Review of given
Watching Given is a rite of passage. There is no show that is more relatable, awkward, emotional, and funny all at the same time. Every time you watch an episode, more is revealed and your connection to the characters only deepens. Given is best enjoyed no earlier than 8pm and no later than 6am. For full effect, I recommend watching episodes 7,8, and 9 consecutively in the aforementioned time period (you will thank me later). It's okay to go into this show whether you know about music or not because the subject is shown from many different perspectives. Even if you already know the plot orhave read the manga, I highly urge you to watch this because the voice acting and music are phenomenal and bring a whole new level of emotion into the story.
Overall, Given is a beautiful story about love and the different forms it takes and I think it's worth the watch whether you agree with my opinions or not.