Given delivers exactly what many viewers have been waiting for: mainstream-quality anime featuring a healthy, non-abusive BL relationship without any underage or excessive fanservice elements. While it sticks to classic slice-of-life storytelling without dramatic twists, it holds attention throug...

Given stands out as a breath of fresh air in its realistic and grounded portrayal of homosexuality, avoiding fan service and instant relationships in favor of slow, believable character development that feels authentic to real life. The anime excels with its beautiful visual aesthetic combining s...

Given revolutionizes the BL genre by portraying same-sex relationships without fetishization, delivering a powerful story about loss, grief, and love that resonates deeply with LGBTQ+ viewers. The multi-dimensional characters, beautiful music integration, and realistic depiction of queer experien...

I wouldn't think of this show in terms of being "BL;" it's a romance that happens to be between two guys, one that I wouldn't put on the same level as the more tropey "shounen-ai" or "yaoi" categories. The romance is very natural and healthy, but beyond that: this show is so much more than its ro...

Given stands as one of the best slice-of-life anime I've experienced, perfectly conveying feelings of self-improvement, regret, and the authentic humanity of homosexual characters. The incredible backstory of Sato's guilt over Yuki's death and how he helps Ritsuka discover his musical passion cre...

Given is so underrated!! A really great anime series despite being 11 episodes only and the relationship between the main characters are not too forced like some of the yaoi/shounen ai anime. Story: Honestly it is not the most original band anime story but I still find it enjoyable. The pacing wa...

when i first came upon given, i originally scoffed at it because it was labelled as a "shounen-ai" genre of anime; but, when i actually caved in and watched it, i was super surprised! given doesn't give you the whole bullshit dynamic of "uke/seme" or stuff like that, instead they treat the main c...

This was a really good BL adaptation. As a Fujoshi, the fluffiness and cuteness of this one is really amazing. It's so fluffy that I want to cry. It's not really a "groundbreaking" BL like what most people say. It's true that it has the gay acceptance theme in one episode but there is a lot more ...

After hearing that Given was a BL anime, I wasn't expecting much. However, Given is a game-changer for this genre of anime and dare I say anime in general. Given is a hidden gem of its season. Don't let Given being a BL stop you from watching. I’m going to make this review very short. Given is a ...

There are no spoilers here:D One of the most beautiful anime I have seen, I would like to give a review because I have never seen an anime this beautiful for quite a long time, so here goes: Story:10 The story about Mafuyu and Uenoyama. This story is based on the manga "Given", a BL manga. the ma...

Note: There may be some [Spoilers] Overview: I would have never thought of watching this series if I didn't know the premise of it (I asked someone to spoil it for me to see if the narrative was worth investing in considering it was a BL series) but I felt like it was a pretty good series because...

Everyone has those shows that change your outlook on life, everyone has those shows that just hit a different way. Given was that show for me. In this review, I won't divide it up into plot, characters, art, but rather speak generally on the entire series, hopefully, that's ok with all of you rea...

Review PORTUGUES / INGLES Only one thing to say before the review is ... see if you want to cry for love between boys. That's right if you have a problem with that, I recommend that you see this beautiful love, relax that this is not one of those who suddenly gets his finger stuck somewhere ... i...

Given exceeded expectations with its compelling story about using music and love to heal trauma, featuring exceptional character development and an absolutely breathtaking Episode 9 performance that made the initially slow pacing completely worthwhile. While the early episodes felt slow due to li...

Honestly Given is one of my favorite anime of all time and I've watched many of the popular ones too. It's really different from your normal romance anime as there's no extreme scenarios or anything. There were no cliches at all that I could have picked up from if compared to a regular romance an...

I am well aware, as a queer woman, that I am not the target demographic for this anime, but nonetheless, I liked it. Some characters are kinda bland and it’s cheesy/dumb at times, but it managed to keep me invested. It’s genuinely pretty funny. Haruki’s reactions to stuff and what I can only desc...

Given stands out as an unparalleled anime experience that masterfully blends relatability, awkwardness, emotion, and humor while deepening character connections with each episode. The phenomenal voice acting and music elevate the story beyond its manga origins, making it accessible to both music ...

Given is a touching story about love and music, and it's so nice to have a lgtbq+ romance story that's not super tragic with tons of unnecessary drama. Don't have much to say about this, I already kind of knew what I was getting into, plus I like shounen-ai and slice of life animes. The story is ...

Honesty given is one of my favourite shows by far. I felt like it spoke to me. So let's get into the review this will contain spoilers Story 10/10 the story was amazing it dealt with grief moving on relationships and a whole matter of complex points flawlessly allowing you to understand each char...

Given delivers exceptional character development with four equally-balanced protagonists whose personal love for music intertwines beautifully with their romantic relationships, creating a wholesome and realistic portrayal of gay romance that avoids both erasure and over-sexualization. While the ...