Given
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.
Cast & Crew
Hikaru Yamaguchi
Hikaru Yamaguchi is a Japanese anime director recognized for his contributions to the animation industry. He is best known for directing the anime series Given (2019), which explores themes of music and romance. Yamaguchi's direction in Given has been praised for its sensitive portrayal of complex emotions and relationships.
Cast
Masatomo Nakazawa
1983
Shintaro Asanuma
1976
Shogo Yano
1989
Takuya Eguchi
1987
Yuma Uchida
1992
Reviews
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By cinemageek119 • Aug 04, 2025
This is a well-made film that delivers on its promises. 'Given' features strong performances and an engaging plot that keeps you interested from start to finish.
Strong performances
By cinemalover960 • Aug 04, 2025
'Given' delivers powerful dramatic moments with emotional depth and strong character development. The dramatic elements are well-handled and moving.