Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san Episode 1 Discussion

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian

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Jul 3, 4:12 PM

#151

JuniorQ

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a very fun novel to follow

Jul 3, 4:13 PM

#152

FutoiOtaku

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Absolutely top tier, best of the new batch so far (although pretty early to say it will stay that way) Any Quintuplets fans find the chase scene funny? Like the Miku chase in reverse, Miku takes her tights off AFTER the running 😂
It’s gonna be a great season for sure…

Jul 3, 4:37 PM

#153

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I know we've seen anime like this many times before, but I enjoyed them so keep it coming. Lets see if this anime will actually suprise us.. or not.

Jul 3, 4:39 PM

#154

SouthRzVa

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Damn, those skirts are short. No wonder MC could have such a detailed view of Alya's Russia.

OK start overall. The fact of main dude not being a complete wuss is highly appreciated.

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Jul 3, 4:42 PM

#155

iamelikin

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I completely fell in love with Alya-san, also a very good scene when she puts her socks on

Jul 3, 5:01 PM

#156

Komlan_6

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a most peculiar of sitations here where we have a student who speaks japanese and russian and a classmate that for whatever reason can understand russian! first episode was really fun to watch and as a manga reader of this series, the essence that made me want to read the manga has been translated oh so well into the anime!

Jul 3, 5:02 PM

#157

Nenazo23

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UFFFFFFFFFFF ANIME OF YEAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Jul 3, 5:06 PM

#158

MuseOcean

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At least the MC is ok

Jul 3, 5:06 PM

#159

MuseOcean

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At least the MC is ok

Jul 3, 5:06 PM

#160

Alox_05

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Un gran episodio para comenzar, pero si debo decir que tal vez utiliza algunos recursos estereotípicos, no me disgustó para nada (puede ser porque tengo estándares muy bajos). Un protagonista que no quiere entender lo que sienten por el y una chica que es tímida al expresarse, eso ya se ha visto incontables veces pero no deja de gustarme (por ahora). El primer episodio en si fue bastante bueno y ya nos dice de inmediato en torno a que va a girar y que tipo de problemáticas puede haber dentro de la historia, eso sumando a las pistas del opinión, que por cierto es bastante bueno, aunque no lo suficiente. Sin nada mas que decir, pues es un muy buen primer episodio.

Jul 3, 5:46 PM

#161

Musashi7818

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Really well episode, this anime really got me in 1st episode.

Jul 3, 5:53 PM

#162

acidbart

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I gotta say I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I haven’t read the manga for this one yet as my list keeps piling up but I really enjoyed this first episode. I think it’s the demeanor of the characters. Either way I’m really looking forward to the rest of the season.

Jul 3, 6:17 PM

#163

leonardobarba

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Just watched the first episode. Everything was fine until Alya started using Russian phrases. I'm a native Russian speaker. To be honest, the voiceover in Russian is very mediocre, the pronunciation seemed more or less normal to me, but the intonation was just terrible. Intonation was like when you voice the text in Google Translator. I really respect the authors and the voice actress, but for a Russian-speaking viewer the transition from Japanese to Russian is very rough and not natural. So I will continue to watch the anime not in the original, but in Russian dubbing) I would like to ask those who do not speak Russian how do you like the Russian language of the main character? Do you find it cute? Or strange?

@Amphi0n92 I am not a Russian speaker but I think Alisa speaks Russian in a delicate, feminine and young way. Cute, indeed.

Mene, mene, tekel, parsin

Jul 3, 6:22 PM

#164

kayrul-rule

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They don't hold any punches, which is nice. And thank you for the peek into the promise land.

Jul 3, 6:22 PM

#165

leonardobarba

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Excellent beginning episode; one more typical Doga Kobo production! Masachika and Alisa interactions are cute and funny; definitely, they are nice people. Finally, Alisa speaking in Russian is so beautiful...

Mene, mene, tekel, parsin

Jul 3, 6:26 PM

#166

Ahegyao

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Did it garner anger yet from the usual sites?

I wish Cowboy Bebop never existed.

