Expectations about the season Summer 2024 (July to September) only increased, and this was demonstrated by the surprising beginning that the anime adaptation of “Alya sometimes hides her feelings in Russian“This series was one of the most anticipated of this season, and the interest was evident from its first episode.

The romantic comedy starring the Russian-Japanese waifu and the boy who can speak Russian but won't tell her, managed to attract attention for several reasons. Although the story is completely cliché and predictable, the characters managed to capture the internet's attention, making the two episodes broadcast so far go viral.

The second episode, aired this week, finally introduced Yuki Suou, the protagonist's childhood friend. Or at least that was the relationship they decided to pretend, since in reality the two are blood brothers who separated because Masachika stayed with his father and Yuki with his mother (changing their surname in the process).

Yuki is an otaku who maintains in public a personality worthy of an heiress of an important family, but in private life she is uninhibited and even flirts frequently with her brother (with phrases like “incest is better when there is a blood relationship”). In fact, he also has sadomasochistic tendencies that will be reflected in the upcoming episodes.

But as if Yuki's sensual introductory scene wasn't enough, Alya herself also had her erotic moment in this second episode, as viewers were able to see her transforming and Doga Kobo showed off every possible angle. “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” will definitely stand out each episode for its moments of fanservice, although this may also alienate other potential fans.

In any case, it was also clear that netizens would have something to say about this:

• «Ooooooo!».
• «I thought they looked alike and found out she is his sister».
• «Panty goal achieved (´･ω･`)».
• «This cannot be broadcast in China».
• «Mmm, this is some nice underwear».
• «There is no such younger sister in real life.».
• «This anime is more interesting when he talks to his sister than when he talks to the heroine, that's why I don't like it.».
• «Now I remember that this anime is about panties».
• «A girl who lures us with panties every week…!».
• «Guys, what luck! Episode 2 also had panties!».
• «Who said there would only be panties in the first episode?».
• «This is among the best of the season».
• «Yes, it's a divine anime».

Source: Otakomu