light novel series written by author SunSunSun and illustrated by Momoco. The story follows Alisa Mikhailvona Kujo, also known as Alya, a high school student who is half Russian and half Japanese. Alya is nicknamed the “madonna”of her school.

Despite her often cold demeanor, Alya harbors a soft spot for her classmate, Masachika Kuze. Although she may occasionally come across as distant towards him, she sometimes can’t help but express her true feelings for Kuze in Russian.

Despite her unawareness, Alya is oblivious to the fact that Masachika Kuze is fluent in Russian. As a result, the romantic comedy anime revolves around the dynamic between Alya and Masachika, as well as their experiences in high school.