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A Sign of Affection

The A Sign of Affection manga has surpassed 7.8 million copies in circulation worldwide and is heading toward its climax. The 14th compiled volume was released on May 13.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated 17m ago

Suu Morishita's A Sign of Affection manga, which launched in July 2019, has exceeded 7.8 million copies in circulation worldwide. The figure comes from the official X account for Kodansha's Dessert magazine. The announcement arrived as the series approaches its climax, a direction Morishita stated earlier this year.

The series' commercial growth follows its 2024 anime adaptation. The 14th compiled volume reached stores on May 13.

Separately, the franchise has extended into fashion retail. The TV anime opposite me and you and the brand earth music & ecology launched a second collaboration, with pre-orders opening September 4, 2026, at 18:00 on STRIPE CLUB. The new Tempura items join the returning Yeti line, along with eco-bags, acrylic keychains, and earrings. Reservations close on September 16, 2026.

Key facts

Worldwide circulation
Over 7.8 million copies
Manga launch
July 2019
Climax status
Heading toward its climax, per author Suu Morishita
14th compiled volume release
May 13
Second fashion collaboration
TV anime with earth music & ecology
Pre-order start
September 4, 2026, at 18:00 on STRIPE CLUB
Merchandise additions
New Tempura items, returning Yeti line, eco-bags, acrylic keychains, earrings
Reservation period
Until September 16, 2026

Timeline

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A Sign of Affection Manga Surpasses 7.8 Million Copies Worldwide

Suu Morishita's A Sign of Affection manga has exceeded 7.8 million copies in circulation worldwide, according to the official X account for Kodansha's Dessert magazine. The manga, which launched in July 2019, is heading toward its climax as Morishita stated earlier this year. The 14th compiled volume was released on May 13.