Given (manga)

Given (Japanese: ギヴン Hepburn: Givun; stylized in all lowercase) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Natsuki Kizu. It has been serialized in the bimonthly manga magazine Chéri+ since 2013, and has been collected into eight tankōbon volumes by Shinshokan. The series follows a group of four students in an amateur rock band, and the dual romantic relationships that form among them: between electric guitarist Ritsuka Uenoyama and vocalist Mafuyu Satō, and between bassist Haruki Nakayama and drummer Akihiko Kaji.

Given
Cover to the first volume of the manga series. Clockwise from far left: Haruki Nakayama, Akihiko Kaji, Ritsuka Uenoyama, and Mafuyu Satō
ギヴン (Givun)
Genre	Boys' love, drama, romance^[1]
Manga
Written by	Natsuki Kizu
Published by	Shinshokan
English publisher	NA: SuBLime
Imprint	Dear+ Comics
Magazine	Chéri+
Demographic	Josei
Original run	April 30, 2013 (2013-04-30) – March 30, 2023 (2023-03-30)
Volumes	9 (List of volumes)
Audio drama
Produced by	Crown Works
Studio	Dice Entertainment
Original run	February 25, 2016 (2016-02-25) – present
Episodes	5 (List of episodes)
Anime television series
Directed by	Hikaru Yamaguchi
Written by	Yuniko Ayana
Music by	Michiru (Score) Centimillimental (Songs)
Studio	Lerche
Licensed by	Crunchyroll
Original network	Fuji TV (Noitamina)
Original run	July 11, 2019 (2019-07-11) – September 19, 2019 (2019-09-19)
Episodes	11 (List of episodes)
Anime film
Given: The Movie (2020) Given: Hiragi Mix (2024) Given: To the Sea (2024)
Television drama
Directed by	Kōichirō Miki
Licensed by	Crunchyroll
Original network	FOD
Original run	July 17, 2021 – August 21, 2021
Original animation DVD
Given - On the Other Hand
Directed by	Akiyo Ōhashi
Written by	Yuniko Ayana
Music by	Michiru (Score) Centimillimental (Songs)
Studio	Lerche
Licensed by	Crunchyroll
Released	December 1, 2021
Runtime	22 minutes

The series has been adapted multiple times, notably as an audio drama in 2016, an 11-episode anime television series in 2019, an anime film in 2020, and a live-action television drama in 2021. The anime television series aired on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block, and was the first boys' love (BL) series to air on Noitamina. An English-language translation of the manga is licensed in North America by the Viz Media-Animate joint publishing initiative SuBLime, while the anime and film are syndicated outside of Asia by the streaming service Crunchyroll.

Plot

Given is roughly divided into three major story arcs. The first arc, which focuses primarily on the relationship between Ritsuka and Mafuyu, follows the formation of the band and the lead-up to their first live performance. The second arc, which focuses primarily on the relationship between Akihiko and Haruki, follows the band as they prepare for their first music festival. Following these two arcs, the manga is currently ongoing with its third arc, focusing on Hiiragi and Shizusumi's relationship.

Ritsuka and Mafuyu

High school student Ritsuka Uenoyama is the guitarist for a band composed of himself, bassist Haruki Nakayama, and drummer Akihiko Kaji. He becomes a reluctant guitar teacher to Mafuyu Satō, a shy classmate, after repairing the broken strings on Mafuyu's Gibson ES-330. Ritsuka quickly realizes that Mafuyu is an exceptionally talented singer, and invites him to join the band.

Ritsuka learns that Mafuyu's guitar was previously owned by Yūki Yoshida, Mafuyu's childhood best friend and former boyfriend who died from suicide. The band begins composing music in preparation for a live performance, but Mafuyu struggles to write lyrics for the song. On the day of the performance, Mafuyu has a breakthrough and sings an emotionally powerful song expressing his grief over Yūki. The performance prompts Ritsuka and Mafuyu to act on their growing romantic feelings for each other; they kiss backstage and begin dating. The band names itself "Given", in tribute to the guitar given to Mafuyu by Yūki's mother after his passing.

