A Sign of Affection is a Japanese romance anime series directed by Yūta Murano, with series composition (the scripts) handled by Yōko Yonaiyama. It aired in Japan from January 6, 2024 to March 23, 2024, and streamed internationally on Crunchyroll as one of the platform’s flagship releases for early 2024.
Quick Facts
| Title | A Sign of Affection (Yubisaki to Renren) |
|---|---|
| Type | TV Anime, 12 episodes |
| Genre | Romance, Slice of Life, Drama |
| Release Date | January 6, 2024 – March 23, 2024 |
| Composer | Yukari Hashimoto (music); Yoko Yonaiyama (series composition/scripts) |
| Status (as of Aug 2026) | Season 1 complete; no Season 2 officially confirmed yet, though the manga (14+ volumes as of mid-2025) has plenty of unadapted material |
| Where to Watch | Crunchyroll |
The series is produced by Ajia-Do Animation Works, with character designs by Kasumi Sakai. A Sign of Affection is based on the manga of the same name by Suu Morishita and follows Yuki, a deaf college student, and Itsuomi, a well-traveled, easygoing classmate who becomes captivated by the way she experiences the world. The main cast includes Sumire Morohoshi as Yuki, Yu Miyazaki as Itsuomi, Takeo Otsuka, Ryota Osaka, Kaede Hondo, Nao Toyama, and Tasuku Hatanaka.
Score & Composer
The background score for A Sign of Affection was composed by Yukari Hashimoto, a Japanese composer and arranger whose credits include Toradora!, Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei, Golden Time, Sankarea: Undying Love, and Penguindrum. Yoko Yonaiyama, who is sometimes miscredited online as the composer, is actually the series composition writer responsible for adapting Suu Morishita’s manga into the anime’s scripts — a separate role from scoring the music.
Theme Songs
A Sign of Affection uses two theme songs across its run:
| Theme | Song | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening | “Yuki no Ne” | Novelbright | Written/composed by Yudai Takenaka and Sojiro Oki; released December 13, 2023 |
| Ending | “Snowspring” | ChoQMay | Series ending theme |
A standalone background-score album for A Sign of Affection has not been formally released on major platforms as of this update, so we’re not listing a track-by-track score list rather than guess at one. The two theme songs above, however, are available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
Where to Stream
A Sign of Affection is streaming in full on Crunchyroll, which held simulcast rights for its original 2024 broadcast. The soundtrack’s two theme songs are also available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
Cast
- Sumire Morohoshi as Yuki Itose
- Yu Miyazaki as Itsuomi Nagi
- Takeo Otsuka
- Ryota Osaka
- Kaede Hondo
- Nao Toyama
- Tasuku Hatanaka
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the A Sign of Affection soundtrack?
Yukari Hashimoto composed the background score. Yoko Yonaiyama, who is often mistakenly credited as the composer, actually wrote the series composition (scripts), not the music.
What is the opening theme song of A Sign of Affection?
The opening theme is “Yuki no Ne” by Novelbright, released December 13, 2023 and composed by Yudai Takenaka and Sojiro Oki.
What is the ending theme song of A Sign of Affection?
The ending theme is “Snowspring,” performed by ChoQMay.
Is there a Season 2 of A Sign of Affection?
As of August 2026, no second season has been officially announced. The source manga by Suu Morishita has continued well past where the anime left off, so there is enough material for a sequel if Ajia-Do and Crunchyroll choose to greenlight one.
Where can I watch A Sign of Affection?
The full 12-episode series is available to stream on Crunchyroll.
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