Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian finally makes history

The franchise based on the light novels "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian" has reached an impressive milestone by surpassing 5 million copies in circulation. This achievement, recently announced by Kadokawa, sets a new record for a romantic comedy in the 36-year history of the Sneaker Bunko publishing label. The figure includes combined sales of light novels, manga adaptations, electronic versions, and publications in other languages, reflecting the franchise's great success and global expansion.

The key impetus that has led "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian" to reach this level of popularity has been its anime adaptation, which is currently on air. This anime has captured the attention of the public not only for its charming plot, but also for the spectacular animation by the Doga Kobo studios. The series has been trending constantly, receiving praise for its endearing characters, engaging designs, and cliché, yet fun storyline. These elements have resonated strongly with fans, cementing its place as one of the most prominent romantic comedies of the moment.

The story follows Masachika Kuze, a young student who, at first glance, appears to be a carefree and lazy boy. However, he hides a special ability: he speaks Russian fluently. This makes him the only one who can understand the adorable and sometimes embarrassing confessions of his classmate, Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou, who, being of Russian origin, often hides her true feelings by speaking in her native language. The dynamic between the two, full of misunderstandings and tender moments, has conquered the hearts of readers and viewers alike.

The news of this historic achievement has been received with great enthusiasm by fans of the franchise, who have expressed their excitement and pride on social networks. Some have even compared the success of "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian" to other iconic works by Sneaker Bunko, such as "Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu," "KonoSuba," and "Record of Lodoss War," mentioning that only these three series have managed to surpass the 10 million copies barrier.

"Congratulations! They've finally made it this far! It's the best."
"Alya has reached 5 million copies!? I knew it sold well, but it's impressive that a romantic comedy would reach this magnitude!"
"I love this work, I really want everyone to read it!"
"The only Sneaker Bunko works that surpass Roshidere would be Suzumiya Haruhi, KonoSuba and Record of Lodoss War? All three exceeded 10 million copies, but I can't think of any between those three and Roshidere."
"Congratulations to Masters SunSunSun, Momoko, and Saho Tenamachi! Take care of yourselves and continue to bring us hope."
"Maybe it's time to complete the collection of novels."
"5 million copies is incredible!"
"It's impressive! 😊 I will continue to support Roshidere forever."
"It's the first time I've seen a romantic comedy go this far!"
"Witnessing this new chapter in the history of Sneaker Bunko is the best thing that can happen to a fan. 🎊 Congratulations!"
"Wasn't it 2.5 million copies last time? The growth is brutal."