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  • Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
  • Episode 2: Oushi is using sign language for evil! Watch A Sign of Affection on Crunchyroll! got.cr/cc-asoa
    Yuki Itose is just a typical student dealing with the pressures of college. She is struggling one day on the train when an upperclassman named Itsuomi Nagi helps her out. As he gradually opens a new world to her, Yuki develops feelings for Itsuomi. A pure love story begins to grow.
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  • @crunchyroll
    @crunchyroll  8 місяців тому +722

    Watch A Sign of Affection here! got.cr/cc-asoa

    • @sorymohiegerali
      @sorymohiegerali 7 місяців тому +10

      Why would I? There is many sites providing for free

    • @djatlasmusik
      @djatlasmusik 7 місяців тому +1

      quote from a deaf person in THIS COMMENTS SECTION "As a deaf person myself I have something to say about this Oushi actually strikes me as a person who doesn't treat her like a delicate princess for her disability. He treats her like a person." We can stop white knighting now. As someone with crohns, Its so irritating when people get overly nice suddenly the moment i mention what i have crohns. Please stop treating people with unique situations differently, please stop being so serious and protective around us. Treat us normally. Thank you.

    • @kpp2785
      @kpp2785 6 місяців тому +4

      ​@@sorymohiegeraliTRUE GIGACHAD HERE

  • @Nariethelle
    @Nariethelle 8 місяців тому +16213

    In my sophomore year of college almost everyday , I would see two guys sitting on opposite sides of the cafeteria cuss each other out in sign language.

    • @neff6185
      @neff6185 7 місяців тому +1242

      it is 2am and I died laughing imagining this scenario, you literally made my morning thank you

    • @alexsm3882
      @alexsm3882 7 місяців тому +751

      So just going like this 🖕🖕🤏✌️? 😂

    • @DrSwazz
      @DrSwazz 7 місяців тому +142

      Based

    • @SessmaruKusanagiGaming
      @SessmaruKusanagiGaming 7 місяців тому +129

      That's amazing. 😂😂😂

    • @vedritmathias9193
      @vedritmathias9193 7 місяців тому +355

      The bromance is real

  • @michaelhuynh4953
    @michaelhuynh4953 8 місяців тому +24083

    He made all that effort, it wouldn’t surprise me if he signed ‘your parents are getting divorced and it’s all your fault’ to her.

    • @Aom161
      @Aom161 8 місяців тому +241

      😂

    • @ArtsyNimbus
      @ArtsyNimbus 8 місяців тому +295

      damn..😂😂

    • @yaoikiss58
      @yaoikiss58 8 місяців тому

      That’ll be a d*ck move😒

    • @Patchedgurly
      @Patchedgurly 8 місяців тому +261

      Ngl I would probably do that💀

    • @bigred212
      @bigred212 8 місяців тому +61

      ☠☠☠vile

  • @brandonhughes4076
    @brandonhughes4076 8 місяців тому +6231

    It's really impressive how well the animators get across character traits with sign language, like Oushi's signs being so sharp and harsh. It's a really good use of body language

    • @SessmaruKusanagiGaming
      @SessmaruKusanagiGaming 7 місяців тому +83

      Reminds me of the JSL from Gangsta! Super underrated. I wish we saw more sign language, but obviously it's a huge undertaking.

    • @raes9374
      @raes9374 6 місяців тому +111

      In sign language you aren't simply reading/watching the signs, you focus on the signers face. How someone gestures with their face and body is what helps you understand if they are saying:
      Who's your friend?😊
      Who's your friend?😍
      Who's your friend?🤨

    • @lulu111_the_cool
      @lulu111_the_cool 6 місяців тому +3

      ​@@SessmaruKusanagiGamingstill amd that there aint no more eps

  • @ziggymar
    @ziggymar 8 місяців тому +10353

    I thought they actually made an anime without audio then I realized my headphones were disconnected

    • @bluemin4905
      @bluemin4905 8 місяців тому +161

      😂😂😂

    • @Pkken1
      @Pkken1 8 місяців тому +73

      😂😂😂

    • @sweethistortea
      @sweethistortea 8 місяців тому +287

      That would be very cool though.

    • @raystimphil8280
      @raystimphil8280 8 місяців тому +24

      I was almost thinking the same thing

    • @shuichisaihope398
      @shuichisaihope398 8 місяців тому +45

      Oh same! My audio just glitched out and I was actually starting to like if the anime chose to have no sound at all to fit the scene/anime

  • @EvilDarkForcesRus
    @EvilDarkForcesRus 8 місяців тому +21893

    "You learned sign language to be inclusive towards those with disabilities, I learned sign language to insult the deaf community, we are not the same."

    • @ADayintheLifeoftheTw
      @ADayintheLifeoftheTw 7 місяців тому +1163

      My deaf dad would find this hilarious. Too bad he's blind and can't read it. 😎🤣

    • @PhantomRing
      @PhantomRing 7 місяців тому +198

      @@ADayintheLifeoftheTw Oh.

    • @ValiantStranger12
      @ValiantStranger12 7 місяців тому +406

      Disability or not you are not exempt from this roast

    • @zoraackerman1684
      @zoraackerman1684 7 місяців тому +32

      ​@@ADayintheLifeoftheTwWait. Oh My God, I'm so sorry.

    • @pkphantom
      @pkphantom 7 місяців тому +14

      SAVAGE

  • @iseetheendisnear2416
    @iseetheendisnear2416 8 місяців тому +7640

    An anime in college and not a high school? Impossible

    • @Pandascams
      @Pandascams 8 місяців тому +947

      College+ animes are always refreshing and welcomed more please

    • @joshmoonXY
      @joshmoonXY 8 місяців тому +284

      That appeals to me too. Refreshing.

    • @PotatoGurlSasha
      @PotatoGurlSasha 7 місяців тому +89

      Golden Time was the first Anime I watched that did that.
      I guess technically Love Hina, but only the MC is in college while the FL is 17.

