given (2019)
Kernel Score: 88% · 783 TMDB ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama
First aired: 2019-07-12
Seasons: 1 · 11 episodes
Where to watch given
- Stream: Crunchyroll, Tencent Video
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Ritsuka’s lost his spark for music—until he hears Mafuyu sing. One voice pulls him back in, and suddenly, everything starts to change between them.
given parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that given is a TV-14 anime dealing with suicide, grief, and a same-sex romance between teen musicians.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: None — No notable substance use flagged in the available signals.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Shogo Yano as Mafuyu Satou (voice)
- Yuma Uchida as Ritsuka Uenoyama (voice)
- Masatomo Nakazawa as Haruki Nakayama (voice)
- Takuya Eguchi as Akihiko Kaji (voice)
- Fumiya Imai as Hiiragi Kashima (voice)
given FAQ
Is given good?
given has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch given?
In the US you can stream given on Crunchyroll and Tencent Video and buy it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is given OK for kids?
given is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that given is a TV-14 anime dealing with suicide, grief, and a same-sex romance between teen musicians.
What shows are like given?
If you liked given, try Orange, Another, Tsukigakirei and Platinum End.