Delay for quality improvement is disappointing but understandable—pushing back a year to enhance production shows commitment to delivering better product. 2027 wait is long but worth it for better animation; fans would rather have quality season than rushed release. Director change mid-series creates uncertainty; Hiroshi Haraguchi replacing the Season 1 director means potential shift in vision. Doga Kobo maintaining production ensures consistency; keeping the same studio helps maintain visual identity despite directorial change.

The official website and accounts for Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian today announced that the anime's second season has been postponed to 2027 in order to "further improve the quality." The rom-com series' continuation was originally slated to air sometime this year.

Production Changes (Season 2)

Main Director: Hiroshi Haraguchi (directed fourth episode of Season 1)

Assistant Director: Seong-Min Kim (new)

Series Composer: Yuka Yamada (new)

Character Designer: Yuhei Murota (returning)

Animation Studio: Doga Kobo (continuing)

Season 2 Details

Original Release: 2026 New Release: 2027 Reason: To further improve quality

Streaming Information

Crunchyroll currently streams the first season.

About the Series

Studio Echo describes the overall story:

Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou, a half-Russian, half-Japanese beauty and one of the most popular girls at school, sits next to Masachika Kuze, an underachieving loner. To everyone's surprise, Alisa frequently speaks to Masachika in Russian—a language she believes he doesn't understand. She uses this to express her hidden feelings, teasing him, complimenting him, and occasionally revealing her softer side without fear of being understood.

But there's a twist: Masachika actually speaks Russian fluently, thanks to his childhood. He keeps this secret, enjoying Alisa's candid remarks while pretending ignorance. As their relationship develops through misunderstandings, genuine moments, and Alisa's unknowing confessions, the two navigate the complexities of high school romance with humor, heart, and a language barrier that isn't quite what it seems.

Premiere Information

Date: 2027 (delayed from 2026)

Are you disappointed by the delay? Did you watch Season 1? What do you think of the director change? Will you wait for 2027? Share your thoughts in the comments below!