Given (2020)
Kernel Score: 90% · 413 ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama, Music, Romance
Released: 2020-08-22
Runtime: 60 minutes
Where to watch Given
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Rent: Apple TV
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Haruki secretly had feelings for Akihiko for years, but Akihiko was still in a relationship with his roommate, the violinist Ugetsu Murata. Haruki, Akihiko, and Ugetsu's love clashes and starts to move forward.
Given parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this animated romance drama involves a bisexual love triangle and LGBT relationship themes framed as identity-focused storytelling.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Involves a romantic love triangle among band members with implied same-sex romantic content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Given
If you liked Given, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Anthem of the Heart (2015) — 87%
- Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl (2019) — 91%
- Belle (2021) — 86%
- BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- (2024) — 84%
- Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2020) — 91%
- Your Name. (2016) — 90%
- Dou kyu sei – Classmates (2016) — 90%
- A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016) — 89%
Director
Hikaru Yamaguchi
Cast
- Takuya Eguchi as Akihiko Kaji (voice)
- Masatomo Nakazawa as Haruki Nakayama (voice)
- Shogo Yano as Mafuyu Satou (voice)
- Yuma Uchida as Ritsuka Uenoyama (voice)
- Shintaro Asanuma as Ugetsu Murata (voice)
Given FAQ
Is Given good?
Given has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 413 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Given?
In the US you can stream Given on Crunchyroll and rent it from Apple TV.
Is Given OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this animated romance drama involves a bisexual love triangle and LGBT relationship themes framed as identity-focused storytelling.
What movies are like Given?
If you liked Given, try The Anthem of the Heart, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, Belle and BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-.