Akihiko and Haruki

Given begins to gain traction after posting a video of their live performance online. They apply for the lineup of a major amateur music festival and begin composing new music, but their progress is complicated by Haruki's secret romantic feelings for Akihiko, as well as Akihiko's continued involvement with his ex-boyfriend Ugetsu Murata. Tensions mount until Akihiko is kicked out of the apartment he shares with Ugetsu. He reveals to Haruki that he is aware of his feelings for him, leading to an awkward and tense sexual encounter.

Without a place to stay, Akihiko moves in with Haruki. Although their cohabitation grows to become pleasant, unresolved romantic and interpersonal tensions persist. On the day of Given's qualifying concert, Akihiko ends his relationship with Ugetsu. The band performs a new song Mafuyu wrote, but are ultimately not chosen for the festival lineup. After some time, Akihiko moves out of Haruki's apartment and decides to seriously commit to his music studies. In the spring, following a violin competition, Akihiko confesses his feelings to Haruki, admitting the changes he made in his life were to become a person worthy of Haruki's love. The two begin dating.

Characters

Main characters

Mafuyu Satō (佐藤 真冬, Satō Mafuyu)

Voiced by: Sōma Saitō (audio drama),^[2] Shōgo Yano (anime)^[3] (Japanese); Brandon McInnis^[4] (English)

A 16-year-old high school student and Given's lead vocalist and guitarist. Though he lacks experience and professional training, Mafuyu is a naturally gifted singer and quickly picks up guitar and songwriting skills. He suppresses his emotions following the suicide of his former boyfriend Yuki, resulting in an outwardly shy and aloof personality, but becomes ferociously expressive when he performs. Outside of music, he cares for a nine-month-old Pomeranian named Kedama.

Ritsuka Uenoyama (上ノ山 立夏, Uenoyama Ritsuka)

Voiced by: Makoto Furukawa (audio drama),^[2] Yuma Uchida (anime)^[3] (Japanese); Jessie James Grelle^[4] (English)

A 16-year-old high school student and Given's lead guitarist. Having played guitar since a young age, Ritsuka is highly practiced and talented with the instrument. He has a kind personality, though often comes off to others as stoic and bullish, and is inexperienced in romantic affairs. At the start of the series, he has lost his enthusiasm for playing the guitar, though his love for music returns as he develops a closer bond with Mafuyu.

Haruki Nakayama (中山 春樹, Nakayama Haruki)

Voiced by: Yasuaki Takumi (audio drama),^[2] Masatomo Nakazawa (anime)^[3] (Japanese); Y. Chang^[4] (English)

A 22-year-old graduate student and Given's bassist and bandleader. Haruki is friendly and sociable, and as the oldest member of the band, often functions as its mediator. He has a longstanding crush on Akihiko and eventually begins dating him.

Akihiko Kaji (梶 秋彦, Kaji Akihiko)

Voiced by: Satoshi Hino (audio drama)^[2] Takuya Eguchi (anime)^[3] (Japanese); Jonah Scott^[4] (English)

A 20-year-old college music student and Given's drummer. Akihiko majors in violin performance and is skilled in several other instruments. Having been in numerous relationships with both men and women, he is also knowledgeable in romantic affairs, often giving advice to others in this regard. He lives with his ex-boyfriend Ugetsu, with whom he maintains an on-and-off relationship. However, Akihiko realizes his growing feelings for Haruki and permanently ends his relationship with Ugetsu, eventually becoming Haruki's boyfriend and vowing to improve himself for him.

Supporting characters

Yuki Yoshida (吉田 由紀, Yoshida Yuki)

Voiced by: Yoshiki Nakajima (audio drama), Yuuki Shin (anime) (Japanese); Brendan Blaber^[5] (English)

Mafuyu's childhood friend and former boyfriend, who died from suicide prior to the series' events and appears only through flashbacks. Yuki's outgoing and impulsive personality starkly contrasted with Mafuyu's shyness; however, the two bonded over their common backgrounds as latchkey kids raised in single-parent homes and later became lovers. Their eventual falling out led Yuki to drink heavily and hang himself. Prior to his death, Yuki was a guitarist in a band alongside his friends Hiiragi and Shizusumi.

