Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian fans finally have their first real look at Season 2. A brand-new teaser trailer dropped on September 20, 2026, during the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (KyoMAF), confirming the anime will arrive sometime in 2027 with an almost entirely new creative team at the helm .
The teaser marks the first time actual footage from Season 2 has been shown publicly. It arrived alongside a fresh key visual and comments from the production staff, giving viewers a clearer picture of what to expect when Alya and Masachika return .
Why Season 2 Was Pushed to 2027
The wait for Season 2 has been longer than anyone expected. The sequel was originally announced after the first season finished airing in 2024, with a 2026 broadcast window planned . On February 12, 2026, the production committee announced the season would be delayed by a full year to 2027 .
The official reason given was straightforward: the team needed more time to improve the overall quality of the series . For an anime that became a breakout hit in Summer 2024, the decision to prioritize quality over speed reflects how much pressure the studio feels to deliver a worthy follow-up.
New Director Takes Over from Ryota Itoh
The biggest change behind the scenes involves the director’s chair. Hiroshi Haraguchi, who directed episode 4 of Season 1, is stepping up as the main director for Season 2 . He replaces Ryota Itoh, who led the first season to its success.
Haraguchi’s appointment is notable because it marks his first directorial role in nearly a decade. His last directing credit was the 2014 anime Laughing Under the Clouds . In his official comment, Haraguchi acknowledged the weight of the task:
“Season 1 was a hit, so at first I thought, ‘Wow, I’ve been handed a massive baton.’ … Anyway, the entire staff is working hard on production!!”
Yuka Yamada, known for her work on Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, takes over series composition and scriptwriting duties from Itoh . Yuhei Murota returns as character designer, and Seong Min Kim serves as assistant director .
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What Story Season 2 Will Cover
Season 2 picks up right where the first season ended, adapting from the fourth volume of the light novel series written by Sunsunsun with illustrations by Momoco . The first season covered the opening three volumes.
The story continues with Alya aiming for student council president while Masachika supports her campaign. According to the official synopsis, the new season will feature summer vacation, a training camp, swimsuits, a new school term, new uniforms, and a culture festival .
Assistant director Seong Min Kim shared that the emotional focus expands beyond Alya this time:
“The stage of Season 2 moves from the summer sea to the lively school festival. Not just Alya, but this season Masha will also face the feelings she has kept hidden, giving the story new depth.”
Character designer Yuhei Murota also noted that Season 2 only happened because of fan support:
“This second season wasn’t planned from the start. It was decided because of everyone’s support.”
Growing Book Franchise and Global Availability
The light novel franchise continues to grow alongside the anime. Kadokawa confirmed the series now has 5.5 million copies in circulation worldwide, including digital sales . Yen Press publishes the novels in English, with Volume 9 released in April 2026 and a Volume 9.5 scheduled for October 2026.
For viewers wanting to catch up or rewatch, Season 1 remains available on Crunchyroll with both Japanese and English audio options . The streaming platform is expected to carry Season 2 when it airs in 2027.
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