given

Synopsis

Ritsuka’s lost his spark for music—until he hears Mafuyu sing. One voice pulls him back in, and suddenly, everything starts to change between them.

About

given premiered on July 12, 2019. It falls under the Animation, Drama genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 11 episodes. with each episode running approximately 30 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV. and concluded its run on September 20, 2019.

Why viewers enjoy given

given targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama elements. This combination of Animation, Drama sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

given was animated by Lerche, Shinshokan, movic, and broadcast on Fuji TV.

Critical reception

given holds a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 796 user reviews on TMDB, placing it among the highest-rated anime tracked on the platform.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout given include: suicide, rehabilitation, high school, romance, slice of life, tragedy, urban, school. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.