Ugetsu Murata (村田 雨月, Murata Ugetsu)

Voiced by: Atsushi Tamaru (audio drama), Shintarō Asanuma (anime)^[6] (Japanese); J. Michael Tatum^[7] (English)

A world-renowned violinist, and Akihiko's roommate and ex-boyfriend.

Yayoi Uenoyama (上ノ山 弥生, Uenoyama Yayoi)

Voiced by: Sayuri Yahagi (audio drama), Yū Shimamura (anime) (Japanese); Hayden Daviau^[8] (English)

Ritsuka's older sister, who once harbored an unrequited crush on Akihiko. After being rejected, Yayoi enters a romantic relationship with Koji Yatake. She is a talented painter and member of the art club. Eventually, she finds out about Ritsuka and Mafuyu's relationship, as well as Akihiko and Haruki's.

Shōgo Itaya (板谷 翔吾, Itaya Shōgo)

Voiced by: Junya Enoki (audio drama), Kengo Takanashi (anime)

Ritsuka's friend and classmate, who is a soccer striker recognized as a rising athlete in the Kanto region. Shōgo has excellent motor skills and thus is skilled at other ball games, including basketball.

Ryū Ueki (植木 涼, Ueki Ryū)

Voiced by: Taku Yashiro (audio drama), Hiroto Amano (anime)

Ritsuka's friend and classmate, who plays center for the school basketball team.

Hiiragi Kashima (鹿島 柊, Kashima Hiiragi)

Voiced by: Toshiki Masuda (audio drama), Fumiya Imai (anime)^[6]

Mafuyu's childhood friend and former classmate, who was previously a bassist in a band alongside Yuki and Shizusumi. Hiiragi cares deeply for Mafuyu, having been aware of his relationship with Yuki.

Shizusumi Yagi (八木 玄純, Yagi Shizusumi)

Voiced by: Daiki Hamano (audio drama), Taito Ban (anime)

Mafuyu's childhood friend and former classmate, who was previously a drummer in a band alongside Yuki and Hiiragi.

Kōji Yatake (矢岳 光司, Yatake Kōji)

Voiced by: Daiki Hamano (audio drama), Ryōta Takeuchi (anime)

Haruki's fellow classmate from college, who is a bassist and vocalist, as well as a video editor who helps promote bands. He later dates Yayoi.

Tsubaki (つばき)

Voiced by: Mitsuhiro Nakae (anime)

Mafuyu's co-worker at the concert venue where he works. Tsubaki appears only in the anime adaptation.

Media

Manga

Given has been serialized in the bimonthly magazine Chéri+ since April 2013.^[9] In Japan, the series has been collected into nine bound volumes published by Shinshokan.^[10] An English-language translation is published by Viz Media under their SuBLime imprint, with the first volume released in February 2020.^[11][12] The series ended serialization on March 30, 2023.^[13]

On January 30, 2024, Given's spin-off epilogue series, Given 10th Mix, premiered in the March 2024 issue of Chéri+.^[14] Its events take place 10 years after the conclusion of the main series.

Given is the first multi-volume work produced by manga artist Natsuki Kizu, following her two previous single-volume series Yukimura-sensei to Kei-kun (Yukimura and Kei, 2013)^[15] and Links (2014).^[16]

