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 imprint .
The figure covers the combined sales of light novels, manga adaptations,
electronic versions and publications in other languages, reflecting the great
success and global expansion of the franchise.
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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 airing. This
anime has captured the attention of the public not only for its charming plot,
but also for the spectacular animation by Doga Kobo studios. The series
has been constantly trending, receiving praise for its endearing characters,
attractive designs, and a cliché but fun story. 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 skill: 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
disguises his true feelings by speaking in her native language. The
dynamic between the two, full of misunderstandings and tender moments, has
captured 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
Sneaker Bunko works, such as “Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu,” “KonoSuba,” and
“Record of Lodoss War,” mentioning that only these three series have
managed to overcome the barrier of 10 million copies.
- " Congratulations!
They've finally made it this far! It's the best ».
- « Alya
has reached 5 million copies!? I knew it would sell well, but it's
impressive that a romantic comedy reaches this magnitude! ».
- « I
love this work, I really want everyone to read it! ».
- « Would
the only Sneaker Bunko works that surpass Roshidere 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 teachers SunSunSun, Momoko and Saho Tenamachi! Take care and continue
to bring us hope . »
- " Maybe
it's time to complete the collection of novels ."
- « 5
million copies is incredible! ».
- « It's
impressive!
- « 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.
- « Wasn't
it 2.5 million copies last time? The growth is brutal .
Source: Otakomu
