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A Sign of Affection
Finished Airing TV PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

A Sign of Affection

Yubisaki to Renren · ゆびさきと恋々 · 2024

A deaf college girl and a globetrotting student discover tender multilingual romance.

StatusFinished Airing SeasonWinter 2024 StudioAjia-do SourceManga
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Yuki Itose is a deaf college student whose peaceful world revolves around sign language, digital text messages, and her close-knit circle of friends. One snowy afternoon on a commuter train, an overseas tourist asks her for directions in English, leaving her flustered. She is rescued by Itsuomi Nagi, a multilingual upperclassman from her university who is an avid international backpacker. Unfazed by her hearing impairment, Itsuomi approaches Yuki with natural curiosity and respectful kindness, asking to learn Japanese Sign Language. As Itsuomi opens her world to new horizons, their gentle connection blossoms into deep love.

⚠ Background — may contain spoilers
Ajia-do animated this twelve-episode romantic television series, which aired during the winter 2024 season. Directed by Yuta Murano and written by Yoko Yonaiyama, the anime adapts Suu Morishita's acclaimed shoujo manga serialized in *Dessert*. The production worked closely with Japanese Sign Language consultants and hearing-impaired organizations to ensure authentic, graceful sign animation and respectful cultural representation. Character designs by Kasumi Sakai and an atmospheric musical score by Yukari Hashimoto earned widespread critical acclaim. The anime was lauded for its serene pacing, breathtaking visual warmth, and nuanced, barrier-free celebration of romantic communication.
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