A few weeks before the release of volume number 8 of the light novel “Tokidoki Bosotto Roshia-Go de Dereru Tonari no Arya-san” (Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian), an editor at the Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko imprint, released a new update on the current impact of the literary franchise and surprised fans by announcing the following:
Tokidoki Bosotto Roshia-Go literary franchise topped 2.5 million copies
According to a report made on the cover of the eighth volume of the light novel Tokidoki Bosotto Roshia-go by Dereru Tonari no Arya-san, the literary franchise has surpassed the incredible figure of 2.5 million copies in circulation in almost two years since the publication of the original work.
It is important to note that this figure takes into account the copies of the volumes of the original light novel and its respective manga adaptation by Tenamachi Saho, which is published by Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket service.
It should be remembered that the eighth volume of the light novel Tokidoki Bosotto Roshia-Go by Dereru Tonari no Arya-san is scheduled to be released in bookstores in Japan on February 1st of this year. In addition, the publisher KADOKAWA specified on its official website that this volume will contain a total of 344 pages.
“Tokidoki Bosotto Roshia-go de Dereru Tonari no Arya-san,” also known as “Arya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” in the West, is a romantic comedy light novel written by Sunsunsun and illustrated by Momoco. The publication of this light novel began in Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko imprint of Kadokawa Publishing House in February 2021 and to date, the series consists of 7 published volumes.
The work has been adapted into manga by Tenamachi Saho. The manga began to be published in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket service in October 2022.
In March 2023, the light novel “Tokidoki Bosotto Roshia-go de Dereru Tonari no Arya-san” by Sunsunsun and Momoco officially announced its anime adaptation. Months later, it was confirmed that the animation studio in charge of the production of the series would be Doga Kobo and its respective premiere is scheduled for April 2024.
“Tokidoki Bosotto Roshia-Go de Dereru Tonari no Arya-san” introduces us to the life of Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou, a young woman of exquisite beauty and dual heritage, with Russian and Japanese roots. Alisa reigns at her high school as the undisputed idol, with a presence that captivates everyone in her path: silver hair that waves gracefully, blue eyes that mesmerize, and pale skin that seems to glow. However, behind this flawless facade lies an enigmatic personality that intimidates those around her.
Masachika Kuze, Alisa’s classmate, is the exception to this rule. A young man of simple tastes, immersed in the world of anime and gacha games, Masachika arouses Alisa’s interest in a singular way. Although he appears indifferent, he is the only one who manages to capture the attention of the enigmatic idol. In her attempt to protect her vulnerability, Alisa tends to be hard on him, reserving her gestures of affection for the Russian, not realizing that Masachika understands the language and plays at keeping the secret.
As this quirky pair exchange witty and mischievous remarks, their relationship blossoms into a delightful dance, charting a path to romance. In Tokidoki Bosotto Roshia-Go from Dereru Tonari no Arya-san, we witness how Alisa might finally learn to release her truest feelings in this captivating journey toward self-discovery and true love.
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