When I first saw the trailer for A Sign of Affection (Yubisaki to Renren), I knew I had to keep this anime in mind. It’s now one of my favorite romance series.
- Animation: The crisp and beautiful animation is a standout. There’s special care taken with the crafting of mouths and hands, since characters lip read and use sign language. The style used beautifully emphasizes those methods for communicating.
- Cast: The main characters, Yuki Itose and Itsuomi Nagi, are both adorable and engaging. Yuki’s confident as she navigates the world as a Deaf woman. She meets Itsuomi and he encourages her to open up more. As their relationship grows, Yuki makes it clear how comfortable she is with Itsuomi and he’s respectful towards her. Supporting characters include Kyoya and Rin, who also become interested in each other.
- Music: The soundtrack is sweet and endearing, especially as Yuki and Itsuomi become more serious about each other.
- Story: This is a gorgeous anime, with great disability representation. While the series only has twelve episodes, they’re a perfect invitation to get to know the characters more.
I enjoyed this series so much that I started reading the manga. I just needed to know how the relationship works out for Yuki and Itsuomi.
