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This February, Crunchyroll will help anime lovers prepare for Valentine's Day with its limited-time "Lovestruck Loot" sale. For a two-week window, the Crunchyroll Store will offer discounted merchandise from several popular franchises, including Ouran High School Host Club, Spy x Family, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Sasaki and Miyano and many more.

A Crunchyroll press release outlined the contents of the sales, which offers discounts of up to 30% off select Blu-ray DVD sets, manga, apparel and anime figurines. One of the sale's highlights is Gem's "Loid and Yor Palm-size (With Gift)" figure set, which features the adult married leads of Spy x Family. The two are depicted in casual sitting poses, giving the impression that they are relaxing together when set side-by-side. From Feb. 4-15, Spy x Family fans will be able to get their hands on the figure set for the slashed price of $97.76. Additionally, the price tag for the Figuarts "Mission Complete!

2024 has given anime fans a lot to celebrate. Some of the best new anime debuted this past year, with many of fans’ new favorite protagonists. These characters moved audiences in unexpected ways and were simply entertaining to watch. The best new anime protagonists of 2024 have set the bar high for future characters to come.

Anime protagonists, as a group, can be a little hit or miss when it comes to leading a show. They have to be engaging enough, without completely undermining the other characters in the story. Thankfully, 2024’s protagonists stand out for their charisma and their storytelling journeys. Fans cannot wait to see what these protagonists will do in (hopefully) future seasons of their shows.

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Alya Mikhailovna Kujou Thinks She...

Each anime season showcases a new romance; while some are mediocre, others manage to become engaging. Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, available on Crunchyroll, might seem like another type of anime that embraces the clich, but it isn't. This new anime dives into a more straightforward romance between characters since their feelings are evident in just a couple of episodes. While it's become known for a controversial relationship between brother and sister, there is a lot more to this series.

Various romance anime have taken the audience on a rollercoaster ride, with confessions being prolonged more than they should be. Although there is still beauty in it, the predictability of the story results in boredom. However, with necessary twists and a fresh touch of creativity, clichs can still be enjoyed, especially when they involve a "tsundere" (a character with an initially harsh personality that warms up over the...

This week on The Anime Effect: Singer/songwriter d4vd, known for viral TikTok hits like "Here With Me", joins the podcast to talk about how anime and manga has inspired his work, plus even More updates about Dragon Ball Daima and reactions to the Devil May Cry animated series featuring Johnny Yong Bosch. Episode 33 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch on: Episode 33 Summary In this week's episode, LeAlec, Leah and Nick discuss the latest One Piece live-action casting announcements, news of a Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid movie, and more! Then, d4vd joins the hosts in the studio at Crunchyroll HQ to chat about his favorite anime OPs, having to sneakily watch Dragon Ball...

A second full trailer released for the Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii anime today announced that the series will begin airing on October 7 at 23:00 Jst in Japan, while also providing a preview of opening song "Under and Over" by The Oral Cigarettes ( Noragami Aragoto Op). "Nani Wararotonnen" by Yoshino will serve as the ending song. Four additional cast members were also revealed, joining leads Akira Ishida and Hitomi Ueda: Aoi Tachibana voiced by Ryota Takeuchi Sota Inamori voiced by Shimozaki Hiroshi Taketo Hotei voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi Tsubaki Akashigata voiced by Reina Ueda Aoi Sota Taketo Tsubaki Related: Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii TV Anime Adds Two Additional Cast Members Based on the manga by Asuka Konishi, Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii is directed by Toshifumi Kawase ( Cestvs -The Roman Fighter- ) at Studio Deen, with series composition by Rika Takasugi, character designs...

Japanese publisher Kadokawa announced on August 16 that SunSunSun's romantic comedy light novel series Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian has reached accumulative of five million copies in print. The print edition of the novel series is published from Kadokawa's Sneaker Bunko light novel imprint since February 2021, releasing nine volumes (eight volumes of the main series and one short-story collection) to date. This is the first time that a romantic comedy series has printed more than five million copies in the 35-year history of the imprint, which launched in 1989. The novel's TV anime adaptation premiered in Japan in July 2024. When the release of the anime's Blu-ray first volume was announced, the total circulation of the series was reportedly 2.6 million copies according to Kadokawa Store . Novel Trailer Narrated by Sumire Uesaka (Alya's voice actor) Related: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime Reveals Premiere Date, Masachika Character Trailer The TV...

Thus far, summer 2024 has seen the debut of dozens of new anime series, from zany gag shows like My Deer Friend Nokotan to unique romantic comedies like Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian. These, along with several other up-and-coming franchises, have made a deep impression on Japanese viewers this anime season.

Recently, Animate Times, a popular Japan-based anime site, asked its readers to choose which series that they would personally recommend others to "watch to the end." While action and isekai anime are the top trending genres of the moment, Animate's Top 10 list contains picks from a wide variety of categories, including romance, comedy, drama and even ecchi. The winners, organized from most to least popular, can be seen below.

