One such anime could be 'A Silent Voice'. It beautifully portrays the story of a deaf girl named Shoko Nishimiya. The story delves into themes of redemption, friendship, and love. The main character Shoya Ishida, who used to bully Shoko in the past, tries to make amends and in the process, they develop a deep connection that has elements of love. It shows how they overcome their differences and the challenges that come with Shoko's deafness.
One of the best aspects is the unique communication. In an anime like 'A Silent Voice', the use of sign language to convey emotions and thoughts between the characters adds a new dimension. It makes the love story more profound as the characters have to put in extra effort to understand each other. For example, Shoya has to learn sign language to truly connect with Shoko.
Well, the Gangsta manga ends with a mix of closure and ambiguity. Some characters get the resolutions they deserve, but there are still elements that make you think and wonder about the future.
The recommendation information about Deaf's substitute novel was not clear. The search results mentioned some novels related to Little Deaf, but did not provide specific recommendations. Therefore, I'm not sure about the recommendation of Deaf's stand-in novel.