Given

Synopsis

Ritsuka Uenoyama is bored with it all—with school, with his basketball club, and even with his one true passion: playing guitar. That is, until the day he finds his favorite hidden napping spot occupied by a strange boy cradling a broken-stringed guitar. At first, Uenoyama is nonplussed by Mafuyu Sato and his slightly odd behavior, but when, on a whim, he asks Mafuyu to sing, the power of that song pierces him to the core. (Source: SuBLime)

About

Given is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2013, spanning 51 chapters, collected across 9 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2023).

Why readers enjoy Given

Given appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Music, Romance, Slice of Life elements. This combination of Drama, Music, Romance, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Given is written by Natsuki Kizu, with art by Natsuki Kizu, Jean-François Lacherie.

Reception

Given holds an average score of 8.4 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 3,217 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Given include: Boys' Love, Band, LGBTQ+ Themes, Rehabilitation, Primarily Male Cast, Coming of Age, Ensemble Cast, Male Protagonist. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.