The TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, which has a confirmed second season for 2026, released a new Halloween visual featuring Alya and Yuki. In addition, a special program titled Alya Birthday Festival 2025 Student Council Special will premiere on YouTube at 8 p.m. on November 7, featuring the main cast.

Quick Summary

・ A new Halloween visual from Roshidere features Alya and Yuki in themed costumes.
・ The special Alya Birthday Festival 2025 Student Council Special will stream on YouTube on November 7 at 8 p.m.
・ The series’ second season is scheduled to air in 2026.
・ A postcard giveaway using the new illustration runs until November 14, 11:59 p.m. on the official X account.
・ Cast members include Kohei Amasaki, Sumire Uesaka, Wakana Maruoka, Yukiyo Fujii, and Saya Aizawa.

What Does the New Roshidere Halloween Visual Show?

The latest visual for the anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (Roshidere) depicts Alya in a wolf costume and Yuki in a cat costume. The seasonal artwork celebrates Halloween and highlights the close friendship between the two heroines.

To commemorate the release, the anime’s official X account launched a giveaway campaign offering exclusive postcards featuring the illustration. The campaign will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on November 14, 2025.

What Is the Alya Birthday Festival 2025 Special About?

A special program titled Alya Birthday Festival 2025 Student Council Special will stream on YouTube on November 7 at 8 p.m. The show will feature voice actors Kohei Amasaki (Masachika Kuze), Sumire Uesaka (Alya), Wakana Maruoka (Yuki Suo), Yukiyo Fujii (Masha), and Saya Aizawa (Ayano Kimishima).

The story of the special follows the student council members as they receive a mysterious invitation leading them to a lodge, where they take on challenges and prepare birthday surprises for Alya, including T-shirt and cake-making sessions. The program will also include hints about the upcoming Season 2, heightening anticipation among fans.

What Is Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian About?

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian is a romantic comedy centered on high school student Masachika Kuze and his classmate Alya, who occasionally mutters affectionate words in Russian—believing he cannot understand them. However, Masachika is actually fluent in Russian and pretends not to notice, leading to a series of sweet and humorous moments between the two.

The anime adaptation, produced by KADOKAWA, has gained popularity for its charming characters and linguistic twist. Its second season is confirmed to air in 2026, continuing the delicate romance and comedic misunderstandings that define the series.

FAQ

Q: When will the Alya Birthday Festival 2025 Student Council Special be released?
A: It will stream on YouTube on November 7, 2025, starting at 8 p.m. JST.

Q: Which characters are featured in the new Halloween visual?
A: The visual features Alya dressed as a wolf and Yuki dressed as a cat.

Q: Who are the main voice actors in the special program?
A: Kohei Amasaki, Sumire Uesaka, Wakana Maruoka, Yukiyo Fujii, and Saya Aizawa will appear.

Q: Until when is the postcard giveaway open?
A: The campaign runs until November 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. on the anime’s official X account.

Q: When will Season 2 of the anime air?
A: The second season is scheduled to broadcast in 2026.

Source : ORICON NEWS