Jul 3, 6:31 PM

#167

Akaseaka

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Akaseaka said:
I would say the first episode is a little bit, underwhelming, to me.
I come to watch this anime because Shikimori-san (both anime are from the same lineup). I would expect Roshidere to be better than Shikimori-san, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
I was thinking maybe it's just because Shikimori-san is one hell of a character, but now I've checked the first episode from both anime, it seems to be beyond character design.
The first episode of Shikimori-san not only depicted the physical ability of Shikimori-san or the bad fortune of Izumi-kun, but also the kindness of Izumi-kun and how the two were attracted to each other.
Compared to the first episode of Shikimori-san, this episode had good display of Alya's personality (as in the title, ロシア語でデレる Russia-go de Dereru) but failed to extend anything on the mental of the character. Also, Masachika was barely beyond the average good-for-nothing male character.
Moreover, I think the depiction of Alya's personality was somewhat loose and unfocused compared to that in Shikimori-san. The phone scene starting at 06:51 contributed very little to the development of the character. The copper scene and the socks scene were both focusing on her playfulness (and then デレる dereru) but this phone scene didn't. It introduced that she was a member of the Seitokai but the fact that she was a part of Seitokai wasn't really important or affected any character building in this episode (Maybe it should have though). The childhood scene at 14:14 didn't add anything to this episode either. I doubt if this childhood character would appear in the first one third of the anime at all.

Well, that's said, I do enjoy this episode.

As a long time Roshidere enjoyer I can tell you that if you be patient enough you will see who are Masachika, Yuki and Alya.

The first episode of the anime follows the 3 first chapters of the first volume which were goofy but yes a bit light about characters.

In short and without spoil if you need to be convinced.

Masachika is the best actor
Yuki is just like a coin
Alya is touching

@DragyG Thank you! I would definitely follow along.

I commented on this not because I would drop the anime nor that I wasn't enjoying it. But I just think it could be done better. Shikimori-san had one (well two) of my most favourite characters but fell short of what I would regard as great anime work. Opinions differ but I just want to see whether or how the production team would be able to do better this time.

Jul 3, 6:34 PM

#168

kuroneko99

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ED is an old Japanese pops. Wiki says it's released in 1974. (50 years ago)

Jul 3, 6:35 PM

#169

ryzxgum

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holy shit doga kobo is going 2 for 2 this season by the looks of it, great start to the point it even makes me wanna read the LN. i really like the mc, bro realized he has a fetish lmfaooo he just like me fr xD
interesting dynamic he got with alya, i like the fact that only those two can understand russian. even suou seems like she'll add some spice to this. i have high hopes after this strong start and hope it follows through with more fun, some things are predictable but it doesn't ruin the show at all. also that one scene was peak af, cooked with the visuals.

Jul 3, 6:36 PM

#170

mikuuyu

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I first read the manga adaptation since I saw someone talking about it on Twitter and I loved the idea of a girl speaking Russian and a boy who can clearly understand it but she doesn't know! The manga was great, so when I heard there would be an anime adaptation soon after I caught up with the latest chapters, I was very excited!!! I feel like we never get many Slavic languages in the spotlight.

The OP is amazing, I didn't expect such a high quality masterpiece for such an anime but I'm all for it! Alya's voice is just like how I imagined it, alongside Masachika! The Russian itself spoken by Alya is pretty good, I know how hard of a language it is to speak (I speak Serbian myself and many of the sounds don't exist in English or Japanese in this case, such as the Serbian spoke in Assassination Classroom between Irina and her master in the anime, it really didn't sound like Serbian at all to the point that I didn't realise it was Serbian being even spoken at all when I watched). I loved the little милашка from the beginning, it was so cute!

I love the animation and the colours, they're very pretty! I could stare at this anime all day if there were more episodes! My favourite part had to be the end with Masachika putting on Alya's socks, the manga made me squeal, and the anime made me do the same thing! They're so made for each other, please just kiss already. I can't wait for the next episode of this wonderful anime!

Jul 3, 6:39 PM

#171

bassyey

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Jun 2019

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I don't know anything about this. Only watched because of Sumire Uesaka.

