The official website of the Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san (Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian) anime series announced on Thursday that Season 2 is being postponed to 2027. The second season was originally scheduled to air in 2026.

According to the official statement, the delay was made in order to further improve the overall quality of the series. The committee apologized to fans who had been looking forward to the new season and expressed appreciation for their continued support.

In addition, the team announced the launch of the "Rosidere Project 2026," an initiative aimed at engaging fans ahead of the new broadcast. As part of the campaign, viewers are invited to submit ideas and suggestions for projects they would like to see realized within the franchise. Submissions will help inform future developments, with further updates to be shared via the official website and social media channels.

Hiroshi Haraguchi (Donten ni Warau) is directing the second season at Doga Kobo, with assistant director Seong-min Kim (Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita! Precious Friends). Yuka Yamada (Shiro Seijo to Kuro Bokushi) is handling the series composition. Both Haraguchi and Yamada are replacing Ryouta Itou as the director and series composer, respectively.

The first season adapting Sun Sun Sun's romantic comedy light novel aired in 12 episodes in Summer 2024. Crunchyroll streamed the anime with multiple subtitles and dubs.

Sun Sun Sun began penning the novel on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in May 2020. Kadokawa began printing the title under its Sneaker Bunko imprint with illustrations by Momoco February 2021. The 11th volume went on sale on November 29 last year.

Saho Tanamachi began serializing a manga adaptation on the Magazine pocket app in October 2022. Kodansha published the eighth volume in November 2025, with the ninth volume going on sale on April 9.

Yen Press licensed the light novel and manga in English in April 2022 and December 2024, respectively. The eighth novel volume shipped last November, with the ninth volume set to be released on April 14. The second manga volume went on sale in September 2025, with the third volume scheduled for an April 28 release. Kodansha USA publishes the manga adaptation digitally in English through its K Manga service.

Source: Oricon News