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One of our favorite things about Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian is the ever-changing ending themes. Each week, Alya (voiced by Sumire Uesaka) covers a new memorable song. And her latest choice will get anime fans of a certain age up and dancing, as seen in the latest creditless video from the show's official channel. This week, Alya is joined by Masha (voiced by Yukiyo Fujii) and Yuki (voiced by Wakana Maruoka) for a new rendition of "Hare Hare Yukai"—the now legendary ending theme from the first season of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya . Have a look, and find out in real time if you still remember the dance: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian - "Hare Hare Yukai" Ending Song Related: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date Based on the light novels by Sunsunsun and Momoco, Alya...

The Best Girls in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings Ranked, from Alya to Sayaka - Main Image

The summer season continues to heat up, as the best girls in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings make their much-awaited anime debut.

From the solitary princess Alya Kujou to the straight-laced Sayaka Taniyama, these waifus are sure to capture the hearts of fans with their unique charm, charisma, and attractive personalities!

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How Old Is Alya Kujou in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian? Every Main Character's Age and Birthday Revealed - Main Image

The main characters in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian are all in high school, with some of them being members of the student council. They look youthful, but how old are Alya Kujou and the other characters in the series?

How Old Is Alya Kujou?

Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou, or simply Alya, is 15 years old, but by volume 8 of the light novel, she turns 16 years old. She was born on November 7.

Her Russian father is Mikhail Makarovich Kujou, and her Japanese mother is Akemi Kujou. Alya is 170 cm tall, but her weight is unknown.

Her eyes are blue like sapphire, and her hair color turned silver after her blonde hair lost its color as she grew up. It’s as if she suffers from achromotrichia or...

Who Is Kuze's Russian Childhood Friend in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings? Is It Alya? - Main Image

The pilot episode of Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings had fans wondering who exactly was Kuze’s childhood friend.

Because of her remarkable blue eyes and ability to speak Russian, some think it's Alya, while others predict that Kuze's childhood friend is going to show up and reconcile with him at some point in the series.

Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for the Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (aka Roshidere) light novel series, so proceed with caution.

Is Alya Kuze’s Russian Childhood Friend?

Fans thought for a long time that Alya was Kuze's childhood friend from Russia since, aside from having silver hair, she somewhat fit Kuze's description of his first love.

Kuze claims that his first love has striking blue eyes that resemble Alya's and speaks Russian fluently,...

Will Alya Find out Kuze Understands Russian in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings? Fan Theories and Predictions Explored - Main Image

Unbeknownst to Alya, her seatmate Kuze understands every Russian word she tells him whenever they’re teasing each other. But as the plot unfolds, will Alya find out Kuze understands Russian in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian?

How Did Kuze Learn Russian in the First Place?

At first, Kuze had no intention of learning Russian until he met his first love—a beautiful half-Japanese and half-Russian girl with blonde hair and striking blue eyes.

While Kuze was able to understand and pick up some Russian words from his first love, he decided to learn Russian for real to talk to and impress her.

It’s a good thing Kuze’s paternal grandfather was a huge fan of Russian culture and their language.

He asked Kuze to watch more than 20 Russian movies,...

Will Alya and Kuze End up Together in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings? Current Relationship Explained - Main Image

Schoolmates, especially seatmates in anime, have a tendency to develop romantic feelings, but in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, will Alya and Kuze end up together?

They have pretty good chemistry and undeniable romantic tension, but will these be enough for the two to get together?

Here’s the current status of Alya and Kuze’s relationship in the series.

Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for the Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (aka Roshidere) light novel series, so proceed with caution.

What Is Alya and Kuze’s Current Relationship?

Although they are friendly, Alya and Kuze are not yet romantically involved as of volume 8 of the Roshidere light novel series.

While Alya comes to terms with her feelings for Kuze in volume 7, Kuze believes he doesn't...

Ahead of the series' much-anticipated July 3 broadcast and premiere at Anime Expo 2024 , the Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime followed up last week's Yuki character trailer with one for Mariya Mikhailovna Kujou/Masha, the student council secretary and older sister of Alya voiced by Yukiyo Fujii. A new character trailer is being released every week in the leadup to the anime's broadcast. A new commercial for the anime was also released. Related: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime Releases Alya Character Trailer Based on the light novels by Sunsunsun and Momoco, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian is being directed by Ryota Ito ( Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie ), who also serves as series composer, at studio Doga Kobo alongside Yuhei Murota ( Love Live! series) as character designer and chief animation director. Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs in Japan and describes the story:...

Ahead of the series' much-anticipated July 3 broadcast and premiere at Anime Expo 2024 , the Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime followed up last week's Alya character trailer with one for Yuki Suo, a former middle school student council president with a secret side to her, voiced by Wakana Maruoka (Ireena in The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody ). A new character trailer is being released every week in the leadup to the anime's broadcast. Related: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime Releases Alya Character Trailer Based on the light novels by Sunsunsun and Momoco, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian is being directed by Ryota Ito ( Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie ), who also serves as series composer, at studio Doga Kobo alongside Yuhei Murota ( Love Live! series) as character designer and chief animation director. Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs in...