Given (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Series · ★ 8.6

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Released in 2019, Given is a drama and animation series. “Can't say goodbye, I'm still drifting with your echoes.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Tightly clutching his Gibson guitar, Mafuyu Satou steps out of his dark apartment to begin another day of his high school life. While taking a nap in a quiet spot on the gymnasium staircase, he has a chance encounter with fellow student Ritsuka Uenoyama, who berates him for letting his guitar's strings rust and break. Noticing Uenoyama's knowledge of the instrument, Satou pleads for him to fix it and to teach him how to play. Uenoyama eventually agrees and invites him to sit in on a jam session with his two band mates: bassist Haruki Nakayama and drummer Akihiko Kaji.

Who’s in it. Given stars Shogo Yano as Mafuyu Satou (voice), Yuma Uchida as Ritsuka Uenoyama (voice), Masatomo Nakazawa as Haruki Nakayama (voice) and Takuya Eguchi as Akihiko Kaji (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, Given sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Given page.

If you liked it. Fans of Given tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Given (2019)?
In US, Given is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Given worth watching?
Given holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Given?
Given stars Shogo Yano, Yuma Uchida, Masatomo Nakazawa, Takuya Eguchi and Fumiya Imai.
When was Given released?
Given was released in 2019.