    • @raerohan4241
      @raerohan4241 7 місяців тому +96

      Yes? Pretty common in genres like seinen, actually. Stuff like shounen is aimed at young kids, so of course the protagonists also tend to be on the younger side

    • @jomet9019
      @jomet9019 7 місяців тому +55

      Yall need to get on Honey and Clover, an underrated college anime! Its made by the same person behind March Comes In Like a Lion

  • @Mohggers9
    @Mohggers9 8 місяців тому +13042

    Poor tsundere guy, he is the childhood friend his destiny is already sealed

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 8 місяців тому +322

      For real.

    • @nam6282
      @nam6282 8 місяців тому +52

      😔

    • @unknownalt5845
      @unknownalt5845 8 місяців тому +709

      In another shoujo he would be the male lead 😂

    • @asd43tgse30
      @asd43tgse30 8 місяців тому +872

      Maybe in a different anime he might have a chance. But he versing Gojo clone. He had no chance.

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 8 місяців тому

      @@asd43tgse30 for real. In rizz.

  • @anyariley8413
    @anyariley8413 7 місяців тому +1503

    The major thing I noticed between oushi and itsuomi is oushi is always trying to make her world smaller and itsumomi wants to bring her world into his making it bigger. There are a lot of people like oushi, who, no matter how much they care about someone with disabilities, the disability is what they see first. He may like her, and he made the effort to learn sign, but he sees her meeting challenges in life and wants to put her back in the safe box.

    • @jjaa_joyjoyartist
      @jjaa_joyjoyartist 6 місяців тому +210

      Yeah. He doesn't give her room to grow as a person because his perception of her can't handle that

    • @eesamees
      @eesamees 4 місяці тому +112

      yep, he cares about her but he doesn’t know how to do it right n constantly plays her disability for the thing that’ll ruin her life (it would ruin her life if she was afraid of everything like oushi wants)

    • @maomi1852
      @maomi1852 2 місяці тому +1

      Exactly

    • @613harbinger316
      @613harbinger316 Місяць тому +3

      My take is that instead of him wanting to keep her down, he's still a little boy inside who doesn't know how to express how he feels to the girl he likes, so he defaults to being mean. Doesn't make the results for him any better, but it's frustratingly understandable - he's still got some growing up to do emotionally.

  • @baconpiekidasian
    @baconpiekidasian 8 місяців тому +6531

    guys!!! he's the CHILDHOOD FRIEND... we all know what that means, can we have a moment of silence for him?

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 8 місяців тому +203

      I bet in future episodes. Childhood friend vs her crush

    • @TheGreatSalsaMan
      @TheGreatSalsaMan 8 місяців тому +471

      This is the first time I’m not rooting for the childhood friend 😅

    • @baconpiekidasian
      @baconpiekidasian 8 місяців тому +44

      @@TheGreatSalsaMan fr!!!

    • @emilianogodoy5867
      @emilianogodoy5867 8 місяців тому +18

      ​@@TheGreatSalsaMan x2

    • @SemekiIzuio
      @SemekiIzuio 8 місяців тому +62

      Dont like childhood friends trope they never win lol

  • @Modie
    @Modie 8 місяців тому +8819

    He learned sign language but is unable to show what he feels for her.

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 8 місяців тому +39

      Yeah.

    • @rakiahbaker5589
      @rakiahbaker5589 8 місяців тому +183

      Tsundere guy

    • @ezura4760
      @ezura4760 8 місяців тому +517

      The fact he bothered to learn in the first place should mean a lot, after all, actions speak louder than words.

    • @thatwasmethere3526
      @thatwasmethere3526 8 місяців тому +84

      ​@@ezura4760 I'll just think of you as a good friend if you did that
      Since that's also an act of kindness 😊

    • @lattecreamsoda
      @lattecreamsoda 8 місяців тому +102

      Yep and in the end he doesn’t get the girl. And I don’t feel bad because the male lead is so much better.

  • @silekkelboom9002
    @silekkelboom9002 8 місяців тому +634

    it's ironic how he can talk to her yet is unable to communicate his feelings properly

    • @netwrkangel
      @netwrkangel 7 місяців тому +3

      I mean not really, happens all the time

    • @needlenoggins
      @needlenoggins 7 місяців тому +19

      ​@@netwrkangeli'm assuming the person commenting was making a stance on the symbolism of that choice and the contrast between oushi, who can talk with her from the start but has never been able to express himself honestly, and itsuomi, who before being able to talk to her was already expressing his care for her and reaching her in his own way. of course, it happens in real life too but in media things have added value. at least that's what i understood 😂

    • @Muuhiro1
      @Muuhiro1 5 місяців тому

      thats why men usually sucks at therapy

    • @celestecristwell5730
      @celestecristwell5730 3 місяці тому

      This should have more likes

  • @onesmileybaldy8303
    @onesmileybaldy8303 8 місяців тому +7274

    He is absolutely terrible at showing it,but he really does care a lot about her,like a lot

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 8 місяців тому +222

      For real. 😂 It's clear as day for some people to see through it

    • @ihmsfm1040
      @ihmsfm1040 8 місяців тому +27

      I saw the guy cry

    • @Animefreak242
      @Animefreak242 8 місяців тому +248

      It's a really gross and oversimplified trope.

    • @rin-io7
      @rin-io7 8 місяців тому +98

      don’t gaf he weird

    • @zacharyjackson1829
      @zacharyjackson1829 8 місяців тому +163

      ​@@Animefreak242kinda hard to call it a trope when it's a very real thing that occurs all the time just with different contexts.

  • @kayleeyee9855
    @kayleeyee9855 8 місяців тому +433

    I love the animation detail that his sign language is actually quite pointed and sharp movements compared to the sign movements of Yuki and Itsuomi

  • @yzkkoch479
    @yzkkoch479 8 місяців тому +3463

    The increasing representation of disabilities in the entertainment industry is so empowering especially because of how educating it usually is.
    A Silent Voice honestly paved the way and twinkling watermelon made me cry sm.

    • @fairlyflyyyi.6415
      @fairlyflyyyi.6415 8 місяців тому +55

      both have made a great impact and gave all an opportunity to understand it better. And that in such a heartfelt and beautiful way.

