Review of given

that was because I had something to do. If I had nothing to do but watch this, I would've finished it in four hours. What am I saying? This was a story that I really enjoyed to the point that I just kept on clicking 'next' once the episode was over. I even risked the fact that my mom might wake up and shout at me to sleep already (but thankfully that didn't happen) because it was just too good to put it off when it's literally just 11 episodes.

Characters: From the start, I LOVED MAFUYU so so much. He is so so precious and cute and I am glad he had finally turned into the person he is now.

Music/BGM: ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. I never skipped the OP and I listened to the ED a couple of times. Fuyu no Hanashi is just brilliant and the emotions behind the lyrics and how it was sang just hits the core of your heart, or at least mine. I honestly didn't cry when watching the series but it has made me cry before. As for the BGM, it really fit the scenes very well. The highlight of the BGM that is memorable for me is when Mafuyu began taking a walk outside and began going to places, places that he and Yuki have been to, I assumed. It just hit me and I actually cried while watching that episode. It was a very sad scene for me for him to go and revisit those memories. The BGM helped captured the emotions perfectly.

Animation: The animation is very cute and very loyal to the manga art style. I loved the colors and I loved how Mafuyu is so orange and bright, in contrast to his feelings and personality at the start. The animation is just great, in my opinion. I don't know a lot of art stuff but it was really pleasing to the eye to watch.

Story: I really loved the story from the start and that's what kept me just watching until I finished all 11 episodes. It has quite a lot of funny scenes that I really loved. I expected to see some development between Haruki and Akihiko, but I guess that would be the seen in the movie instead. I loved how 'love' was explained by Akihiko. I love how Mafuyu and Uenoyama's relationship slowly developed and did not seem forced at all. For me, it was very realistic and refreshing to see. I had moments when I was squealing and jumping for joy, but I don't really remember what scenes I reacted to in that way.

Overall: In my opinion, it is one of the BEST SERIES I'VE EVER WATCHED! Honestly, you won't regret it if you watch it. Note that I watched all episodes in five hours' time. I really loved everything about it and I really, really, from the bottom of my heart, enjoyed watching it so very much. I am really looking forward to the movie, and hopefully, for a second season.