No.	Original release date	Original ISBN	English release date	English ISBN
1	November 29, 2014^[10]	978-4-403-66449-6	February 11, 2020^[17]	978-1-9747-1182-6
2	January 30, 2016^[18]	978-4-403-66503-5	May 12, 2020^[19]	978-1-9747-1183-3
3	March 1, 2017^[20]	978-4-403-66561-5	August 11, 2020^[21]	978-1-9747-1184-0
4	December 29, 2017^[22]	978-4-403-66614-8	November 10, 2020^[23]	978-1-9747-1185-7
5	April 1, 2019^[24]	978-4-403-66674-2	February 9, 2021^[25]	978-1-9747-1186-4
6	August 3, 2020^[26]	978-4-403-66736-7	September 14, 2021^[27]	978-1-9747-2367-6
7	December 1, 2021^[28]	978-4-403-66782-4	January 10, 2023^[29]	978-1-9747-3447-4
8	October 3, 2022^[30]	978-4-403-66834-0	October 10, 2023^[31]	978-1-9747-4095-6
9	September 1, 2023^[32]	978-4-403-66880-7	August 13, 2024^[33]	978-1-9747-4702-3

Anime

An anime television series adaptation produced by Lerche was announced during a Fuji TV press conference on March 14, 2019.^[3] The series aired from July 11 to September 19, 2019 on Noitamina, the network's late-night anime programming block, making Given the first BL series to air on Noitamina.^[3][34] The series is syndicated by Crunchyroll, which simulcast the series worldwide outside of Asia.^[35] In Southeast Asia, the series released on WeTV on May 18, 2021.^[36]

The series' primary production staff includes Hikaru Yamaguchi as director, Yuniko Ayana [ja] as scriptwriter, Mina Osawa as character designer, and Michiru [ja] as score composer.^[3][37] The series' four original songs — opening theme "Kizuato", closing theme "Marutsuke", and original songs "Session" and "Fuyu no hanashi" (lit. "A Winter Story") — are composed and performed by Centimillimental, with additional vocals from Mafuyu voice actor Shōgo Yano on "Marutsuke" and "Fuyu no hanashi".^[6][38] The anime features a new voice cast, re-casting the roles from the Crown Works audio drama.^[3]

Given - On the Other Hand (ギヴン うらがわの存在, Given: Uragawa no Sonzai), an original animation DVD (OAD), was released on December 1, 2021, bundled with the manga's seventh volume.^[39]

List of episodes

The majority of the episode titles in Given are references to British alternative rock songs, Ritsuka's favorite genre of music; episode nine is titled after the original song performed in the episode.^[40]

