Get Ready to Fall in Love with Winter Anime, ‘A Sign of Affection’

Summary

  • A key visual was revealed for ‘A Sign of Affection’ anime with January 6 premiere date.
  • Crunchyroll will stream the anime worldwide as it airs in Japan.
  • The story is about Yuki, a deaf college student, who falls in love with a fellow student, Itsuomi.

Are you seeking a cozy and romantic series? If so, you’ll be thrilled that an endearing shoujo romance set in a high school is coming your way this winter!

‘A Sign of Affection’ is a heartwarming manga with a storyline focusing on disability and a charming romance between a couple. As the adaptation of this series draws closer, here are the details that are currently known.

The official website of ‘A Sign of Affection’ anime revealed a key visual with the premiere date of January 6. Two new cast members and the opening and closing theme songs were also announced.

Crunchyroll will stream the series in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS as it airs in Japan.

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First broadcast date & KV release

TOKYOMX Every Saturday from 22:30 from 1/6

MBS From 1/6 every Saturday from 26:38

BS Nippon TV Every Saturday from 22:30 from 1/6

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Japanese band Novelbright will perform the opening theme song titled “Yuki no Oto” (The Sound of Snow), while the ending theme song, “Snow Spring,” will be performed by the musical group ChoQMay

Two new members joined the previously announced cast:

CharacterCastOther Works
Ema NakazonoNao TōyamaHonami Ichinose (Classroom of the Elite)
Kokoro IyanagiTasuku HatanakaDenki Kaminari (My Hero Academia)

Ajia-do is the production company that will bring the anime to life. The following staff members will be working with the studio:

PositionStaffOther Works
DirectorYūta MuranoBrave Beats
Script SupervisorYoko YonaiyamaUma Yuru
Character DesignKasumi SakaiLove Live! Sunshine!!
Music ComposerYukari HashimotoKomi Can’t Communicate

The manga is about Yuki, a deaf college student who meets a fellow student named Itsuomi. One day, while on a train, Yuki is approached by a foreigner and is saved by Itsuomi, who speaks multiple languages but not sign language. Despite the language barrier, Yuki is drawn to his kindness and develops feelings for him.

‘A Sign of Affection,’ although comparable to other outstanding disability manga or anime such as ‘I Hear the Sunspot’ or ‘A Silent Voice’, manages to distinguish itself within the genre. The anime strongly emphasizes the significance of communication and is sure to captivate fans.

About A Sign of Affection

A Sign of Affection is a manga series by Suu Morishita that began serialization in Kodansha’s Dessert magazine in July 2019. An anime adaptation by Ajia-do Animation Works is set to premiere in January 2024.

It’s a lighthearted rom-com about Yuki Itose, a deaf university student, who meets Itsuomi Nagi, a multilingual friend of her best friend. Itsuomi’s unwavering attitude towards Yuki’s impairment fascinates her, and they begin to learn about each other’s different lives, opening up new worlds for both of them.

Source: Official Website

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