Thursday, September 26, 2024

Anime Review: Given

Given is a BL drama anime based on the manga of the same name, with a matching live action too.  The manga ran for 9 years, and the anime came out in 2019.  Normally, I don't like drama, but this one isn't superficial, stupid drama, it's coping with neurospicyness, loss, and grief.  The manga has 3 arcs, and the anime features the first arc.

Ritsuka is a grumpy guitarist who starts out pretty uninspired, since he's good at guitar and doesn't feel much need to work at it anymore.  Then he meets Mafuyu, a shy boy with a ton of angst and a singing voice Ritsuka really likes.  Also, the bassist and the drummer have feelings that they need to work out.

I don't wanna spoil it, but OMG, it's a good watch, and I'm trying to read the manga too.

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