Romance anime fans know the feeling all too well.

You finish a series, fall completely in love with the characters, and then spend the next year desperately searching for any tiny hint that a second season could still happen.

That’s basically where fans of A Sign of Affection have been since the anime ended in 2024.

Now, new manga news has viewers talking about A Sign of Affection Season 2 all over again.

According to an update shared by Kodansha’s Dessert magazine, the A Sign of Affection manga has officially surpassed 7.8 million copies in circulation worldwide. At the same time, creators Suu Morishita also revealed the manga is now heading toward its climax.

For longtime fans, those two updates together immediately sparked the same question:

Could A Sign of Affection Season 2 still happen?

『#ゆびさきと恋々』(#森下suu)
⑭巻が 絶 賛 発 売 中✨
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全世界累計780万部突破🌠
ついに、アメリカ旅行🗽へ出発した雪と逸臣。

見るものすべてが新鮮な雪。そんな雪を愛しく見つめる逸臣。… pic.twitter.com/bCY0upUaUT

— デザート編集部 (@DESSERT_kc) May 17, 2026

A Sign of Affection Season 2 still hasn’t been officially announced

At the moment, there has still been no official confirmation of A Sign of Affection Season 2.

But fans also point out there has never been an announcement saying the anime is over for good either.

That uncertainty has basically defined the fandom discussion ever since Season 1 ended.

One fan on Reddit summed up the situation pretty perfectly:

“There has not been any official announcement of a second season. There’s also no announcement that it won’t get a second season.”

Unfortunately, romance anime fans are used to this kind of waiting game.

Another viewer admitted they’ve learned to expect disappointment when it comes to shojo adaptations:

“I learned the hard way after Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card to simply assume shoujo anime gets one season only.”

That feeling pops up constantly in conversations about A Sign of Affection Season 2. Fans love the series, but many also worry the anime may have only been created to promote the manga.

At the same time, plenty of viewers still aren’t ready to give up hope.

“I think everyone here in this group wish for a second season.”

Another fan wrote:

“It just feels so unfinished with just season 1 :’)”

Fans think there’s still plenty of story left for A Sign of Affection Season 2

Part of the reason viewers still want another season so badly is because manga readers keep insisting there’s much more story left to adapt.

Without getting into spoilers, many fans believe the anime only scratched the surface of Yuki and Itsuomi’s relationship.

“There is a lot more in their relationship and I would love to see everything animated.”

Others say the emotional warmth of the series is what made it stand out in the first place.

“I just love this show and I know some people say it’s slow but it’s so warm and hopeful. It’s my comfort watch.”

That “comfort watch” energy is honestly a huge part of why the fandom has stayed active long after the anime ended.

A Sign of Affection wasn’t just another romance anime people watched and forgot about a week later. Fans connected deeply with its quieter storytelling, gentle pacing, and emotional sincerity.

Some viewers even shared that the anime inspired them to learn more about sign language after watching the series.

A Sign of Affection fans have seen impossible Season 2 announcements happen before

Part of what keeps hope alive is the fact that anime renewals can sometimes happen years later.

Romance and shojo anime fans have seen this before with series that looked completely finished, only to suddenly return after long gaps.

That’s one reason some viewers are comparing the situation to Yona of the Dawn, which spent years without a continuation before renewed discussion about the franchise eventually resurfaced.

Fans also point out that A Sign of Affection now has several things working in its favor.

• Strong manga sales
• A passionate romance anime fandom
• Continued online discussion
• More manga content available
• Critical praise for the anime adaptation

Some viewers even believe the manga nearing its climax could actually help the anime’s chances long term. Studios sometimes wait for more source material or for a story to get closer to completion before revisiting a series.

Of course, none of that guarantees A Sign of Affection Season 2 will happen.

Still, the new manga milestone has clearly reignited hope inside the fandom.

And honestly? Fans don’t seem ready to let this series go anytime soon.