The manga series A Sign of Affection by Su Morishita is the latest property to get the nod to make the leap to anime. The winter 2024 anime series is being distributed in Japan by NBC Universal Japan and they’ve set a four-volume release for the twelve-episode series. It’ll be on Blu-ray only with each volume listed as a limited edition priced at 8,000 yen each beginning on April 26th, 2024. Check out the full schedule with known details below.
The project is being directed by Yuta Murano from the series composition by Yoko Yonaiyama. Kasumi Sakai is handling the character designs with studio Ajiado handling the animation production.
The Japanese cast includes Sumire Morohoshi as Yuki Itose, Yu Miyazaki as Itsuomi Nagi, Takeo Otsuka as Oushi, Kaede Hondo as Rin, Ryota Osaka as Kyoya, Nao Tōyama as Ema Nakazono, and Tasuku Hatanaka as Kokoro Iyanagi.
Known originally as Yubisaki to Renren, it began in 2019 as serialized in Dessert magazine for Kodansha with nine volumes out as of its July 2023 announcement. Kodansha Comics releases it in English.
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Plot Concept: With these hands, I want to tell you that I love you…
Yuki, a deaf college student, is struggling one day when an upperclassman from her school, Itsuomi, helps her out. Itsuomi isn’t put off at all by her lack of hearing and interacts with her naturally. As he gradually opens up a new world to her, Yuki begins to develop feelings for Itsuomi…
Thus begins the pure love story of Yuki, a deaf college girl, and Itsuomi, her upperclassman who travels the world with her.
| Volume | Date | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04/27/24 | Booklet, Bonus CD, Clean Opening, Clean Closing, Promos, Commercials, Mini Anime |
| 2 | 05/29/24 | Booklet, Mini Anime |
| 3 | 06/26/24 | Booklet, Mini Anime |
| 4 | 07/26/24 | Booklet, Mini Anime |
[Source: A Sign of Affection]