    • @noxinabox3506
      @noxinabox3506 8 місяців тому +46

      How does the word "empowering" work here? As someone without disabilities, does seeing people with disabilities make you feel powerful? As someone with disabilities, does seeing other people's struggles make you feel more powerful?

    • @ashd9498
      @ashd9498 8 місяців тому +224

      @@noxinabox3506are you just trying to pick a fight? it’s obvious they were saying the increased representation makes people more aware of disabilities and helps disabled people feel more seen-nothing negative like what you’re implying

    • @Szystedt
      @Szystedt 8 місяців тому +129

      ⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@noxinabox3506Never seeing any representation can reinforce the feeling that there is something wrong with you and that you are “broken.” Seeing your struggles on screen accurately represented feels… carthartic, I guess!

    • @clearerthanwater
      @clearerthanwater 8 місяців тому +99

      ​@noxinabox3506 your comment made me feel so weird. im totally blind in one eye and partially blind in my other, and I also can't speak often (if at all) due to underdeveloped vocal chords. the original comment was stating that this representation in mainstream is critical for those of us who are disabled, which is true. in some countries there's still stigma around disabled people, so having awareness and making it more normalized is a great thing.

  • @boodledemic6430
    @boodledemic6430 8 місяців тому +236

    Respect to the animators who hard to draw hands in that many poses goddamn 😂 hands are already hard enough

  • @Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache
    @Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache 8 місяців тому +605

    "I can fix him." in sign

    • @thatboyakira4202
      @thatboyakira4202 5 місяців тому +1

      No replies?
      I mean, we've got tired of the "these guys are in all comments sections I go!" era, so it's expected.

    • @simpingforganyu645
      @simpingforganyu645 5 місяців тому +3

      It’s the mustache guy

    • @liv8089
      @liv8089 5 місяців тому +2

      Wow I haven’t see the mustache guy in years lol

    • @scrollexdestiny
      @scrollexdestiny Місяць тому

      HES ALIVE

  • @nushrathumaira2257
    @nushrathumaira2257 8 місяців тому +2200

    To people in comments: there wasn’t ever meant to be only deaf person across all anime. Yuki is a person herself, not to be compared to other characters.
    To oushi fans: childhood friend/tsundere or not, a person who doesn’t even understand that his deaf friend can have other friends who care for her /help her /love her because she is worth all that, shouldn’t be in her life.

    • @aden9160
      @aden9160 8 місяців тому +257

      i think it's actually beneficial because characters having flaws allows the plot to progress and for them to grow and evolve. a story helps showcase that and it's okay to have problems with his behaviour, that's the whole point.
      also his concern goes beyond a surface level explanation, he's genuinely concerned that those girls might have ulterior motives and are being disingenuous in their interactions. i think that's normal because anyone would be apprehensive of others trying to interact with a friend of yours who experiences the world differently because of a disability or is opposite to a societal norm. he's just incredibly awkward with his communication, which is not a justification for it but merely an explanation.

    • @huh5950
      @huh5950 8 місяців тому +124

      ​@aden9160 That's good and all but doesn't warrant her putting up with his behavior or attitude all the time or (as he clearly wishes) loving him romantically unfortunately. Especially since she already has to struggle to communicate and now she has to read possible intentions to because he's a tsundere. As someone that cares for her, not taking her feelings in consideration and adding burden on her by making conversation and interacting with others more difficult for her is a problem he should reflect on seriously. Parents want their children to be happy and not let them go near bad people but if they confined the kids at home and told them they could only talk with them and that everyone else was bad, especially by implying that people wouldn't normally go near the kid because they have something wrong you would consider it mental abuse no matter the "intentions" the parents could have had, same here. That pertains to a lot of tsunderes portrayed in anime recently

    • @aden9160
      @aden9160 8 місяців тому +66

      @@huh5950absolutely and while I completely agree with your point, I only intended to make a comment on the plot specifically with characters existing as devices for growth - which I should have clarified and recognize how it contributed to the misunderstanding.
      she is in no way obligated to return/reciprocate his feelings, nor is she responsible for his awkwardly unruly and condescending way of interacting with her. but he does exist as a foil and a roadblock to 1st male lead and in her own path to self-advocacy.
      EDIT: an additional point, unfortunately a lot of authors/mangaka tend to structure their character plots/interactions based off of pre-existing tropes and is definitely something to consider when approaching the conversation about quality representation.

    • @Deathy-zt5je
      @Deathy-zt5je 8 місяців тому +90

      It's a story, characters with flaws is what makes stories worth enjoying. And you completely cut out nuance and situational understanding, it's obvious when you read between the lines that Oushi cares a great deal for her, and is just overly concerned for her, and one of his flaws is that he can't communicate his feelings properly.

    • @wowisntitanamazinglyamazin9550
      @wowisntitanamazinglyamazin9550 8 місяців тому +19

      ​@@aden9160I mean we all put up with things that others would find appalling. No one's perfect but to strive to do better than our past imperfections is something everyone should strive for

  • @TheeFri2
    @TheeFri2 8 місяців тому +781

    the way he smirks when signing “I know you’re curious” and “you call her a friend” puts me off so much!
    ALSO signing “why did you have to come to college” … SHE HAS EVERY RIGHT TO GO.

    • @bigpapawalkingdownthestreet
      @bigpapawalkingdownthestreet 8 місяців тому +194

      YEAH! I haven't watched the show but like, I don't care if hes supposed to secretly care for her or something HE JUST SEEMS MEAN

    • @homerman76
      @homerman76 8 місяців тому +64

      @@bigpapawalkingdownthestreet I mean his intended meaning might be different, but it can be difficult to convey what you actually mean in a language you're not quite used to, especially if you're shy or a tsundere like he seems to be since it can throw off your thinking.

    • @Nevertoleave
      @Nevertoleave 8 місяців тому +30

      Haven’t watch the anime but the question actually sounds like something college instructors will ask. Meaning what do you want to get out of this experience. I doubt that’s what he meant it just reminded me of it

    • @rayhollander
      @rayhollander 8 місяців тому +202

      @@homerman76 We know what he means when later on he says to one girl that [Deaf] people should "stay where they're safe and not leave..." Whatever his intentions he is being ableist. He thinks what he is doing is right, but he wants to limit people with disabilities. He is the kind of person that means good but has a completely narrow view. I wish someone could say that to him bc he needs a reality check.

