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Heart-wrenching melodies and unrequited love entwine in a poignant tale of self-discovery. Vibrant rhythms ignite as two musicians collide, sparking a creative journey. If you love music-driven dramas, this is unmissable.
Tightly clutching his Gibson guitar, Mafuyu Satou steps out of his dark apartment to begin another day of his high school life. While taking a nap in a quiet spot on the gymnasium staircase, he has a chance encounter with fellow student Ritsuka Uenoyama, who berates him for letting his guitar's strings rust and break. Noticing Uenoyama's knowledge of the instrument, Satou pleads for him to fix it and to teach him how to play. Uenoyama eventually agrees and invites him to sit in on a jam session with his two band mates: bassist Haruki Nakayama and drummer Akihiko Kaji. Satou's voice is strikingly beautiful, filling Uenoyama with the determination to make Satou the lead singer of the band. Though reticent at first, Satou takes the offer after an emotional meeting with an old friend. With the support of his new friends, Satou must not only learn how to play guitar, but also come to terms with the mysterious circumstances that led him to be its owner. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
Editorial mood guide by WatchMoodly Editorial Team · Base catalog metadata via AniList.
8.3/10 avg
Studio: Lerche
Mood Rationale & Viewing Guide: Should You Watch given?
Within our mood classification system, given aligns strongest with a romantic / sad / happy viewing mood (love stories that will make your heart flutter). Key tonal signals include music based storyline, high school life, slice of life drama, guitar music, jam sessions, band mates, making it a strong pick when you want a story driven by those themes without spoilers.
Watch If…
- •You want a drama, music, romance anime series released in 2019 from Lerche.
- •You enjoy themes centered on music based storyline, high school life, slice of life drama, guitar music.
- •You want a compact 11-episode run you can finish in a weekend (~23 min per episode).
Skip If…
- •You prefer high-intensity, gritty psychological thrillers over drama and music storytelling.
- •You are looking for an ongoing, multi-season franchise rather than a completed release.
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Frequently Asked Questions About given
Where can I watch given (2019) legally online?
given is available through official platforms including Crunchyroll, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crunchyroll Premium (Via Prime) Amazon Channel, Amazon. Use the streaming links on this page to open the licensed release directly.
What mood and genres does given fit best?
given is classified under Drama, Music, Romance, Slice of Life and best matches a romantic or sad or happy mood, featuring elements of music based storyline, high school life, slice of life drama, guitar music, jam sessions.
How many episodes does given have?
given (2019) is currently marked as completed with 11 episodes, averaging 23 minutes per episode.
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