I think Haruki and Akihito. Even though they faced many problems their love still blossomed into a beautiful thing. (I normally don’t say cheese stuff like this but I think it’s worth it here : > )
I feel the respect Uenoyama has for Yuki, it's not toxic. He knows how special Yuki is for Mafuyu and the love that they had and his love which is different from Yuki's and I love how he just loves Mafuyu the best way he knows how. I really like this love story... it gives you hope that there is still love out there, even when you thought that you lost it all. I hope people won't get tired of giving love and being loved.
I really think Mafuyu is really lucky to find Uenoyama. He knows Mafuyu is still grieving and never blames him. I like the scene where Mafuyu panics when they quarrel. And Uenoyama knows what Mafuyu is afraid of and immediately hugs him. I also like that he tries to understand Yuki and complete his song. Such a nice person and a good lover.
I just find myself ugly crying whenever something bout yuki and mafuyu pops out...I love so much Eunoyama but the story bout yuki and mafuyu is just too heart breaking
bro the fact Yuki wanted to produce the song Mafuyu has been humming and in the manga Uenoyama literally is trying to complete Yuki's song.....hell lot of emotions im ready to cry bring up the OVA!!!
The weight this anime holds is very heavy. Aside from being a BL, it tackles heavy emotional experiences that happens in everyday on some people like child abuse, death of someone dear to you, depression and mental illness. Yet the most necessary aspect of this anime is how they presented the process of healing of a person so broken. On how it is not an easy path. On how it becomes easier when you are surrounded with people who care about you. On how can love be found again from despair. On how Mafuyu let go his past lover yet still relished his memory through music. This anime is amazing and I will be unbelievably heartbroken if it doesn't get more seasons.
Wow, love reading your reply. Yes, I think Given is special because we hardly see BL anime tackling all these tough issues. I agree, seeing Mafuyu finally able to grief and move on despite the trauma is so important. Yuki will always be in his mind but he has finally found his path to happiness again.
Thanks for replying. Uenoyama and Mafuyu are good for each other but I love Yuki too. I know some fans don't like the manga to focus too much on Yuki, but I really wish it dives deeper into Yuki's mental health issues.
i personally think both yuki and uenoyama are mafuyu's soulmate. yuki was his past and uenoyama is his present and future. all the three of them are also my comfort character 😭 i am not fine
Given is like real life, when you don't really have anyone to blame, a lot of reasons to hate someone who left you alone, but no reason why you miss them so much.
Let me depress you more: Imagine a reality where Yuki is alive and Mafuyu is dead instead. His take on the song is a solo piano (playing in this video) after remembering the tune mafuyu was humming when he was alive.
Yes. Glad someone mentioned it. I like that Yuki was so protective of Mafuyu. He held his hand so tight. He hated Mafuyu's dad so much because he hurt Mafuyu
i love Ue so much, he's amazing. but whenever i see mafuyu's face when thinking and knowing he does not have Yuki by his side makes me want to bawl my eyes out.
I can't bring myself to watch this anime because of how similar the situations are in my life. It's not completely the same. But I was saved by someone I loved from the dark reality I was living in. Trying to cope with both my trauma and life as a younger girl was difficult for me. He came into my life and it felt like he saved me. I owed my entire life to him. I loved him more than anything. More than anyone. it was a love that is so hard to find. Yet one day he left me. He left me and this world behind. I was in despair at first. So much that I felt it was easier to hate him than to miss him. "It's his fault. It's all his fault. He ruined my happiness. He ruined everything. How could he be so selfish?" The pain i was going through was something of another world. I would wake up crying because I had woken up. I would sleep crying because I would beg the heavens to end my life as well. It was a pain that I hope to never experience again. Even after 4 years, I still think about him. Although I don't hate him anymore. The hate was destroying me as a person both physically and mentally. I had to let him go for a while. I don't believe I have fully healed. I don't know how to distinguish real love from attraction anymore. So many things have gone blurry because I lost him without any closure. I would've rather him left me for some other girl than for him to end his life. I would've a million times rather have seen him happy with someone else, than him leaving this world. My only wish, is that he is resting and at peace now. I cannot do much but be patient until I am able to heal. The way the song describes their relationship is so similar to how I felt that it's excruciatingly painful. It was like all the thoughts i had thrown away because they were so jumbled up had been put into words for me by another person. I hope to be able to love again. To know what love is again. But for now, I'll work on myself and grow as a person because I know he would've wanted me to be happy. From what I read, this anime is beautiful. What makes it beautiful is that it shows that even after a tragedy, the pain that one feels from the love they once had will eventually become comforting memories. And as time passes, one will be able to heal and find their happiness even if it does take time. It shows that although life is so so painful, there is still happiness that is worth staying in this world.