    • @acutelilmint8035
      @acutelilmint8035 8 місяців тому +11

      @@bigpapawalkingdownthestreetit’s over protective teasing / he obviously really likes her character.

  • @sw6369
    @sw6369 8 місяців тому +1276

    Bullying ur crush is loser mentality tbh. Bro just speak honestly

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 8 місяців тому +96

      Facts.

    • @nagijuu
      @nagijuu 7 місяців тому +337

      especially since they’re in college. like grow up dude

    • @MissAmy929728
      @MissAmy929728 7 місяців тому +201

      @@nagijuu it's why I don't feel bad for him. He's not 5 anymore

    • @georgesmith5201
      @georgesmith5201 7 місяців тому +160

      He is way too old to be bullying his crush. Like.. they're in college.

    • @Giugiola18122005
      @Giugiola18122005 7 місяців тому +104

      apart from being a bully he pretends to limit her as if she were mentally incompetent

  • @raz3488
    @raz3488 8 місяців тому +156

    An anime that’s not about high school kids?? Finally

    • @katja2134
      @katja2134 7 місяців тому +4

      @@ImTheTrueHealer they are in college

    • @katja2134
      @katja2134 7 місяців тому +4

      @@ImTheTrueHealer Might be a case of language. In my country we don't refer to university (college) as "school." "School" here only refers to high school and below.

    • @katja2134
      @katja2134 7 місяців тому +3

      @@ImTheTrueHealer Uhm alright. Have a nice day?

    • @guikoi3101
      @guikoi3101 2 місяці тому +1

      You must not watch that much anime if this surprises you.

  • @jadalove6971
    @jadalove6971 8 місяців тому +269

    People who want these two together, it comes across as an insult because Yuki deserves better 💀

    • @oleksandrsvyrepov9745
      @oleksandrsvyrepov9745 7 місяців тому +89

      Eh, I have to disagree. As a deaf person myself I have something to say about this Oushi actually strikes me as a person who doesn't treat her like a delicate princess for her disability, but rather as he would with any other friends. He treats her like a person. Itsoumi Seems like he's just fascinated by her disability and by how "cute" she is. Just because he learned sign language for her doesn't mean he doesn't see her as an object similar to a fish in a fish tank. But ultimately, I know the show will make you believe Itsoumi is the one for her so already I can forsee my personal issues with this.

    • @katlikethatprodz
      @katlikethatprodz 6 місяців тому +41

      Ouishi literally tells her all the time what she should and shouldn't do. If he likes her he should just say so and not wait around and then get jealous when someone else is interested in her. And just because Itsoumi is nice to her and thinks she is cute doesn't mean he doesn't see her as a person. Yes he is fascinated by her but she is also fascinated by him. There is no instance where Itsoumi treats her like an object. He is just very kind and respectful and that has nothing to do with her "being a delicate flower" or him seeing her as one.

    • @gingeralice3858
      @gingeralice3858 6 місяців тому +1

      He's my favorite but yeah she's not into him and it's weird to think there's people who ship them. Feel bad for him tho lol

    • @kevinzhang6623
      @kevinzhang6623 6 місяців тому +16

      @@oleksandrsvyrepov9745 Hey pal, you may wanna raise your expectations a bit more than "doesn't see her as an object"

    • @levicodm1961
      @levicodm1961 3 місяці тому +6

      ​@oleksandrsvyrepov9745 so you mean to say you want someone to dictate wjo you can have in your life and who you cant where you will go and everything

  • @LukeVader77
    @LukeVader77 8 місяців тому +127

    Sign in anime with fluid animation? How did I miss this?! That's awesome!

  • @nashwolf1731
    @nashwolf1731 2 місяці тому +8

    A Silent Voice: Never regretting the Bullying edition.

  • @TheJestersMUSIC
    @TheJestersMUSIC 8 місяців тому +97

    As a person who loves ASL and is currently learning it and adores deaf people more than hearing- its VERY refreshing to finally see the deaf be more appreciated anywhere in the world now including japan. Im so excited to see whats to come with this anime! I love how different JSL is compared to ASL!

    • @zoraackerman1684
      @zoraackerman1684 7 місяців тому +1

      Any idea how I can get started? The 4 episodes of this animr have inspired me to learn sign langusge and possibly specialise in hearing in Medical school. But I'd probably have to learn sign language online. Any tips?

    • @LibertyMonk
      @LibertyMonk 6 місяців тому

      ​@@zoraackerman1684I recommend trying to find people to learn from in person. There's a ton of subtext and accents that are best picked up face to face. A lot of colleges and universities have a class, and a lot of clubs or communities are willing to teach anyone interested, just googling "learn ASL [city]" could get you a lead to follow.
      If you want to try to learn a language online, more power to ya, but making friends helps so much.

    • @packkiller8693
      @packkiller8693 6 місяців тому

      ​@@zoraackerman1684 Honestly? You can learn ASL online if you want to, but in-person is 100x better. I recommend taking up an asl 1 course online and then proceed from there if you really want it to be online. If you just want to learn the language for free, then you will have flaws in your signing because you'll just be watching youtube videos, since I dont think there are any available free courses for ASL at the moment. Most of those flaws can be rectified if you attend deaf community events where they can correct your signing. So if you just want a free way of learning, you can start with searching for videos of the alphabet, grammar, rules, W-WH-WHE-WHO-H videos.Then learn vocabulary and talk to actual deaf people. Of course, I still think you should take an in-person class or an online course if you really want it to be online, but this is what I recommend to learn ASL online and for free.

  • @EcuadorConCiencia
    @EcuadorConCiencia 8 місяців тому +157

    Give a raise to whoever made the title 🤣he is ableist af... Glad she's kind and has other people who are kind to her...

  • @samanthaj7840
    @samanthaj7840 7 місяців тому +17

    This one has my heart by the strings , the animation is so cute and I love Yuki she's so pretty, soft and gentle. Can't wait for all the episodes to come out.

