given The Movie
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Synopsis
Mafuyu Satou is a boy shattered by his mother's death and a devastating personal loss, barely able to string words together, let alone sing. But the TV series changed that, and this movie picks up right where it left off. The band Given has made it to the final round of an amateur music contest, but they've only got one original song. That's a problem. Mafuyu wants to dig deeper into songwriting, and help comes from an unexpected place: Ugetsu Murata, a classically trained violinist who also happens to be drummer Akihiko's complicated ex. This is where the movie really shifts focus. While the TV series centered on Ritsuka and Mafuyu's slow-burn connection, the film dives into the messy, painful love triangle between Akihiko, Ugetsu, and bassist Haruki, who's been quietly carrying feelings for Akihiko the whole time. It's raw and honest in ways that most romance anime, BL or otherwise, rarely bother to be. The relationships here aren't idealized; they're tangled and sometimes hard to watch, which is exactly what makes them hit so hard. If you liked the emotional weight of Nana's romantic entanglements or the gentle intimacy of Doukyuusei, this fits right in that space. And like Carole & Tuesday, the music isn't just background, it carries real narrative weight. Studio Lerche keeps the animation grounded and expressive, letting the quieter moments breathe. One movie, about 60 minutes, and it earns every single one of them.
Episode Guide
Characters
Haruki Nakayama
Haruki Nakayama: 22-year-old bassist in Given, a graduate student navigating life and music.
Chang Yung-I
Ugetsu Murata
Ugetsu Murata, a 21-year-old violinist, is Akihiko's roommate and a close friend since high school.
Asanuma Shintaro
MANGA BRIDGE
This season covers Chapters 1-20 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 21.
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The soundtrack never disappoints 🥰
More emotional than dramatic. The movie focuses on messy relationships, not perfect romance. The music still hits hard, but the real weight is in the tension between characters. If you like realistic love stories, this is for you; not if you want something light and simple.
this movie really said “love is messy and music won’t save you instantly” and punched me in the throat 😭 akihiko/haruki/ugetsu is just layers of bad decisions + yearning. raw, uncomfortable, but painfully real. not clean BL fluff—this is DAMAGE.
It was an emotional ride for me. I felt a bit emotional thinking how Haruki and Akihiko grow. It was messy and emotional, but I also learned some life and decisions lessons. The dialogues and the story were just perfect for me. Overall, this is good and really hits the spot.
this is a solid follow-up but it's messy. shifts focus to the adults, which is fine, but the pacing feels rushed. the music still slaps. not as gut-punch as the series, but worth it for fans. just wish it had more time to breathe.
Pure emotional resonance! Moving from the series to the movie shifts the focus to Akihiko and Haruki’s complex dynamic, and it’s handled with such maturity. The concert scene is a technical masterpiece of sound and raw feeling!
EP1. I LOVE THIS MOVIE SO MUCH, the emotions, storyline, the music, every character and events is still clinging in my heart even after watching it. If you want real life love and career story with amazing music, I highly recommend this movie and its series. IT WILL YOU!!!
The songs never disappoint! Prepare tissues before watching, you'd need it 😭
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