No.	Title	Storyboards	Producer	Original air date
1	"Boys in the Band"	Hikaru Yamaguchi	Yu Kinome, Hikaru Yamaguchi	July 11, 2019 (2019-07-11)^[41]
High school student and guitarist Ritsuka Uenoyama repairs the broken strings on a guitar belonging to classmate Mafuyu Satō, who asks Ritsuka to teach him to play the instrument. Ritsuka refuses, though he invites Mafuyu to watch a practice session of a band composed of himself, bassist Haruki Nakayama, and drummer Akihiko Kaji.
2	"Like Someone in Love"	Yoichi Fujita, Hikaru Yamaguchi	Yusuke Kamada	July 18, 2019 (2019-07-18)^[42]
Ritsuka agrees to teach Mafuyu in guitar playing and continues inviting him to his band's practice sessions. During one of their lessons, Mafuyu sings an original melody to Ritsuka. Stunned and impressed, Ritsuka invites Mafuyu to join the band as a vocalist.
3	"Somebody Else"	Shinichiro Kimura, Hikaru Yamaguchi	Shinichiro Kimura	July 25, 2019 (2019-07-25)^[43]
Mafuyu declines Ritsuka's invitation. Later, Ritsuka and Mafuyu run into Hiiragi Kashima, a friend from Mafuyu's past, causing a distressed reaction from Mafuyu. He confides in Ritsuka, explaining that he declined the invitation because he struggles to express himself, though Ritsuka says that his singing deeply moved him. Mafuyu decides to join the band.
4	"Fluorescent Adolescent"	Yu Kinome	Yu Kinome	August 1, 2019 (2019-08-01)^[44]
Mafuyu officially joins the band. He and Ritsuka travel to Shibuya to purchase a guitar pedal.
5	"The Reason"	Yoko Kanamori	Hiromichi Matano	August 8, 2019 (2019-08-08)^[45]
As the band prepares for a live performance, Ritsuka begins to compose music for Mafuyu's melody. A flashback reveals the band's inception: Haruki recruited Ritsuka after their respective bands disbanded, and later recruited Akihiko (whom Haruki had secretly admired at first sight) after sharing a class together. In the present, Ritsuka hears a rumor alleging that Mafuyu formerly dated a boy who died by suicide during middle school.
6	"Creep"	Hitomi Jiang	Yusuke Kamada	August 15, 2019 (2019-08-15)^[46]
The band finishes composing music for Mafuyu's melody and instructs him to write the song's lyrics. Mafuyu tells Ritsuka that he wishes to write the song about a person he once loved, triggering feelings of jealousy in Ritsuka.
7	"Tumbling Dice"	Iku Suzuki	Yuki Nishihata	August 22, 2019 (2019-08-22)^[47]
Mafuyu struggles to write lyrics for the song. Ritsuka realizes that he has romantic feelings for Mafuyu. A flashback details Akihiko's past relationship with Ugetsu Murata, a violin prodigy who now lives with Akihiko.
8	"Time Is Running Out"	Shinichiro Kimura	Shinichiro Kimura	August 29, 2019 (2019-08-29)^[48]
Flashbacks reveal Mafuyu's childhood friendships with Hiiragi, Yagi Shizusumi, and Yūki Yoshida, the lattermost of whom eventually became Mafuyu's boyfriend. After a falling out between Yūki and Mafuyu, Yūki drank heavily and committed suicide. In the present, the day of the live performance arrives, but Mafuyu still has not written lyrics for the song.
9	"A Winter Story"	Yu Kinome, Hitomi Jiang, Hikaru Yamaguchi	Yu Kinome, Hikaru Yamaguchi	September 5, 2019 (2019-09-05)^[49]
Mafuyu has a breakthrough moments before the band's performance, and sings an emotional song about his feelings of loss over Yūki. The performance prompts Mafuyu to realize his romantic feelings for Ritsuka, and they kiss backstage. A post-credits scene depicts a flashback to a date between Yūki and Mafuyu.
10	"Wonderwall"	Noriko Hashimoto	Noriko Hashimoto, Yu Kinome	September 12, 2019 (2019-09-12)^[50]
The band decides to name itself "Given" as a homage to the guitar given by Yūki's mother to Mafuyu after Yūki's passing. Mafuyu tells Ritsuka that he loves him.
11	"Song2"	Yoshinori Hirai, Yu Kinome	Yusuke Kamada	September 19, 2019 (2019-09-19)^[51]
Despite reservations about potential tension within the band, Ritsuka and Mafuyu reveal their relationship to Haruki and Akihiko, who accept it. The band shoots their first promotional photos and celebrates Haruki's birthday. Haruki realizes that he desires a relationship with Akihiko beyond his unrequited feelings. Mafuyu tells Ritsuka that he wants to write a new song.

Media release

Aniplex released Given across four volumes, in DVD and Blu-ray media formats.

Volume		Episodes	Release date	Ref.
	Volume 1	1–2	September 25, 2019	^[52]
	Volume 2	3-5	October 30, 2019	^[52]
	Volume 3	6-8	November 27, 2019	^[52]
	Volume 4	9-11	December 25, 2019	^[52]

Film

Main article: Given (film)

A film sequel to the Given anime series was announced on September 19, 2019. The film is a direct continuation of the anime series and adapts the second arc of the manga, which focuses on the relationship between Haruki and Akihiko.^[53] Development of the film was transferred from Noitamina to Blue Lynx, Fuji TV's yaoi anime label launched in 2019.^[54] The production staff and voice cast of the anime adaptation returned for the film, including Hikaru Yamaguchi as director and Yuniko Ayana as screenwriter. The film was originally scheduled for release on May 16, 2020,^[55][56] but was delayed to August 22, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[57][58] Select screenings of the film from August 22 to 28 included an interview with the film's main cast, and footage of Mafuyu voice actor Shōgo Yano performing "Marutsuke".^[59] Streaming service Crunchyroll announced in October 2020 that it had acquired international distribution rights outside of Asia to the film,^[60] which it released on February 2, 2021.^[61] In Southeast Asia, WeTV released the film on May 25, 2021.^[62]