  • @L.Joe_Angel
    @L.Joe_Angel 8 місяців тому +437

    Those in the comments trying to defend him or say he's the better pick:
    He is not overprotective he is just ableist and if you've ever experienced ableist you'd know. He also learned sign from his sister unlike Itsuomi who is trying with Yuki, the first thing he learned in sign was idiot so he could make fun of her, and he never showed any interest until Itsuomi came along

    • @alexanderjackson7815
      @alexanderjackson7815 8 місяців тому +13

      Ableist. Learning new words everyday.

    • @Burning_the_toast
      @Burning_the_toast 8 місяців тому

      making new words up every day fr fr@@alexanderjackson7815

    • @gaminggaming.6071
      @gaminggaming.6071 8 місяців тому

      Nothing like romance media, people dragging fictional characters through the mud to try to show their own opinion as the objectively right one.

    • @Sour_Soap
      @Sour_Soap 8 місяців тому +3

      Thats wild dude

    • @Iratechromosome
      @Iratechromosome 8 місяців тому +34

      First of all: based
      Second of all: based

  • @jinhunterslay1638
    @jinhunterslay1638 8 місяців тому +30

    Random kind-of unrelated fact:
    In the lore of fantasy game Warhammer, Queek Headtaker learned Dwarven language just so he can swear at them

    • @Aro9313
      @Aro9313 8 місяців тому +3

      Nice-good reference, yes yes!

  • @grundyslays4373
    @grundyslays4373 8 місяців тому +59

    They actually did it.I never thought they would make an anime out of it.

    • @Harlem6J
      @Harlem6J 7 місяців тому

      I remember reading this idk if I dropped it or not thi

    • @evawilliamson6151
      @evawilliamson6151 3 місяці тому

      If you like it you should watch A Silent Voice it great😊

    • @catscanhavelittleasalami
      @catscanhavelittleasalami 3 місяці тому

      Please tell me they don't end up together.

    • @mercyy4424
      @mercyy4424 3 місяці тому

      @@catscanhavelittleasalami They don’t

  • @michealdrake3421
    @michealdrake3421 6 місяців тому +8

    My wife minored in ASL. She's not deaf, but she's always gotten along well with deaf people and even though she doesn't know Japanese sign language she's loved this series since it came out

  • @ElkiaStellar
    @ElkiaStellar 8 місяців тому +52

    Thank god he's the childhood friend. Being a tsundere isn't an excuse to be this horrible to her.

    • @gc.-.
      @gc.-. 8 місяців тому +15

      He’s actually a decent guy, not meant for her but he’s a good friend once you get to know him!

    • @ElkiaStellar
      @ElkiaStellar 8 місяців тому +33

      @@gc.-. no thank you.

    • @wylser
      @wylser 8 місяців тому +14

      Always hated how the tsundere girl would win in romance anime. **coughToradoracough** and **coughYourLieInAprilcough** among so many others

    • @Aro9313
      @Aro9313 8 місяців тому +2

      ​@@gc.-.Nuance like that is lost on the fragile

    • @Pokeringo
      @Pokeringo 8 місяців тому +4

      He's not a bad guy and cares more about her then anyone else. He's jst bad in showing it. I mean, he took the effort to learn sign language. What most of you moralist people would never do.

  • @DanA-zf8bt
    @DanA-zf8bt 8 місяців тому +37

    Fun fact: he shares the same VA as Jinshi from the Apothecary Diaries

  • @gumisse
    @gumisse 7 місяців тому +32

    Bro needs to learn to communicate his feelings smh. He’s the childhood friend it literally cant get any worse than that

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 7 місяців тому +2

      For real. All that effort to learn Japanese sign language.

    • @Yawn777
      @Yawn777 3 місяці тому +1

      It can if he treats her like she is an idiot just cause she is deaf.

    • @Yawn777
      @Yawn777 3 місяці тому +2

      ​@Mr.WestcottX If he did it expecting her to like him, then sorry he is not a good friend. You do that cause you want your friend to be heard and included not expecting something back

    • @samcooper2474
      @samcooper2474 2 місяці тому +3

      Except they're not friends and they never were. At no point did Yuki ever acknowledge him as a friend, that's just how he perceives their 'relationship' because he's a moron.

  • @Timtimzi
    @Timtimzi 8 місяців тому +299

    looks like a wholesome show...
    Like Ice Guy and Cool Colleague

    • @Demaad
      @Demaad 8 місяців тому +15

      I like that anime more than this one. It deserves a Season 2

    • @hijster479
      @hijster479 8 місяців тому +2

      ​@@DemaadI second that

    • @greybey4385
      @greybey4385 8 місяців тому +4

      @@Demaad I like both very much, but I agree. I want more

    • @EXSNIPER-xr1gv
      @EXSNIPER-xr1gv 8 місяців тому +1

      Your pfp made me think I had something on my screen XD

    • @kayleeyee9855
      @kayleeyee9855 8 місяців тому

      Both are very nice chill,calm and beautiful very nice slice of life romance!☺️ I also love both shows!!

  • @reinni2968
    @reinni2968 8 місяців тому +347

    Definitely having this on my watch list. Loved A Silent Voice this seems similar.

    • @weirdguy1495
      @weirdguy1495 8 місяців тому +87

      It's basically A Silent Voice but a lot less depressing.

    • @YounganMar3921
      @YounganMar3921 8 місяців тому +20

      Yeah I would love to see some more disability anime’s like a blind girl would be so cute

    • @rileymorgan4879
      @rileymorgan4879 8 місяців тому +20

      A silent voice is my favorite anime film. This caught my attention immediately

    • @sibsart2039
      @sibsart2039 8 місяців тому +9

      @@YounganMar3921I’m shocked he haven’t gotten that yet. I know there are blind characters, but not in slice of life.

    • @chiyosbows
      @chiyosbows 8 місяців тому

      @@weirdguy1495there is nothing remotely similar about the two shows minus the fact that they have a deaf fl

  • @jbabie04
    @jbabie04 8 місяців тому +44

    I need more episodes 😭 I cant even start to watch it yet. Its looks like such a good anime.

