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The band "given"—comprised of Ritsuka Uenoyama, Mafuyu Satou, Haruki Nakayama, and Akihiko Kaji—has advanced to the final screening of the Countdown-fes Amateur Contest, in which they will be judged on their live act. Although enthusiastic, they worry about having only one original song to perform. Mafuyu embraces the idea of learning more about music in order to create new, emotionally resonant songs. In this regard, he unexpectedly receives help from Ugetsu Murata, Akihiko's on-again, off-again lover.
Ugetsu has unsuccessfully tried to let go of Akihiko, who himself is torn between lingering feelings for his past and an uncertain resolve for the future. As the competition draws near, Haruk...
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Which relationship does given The Movie focus on?
The 2020 film focuses mainly on Haruki Nakayama, Akihiko Kaji, and Akihiko's complicated relationship with Ugetsu Murata. Mafuyu and Ritsuka are still present, but the movie shifts the dramatic center toward the older band members.
Where does given The Movie fit after the TV anime?
It takes place after the 2019 given TV series and adapts the manga's second major arc. Watching the series first matters because Mafuyu's song and the formation of the band are already established there.
How long is given The Movie?
The movie is about an hour long, with a listed runtime around 59 minutes. It was produced by Lerche and released in Japan in 2020 after a pandemic-related delay.
What comes after the 2020 given movie?
The next major anime continuation is the two-part 2024 film project, including Hiiragi mix and To the Sea. Those films move the adaptation further into Natsuki Kizu's manga after the Haruki and Akihiko arc.
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