A Sign of Affection (2024– ) User Reviews

A Sign of Affection

[Tweekums · 9/10 · 25 March 2024]

This romantic shojo series is centred on Yuki Itose, a deaf university student. She can lip read but also communicates using Japanese Sign Language and text. One day, on a train, she meets Itsuomi Nagi, a well-travelled fellow student, and they form a friendship that quickly blossoms into a romance as she helps him learn how to sign. Some drama is added to proceedings by Oshi, a childhood friend of Yuki's who has strong feelings for her and doesn't approve of Itsoumi.

I thought this was a really sweet series. It is very different from most anime series I've watched. It is rare to have a deaf character in any film or series let alone something animated. The story feels very real; there is little or no real danger and it is firmly grounded in the real world. While there are amusing moments there aren't obvious gags. The character designs are good as is the animation. The latter is particularly important as sign language requires far more work to animate that the lip flaps of spoken dialogue. Overall I'd recommend tthis to anime fans looking for something a bit different.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.

Love beyond sound

[Mysterygeneration · 7/10 · 10 April 2024]

Some viewers compare "A Sign of Affection" to "A Silent Voice" because they both feature deaf characters. However, the two shows have distinct styles. "A Silent Voice" tackles heavy themes like depression and finding beauty in life, while "A Sign of Affection" offers a lighter experience that focuses on the daily life of a deaf person.

"A Sign of Affection" is a refreshing take on the shoujo genre, which doesn't have many new releases these days. It breaks away from clichés like the aloof male lead or overused reverse harem tropes. Instead, the story emphasizes the importance of genuine communication, particularly through sign language (which is interestingly portrayed with expressive facial features!).

This anime revolves around a sweet romance where the main character, Yuki, who is deaf, falls for a charming guy. While her deafness creates hurdles, the love interest makes a real effort to understand and support her needs, strengthening their bond. What truly elevates this show is its genuine portrayal. Forget cheesy tropes like love at first sight; Yuki grapples with her feelings realistically, seeking advice from her friends whenever needed.

Thanks to the meticulous research by author Suu Morishita, Yuki's deafness is depicted with exceptional accuracy, capturing the nuances of deaf culture. The directing is equally impressive, avoiding any mockery. Clever choices, like the gradual fading of sound in the opening scenes, subtly immerse viewers in Yuki's world and encourage empathy for her experiences.

Craving a sweet romance and a deeper look into deafness? "A Sign of Affection" delivers on both. This anime stands out as a top contender with its realistic portrayal of love and communication. It offers a refreshing perspective on the shoujo genre, making it a must-watch.

Drama and Romance Pinnacle

[yudhevs · 9/10 · 18 April 2024]

The series is undoubtedly wholesome and romantic; with some drama. It take's place when the first male lead Itsuomi finds and talks to a girl which can't hear known as Yuki. Yuki immediately falls in-love with him and in the later part of the series they start dating. It doesn't take a whole season for the love to be declared; it builds it up with incredible accuracy. The series also introduced a second male character which is not perfect like Itsuomi and has more flaws in fact. Oushi is a childhood friend of Yuki who was one of the first people who learned sign language just for her, he is very protective of her and has a secret love for Yuki however did not have the guts to confess and always acts mean to her to hide his feelings. When Itsuomi gets Yuki and they start dating; he tries to wait out the relationship as he knew he couldn't confess. In one of the episodes Itsuomi tries to make friends with Oushi and to not make Oushi hate him. Oushi declares that he will steal Yuki before breaking down knowing that he couldn't do it. To Yuki, Oushi is just a childhood friend of acquaintance due to how he can sometimes be mean. Oushi although has her best interest at heart often shields her too much while Itsuomi doesn't look at her disability just again..too much. One is overprotective the other is completely overlooking her disability. They have flaws, however, Itsuomi has just other attributes which outweighs his flaws. Oushi on the other has more flaws. Oushi want's Yuki and Itsuomi has Yuki but. Oushi is going through a rail of character emotions; while Itsuomi is just enjoying with Yuki. As much as the series is focused more on Itsuomi I have a feeling it will turn the tides when Oushi finds a way to break free from his flaws and start moving on from Yuki or at least cause Yuki to realising he is actually a good person and might be relationship material. Itsuomi is travelling alot and leaving Yuki alot; while it's completely fine for Yuki. Oushi does have a valid protectivness which Itsuomi lacks. The series can go two ways..I suggest reading the manga 100%.