Jul 3, 6:48 PM

#172

Naxos

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Fun first episode. MC has a good personality.

It struck me while watching that Ayla is similar to Nyaruko, in design, complete with the hair curl.

Jul 3, 6:58 PM

#173

1WanteD1

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11/10! For me peak means this

Jul 3, 7:38 PM

#174

Lil-Focuz

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FINALLY THIS ANIME CAME OUT!!!

I've been waiting for around a year for this release and I can say that it looks really good. It adds a new flavour to your typical romcom anime with the whole speaking Russian thing and as someone who has has a fascination with both Russian and Japanese language/culture, I feel that this is one that I will definitely look forward weekly.

There is a really nice dynamic between the main duo and it there seems like there is potentially a love triangle brewing? Unlike most romcoms of this nature where the mc is unable to speak properly to his love interest, we see that the mc and main girl already have a good relationship as friends and aren't afraid to tease to one another which I find quite nice.

Judging by the hype for this series being adapted into an anime and it's compariaon to the likes of "the fragrant flower blooms with dignity" and "Blue box" which similarly have announced an anime in the works, I'm sure this won't disappoint.

Lil-FocuzJul 3, 7:53 PM

Jul 3, 7:39 PM

#175

ColdBlackTeaFan

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Nice foot.

On a side note, people really score an anime after watching only 1 episode, huh?

Jul 3, 7:54 PM

#176

Lil-Focuz

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Advertising for episode 1 release in tokyo

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Jul 3, 8:16 PM

#177

Penguinu

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Welp, here's the highly anticipated anime (I'm one of those peeps are were hyped for it lol). So far it seems really solid, there's nothing particularly that I dislike. The rating on this site so far is pretty high, above an 8, wonder how much it'll change as we progress through this anime.

That childhood memory had to be Masachika with Alya right? Or I wonder who that really is lol. We got that silly panchira moment too, sasuga rom-com moment.

I was a little late on watching the first episode coz of a certain game that came out today lol, been having a bit of a blast.

Never ending plan to watch list...

Jul 3, 8:26 PM

#178

FutoiOtaku

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ColdBlackTeaFan said:
Nice foot.

On a side note, people really score an anime after watching only 1 episode, huh?

Of course, it can be adjusted at any point freely so why not be honest week by week? I personally think people who wait til the end are probably following social prompts or trends to guide their decisions rather than their own judgement. Obviously not in all cases, but weekly scoring is not something that deserves criticism or scorn.

Jul 3, 8:46 PM

#179

HoneKawaP

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Idom@ster and Bocchi The Rock Seiyuu's <3

Jul 3, 9:20 PM

#180

MJR53

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Apr 2024

Peak anime, a nice RomCom anime, should be watch and follow till it's over

Jul 3, 9:21 PM

#181

Ivl102

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dead in side me body ohhhhhhhhh meeeeeee gooooooodddddddddddd

Jul 3, 9:22 PM

#182

d2rkest

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the op for this show is truely spectacular. I really enjoy the LN and manga so I hope this is good too.

Jul 3, 9:34 PM

#183

swdlvr

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So far so good!!! Let's see how the rest of the anime plays out!!

Jul 3, 9:36 PM

#184

kochia

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I wasn't expecting that, what a great start!!
I'm hyped for more 😆

Jul 3, 9:41 PM

#185

Yoggix

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lucu gemesin ni alya, apalagi pakai bahasa rusia

My Candies :

Jul 3, 9:49 PM

#186

BerriesSan

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mmmm... sexy feet and pantsu

BerriesSan said:
the only dogakobo show this szn

the only one XD

what about Oshi no Ko?

@EcchiGodMamster shhh that was my intention :0

Jul 3, 10:30 PM

#187

akira_jazza

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They really did ommit a lot of good scenes from the manga. Specially the sock scene was trimmed a lot.

Jul 3, 10:50 PM

#188

Moppit

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I found the chemistry between Kuze and Alya absolutely wonderful!

Jul 3, 11:22 PM

#189

Izayoi-kun123

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akira_Ricci said:
They really did ommit a lot of good scenes from the manga. Specially the sock scene was trimmed a lot.