Thanks for sharing your personal story. I am bad at comforting others but I wish you all the best in your journey of healing. I remember reading this quote "take time to cleanse, to heal, to renew, to grow, to become." I believe you will eventually find the courage to love. Hug (.づ◡﹏◡)づ.❤️
I read your story and I am literally on the edge of crying I can not imagine how you have stayed strong for these many years Right now I wanna hug you so tight and just take away all your suffering ( this may sound cliché or cringe but I am not kidding) I hope you find your self again, accept your past and move on Stay strong girl❤❤❤❤
I honestly don't know what to say since I've never had such an experience. But my pillow got soaked from my tears after reading this. It sure is really identical to the anime and it must be hard for you to watch it after going through something so similar. I hope you find your happiness, the world is quite big with enough place for everyone.
i love how gentle, patient, and understanding uenoyama is with mafuyu. he knows that yuki is a very special person in mafuyu's life... even though they're the one's the are currently together, he had always understood mafuyu's feelings and would always help him... from recovering from his trauma, to letting him and supporting him in opening up. he doesn't like that he's hearing a song that was meant for another guy but he knows that it's mafuyu's way of letting go. also, as for mafuyu, i love that he's now more organized with his feelings. he's trying his best not to make the same mistakes before by asking and confirming multiple times... i wish that i could watch this anime for the first time again
As much as i love mafuyu and ue…yuki and mafuyu was just- Its so perfect and everything its indescribable..its something that im sure most of the people in the world want.
@@ardiansyahsaputra8113 If you read the manga, Yuki's mother said she did not blame Mafuyu. She thought Mafuyu would be able to help Yuki but alas Yuki was just like his father. I think she hinted that Yuki's dad also suffered from depression or bipolar and she wasn't able to save him and now Mafuyu wasn't able to save Yuki from his downward spiral too. I would say Yuki was already having mental health issues, not because of Mafuyu. Although Mafuyu's words did trigger him to end his own life.
the first time I watched Mafuyu singing Fuyu no Hanashi made me cry. the pain radiates and it made me feel a bit of what kind of pain he's been going through
Yes. T_T I was crying when editing the video. Yuki truly loved Mafuyu. He was very protective of Mafuyu and was hiding his own pain and loneliness from him. Mafuyu was unable to save him as he was clueless of Yuki's suffering. Thanks for leaving a comment.
I will always love Given. Their story is just so painful. I've read the side stories in the manga and it really hurts. They tackle a lil bit about Yuki's perspective when they fought. Everytime I see or remember Given, I'm always on the verge of crying if not crying. 😭😭😭 (It's not updating tho so that also makes me sad)
@@aditidongre9317 I don't know the exact chapter but it's the Strawberry swing side story. It's been almost a year since I read that side story but rather than the exact perspective of Yuki, it's like the implied perspective of Yuki. The cup of ramen that Yuki ordered kind of implied his mood and what he thinks at that moment.
Yuuki: _"I love you and remember that I will always be with you as you are my everything."_ Mafuyu: _"I loved you, I love you, and I will love you, and all I wish is to be by your side through all these times."_ Uenoyama: _"I love you, I know that I am a beginner in this, you are still tied up to your past, and the pain still haunts you, but do not forget that you aren't alone. This fool promises that I will never leave you."_
It's really hard to choose who to root when the character of past and present love were both great just like yuki and uenoyama. Got the same feels when i watched spiritpact. I just cant wait for the OVA.
"It was like they both lacked something... They lacked each other. All Mafuyu needed was Yuki, and all Yuki needed was Mafuyu." Or smth like that ;-; 💔♥️
You know it's really sad.... Just thinking of losing someone you love die and you just hold on to past even though you are with someone new.. What am I even saying.. I am so sad.
Its even sadder when you know it is partly your fault. So sad to hear Mafuyu said "I cannot forgive you. I cannot forgive myself." Glad he is finally able to move on although he will never forget Yuki. Thanks for replying.
