The acclaimed music and boys' love series Given is now fully available on Crunchyroll, featuring both English dub and subtitled options. This 11-episode run, produced by Lerche, adapts the popular manga and focuses on a high school band grappling with past trauma and newfound connection.
Given centers on Mafuyu Satou, a withdrawn student who is discovered by guitarist Ritsuka Uenoyama. Uenoyama, impressed by Mafuyu's latent musical talent, takes him under his wing, leading to Mafuyu's integration into Uenoyama's band. The series deftly explores themes of grief, healing, and the power of music to forge bonds.
Lerche, the studio behind Kakegurui and Assassination Classroom, brings a polished visual style to the adaptation, effectively capturing both the raw energy of band performances and the subtle emotional nuances of the characters' relationships. This emotional depth has earned Given an 8.29 rating on MyAnimeList from over 346,000 voters.
With its complete 11-episode arc now accessible, Given provides a self-contained narrative that culminates in the formation of the band's identity and sound. The series' success led to a follow-up film, Given The Movie, which continues the story of its central characters.