    • @andrea_7194
      @andrea_7194 8 місяців тому +1

      If I only I knew the name I would set it as "to watch later" lol. I can't bear starting an anime and not being able to binge it all the way 😂

    • @andrea_7194
      @andrea_7194 8 місяців тому

      it's probably "A sign of affection" though, isn't it 😅

  • @dbbondhon
    @dbbondhon 9 днів тому

    the character hits my heart sometime,the line "now i remembered, why I have learned sign language" describes the pain of losing a person,the scene tells a story,a feeling that is really far beyond from being described!

  • @birdsdontflygacha
    @birdsdontflygacha 5 місяців тому +3

    I like this character because he's here to show that she didn't fall for someone just because they learnt sign language for her
    Sadly in most romance with disabilities, the love interest is the only person adapting to the main character's disability and it sounds kinda like they had no other choice ykwim

  • @powerofdeath.
    @powerofdeath. 8 місяців тому +17

    I know american sign language and its so fascinating to see japanese sign language, some sign are so different, while some are exactly the same

  • @honinakecheta601
    @honinakecheta601 7 місяців тому +34

    so glad she didn't end up with this man child.

  • @aronia210
    @aronia210 6 місяців тому +4

    Why is the animation so damn flawless bruh. Every anime should look like this

  • @SethUnwell
    @SethUnwell 7 місяців тому +4

    Men, real women dont find it cute, we just find you a creep 🥰
    Being mean isnt a show of affection

  • @UzzielDalcour
    @UzzielDalcour 7 місяців тому +11

    A close friend of mine has a deaf sister. I liked her because she wasn't afraid to be herself, and I wanted to learn sign language to communicate with her. However, the more I got to know her, with the help of my friend ofc, those feelings disappeared and were replaced with a small...uncomfortably between us.
    Our mothers, who are super close friends, tried to get us to start over cause there was some issues between us, so we began writting letters to each other. Then, one day she just stopped out of nowhere, but I kept sending letters once a week, or so. About a month later, I gave up on giving leters with no response.
    Currently, we dont even interact with each other, but we hang out with each other's family.
    Its animes like this one that really made me question where I went wrong in trying to built the friendship between us, or if I had done something to her to make her not like me.

    • @colin8696908
      @colin8696908 7 місяців тому +1

      "Its animes like this one that really made me question where I went wrong"
      Not your fault you were the childhood friend and not the MC, your fate was sealed.

    • @UzzielDalcour
      @UzzielDalcour 7 місяців тому

      @@colin8696908 Meh, that's life. Everyone is the mc in their own life, while they are also side characters in other people's lives.🤷

    • @navana789
      @navana789 7 місяців тому +10

      Maybe you two just didn't click and that's all. It's sad but it happens all the time while meeting someone new.

    • @UzzielDalcour
      @UzzielDalcour 7 місяців тому

      @@navana789 True...

  • @redactedrider7606
    @redactedrider7606 7 місяців тому +5

    My bud and I learned basic signs to cheat on our test in class back in like 6th grade because our teacher seperated us for talking to much. When she finally noticed she made one of us sit outside the class for the last few weeks of the year lol

  • @RyanGastineau
    @RyanGastineau 7 місяців тому +4

    It surprises me how many people prefer him as the male lead. He was abit of a bully and kept sticking his nose into her business. He honestly kind of annoyed me. I get that he cares for her but she doesn't belong to him and if he wanted to be more than childhood friends he had plently of time to tell her. Did he think no one else would ever be interested in her and she would just wait around for him?

  • @AdmiralStoicRum
    @AdmiralStoicRum 8 місяців тому +12

    So what you missed: deaf hard of hearing are generally really good at reading body language
    Especially if they know someone. Thats why she's like his fingertips are weak, is he worried for me?
    Pretty neat huh?

  • @fuschiaboystatus1289
    @fuschiaboystatus1289 8 місяців тому +10

    This is a silent voices Shouko if he chose violence still after elementary

  • @francke5148
    @francke5148 8 місяців тому +25

    *having a beef in sign language

  • @madikatereed
    @madikatereed 6 місяців тому +12

    He might love her but he is using sign language to bring her down and that’s why she fell in love with Itsomi.

  • @Annie1962
    @Annie1962 8 місяців тому +46

    gotta admit, the anime shows him in a much worse light.
    He's not so bad to her - he also has a crush on her and now is angry that this tall, handsome man has taken an interest in her . I think he took it for granted that she would go out with him eventually and got a shock when another man showed interest. He is of course, jealous and suspicious

    • @stygian6642
      @stygian6642 7 місяців тому +21

      How is jealous and suspicious ANY better than straight up mean, please explain that to me

  • @mcmarkmarkson7115
    @mcmarkmarkson7115 8 місяців тому +9

    Damn I stopped 10 seconds into the youtube clip to not spoil myself. The initial dead pan expression already sold me on the anime :D

  • @Anisa-ig6xw
    @Anisa-ig6xw 8 місяців тому +11

    The title lol get him CR!

  • @gvpgameplays8945
    @gvpgameplays8945 8 місяців тому +45

    The fact there's an anime capitalizing on sign language... I find it intriguing. Of course there's "Silent Voice", but seeing this is just interesting to me.

    • @maxnum1sgameclub263
      @maxnum1sgameclub263 8 місяців тому +7

      How can i say this… DEI done right for once, and its not even western media. Bless anime!

    • @virtualmilkers1747
      @virtualmilkers1747 8 місяців тому +5

      There's a def character in Gangsta too.

    • @joshmoonXY
      @joshmoonXY 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@virtualmilkers1747I almost forgot about that guy. Nicholas.

  • @Primetime_inc
    @Primetime_inc 8 місяців тому +5

    As someone who has watched 'A Silent Voice', I now need to go watch this.☺️

  • @netwrkangel
    @netwrkangel 7 місяців тому +1

    Ya know, this is the first time I've thought about how people can tell how you're feeling from the way you sign! Just like you could with someone's voice. It makes sense that you could notice things about people by how they sign, I just hadn't thought about it before. Very cool!

