My Neighbor, Alya-san, Sometimes Whispers in Russian, Vol. 1 (Regular Edition) [DVD]

Synopsis

She's sweet in Russian. The wildly popular teen romantic comedy, with over 2.6 million copies in circulation, is finally being adapted into an anime!

★With a total series circulation of over 2.6 million copies! The wildly popular light novel and comic is finally being adapted into a TV anime! The first volume of the original novel ranked #1 in the "2020 New Paper Light Novel Sales" and "First Downloads of New Romantic Comedy E-Books." The hotly talked-about "My Next Door Girl, Arya-san, Who Sometimes Whispers in Russian," is finally being adapted into an anime! The silver-haired beauty who sits next to protagonist Masachika Kuze, Alisa Mikhailovna Kujo, also known as "Arya-san," is usually cold towards him, but sometimes whispers sweet things to him in Russian...!? This teen romantic comedy about a high-spec Russian high school girl who is the object of admiration for all the students, will begin airing on TV in July 2024!

★A sweet and youthful love comedy brought to you by a highly acclaimed studio and talented staff with a long list of hit titles! Director and series composition is Ito Ryota, who has also directed "Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie," and character design is by Murota Yuhei, who worked on character design for the "Love Live!" series! Animation is being produced by Doga Kobo, the studio behind many hit titles such as "My Idol is My Dad" and the "Wataten! Angel Flew Down to Me!" series, making this a love comedy that will have you grinning from ear to ear!

★Popular and talented voice actors deliver captivating characters! The protagonist, Kuze Masachika, who sits next to Arya and actually has native-level Russian listening skills, will be played by Amasaki Kohei, who voices Otto Suwen in the "Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World" series! Sumire Uesaka, who voiced Anastasia in "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls," will play Alisa Mikhailovna Kujo (Arya), a beautiful, high-achieving, and reclusive princess who sometimes teases her seat-mate Masachika in Russian! Additionally, Wakana Maruoka, who voiced Irina Ritz de Allhide in "The Strongest Demon Lord in History Reincarnates as Villager A," will play Masachika's childhood friend Yuki Suo, and Yukiyo Fujii, who voiced Tazuna Shunkawa in "Uma Musume: Pretty Derby," will voice Arya's older sister, Maria Mikhailovna Kujo (Masha)! Furthermore, a cast of popular and talented voice actors, including Saya Aizawa, Maki Kawase, Kaito Ishikawa, Ikumi Hasegawa, Yoshino Aoyama, Kodai Sakai, and Taichi Ichikawa, will bring out the best in the characters!

★First-run bonuses for Volume 1 include luxurious extras such as a lengthy original novel by original author Sansan SUN and an opening storyboard book! Other luxurious first-run bonuses include a box with original illustrations by Momoko and character designer Murota Yuhei, and a special booklet full of highlights! Each release includes a wealth of bonus content, including numerous video extras such as the creditless opening!

[First Press Bonus] 1. Original novel by Sansan SUN, "The Heroic Aarya, Who Sometimes Hurts in Russian" (approx. 224 pages) 2. Box with original illustrations by Momoko and character design by Yuhei Murota 3. Opening storyboard book directed by Nekotomi Ciao 4. Special booklet

[Bonus for Each Episode] 1. Uncredited opening 2. Uncredited ending (Episodes 1-4) 3. Web preview (Episodes 1-4)

[Number of Episodes] Episodes 1-4

[Introduction] Aarya, who sits next to Kuze Masachika, always looks at him coldly. However, she sometimes whispers unaffected words to him in Russian... Masachika doesn't miss her words.

To his surprise, Masachika's Russian listening skills are at a native level!! Aarya sometimes acts unaffected, thinking he doesn't notice. And while he understands the meaning, Masachika pretends not to notice.

Where will the love story between these two end? It's hard not to grin!

[Broadcast Information] TV anime broadcast begins on July 3, 2024 on 24 stations nationwide! *Broadcast dates may vary in some areas.

[Main Staff] Original Story: Sansan SUN (KADOKAWA (Published by Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko) Original Illustrations: Momoko Director & Series Composition: Ryota Ito Character Design: Yuhei Murota Prop Design: Ai Naruse, Kyoko Nagata Chief Animation Directors: Yuhei Murota, Tomoya Atsumi, Masahiro Kumagai, Ai Kikuchi, Yurika Sako, Ken Itakura, Majiro, Masato Katsumata, Osashimimaru Art Director: Risa Wakabayashi Art Setting: Yoshimitsu Ishihara, Hiroki Matsumoto Color Design: Yuka Ito Director of Photography: Seiichi Sugiura Editing: Yoshifumi Kimura (MADBOX) Sound Director: Takeshi Takadera Sound Effects : Yoko Sakurai Music: Hiroaki Tsutsumi Opening Theme Director: Ciao Nekotomi Ending Theme Director: Takafumi Kuwano Producer: Ryo Kobayashi Animation Production: Doga Kobo

[Main Cast] Masachika Kuze: Kohei Amasaki Alisa Mikhailovna Kujo: Sumire Uesaka Yuki Suou: Wakana Maruoka Maria Mikhailovna Kujo: Yukiyo Fujii Ayano Kimijima: Saya Aizawa Chisaki Sarashina: Maki Kawase Touya Kenzaki: Kaito Ishikawa Sayaka Taniyama: Ikumi Hasegawa Nonoa Miyamae: Yoshino Aoyama Maruyama Takeshi: Kodai Sakai Hiruru Kiyomiya: Taichi Ichikawa

(C)Sunsunsun, Momoco/KADOKAWA/Alya-san Partners

Contents (from the "Oricon" database)

Alya, who sits next to Masachika Kuze, always gives him a cold look. However, she sometimes whispers affectionate words to him in Russian... Masachika doesn't miss a word. To his surprise, Masachika's Russian listening comprehension is at a native level! Thinking Masachika doesn't notice, Alya sometimes acts affectionate. And while Masachika understands the meaning, he pretends not to notice. The two can't stop grinning, so what will become of their love story? 4988111666406