Yubisaki to Renren

This is one of the cutest romances that I have ever watched.


§ Overview

Deaf and mute throughout her life, Yuki finds herself in a difficult situation while riding the train. There, she meets Itsuomi, who makes a good impression on her. Together with her friend Rin, she meets Itsuomi again in a café where both he and his cousin Kyouya work. And the rest is something you should watch for.


§ Remarks

... To a certain extent, this is an ordinary but well-executed romance. Its main draw is that our main character, Yuki, has a disability, and this premise makes it unique enough.

Yuku communicates either through sign language or typing on her cell phone. She can read people's lips if they speak slowly. That's how Itsuomi initially communicated with her, but he will eventually learn sign language.

These methods have slowed down and limited what could be shown because, in normal romances, communication would be much quicker. Despite that, the cuteness displayed by our pair more than makes up for it.

Compared to other romances, there is no antagonist who bullies the main character. Yes, there is someone in the form of Emma who fancies Itsuomi too, but she doesn't hurt Yuki. It's all about the cute moments between Yuki and Itsuomi.

The downside is that side characters are not fully explored. Emma is a beauty, and I wish to see more of her if ever season 2 comes.


§ Conclusion

This is a very cute romance in that it feels like a fairy tale. It is so much idealised and drama-free. Some characters are not explored that much, but that's perhaps a small price to pay. Sometimes watching something drama-free can feel refreshing if you've watched a show full of drama or have been experiencing so much drama in real life. 'A Sign of Affection' might be the type of show you are looking for.

"A Sign of Affection" explores elements of romance that resonate across all ages. It captures the excitement of a crush and the fluttering butterflies of young love while also delving into more mature relationship themes. A dominant theme is the concept of distance in a relationship and the effort required to maintain communication. The anime beautifully illustrates that when people truly want to make a relationship work, they will, regardless of the circumstances, and that the journey is worth the effort.

Although the story is decent, there are moments where the relationship doesn't develop significantly, which is understandable given its 12-episode format and common within romance ... anime tropes. The other relationships in the series could have benefited from more depth and focus, but it remains enjoyable to see how two people—one inexperienced in love and the other hesitant until meeting their special someone—can come together and overcome their differences. The side characters also experience unrequited love, highlighting the pain of longing and waiting for the right moment that may never come.

Beyond the story, the animation and art style are stunning. The anime features beautiful scenes of flowers and skies, with bright, airy colors that convey the characters' emotions vividly. When the colors darken, it effectively reflects the mood of sadness or pain.

Overall, the story is quite typical and not particularly groundbreaking, which might appeal to some while others may find it less engaging. It is simple yet addresses common relationship issues, making it a great choice for those who can relate or enjoy a slow, calming, and sweet narrative.

It started pretty nicely but as it went on I started to hate both the female lead and male lead, but this is what you would expect from a typical shoujo, the perfect 6'8 popular hot guy with all the positive personality straits that will dote and take care of you, the shy, pure and cute girl(only this time she's deaf) and they will live happily ever after, also the villainized childhood friend who will never win because he's a osananajimi(Oushi u deserve better)


Characters - holy shit both male and female leads are so ass(literally skipped like 10 mins of the last ep bcos it ... was just them 2) but others are okay.


Story - typical shoujo(if you loooove shoujo, then you can watch this and "squeeeee" at the sleazebag lead male)


Art - art is very nice