Actually the manga is the one that changed the scene. In the Light Novel, which is the source. it was just like anime.

Jul 3, 11:25 PM

#190

SeraYagami

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Adorable! I love the couple and I'm excited to watch further. Hopefully, he reveals at the end that he understands every word she says <3

Jul 3, 11:25 PM

#191

rohan121

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Some nice fanservice this episode. I wonder how long she will be in the dark on talking in russian to him. Kind of funny that the mc is not more popular with his bishounen look.

Jul 3, 11:40 PM

#192

fluffsus

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I already love this anime. It's a classic romance anime with a spicy Russian (literally) twist, i like where it's heading. Only thing I'd have to critique is the relationship progression. Like naked toes and panties showing FIRST EP is a bit extreme... I'm concerned with how much more extreme it can get from that alone, but I digress. 1st ep laid out a solid foundation. 8/10 very good

Jul 3, 11:44 PM

#193

fluffsus

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Advertising for episode 1 release in tokyo

@Lil-Focuz yo thats littttt

Jul 4, 12:04 AM

#194

Tamer2002

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I had seen the trailer and it caught my attention, what I didn't know was the synopsis. He knows Russian, this will be interesting xd
I liked the first chapter, let's see what will happen.
Alya is very pretty.
The opening is good and visually it's very nice.

Jul 4, 12:29 AM

#195

Xeris4

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It's a cute and funny concept but the fan service is highly unnecessary.

Jul 4, 12:48 AM

#196

Devonnius

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Finally, it's here. I've been reading the light novel, currently on Volume 8, and this adaptation looks pretty good, and I'm especially liking the character designs.

Jul 4, 1:03 AM

#197

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The first episode was pretty funny, funnier than I expected it to be. The art and style is also above average I would say. And of course, we have to have the bald (or almost bald) friend of the MC who is obsessed with girls (this one seems to be less of a loser than most).

“We all have our time machines, don't we. Those that take us back are memories... And those that carry us forward, are dreams.”
― H.G. Wells, The Time Machine

Jul 4, 1:04 AM

#198

Thoguht

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Getting some flashback vibes from this show because my first ever GF was half Russian. When she used to say "I love you" in Russian, it sounded so... But anyone who's seen A Fish Called Wanda will know that Russian is the sexiest language in the world!

Jul 4, 1:11 AM

#199

WinchesterChua

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They cut some parts from the manga, i hate it.

Jul 4, 1:14 AM

#200

Uruichi

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animejas said:
This got pretty old for me quick. Pretty straightforward light novel high school rom-com series, this time with a Russian flair to Alya's gimmick. The pronunciations don't sound the smoothest to me but given its difficulty and the fact that the person speaking this is someone who's passionate for Russian studies in real life, it's a solid effort at least. I know that if I had to say anything that isn't in English, it would be an atrocity. Everything about the plot and characters felt too gimmicky and stale for me, Alya's got a decent design but feels very flat as a character so far with some tsundere tendencies that feel like it came from the late 00s/early 10s. The plot is also looking to build to the MC and the Student Council given Alya and Yuki are already there and he's been questioned multiple times to join so even that doesn't sound incredibly appealing as a key subplot. So yeah, the actual characters and story to watch in this first episode were underwhelming. After the Angel Next Door anime and a few others I've seen recently, I'm a bit tired of the princess/angel perfect characters to the school but has differences shown to the main character. Trope got really boring quick and this anime doesn't really differ from that enough for me.

Pacing was a bit fast but given its a light novel adaptation, it is what it is. Not that big of a deal unless its absolutely butchered or terrible to actually watch through.

Doga Kobo had a good looking opening in Oshi no Ko, and this one looks good too. Songs for both are much weaker than the visuals for both. Going to be really intriguing seeing if Doga Kobo can deliver top-drawer visual stuff for both throughout given their solid reputation beforehand. This show doesn't look like Doga Kobo's best whatsoever with the premiere but it looks solid still and the designs look decent, reflects the books well enough.

I had the exact same thought don’t know why ppl were hyping this up like it’s the best rom-com that came out when the season has just started.

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