A Sign of Affection Anime Unveils New Trailer, Set to Premiere in January 2024
A Sign of Affection anime delights fans with a captivating new trailer, unveiling an enchanting world of emotion and romance Prepare to be swept away as the talented cast brings this heartwarming series to life
The official website of A Sign of Affection anime debuted the second promotional video on Monday, December 11, 2023, previewing the series' opening theme video and confirming the release date. The anime is scheduled to premiere on January 6, 2024. A Sign of Affection is a Japanese romance manga series written and illustrated by Morishita. It began serializing in Kodansha's Dessert magazine in July 2019 and has since been compiled into nine tankōbon volumes. Additionally, an anime adaptation has been produced by Ajia-do Animation Works.
A Sign of Affection anime releases new trailer
The official X account of A Sign of Affection anime released the second promotional video on Monday, December 11, 2023, featuring the series' opening theme song "Yuji no Oto" (The Sound of Snow) performed by Novelbright. The anime is set to premiere on Saturday, January 6, 2023, at 10:30 pm JST on Japanese television networks including Tokyo MX, MBS, and BS NTV. The series will also feature Japanese subtitles to assist viewers in understanding the "sign language" scenes.
Yuki Itose as depicted in the anime (Image via Ajia-do Animation Works)
The anime will be accessible for streaming on Crunchyroll internationally, including regions such as North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS. Streaming platforms for other global regions will be announced at a later date.
The cast of the series
The main characters, Yuki Itose and Itsuomi Nagi, are voiced by Sumire Morohoshi and Yū Miyazaki, respectively. Sumire has previously lent her voice to Kyōka Izumi from Bungo Stray Dogs and Emma from The Promised Neverland. Meanwhile, Yū has previously voiced Sachirō Hirugami in Haikyuu!!.
Itsuki Nagi appears in the anime series, as portrayed in the image by Ajia-do Animation Works. Also featured in the series are Takeo Ōtsuka as Ōshi Ashioki, Ryota Ohsaka as Kyōya Nagi, and Kaede Hondo as Rin Fujishiro. Takeo previously lent his voice to Aquamarine Hoshino in Oshi no Ko, while Ryota voiced Keiji Akaashi in Haikyuu!! and Maou Sadao in The Devil is a Part-Timer. Kaede, on the other hand, previously portrayed Kirisame in Dr. Stone and Hitomi Mishima in Hinamatsuri.
Finally, Ema Nakazono will be voiced by Nao Tōyama and Kokoro Iyanagi will be voiced by Tasuku Hatanaka. Nao has previously lent her voice to characters like Giselle in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War and Ruka Sarashina in Rent-A-Girlfriend. Tasuku, on the other hand, has voiced characters such as Denki Kaminari in My Hero Academia and Hakkai Shiba in Tokyo Revengers.
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of romance anime, I am thrilled about the upcoming release of A Sign of Affection. The newly released trailer has only heightened my anticipation for this heartwarming series. The captivating visuals and enchanting music provide a glimpse into the emotional and romantic world that awaits us. I can't wait to witness the talented cast bring these beloved characters to life and embark on a journey of love, friendship, and self-discovery.
The anime's attention to detail, such as the inclusion of Japanese subtitles for the "sign language" scenes, demonstrates the creators' commitment to authenticity and inclusivity. This thoughtful touch ensures that viewers can fully immerse themselves in the story and appreciate the nuances of communication between the characters. The diverse streaming availability across multiple platforms and regions further enhances the accessibility of the anime, allowing fans worldwide to enjoy this captivating tale.