My first 10

[brycebyoung · 10/10 · 11 February 2024]

I watched the first episode, seeking a witty romance show. I found it to be captivating in both the artwork and character dynamics. I watched it again later with my wife and she enjoyed it as much as I did. It is aesthetically pleasing, charming, and (for lack of a better term) "cute." In fact, it is so cute I find myself doting over it (can't say I have ever experienced that before with a movie or tv show). I'm not even embarrassed to admit it-it's just an impactful show.

So far, I have found it to be delivering in the romance genre, and it is also quite funny. If you are looking for a show that is heartwarming, wholesome, and will have you melt with sheer delight, I would recommend this to you. I hope the series continues this momentum and other shows follow in its footsteps. Thank you.

My heart can't take how cute it is!

[mxmothra · 10/10 · 23 January 2024]

I'm only 3 episodes in so far, but this is really good. It's nice to see a wholesome romance that's not In high school. Assuming this review is still up when the series finishes, my opinion stands.

Anyway, it's so cute. It's already up there with my favorites.

The art is very nice, and the show does a good job with allowing us to understand the sign language.

My only nitpick this the use of the "overprotective childhood best friend" trope, but it seems like that could be solved soon.

Back to positives, the character design is great, and it's not super fanservicey.

TLDR: it's super wholesome and pretty, give it a shot.

I Will Soon Buy This Anime

[chelseajmbelehar · 10/10 · 13 April 2024]

I can hardly type, I'm so excited from watching this anime. This was definitely an underrated show. The plot was basic but the way they went about telling it was brilliant! All the characters aren't jumbled together or overly focused on in their own stories. I love how it adapts to opposition or difficulty with patience and honest nervousness. That really brought out all the characters for their faults, good qualities and just regular human behavior.

The anime design is classic so it really makes it comfortable. Though the focus on lips wasn't to my liking but nothing is perfect. The only flaw it has is with the texting scenes,JUST WRITE IT OUT LIKE IN THE SUB OR CONTINUE TO HAVE THE ENGLISH CAST SPEAK THE WORDS!! Seriously I have to have one window with the English version and one with the subtitled version just to understand what was happening!!

As someone who genetically has a more likely chance of loosing my hearing and took American Sign Language, I really like how it didn't focus on the negative of not hearing. Instead it came hard at learning new things and finding beauty in just being able to communicate! That is a perspective I hope to continue using more! And I hope more people do to for everything!

10/10 this goes into my favorites list with Inuyasha (original series only), YuYu Hakusho & Rurouni Kenshin!

Seeing from a deft n beuty anime

[phzgnkn · 8/10 · 20 April 2024]

This one of kind, don't say much from other anime. Sign of Affection brings true love to this series. There so much i can say first the story n how evolve, Yuki is play like really deft person that struggles to fit in while she has friends but that change in the subway when she meets itsuomo a travel student that work in near restaurant, when person ask for directions to Yuki she save by itsuomo n well spark gotta fly here.