A second sequel anime film, Given: Hiiragi mix (映画 ギヴン 柊mix) was announced on March 22, 2023 and premiered on January 27, 2024 in Japan.^[63][64]

Stage play

A stage play adaptation of Given was announced on April 3, 2020, with Fumiya Matsuzaki as director and Given anime screenplay writer Yuniko Ayana returning as scriptwriter.^[65] Originally slated to be staged at theaters in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka from August 15 to September 6, 2020,^[65] it was initially cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic^[66] before being rescheduled to November 2021.^[67]

Live-action drama

A six-episode live-action drama adaptation of Given was announced on May 26, 2021, and was released on Fuji TV's FOD streaming service on July 17, 2021.^[39] The series is directed by Kōichirō Miki [ja], and stars Jin Suzuki as Ritsuka Uenoyama, Sanari as Mafuyu Satō, Kai Inowaki as Akihiko Kaji, and Shuntarō Yanagi as Haruki Nakayama.^[68] Crunchyroll licensed the series for distribution in English in non-Asian regions.^[69]

Discography

Audio drama albums

An audio drama CD adapting scenes from the first volume of Given was included with the February 2016 issue of Chéri+.^[2] That same month, Crown Works began to release a series of audiobook drama CDs that adapt each volume of the manga.^[70]

List of audio drama albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications

Title	Year	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
			JPN ^[71]
Given	2016	Released: February 25, 2016 Label: Crown Works Formats: CD	64	—
Given 2^[a]	2017	Released: January 25, 2017 Label: Crown Works Formats: CD	53	—
Given 3	2018	Released: January 26, 2018 Label: Crown Works Formats: CD	100	—
Given 4		Released: November 22, 2018 Label: Crown Works Formats: CD	185	—
Given: Simple Edition^[b]	2019	Released: May 17, 2019 Label: Crown Works Formats: CD	—	—
Given 5^[a]	2020	Released: February 25, 2020 Label: Crown Works Formats: CD	46	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Extended plays

An eight-track extended play titled Gift (stylized in all lowercase) was released by Sony Music Japan on August 26, 2020. The album, credited to "Given" and marketed as an album by the band, collects the original songs from the television anime series and film. The album's cover artwork features an original illustration by Natsuki Kizu.^[75][76]

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications

Title	Year	Album details	Peak chart positions		Sales ^[77]^[78]	Certifications
			JPN Oricon ^[79]	JPN Hot ^[80]
Gift	2020	Released: August 26, 2020 Label: Epic Records Japan Formats: CD, digital download	12	11	JPN: 6,577 (physical)	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications

Title	Year	Peak chart positions			Sales ^[81]	Album
		JPN ^[82]	JPN Hot ^[83]	JPN Ani. ^[84]
Centimillimental
"Kizuato" (キヅアト)	2019	22	—	—	—	Non-album single
"Bokura Dake no Shudaika" (僕らだけの主題歌)	2020	28	—	—	JPN: 2,710	Non-album single
Given
"Marutsuke" (まるつけ)	2019	19^[c]	95	13	JPN: 4,418^[c]	Gift
"Fuyu no Hanashi" (冬のはなし)			—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Reception

Manga

The second volume of Given reached #39 on Oricon, selling 17,484 copies in its second week for a total of 30,308 copies as of February 2016.^[85] The third volume reached #37 on Oricon, and sold 24,345 copies in its first week.^[86] The series ranked #7 in the boys' love category on the digital book service BookLive! in the first half of 2019.^[87]

Anime

The anime adaptation of Given was positively received by critics. In a review of episodes one and two for Anime News Network, Steve Jones called the series "one of the season's most emotionally resonant offerings," praising its soundtrack and Yamaguchi's direction.^[88] The series' writing, which Jones noted was "undercooked, but not egregiously so" in his initial review, was noted by Jones as improving in subsequent episodes.^[89][90] Specific praise was given to the relationship between Mafuyu and Ritsuka, with Jones calling it "one of the most compelling anime romances of the year."^[91]