  • @hahanever5
    @hahanever5 6 місяців тому +9

    For those of y'all that haven't actually watched the anime: no, he's ( his name's Oshi or something idk) not the real love interest, nor does he attempt to "show that he cares for her" without being rude. This dude stays being a close-minded, stubborn person who basically acts as if she can't take care of herself bc she's deaf.
    Another guy (Itsunomi) is with her, and he's 10/10. He's also learning sign language to speak to her. He's a sweetheart. Plz don't romanticize being rude and foolish to disabled ppl as "caring" for them. They might have to take care of themselves differently, but it's not as if they can't do anything at all. Don't suffocate them with the "oh poor baby" mentality either.
    Thanks.

  • @n.a.7723
    @n.a.7723 8 місяців тому +2

    I wanna give a shout-out to anyone on here who is deaf, I forget we can communicate digitally but I forget not all of us can speak. Shoutout to people with disabilities

  • @QrincessQri
    @QrincessQri 8 місяців тому +135

    Don’t ever sign to someone like this.. 😬 His body language the entire time just made me so uneasy. Such a condescending way of trying to communicate with someone you claim to care about. 🥴 He can stay the second male lead and in the eternal friend zone.

    • @faeraluran9143
      @faeraluran9143 8 місяців тому +8

      I want to learn sign language so I'm genuinely asking: what did he do wrong? What about his body language/signage was wrong aside from his last statement?

    • @zoe4965
      @zoe4965 8 місяців тому

      You suck wow

    • @25meip
      @25meip 8 місяців тому +6

      I think I get what you're saying, but do you think that means her assessment of his body language in-universe is off? She reads how he's coming across as meek and unassertive, and seeing it as a sign that he genuinely cares for her

    • @MillieTheSillie616
      @MillieTheSillie616 8 місяців тому +24

      @@faeraluran9143 even if you learn sign language it might not help with the signing aspect, most countries have a different form of Sign Language. America has ASL, England's got BSL, and Japan's got JSL... Although coincidentally from the looks of it Friend in ASL and JSL are pretty similar, but asl only uses the pointer finger instead of the whole hand (and doing it like that means close friend)... as for what he's doing wrong.... I couldn't tell you. He's maintaining eye contact and making his signs clear which is important in deaf culture (at least in the US never studied foreign deaf culture)... but in a generalized sense I think he is kind of looking down on her.

    • @gyounce1
      @gyounce1 8 місяців тому +2

      Pretty sure that was the point, for him to come off offensively.

  • @Cheeseybeaver45
    @Cheeseybeaver45 7 місяців тому +1

    At least she understood how he was talking thru sign instead of taking him fully literal

  • @rayx7967
    @rayx7967 6 місяців тому +3

    I love the animation style

  • @Tiniestwombat
    @Tiniestwombat 2 місяці тому +1

    He has no nose in the side view! Boy's voldemort!

  • @RinLockhart
    @RinLockhart 6 місяців тому +3

    "why the heck did you have to come to college?"
    It's obvious Oushi has some issues that i hope will be addressed in later chapters because this is really icky

  • @SimoneS-z9e
    @SimoneS-z9e 7 місяців тому +2

    As an artist this must have been a nightmare to make…..hands…an artist worst enemy.😂 Major respect for this anime.

  • @mondaysman5253
    @mondaysman5253 8 місяців тому +10

    THEY MADE THIS AN ANIME???? how did I miss it

  • @KShadow
    @KShadow Місяць тому

    Oushi never stood a chance not just cuz he was the childhood friend. He treated yuki like she was fragile and needs to be with people of 'her kind' and stay there. Itsumi wants yuki to grow and expand her horizons and grow with him.

  • @nileshdeb5024
    @nileshdeb5024 8 місяців тому +8

    This is so wholesome. I like romantic animés like this. It's so hearty and fulfilling!

  • @marktheshark5733
    @marktheshark5733 8 місяців тому +14

    Based af. This has inspired me to learn sign language to pick on the deaf people at school

  • @kisakikaminari5134
    @kisakikaminari5134 8 місяців тому +44

    He is fine, but Itsuomi is better for her 💖 especially after reading newest chapters, and Yuki deserves the best

    • @oleksandrsvyrepov9745
      @oleksandrsvyrepov9745 7 місяців тому

      Yeh that toxic possesive gojo dude

    • @reinakaos2056
      @reinakaos2056 7 місяців тому +7

      ​@@oleksandrsvyrepov9745Itsuomi is neither possessive nor toxic. He is a great help to Yuki in her process of expanding her world, and he even wants to be friends with Oushi, even though he knows that he has feelings for his girlfriend.

    • @Yawn777
      @Yawn777 3 місяці тому

      ​@@oleksandrsvyrepov9745Possessive? The guy who went and said to Oushi he was cool? Who said he wanted to be friends with him even after he went after his girlfriend?

  • @remingtonsix5517
    @remingtonsix5517 6 місяців тому +1

    Why is nearly everyone in this anime so freakin Gorgeous?!

  • @celiax8827
    @celiax8827 7 місяців тому +4

    “Why the heck did you have to come to college”
    Why the heck do you have to be alive, Oushi?!

  • @NailedByTot
    @NailedByTot 7 місяців тому +1

    Did anyone else watch the show Switched At Birth? I loved that show and this gives me those vibes. Makes me so happy.

  • @oceanspotions4401
    @oceanspotions4401 7 місяців тому +3

    Another sign he's giving is being a red flag

  • @toofuuu
    @toofuuu 7 місяців тому +10

    Honestly, this is the cutest thing ive seen today.

  • @edoardodossena3195
    @edoardodossena3195 8 місяців тому +20

    Bro took bulling and made it a sport

  • @RitsukiKageyori
    @RitsukiKageyori 5 місяців тому +1

    That’s some dedication. I admire that.

    • @KunReku
      @KunReku 4 місяці тому

      If someone went through the entire trouble of learning something new and difficult just to insult me, I would honestly feel very treasured.

