given (2019)
A melancholy musician rediscovers his passion when an earnest singer's voice intimately changes his world.
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.
How intense is given?
given has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What given feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream given
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is given for you?
Is given scary?
No. given is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is given gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is given sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is given OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is given?
Episodes run about 30m.
Where can I stream given?
given is streaming on Crunchyroll.
Does given have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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