A Sign of Affection

I love the animation style. I like the premise, about a deaf girl and how she falls in love. But I feel that everything was too predictable. She liked the guy from ep 1, and you could tell he liked her too. The guy is portrayed handsome and perfect in every way, doing everything a girl would like in a cliche way (think of Edward in Twilight) to the point that he seems to have no depth in character.

I was interested in seeing the struggles of a deaf person, more of their worldview, but that was not explored too much, just in the background.

The main character Yuki is not shown to have any interests, hopes, goals, or thoughts that are not related to the guy she likes, Itsuomi. All she is shown thinking is focused on how the guy makes her feel, what she likes about him and how this is new to her. They don't even mention what she studies or much about her family and other relationships, or any personal struggles which made the story too shallow, her character too childish, and the love story not interesting.

I was more interested in the stories of the supporting characters, which were shown to be more complex, afraid of showing feelings or not knowing how to handle them, things that happened in their past, and we see them overcoming things. This made me relate to Oushi more, and made me think that if the story had been focused on him, his struggles and him liking and pursuing Yuki, it would have been more interesting.

Overall, it's somewhat entertaining, sweet, and the animation a joy to watch, but a little boring in the story.

For a more interesting and beautiful anime about a guy meeting a deaf girl and their struggles watch the movie A Silent Voice. I cried with that one.

A very well made romantic comedy of a deaf girl and her beautiful and amazing boyfriend, she is very lucky tbh, he is the whole package, lets talk about her, she is just an average girl, cute of course but average, he deserves better but its ok, its his choice, lets talk about him instead, he is practically the perfect guy, every girl wants someone like him, charming m, smart, habdsome, he it's probably huge too

The other cast of characters all love him, he is just a perfect romantic male character in my humble opinion ok, lets talk about the other girl who has a crush on him, she is a more complete woman, i think they should be together instead of the main girl.

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.

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.

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.