In a review for Crunchyroll, Adam Wescott called Given "the best show you aren't watching right now," giving specific praise to its sound and lighting design.^[92]

Film

In its opening weekend, the film adaptation of Given ranked first in Kogyotsushinsha's tracking of mini-theater ticket sales,^[93] and remained in first for five consecutive weeks.^[94] In the overall box office, the film ranked 9th in its opening weekend despite opening in only 30 theaters – roughly one-tenth the number of theaters of its closest competitors.^[95] By September 14, 2020, the film had sold 100,000 tickets.^[96]

Notes

1. A limited edition marketed as a "live edition" was released with Given 2 and Given 5, which contained a bonus CD containing songs performed by Soma Saito, the voice actor of Mafuyu. Oricon combines sales rankings of the limited editions with the regular editions.^[72][73]
2. Given: Simple Edition is a re-release of the first audio drama CD, Given.^[74]
3. "Marutsuke" and "Fuyu no Hanashi" were released physically as a double A-side single.^[82] The sales count and Oricon ranking reflects both songs combined.

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44. "夏アニメ『ギヴン』第4話（8月1日放送）の先行場面カット＆あらすじ公開！ 立夏は真冬の歌に曲をつけるために、久しぶりにギターに没頭していた..." Animate (in Japanese). July 30, 2019. from the original on December 15, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
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47. "夏アニメ『ギヴン』第7話（8月22日放送）の先行場面カット＆あらすじ公開！ 自分の気持ちに気づいた立夏は、真冬にきつく当たってしまい..." Animate (in Japanese). August 20, 2019. from the original on December 15, 2019. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
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50. "夏アニメ『ギヴン』第10話(9月12日放送)の先行場面カット＆あらすじ公開！ ライブの余韻と勢いで、真冬にキスしたことに狼狽える立夏は..." Animate (in Japanese). September 11, 2019. from the original on December 5, 2019. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
51. "夏アニメ『ギヴン』最終回、第11話（9月19日放送）の先行場面カット＆あらすじ公開！ 秋彦からはぞんざいな祝福をもらった二人。一方、密かに秋彦を想う春樹は..." Animate (in Japanese). September 18, 2019. from the original on November 17, 2019. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
52. "Blu-ray&DVD". given-anime.com. Shinshokan / Given Production Committee. from the original on July 18, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
53. Sherman, Jennifer (September 19, 2019). "Given Boys-Love Anime Gets Film in 2020". Anime News Network. from the original on September 20, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
54. "BLアニメが避けて通れない「性描写」と「年齢制限」。フジテレビアニメ開発部の挑戦". Livedoor (in Japanese). February 15, 2020. from the original on February 20, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
55. @given_anime (September 19, 2019). "◇『映画 ギヴン』2020年公開決定！◇ BLアニメレーベル「BLUE LYNX」にて『映画 ギヴン』 の2020年公開が決定しました✨ TVシリーズの続編、春樹、秋彦、雨月の苦く熱い恋が描かれます。さらに、春樹と秋彦の日常を描いた映画版ティザービジュアルも公開！2020年まで続報をお楽しみに♪#ギヴン" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
56. Loo, Egan (November 8, 2019). "Given Boys-Love Anime Film Unveils Spring 2020 Opening, Color Visual". Anime News Network. from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
57. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (April 13, 2020). "Given Anime Film Delayed Due to Coronavirus Disease COVID-19". Anime News Network. from the original on June 21, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
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59. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (August 18, 2020). "Given Anime Film Adds Bonus 'Talk & Band' Video For Opening Week Only". Anime News Network. from the original on August 19, 2020. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
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63. Mateo, Alex (March 22, 2023). "Given Manga Gets Sequel Anime Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
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71. Peak chart positions on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart:
    • Given: "ギヴン-given-". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
    • Given 2: "ギヴン-given-2". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
    • Given 3: "ギヴン-given-3". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
    • Given 4: "ギヴン-given-4". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
    • Given 5: "ギヴン-given-5". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
    • Given: Simple Edition: "ギヴン-given- Simple edition". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
72. "ギヴン-given-2 Live edition". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
73. "ギヴン-given-5 Live edition". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
74. "ギヴン－given－ Simple edition". Crown Works (in Japanese). from the original on September 6, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
75. Dennison, Kara (July 29, 2020). "Anime Band given Releases Mini-Album with Never-Before-Heard Songs". Crunchyroll. from the original on August 1, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