I mean this couple n how they grow each other is epickawai Yuki is total dandere that why interest me n her struggle that got endure in all places something i haven't realized, but her heart grows when she around Itsuomo which is quite xited fellow for her interest to her n not caring of deftness. N relationship open new doors discovering who they re, over the story there's third wheel that's get jealous, what like about it is that spends one night with Itsuomo just talking no regrets or fight, there's no rom anime head to that direction, but in Sign is two averages joes drinking some beer, that feels wholesome. The music is fun when Yuki shy away from what Itsuomo does but when they go camping is where the most relaxing comes, when they together it becomes something that I miss of music of today, pure slow sweet heart full song. The rest of the cast re good for this like stylist that in love of her masseuse that heart belong to Itsuomo, the day he confesses in the park is almost friend zonish, n Yuki best friend is so obnoxious n bad, i like her bubbly's persona really makes the drama one side, full fun she the most delightful of the series.

Animation my gosh is so soft crayon color, the expression is something that take seriously the theme of the story Yuki far the tone of hair is the true bright, hey why don't we add the silver hair of Itsuomo that captures the many styles the he pull, stylist likes the mixture of both colors giving a style of trying.

So conclude this anime may not be a comedy but show an innocent look of deft girl which for me is rare to see anime about it. Congrat to mangaka that brought something romantic n delightful brought to our country so give watch see how relationship flow is just wanna those that make em (dare say it) Crackbooming with love.

Sign of affection on crunchyroll

[hharley68 · 8/10 · 14 April 2024]

I watched entire 1st season it is fantastic its not just slapped together I swear entire time I watched it I smiled please check it out if you want good story telling and to feel good and smile all day. It has handsome lead men and beautiful your girls it's not a bunch of screaming kids or magic no super heroes just great story with young college people going about daily lives it has a different take on young love friendships. I like how beautiful lead man is all the characters are quite handsome I fell in love myself but main character just like my husband and I recall how I met him how cute my hubby was.

Female applicant. Do you like bold men?

[sdjmsfd · 5/10 · 12 March 2024]

Do you like a male character who touches the head of a woman he meets for the first time? You seem to like men who ignore distance and come closer to you. Authorship.

I hate series like this that don't make the drama more difficult. Then, details on the animation. The lip movements and the beautician's hand movements are excellent. Then I wonder why this was made into an animation!

There is none... Is it because there are more people watching the animation than the live-action version? Rival strength? Who is the enemy? If you want some drama in your sign language, I recommend the animated movie "koe no katachi."

Typical Superficial female MC

[xwhtph · 3/10 · 10 March 2024]

I mean it's all good kinda cute but like a typical K-drama or Chinese dramas the female lead falls for the guy she just met who is good looking and she has a huge crush on right off the bat. And on the other there's this guy who is with her for most of her life always there for her maybe the only person who was living the life in a way to support her and make her feel normal and happy. But she didn't see any of this and just falls for the random guy who helps her once and he's the one. I mean the writers did a really bad job no character development for Oushi. If they did he should be the Male lead she should have fallen for him. Well there's more to the story maybe they'll do it soon make him fight for his love and make him show his true unrequited feelings his love to Yuki and make her realise that he's the one she should be with.

But tbh I don't really care about such female characters who ignores the love and affection of someone really close to them but they will surely notice every single thing about the guy they have a crush on even if they haven't done anything to deserve that attention from her.

So I'll be hoping for the introduction of a new female character maybe who is more pretty and adorable than Yuki of course and ends up with Oushi. Trust me the audience is half divided between Itsoumi and Oushi with whom should Yuki be with.

In my opinion it should be Oushi. I know many of you hate him for not being proactive and not making any move on Yuki but now she's with Itsoumi he's is trying to get between them. But trust me that's pretty reasonable how he's reacting or reacted before. Not everyone's the same who can easily share their feelings some even can't no matter what and I think that's the case with Oushi.

And trust if writers do a great job in developing his character you will see that he should be the one Yuki be with. Otherwise it's a messed up show I don't know I'll start hating one of the male leads but I am damn sure that I am starting to hate the female MC and will definitely hate her even more. I can't jsut like her because she can't talk and listen and show sympathy that she deserves that love I mean come on. If she can't even appreciate the one person who was with her this whole time she's really the dumbest of all.