  • @usurperx7111
    @usurperx7111 8 місяців тому +3

    0:55 hands are not easy

  • @MissAmy929728
    @MissAmy929728 5 місяців тому +2

    I'm tired of yall mentality that just because a guy crush on the heroine she owe him to fall in love with him. She doesn't like him and doesn't have to.

    • @fluffdog6994
      @fluffdog6994 Місяць тому

      I heard a spoiler she gets with someone better but idk

  • @recordkeepingandinformatio8206
    @recordkeepingandinformatio8206 8 місяців тому +11

    the evil version of a silent voice

  • @McKavian
    @McKavian 2 місяці тому +1

    In college, I learned Sign so I could ask a girl out.
    She said that she would only date deaf guys.

  • @-basil-5294
    @-basil-5294 8 місяців тому +5

    Just started watching this anime bc of how similar it looked to a silent voice and it is soooo cute I cannot wait until the next episode!!!

  • @chrono9503
    @chrono9503 2 місяці тому +2

    Bro is inclusively ableist

  • @Poke-ladd
    @Poke-ladd 8 місяців тому +46

    So is he like the second Male lead who will probably fall for her or is he a friend who’s a bit fowl mouthed

    • @neotagatg3238
      @neotagatg3238 8 місяців тому +75

      He's the childhood friend who guessing here one day watched her almost get hurt because of her disability. Since then has thought it be better if she stay locked up where it's safe. He cares for her he just is overcome by fear and worry.

    • @joshjo9405
      @joshjo9405 8 місяців тому +1

      Both, definitely both

    • @rayhollander
      @rayhollander 8 місяців тому +13

      @@neotagatg3238 The childhood friend who now is in love with her when he sees her interested in another guy lol.

    • @lattecreamsoda
      @lattecreamsoda 8 місяців тому +18

      The childhood friend who acknowledges his feelings for her once she already gets in a relationship.

    • @thisisntallowed9560
      @thisisntallowed9560 8 місяців тому +16

      He's the childhoodd friend who wants to lock her up in his basement.

  • @notseiseno7570
    @notseiseno7570 6 місяців тому

    I was born for this. More emotional anime’s about something less talked about! Here for it!!

  • @Saakuuriitaah
    @Saakuuriitaah 7 місяців тому +15

    Poor Oushi, he doesn't know how to express his feelings, he prefers to hurt the person he loves.

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 7 місяців тому +1

      For real. Especially this college girl who deaf

    • @Nehaaa.004
      @Nehaaa.004 7 місяців тому +23

      How is he the poor one if he's the one hurting the other person 💀

    • @cripwalker665
      @cripwalker665 5 місяців тому

      as in poor him that he doesn't know better. genuine ignorance sucks@@Nehaaa.004

  • @calicored3076
    @calicored3076 6 місяців тому +2

    They deserved to be together if he had balls!!

  • @Kim-ng4ti
    @Kim-ng4ti 8 місяців тому +4

    The title😂 >>>>>

  • @melad.knight8871
    @melad.knight8871 8 місяців тому +1

    This guy is really into this girl.
    Look at the way he looks at her.
    This should be interesting😁

  • @jack1235ify
    @jack1235ify 8 місяців тому +4

    I'm calling it now that he likes her deep down, made all the effort to learn sigh language but was too stupid be around her with her deaf ears.

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX 8 місяців тому

      For real.

    • @Yawn777
      @Yawn777 3 місяці тому

      It would be okay if he was only a dumb guy, he is rude so it is worse...

  • @emma_nutella58
    @emma_nutella58 7 місяців тому +2

    Bro learnt a whole new language just so he could insult someone and they could understand it. Gotta respect the grind

  • @thelegacyofgaming2928
    @thelegacyofgaming2928 7 місяців тому +3

    0:56 Bro doing the backshots motion

  • @-myharlequinnsapphicarch-
    @-myharlequinnsapphicarch- 8 місяців тому +1

    I- this gives me a silent voice vibes (not a bad thing just an observation) i really like that they animated the hand signs sm though tbh

  • @VerifiedDiscipline
    @VerifiedDiscipline 8 місяців тому +8

    Another new anime to watch weekly ✅

  • @princessthyemis
    @princessthyemis 8 місяців тому +2

    This looks great! Animating sign language looks hard!!! so impressive! I think my grandma would love this anime; I'm gonna recommend it to her so we can watch it together!

  • @hammadmubarak
    @hammadmubarak 8 місяців тому +4

    A Sign of Affection nah ! Combination of multiple characters from multiple animes.
    Miyo Saimori in orange hair
    Ice Guy with no ice
    Jun from Tomo Chan😂😂

  • @austinedeclan10
    @austinedeclan10 4 місяці тому +1

    Bro lost his crush to his future rival in episode 1 and didn't even know.

  • @ILOVEBakugo-32
    @ILOVEBakugo-32 8 місяців тому +12

    Imagine someone loving so much they fluently learn your language and you're not even in a relationship 😭❤ I cant imagine

    • @arthurfraco2970
      @arthurfraco2970 8 місяців тому +13

      Have you never had a friend?

    • @ILOVEBakugo-32
      @ILOVEBakugo-32 8 місяців тому +1

      @@arthurfraco2970 ... no 😔

    • @weeaboojones4063
      @weeaboojones4063 8 місяців тому +2

      @@arthurfraco2970do they learn a language for you?

    • @spook6394
      @spook6394 8 місяців тому

      @@weeaboojones4063yeah

    • @EmptyMan000
      @EmptyMan000 8 місяців тому +1

      @@weeaboojones4063 Depends on the friend.

  • @SessmaruKusanagiGaming
    @SessmaruKusanagiGaming 7 місяців тому +1

    AWWW!!! More JSL! I loved the JSL In Gangsta! ❤❤

  • @ImLucyguesswhereiamfrom
    @ImLucyguesswhereiamfrom 8 місяців тому +41

    He's her childhood friend, he learned sign language for her. He really likes her but terrible at showing it, yeah he is not the end game. But he's not a bad guy.

    • @Yawn777
      @Yawn777 3 місяці тому +1

      He already knew it before and yes he is rude and treats her like she is re*arded

  • @Selma_li
    @Selma_li 7 місяців тому +2

    *They look so much like Damian and Anya*