76. "「ギヴン」新作アルバム「gift」発売、キヅナツキ描き下ろしジャケと新"アー写"公開". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). July 29, 2020. from the original on August 9, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
77. Sales figures for physical releases on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart:
    • Gift: [CD Album Weekly Rankings: September 7, 2020 #11~20]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 2, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
78. Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Top Albums:
    • Gift: "Billboard Japan Top Albums (September 7, 2020)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
79. Peak chart positions on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart:
    • Gift: "gift". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
80. Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums:
    • Gift: "Billboard Japan Hot Albums (September 7, 2020)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 16, 2020.
81. Sales figures for physical releases on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart:
    • "Bokura Dake no Shudaika": [CD Single Weekly Rankings: September 7, 2020 #11~20]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
    • "Marutsuke" / "Fuyu no Hanashi": [CD Single Weekly Rankings: September 30, 2019 #11~20]. Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 25, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
82. Peak chart positions on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart:
    • "Kizuato": "キヅアト". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
    • "Kizuato": "キヅアト(初回生産限定盤)". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
    • "Bokura Dake no Shudaika": "僕らだけの主題歌". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
    • "Bokura Dake no Shudaika" (first press edition): "僕らだけの主題歌(初回生産限定盤)". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
    • "Marutsuke" / "Fuyu no Hanashi": "まるつけ/冬のはなし". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
    • "Marutsuke" / "Fuyu no Hanashi" (first press edition): "まるつけ/冬のはなし(初回生産限定盤)". Oricon (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
83. Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot 100:
    • "Marutsuke": "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (September 30, 2019)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 9, 2020.
84. Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot Animation:
    • "Marutsuke": "Billboard Japan Hot Animation (September 30, 2019)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
85. Ressler, Karen (May 27, 2015). "Japanese Comic Ranking, February 1–7". Anime News Network. from the original on March 20, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
86. Ressler, Karen (March 8, 2017). "Japanese Comic Ranking, February 27-March 5". Anime News Network. from the original on March 20, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
87. Loveridge, Lynzee (July 2, 2019). "BookLive! E-Book Service Publishes Top Manga, Light Novels for 2019 (1st Half)". Anime News Network. from the original on July 3, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
88. Jones, Steve (July 20, 2019). "Given - Episodes 1-2". Anime News Network. from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
89. Jones, Steve (July 28, 2019). "Given - Episode 3". Anime News Network. from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
90. Jones, Steve (August 4, 2019). "Given - Episode 4". Anime News Network. from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
91. Jones, Steve (August 10, 2019). "Given - Episode 5". Anime News Network. from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
92. Wescott, Adam (August 6, 2019). "Why You Should Rock Out With Given, The Best Summer Anime You're Not Watching". Crunchyroll. Otter Media. from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
93. Komatsu, Mikikazu (August 24, 2020). "Japan Box Office: Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel III.spring song Drops to Third Place". Crunchyroll. from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
94. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (September 23, 2020). "Violet Evergarden: The Movie Debuts at #2". Anime News Network. from the original on October 2, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
95. . Eiga. Archived from the original on August 25, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
96. Sherman, Jennifer (September 14, 2020). "Given Anime Film Sells 100,000 Tickets". Anime News Network. from the original on September 16, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2020.

External links

• Official anime and film website (in Japanese)
• Official stage play website (in Japanese)
• Given (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
• Given (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia