Following a presentation at KyoMAF this Sunday, Kadokawa has released a fresh teaser for the second season of Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian. While the project was originally slated for a 2026 debut, the production committee has pushed the premiere to 2027, citing a commitment to enhancing the series' overall quality.
The upcoming season sees a shift in leadership at studio Dōga Kōbō. Hiroshi Haraguchi, who previously directed the fourth episode of the first season, will step into the director's chair, replacing Ryota Itoh. Similarly, Yuka Yamada—known for her work on the first season's sixth episode—will take over series composition duties. Yūhei Murota remains attached to the project as character designer, while Seong Min Kim, a storyboard artist from the first season, has been promoted to assistant director.
This new arc will adapt the light novel series starting from the fourth volume. The franchise continues to see strong engagement, with Kadokawa reporting 5.5 million copies in circulation worldwide. For those looking to catch up, the first 12-episode season is currently available on Crunchyroll, which also offers an English dub. Our database shows the series maintains a strong 90/100 rating on Kitsu, reflecting its popularity among fans of the school-romance genre.
With the shift in directorial talent, how do you think the change in vision will impact the series' signature blend of comedy and drama?
