TL;DR, A Sign of Affection has surpassed 7.8 million copies in circulation worldwide, Kodansha reports. Volume 14 arrived on May 13, and the author has said the story is heading toward its climax.
8 million copies in circulation worldwide. The milestone lands the same week volume 14 hit shelves on May 13, and it shows steady global momentum. 8 million copies figure points to broad reach across print and digital.
Back in January, Morishita told readers the story is heading toward its climax. With a fresh volume out and the finish line in sight, fans want to know how to keep up with releases and where the anime is streaming. Here is what has been confirmed, who reported it, and what it likely means for readers as we move into the final stretch.
A Sign of Affection passes 7.8 million copies worldwide
8 million copies in circulation worldwide. 8 million copies milestone comes via that post. The manga launched in Dessert magazine in July 2019, and the story follows college student Yuki and fellow student Itsuomi.
A chance meeting on a train brings them together, and while Itsuomi speaks several languages, sign language is not one of them. The question of how they learn to share their growing feelings anchors the series. The anime adaptation debuted in January 2024.
Crunchyroll streamed the series as it aired and also streams an English dub.
Readers asking about print should note that Kodansha published the manga’s 14th compiled book volume on May 13. That makes volume 14 the newest collected release following serial chapters in Dessert magazine. The X announcement did not list print runs, special editions, or region-specific dates; those details are not yet confirmed.
English availability includes digital releases from Kodansha USA Publishing and Kodansha’s K MANGA service, so fans can keep current even as circulation grows.
In January, creator Suu Morishita revealed that the manga is heading toward its climax. For readers, that points to a finish line on the horizon, so keeping up with new chapters and volume 14 will help you track the key developments. If you are catching up, you can also turn to the anime, which is streaming on Crunchyroll with an English dub.
We will follow for any update on print specifics or schedules; beyond the circulation milestone and the latest volume release, extra details are not yet confirmed.
Where to read and watch A Sign of Affection right now
Readers have a clear path to jump in as the series reaches a new peak. 8 million copies milestone came from the official X account for Kodansha’s Dessert magazine. In January, creator Suu Morishita said the manga is heading toward its climax.
Kodansha also published the 14th compiled volume on May 13. That timing gives fans fresh chapters while the story moves toward its turning point.
Here is where to read and watch right now:
- Digital English release (manga): Kodansha USA Publishing
- Digital English release (manga): Kodansha’s K MANGA service
- Latest volume: 14th compiled book volume published on May 13
- Anime: Crunchyroll streaming; the service streamed the series as it aired and also streams an English dub
In English, both Kodansha USA and K MANGA publish the manga digitally. This forms the current English release for readers who want a legal, up-to-date option. Kodansha USA describes the story as a college romance between Yuki and Itsuomi.
He speaks three languages, but not sign language, and the pair learn how to share their feelings. With the manga heading toward its climax and a recent volume in hand, fans can catch up on those services as the chapters arrive in digital form. Print editions or other platforms in English are not yet confirmed.
Region details for Crunchyroll streaming are not yet confirmed. The anime adaptation debuted in January 2024, and Crunchyroll also streams an English dub. If you plan to start now, these are the official options named in this update.
What the 7.8 million milestone and the approaching climax mean for A Sign of Affection
8 million copies in circulation worldwide. That number reflects its current reach. For context, Suu Morishita launched the manga in Dessert in July 2019, and the story follows college student Yuki and multilingual Itsuomi as they learn to share their feelings when sign language is new to him.
Kodansha USA Publishing and Kodansha’s K MANGA service both publish the series in English digitally, so new readers can access it as interest grows. The sales impact is evident in the circulation announcement itself, which places the title among Dessert’s notable performers.
Morishita revealed in January that the manga is heading toward its climax. The exact timing of the series climax is not yet confirmed. Readers now have a fresh waypoint all the same: Kodansha published volume 14 on May 13.
With the latest volume out, fans can keep following Yuki and Itsuomi’s developing bond while the story approaches its decisive stretch. Any details about how long the run will continue or how many volumes remain are not yet confirmed.
The anime adaptation debuted in January 2024, and Crunchyroll streamed the series as it aired. Crunchyroll also streams an English dub, which gives viewers another way to experience the story. These confirmed release channels, paired with digital English publishing by Kodansha USA and K MANGA, support broad availability as the narrative moves forward.
Plans beyond the current anime broadcast are not yet confirmed, so future anime prospects remain open. For now, the combination of a new volume, active streaming, and an author’s note about a nearing climax sets clear touchpoints for fans. Suu Morishita’s update signals that the next chapters will carry added weight, while the latest release date ensures readers have up-to-date material as the series heads toward its conclusion.
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Source: ANN