Audience reviews
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Aan1m
Absolutely top quality movie and what a fantastic series this was - uenoyama is one of the greenest flags I’ve ever seen and is such an incredibly likeable charachter that does everything in his power to make everyone he cares about happy and to see them smile in any way he can - he didn’t even need to do anything with hiragis band or get involved with the complicated feelings of yuki and his group but he still did as a way to give SYH and mafuyu closure - it was really aggravating seeing mafuyu be so decisive on his decision but obviously that comes from a place of anxiety and grief and loss but my god the concert in this movie was the absolute best- it hits you and the characters with soo much emotion it’s insane - the way ritsuko manages to speak to mafuyu through music is beautiful and…
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Ending the entire series and the movies made me feel like a part of me changed. To be honest, it took me a while to come back to "Given." I started watching the series during the pandemic and I enjoyed the sorrow and happiness it gave. It intrigued me so I was interested to watch the next upcoming movie, but never got to check it out because I was a bit scared to see what happened to Aki and Haruki.
Time passed and I thought about watching the entire thing. I saw a bunch of TikToks about in and I decided to give it another shot. I must say that I do not regret it.
We get to see different kinds of love dynamics and relationships, may they be romantic or platonic. We get to see inevitable
sorrow that may happen in life and the happiness that perseveres no matter what. We get to see pain…
Read at the sourceCluelessWorm
"I am sure I am going to forget this moment. I hope at least the music will remain."
Cried when they incorporated Yuki's original melody from Fuyunohanashi into Umi e.
I think these film adaptations really suffered after Hikaru Yamaguchi was replaced as director. The anime and the first film felt entirely different in both pacing and tone compared to the final two. I truly wanted to love this, but the adaptation ultimately diminished the experience for me. Yamaguchi had an exceptional ability to capture the emotional cadence of the story, and I actually preferred her interpretation over the original manga. There was a distinct rhythm to the storytelling that gave it coherence and emotional depth, and that quality feels entirely lost here. It is disappointing that such an important part o…
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As disappointing as the previous movie was, this movie is that much more impressive.
With this movie, Given returns to its roots by exploring themes like healing, trauma, and connection through music — the very things it does best. At its core, Given has always been about Mafuyu’s journey toward healing.
This movie begins with our main character at one of his lowest points. Haunted by the loss of his late boyfriend, Mafuyu is afraid to pursue music, uncertain about his future, and terrified of being abandoned. He feels as if everyone’s moving forward and he’s being left behind — a feeling that’s painfully relatable, especially if you’ve ever been a teenager. However, with the support of his friends and through his own inner growth, he finds the courage to take a leap of faith.
The emoti…
Read at the sourceFliona
This just gave me LIFE. I have lived through so many emotions here learned so many lessons, contemplated many things in my life.
I feel like I can live on too, yes things might not stay the same, people will surely leave, life will certainly get harder. But I will always look back and smile. I will get better too and I'll even feel nostalgic and bitter sweet for those times I thought I couldn't survive, but I did.
This is Given for me.
the story is all rounded, it's the perfect definition for a slice of life, the characters has so much depth, the emotions touch your soul.
everything is well written I recommend.
Read at the sourceNoroiTora
Given Movie 3: Umi e continues the story after the events of Hiiragi Mix and serves as the final installment of the Given anime series. It perfectly blends drama and music, showcasing the emotional journeys of the characters and concluding in a beautiful and heartfelt way. Director Noriko Hashimoto does it justice.
The story is all about accepting and cherishing the connections we hold dear. It adapts the last two volumes (9 chapters) of the manga into 1h20mins. Though slow-paced, it never feels boring. Instead, it gently grabs your hand, takes you on an unforgettable and beautiful ride, and gives you time to savor each moment, allowing full immersion in the characters' journeys. Comedy doesn’t work most of the time, and the film leans more toward drama than BL romance. The conclusion is…
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