Yuki was suffering due to his mental issues and Mafuyu wasn't aware because all Yuki wanted was to protect Mafuyu so he didn't want Mafuyu to know. I am sure if Mafuyu knew, he would not be so careless with his words and ended up losing Yuki and feeling guilty because of the words he said. Poor Mafuyu and I am glad he has Uenoyama now. Thanks for replying.
@@tensaisd5947 I thought Yuki had to suffer from something because if that fight was almost pointless.. why would Mafuyu's words made him actually do it? Like.. Both of them needed each other for sure and poor Yuki, of course. Mental illness isn't fun at all.. yeah.. if only Mafuyu knew.. if only Yuki told him.. Thanks for Uenoyama, at least Mafuyu isn't alone and he found his drive again. Both, Yuki and Uenoyama are just meant for Mafuyu, nobody can tell me otherwise
I really can't tell who I love most between Yuki and Uenoyama. They are both different and yet similar. Both are important people in Mafuyu's life and both have helped him develop emotionally and get through painful times. Yuki is not a toxic past but a beautiful but painful memory, and Ue is the present, he is all Mafuyu can ever hope to find in someone. He doesn't judge him for the past, nor does he become jealous when Mafuyu thinks of Yuki, he just wants to be there for Mafuyu and comfort him when he needs it. He forgets everything when it comes to Mafuyu and his only goal is to make him smile again. I really can't say which of the two is better. I love both of them and they both have a special and irreplaceable place for Mafuyu. 💔
very well said. I love Uenoyama and think that he is someone Mafuyu needs now. However, i love childhood friends turn lovers story plot too much so I have to say Yuki has a special place in my heart
I like it when Yuki protects Mafuyu. I like the way Yuki loves Mafuyu. They were a true soul mate. I'm curious about Yuki's health problems. I want to know more about Mafuyu and Yuki.
Yes. I also wish the anime show us a little about Yuki's mental health. His mother hinted that Yuki's father is the same so I guess it could be genetic factors. Most probably depression/bipolar. How I wish we have an ova just on their story, you know just for closure. But it may be too depressing. (ಥ﹏ಥ)
I got interested in this anime a year ago, because or Yuki. When i first saw him i thought “ah this is the ml, i like him already" like that. Like because of him it made me want to watch Given. So when i started watching it, i was confused. Like where's the guy that i'm rooting for? The guy that i like. And as the episode goes on 'till it ended. I ended up crying, it was painful. Like it took me six months to completely moved on, never been this hurt while watching anime. (plus the fact that I also watched banana fish makes it hurts 10x) So i read the manga, cause i can't help but be sad for the guy who's present in his life now. But i hope Mafuyu, our softy baby can finally move on, and just focus on what's in the present. Although i cannot blame him. But he's strong and that's why i love him. I'm rooting for Uenoyama, love this boi. But i wouldn't deny the fact that Yuki was my first love. I'm still sad for Yuki, even thou i know that he died, i keep thinking that “i hope he's alive". I really likes his character, i don't know why. But i've been attached to him since i watched a 20seconds short clip together with mafuyu. I felt a butterfly in my stomach and i could tell how much they love each other. It's the reason why i watched this anime, but ended up heartbroken. It's a bittersweet story, like a coffee but i still like it.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'm also very affected by Yuki's story too. Even though he only had a short appearance in the anime, but I really love his character. While I think Uenoyama and Mafuyu is a good match, it is still hard to watch Yuki and Mafuyu past without feeling sad.
@@tensaisd5947 Yes they're a good match. Especially their kiss scene, it was so pure. Uenoyama deserves Mafuyu. They're perfect for each other. But i hope Mafuyu will be happy too. And i hope when the time comes they'll be happy. The other characters are so good too. ^^ I really like the series and the characters growth.♥️
I know how you feel. Right after I watched Given last year, I watched Banana Fish and its very VERY depressing. I'm very attached to the characters and the effect lasts very long until now.
