Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian is the latest rom-com that has managed to tickle our collective anime-loving hearts. You know the drill: it’s another high school, slice-of-life show, but this time, there’s a secret sauce—a Russian tsundere waifu.
Adapted from light novel title Tokidoki Bosotto Russiago de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san, or more known as Roshidere. Alya is a transfer student enjoying popularity at her new high school, often sporting a cold shoulder while earning high marks in class. She ignores her nerdy classmate, Kuze Masachika, except for when she blurts out a flirtatious line to him in Russian.
Alya is like a Matryoshka doll of dere types, each layer peeled back reveals more hidden feelings and snarky Russian phrases. And for the cultured among us, Alya is voiced by none other than Sumire Uesaka, who is basically the queen of anime waifu.
How to Train Your Tsundere Waifu: A Crash Course in Russian with Alya (and Sumire Uesaka)
First off, Alya’s tsundere game is strong. She’s cold, sarcastic, and 100% convinced she’s better than you. Of course, that’s what makes her the perfect waifu material. Tsundere fans, rejoice!
Alya isn’t your typical “baka” girl though—oh no, she’s sophisticated, slipping her snide comments in Russian, because why not add a language barrier to the emotional one? She’ll diss you, but in a way you can’t quite understand, which somehow makes it hotter? Don’t ask why, it’s just anime logic.
Alya will throw out phrases like “Дурак” (fool), and our dense protagonist Masachika (your standard-issue oblivious lead) doesn’t realize she’s lowkey confessing her affection in a language he doesn’t speak. But hey, what’s a rom-com without misunderstandings and unspoken love, right? Little does she know, Kuze understands Russian, though he pretends not to. Let’s see where this wacky love story takes them!
Now let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Sumire Uesaka voicing Alya.
If you’re a weeb with an ear for voice acting (or just someone who’s been living off anime subs for years), you’ll know Uesaka as a top-tier waifu whisperer. Her soft, tsundere-ish voice practically melts the Russian sarcasm like butter on hot pancakes. Honestly, she’s the real MVP here—delivering both the biting tone and the hidden vulnerability we all signed up for.
Plot-wise, it’s the typical “will-they-or-won’t-they” setup, with enough miscommunications to make you scream at your screen. Alya’s emotional armor is reinforced with icy Russian phrases, which is basically the love language of tsunderes now, apparently. But for all the banter, the show gives us just enough dere moments to keep us hooked. When Alya drops her guard, it’s chef’s kiss—peak waifu material.
So, if you’re in the mood for a slice-of-life comedy that mixes tsundere charm, a sprinkle of Russian flair, and a heaping spoonful of misunderstandings, look no further. Alya might be hiding her feelings, but she’s front and center as a top-tier tsundere waifu—and Sumire Uesaka’s voice acting makes it all the more удивительный (amazing)!
Verdict: Alya is the waifu who insults you in Russian, and you love every second of it.
