Synopsis
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 ...
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA broken guitar, a haunted voice, and a band that turns sorrow into soaring songs.
Mafuyu Satō drags his battered Gibson out of a dim apartment and trudges to school, where a chance encounter on a quiet gym stairwell changes everything. Ritsuka Uenoyama, a hot‑tempered guitarist with a knack for fixing broken strings, scolds Mafuyu for neglecting his instrument. When Mafuyu begs for help, Ritsuka reluctantly agrees and pulls him into a jam session with bassist Haruki Nakayama and drummer Akihiko Kaji. The raw, mournful timbre of Mafuyu’s voice catches Ritsuka off guard, sparking a sudden resolve: the shy newcomer will become the band’s vocalist. As rehearsals progress, the quartet—later christened "the band"—learns to translate personal grief into music. Mafuyu, still haunted by the tragedy that left him clutching a guitar he never intended to own, finds tentative solace in his friends’ unwavering support. Through late‑night practice rooms, school festivals, and heartfelt confessions, each member confronts their own insecurities while forging an unbreakable bond. The series weaves together the bittersweet ache of first love, the catharsis of performance, and the quiet healing power of friendship, all set against a backdrop of earnest school‑life drama and soulful indie rock.
melancholy indieschool camaraderieemotional crescendogentle BLmusical coming‑of‑age
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 15+
strong
Disturbing themesCentral storyline revolves around a character processing the suicide of his former boyfriend, with depictions of grief, trauma, and emotional withdrawal.
mild
Sexual contentRomantic relationship between two male high school students includes kissing, embracing, and implied intimacy, but no explicit sexual content.
mild
LanguageOccasional mild profanity in subtitles (e.g., 'damn,' 'hell').
mild
Substance useCollege-age side characters drink alcohol socially in a few scenes; no underage use depicted.
A tender, music-driven romance between two high school boys that sensitively explores grief after a loved one's suicide. The series handles heavy emotional themes with care but centers on a same-sex relationship and past trauma that may require maturity to process.
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given has 11 episodes.
given is currently finished airing.
given was produced by Lerche.
given aired Jul 12, 2019 to Sep 20, 2019.
given is based on a Manga.
A tender, music-driven romance between two high school boys that sensitively explores grief after a loved one's suicide. The series handles heavy emotional themes with care but centers on a same-sex relationship and past trauma that may require maturity to process.