@@tensaisd5947 I dare you to watch Banana Fish because its not just a "sad" anime. I assure you that Ash and Eiji will not disappoint you. Only Papa Dino. :)
How can you seriously move forward with this kind of emotional damage?? The fact that they went from childhood friends to lovers. And then because of a small argument it triggered Yuki's depression and took his own life 😭😭 IT HURTS YOU KNOWWWW
Man oh man, this anime really shred my heart in million pieces. The focus wasn't on the fujoshi bait, but the different feelings and relationships. It was like real life with events that don't make sense nor happen the way you expect them to. SO WHOLESOME, might be my favourite series in a long time. Takes the top spot as the anime that made me cry the most :D
The manga is even sadder but kizu really needs to go in detail with what really happened between yuki and mafuyu. We know Ue found out about yuki from Kasai and Hiiragi but mafuyu himself hasn’t told him. Mafuyu is aware that Ue knows yuki name when he met Hiiragi again after his death but when Ue asks mafuyu about it he stays quiet and uenoyama respect him. And the drama and tension on the last chapter breaks my heart because mafuyu doesn’t even know Ue is finished yuki song for him and Ue is so insecure and it’s questioning himself if it was the right choice to do it because he accepted the offer from Hiiragi because he wanted to make mafuyu proud and understand yuki more 🥲🥲
I started this anime by how much the song fuyunohanshi affected me, i cried, felt the pain in my bones. This song is so strong even without even knowing the meaning or the story it makes u feel things this song is definitely one of my comfort songs even though it makes me cry every time i love this song, mafuyu, yuki, everyone! This anime is definitely the one that affected me the most
If you read the manga it’s even more painful kizu knows how to create tension and drama. Latest chapter was so angsty I can’t wait for next chapter in less than 2 weeks I hope mafuyu and Ue make up quickly also volume 8 is the new start of them becoming more mature since all of them are Graduating from school
I have never cried for anime before, but this video actually made me cry... No kidding... This anime really potrayed a range of feelings of happiness that come with love, and also the pain and sadness that comes along with it... I mean, Yuki loved Mafuyu so much that he literally killed himself for him; and Mafuyu loved Yuki so much, his entire life was Yuki, he had to feel the pain of letting his memories and him slip away, he had to aknowledge the fact head on that he could never see Yuki again, all that was left was the time, the bond, and that Yuki loved so much... That was what let them carry on, and helped Mafuyu not completely break down. The fact that he talked, stayed, and lived those moments together, the time they spent together with each other, were the proof of their love existing, the proof that Yuki was alive....
Wow, thanks for the reply. Love reading long replies. Although I think Yuki killed himself because he was suffering from depression/was bipolar. Yuki was suicidal and Yuki's mom thought Mafuyu would be able to save Yuki from his downward spiral. But Mafuyu wasn't aware. Yuki was too prideful and too protective over Mafuyu to let him know. If only Mafuyu was aware, Yuki probably would not die. Love their moments together. Although Mafuyu found new love, he will always remember Yuki.
@@tensaisd5947 I think your theory is very possible. I am waiting for season 2. Btw, thanks for reading such a long reply; and thanks for making such a beautiful video, this is really the first time I cried watching a video.
I cry every single time I remember the love and moments that Yuki and Mafuyu had. Its lovely pure genuine sad and painful. This anime makes me reflect on my life and life of others. I hope who all suffering right now on losing someone you love may you find peace and continue to accept love in the future. May it be love towards ourselves, friends, family and a future partner. I bet Yuki is having a gig somewhere in the afterlife writing songs for Mafuyu, still looking out for him. Mafuyu u’re doing a great job honey, continue to grow and do what u feel and want in life. Ue thank you for loving Mafuyu and respecting the love they had. You have him, he loves you don’t worry love I feel so happy for the both of you. I get emotional every time Given is involved. Idk bruuhh its just me or what?? Given will always have a special place in my heart. Dang it. I want to hug them!!! 💕❤️
Just by imagining the person you love the most is dead makes me cry, Mafuyu is so strong to overcome such a painful circumstances. But now he has Uenoyama by his side that fully accepts his past and truly loves him.
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I can't ever look at the core of this story without tears streaming down my face. This story is so painfully beautiful and perfectly preserves the crushing weight of love.
Yuki was fighting his own demons alone. I guess he didn't want to show his weak side to mafuyu. Mafuyu's mere prescence was his anchor but when mafuyu and him got into a dispute on that train station I think it kinda overwhelmed Yuuki.
When I look at mafuyu past and his present I just realized there is someone to hold him to make him feel himself just like how beautifully yuki was embroidered in his past he was like a friend a soulmate and a lover to him he was an emotional support to him he was a shoulder to him whenever he needed he was the sun with his moon and till the end he killed himself for him how beautiful the boy was and how beautiful the past was unfortunately it didn't last forever and mafuyu was left all alone. To make his regretful present better he bumped into uenoyama who was harsh with words but soft from heart who was unable to express himself who listened to mafuyu silently but surely who fell for him and who loved him in the best way he could who was there with him by his side when he was left alone who protected him in his own way who accepted his past and never tried to be like Yuki because he knows how important yuki was to mafuyu he always respected yuki and mafuyu feelings for yuki and he who made a different place in mafuyu heart he was and is willing to create a beautiful story with him . Uenoyama will never take the place of Yuki in mafuyu life he will always remain his first and last soulmate but he different have different place in mafuyu's life because he will be his last and only one whom mafuyu will like.
i really want to know more on why yuki took his life. i’m glad mafuyu is getting past that tragic part of his life tho! uenoyama was such a big part of helping him out.
I would like to know more too. But I think it is clearer in the manga. Although it is not clearly stated, there are hints that Yuki was probably suffering from depression or he was bipolar. He was already suicidal but only his mom was aware. When arguing, Yuki said he was willing to do anything for Mafuyu. Mafuyu asked him to stop with the music. Yuki shouted, "why don't you trust me, I cannot live without you." Mafuyu said, "Would you die for me then." Mafuyu's words triggered Yuki's suicidal thoughts so he took his life.
I hope that Mafuyu doesn’t break up with Ritsuka like he did with Yuki. Ahh, how adorable they are. May both Mafuyu Sato and Ritsuka Uenoyama live forever with love, desire, pleasure, passion, compassion, faith, hope, luck, concord, and happiness. I hope Mafuyu Sato and Ritsuka Uenoyama could stick together. Also, I hope their relationship and bond won’t split out.
I'm sorry to interfere.. I think because Yuki keep focusing on music and always hangout with his bands mate making Mafuyu lonely and feeling alone since Mafuyu is too dependent in Yuki and Yuki too because of their childhood trauma... so Mafuyu got angry and Yuki too.. They quarrel. I think Mafuyu want to break up that's why in the flashback Yuki said "I can't live without you".. Then Mafuyu said back "Then would you die for me?" No wonder Yuki got depressed and been drinking and eventually hung himself... Yuki's mom said to Mafuyu that Yuki behave like his father too.. That's my theory.. Thanks for reading... 😊
@@lunaaurora2964 I just want to said that may both Mafuyu Sato and Ritsuka Uenoyama live forever with love, desire, pleasure, passion, compassion, faith, hope, luck, concord, and happiness. Okay!
Did you notice that when the story gets more tense, in the case when Mafuyu and Yuki fight and then tragedy ends up happening, the piano melody gets more intense? I think this was on purpose, to get the message across that these situations were extremely strong and painful for Mafuyu, as he demonstrated on the show in his music. This work brought me so much feeling that it even surprises me... The impact of both the work and this piano melody is very touching. 🍂❤
Thank you for the video...my tears are now dropping like a waterfall though. I know I'll definitely cry again if I click this video but I just can't help... Given really breaks my heart. I once saw a comment indicating that " *It was like they each had what the other was lacking* ." Really hope they can meet each other again in the future.
Yes. Mafuyu's father is abusive, and I think there are hints that Yuki's dad might also be dead due to mental issues (same as Yuki). They bonded because of their similar background. Thanks for replying.
tbh I hate that people say yuki and mafuyu were toxic. They weren't perfect but they were far from toxic. The only thing they lacked was communication, other than that their relationship was pretty genuine and affectionate. No relationship was better than the other, there was genuine love and happiness in both
Agree. Ccommunication was lacking only because Yuki was struggling and suffering and he probably didnt want Mafuyu to know. They both care and love each other so much
It's so sad of what happens 2 yuki and how their friendship/relationship ended in tragedy. Definitely a tragic couple bcuz he loved his best friend and losing him like that hits him so deep it gets 2 real.
@@tensaisd5947 losing a childhood friend hits harder since he think he's the only thing he had and left him alone. That's makes sense why he always looked depressed.
that's why it's so hard for me to choose between yuuki and uenoyama. just like how mafuyu saw on him, ue really does look like yuuki. and the current chaps from manga made me suffocated T_T both of them are the same and it's giving mafuyu anxious day by day. this is not just a bl story... it's more more complicated and so deep :")
No puedo imaginar el dolor que debió sufrir mafuyu cuando encontró a yuki muerto No sé porque pero siento que mafuyu y yuki tuvieron un amor tan sincero que duele
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