Completely Worth The Wait | GIVEN MOVIE
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#ギヴン #given #givenMovie
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Akihiko's and Ugetsu's relationship could be summarised as: "I hate you, I love you, I hate that I love you!"
E X C A C T L Y
Very Rihanna and Chris Brown
“Don’t want to but I can’t put nobody else above you”
Haruki is just a precious bean that deserves the world. And I think we all miss his long hair. THAT HAIR IN A BRAID!?!?!?! Omg it was perfect.
This movie really did feel like extra long bonus episode. The movie was unbelievably good and I don’t really watch BL anime, but I couldn’t wait to grab some popcorn enjoy the movie.
As a BL fan, this was some top tier stuff, I'm glad you dug it!
mafuyu being able to reach ugetsu with his song absolutely touched me in a way i wasnt expecting. the way he was able to empathize with ugetsu and his emotional connection to akihiko, and how he understood how difficult it was for him to let go despite how much their relationship was holding both of them back,,, mwah chefs kiss. im very glad you enjoyed the movie :) your commentary was amazing as always !!!
Haruki absolutely broke my heart when he desperately told akihiko to just tell him what’s wrong and that he would do anything for him, but then akihiko pushed him away and wouldn’t let him in saying that he wouldn’t be able to do anything 💔💔💔
Then the fact that akihiko chenged himself and put effort into being a better person deserving of haruki’s love 😩😩
I was in tears honestly
I was genuinely impressed that Given handled Akihiko's story the way it did. It didn't go with a BL token cliche "he's a playboy and casual sex partners with someone [Ugetsu] but falls in love with the guy [Haruki]". Instead, it portrayed a genuine relationship that had turned toxic and was inevitably falling apart. It chose to portray love and romance in a mature way. It even chose to show us the complex emotion of falling out of love with someone and coming to the admition that the relationship is not working anymore.
I also like how their apartments were representative of the state of their relationships. Akihiko and Ugetsu lived in a basement apartment. It's dark, the colors are muted and monochromatic making it feel very cold. There's no semblance of warmth in the apartment at all. In contrast, Haruki lives in an apartmet that has a view where they can watch the fireworks or watch the sun rise and set. His apartment has some color and warm tones, and it feels very home-y. The contrast in these apartments mirror how Akihiko feels. With Ugetsu, he feels cold and miserable. With Akihiko, he feels like a person again.
Not really a spoiler, but in the manga, both Akihiko and Ugetsu move out of that basement apartment. While they live their lives separately, they both have moved into apartments where they can clearly see the sky and let the sun's warm rays into their rooms. This is a visual metaphor to let us know that they are both happy and healthy where they individually are now. Just like what Mafuyu said, "Everything will be okay."
What you said about toxic relationships- that was the part of the movie that I started crying. I had a friend with borderline personality disorder, and we recently broke things off. Obviously the situation wasn't exactly the same, but we just kept coming back to each other even though she said the most horrible things to me. She tried to bait me back into talking to her again, I put my foot down, and she harassed me for months. Contacted my family members, my friends, my social media mutuals, and spammed them with dozens of messages. I had to private most of my online accounts and start over. At the same time, I understand why she was so upset. I miss the good things, but I'm so happy I don't have to deal with her abusive behavior anymore.
I'm glad you both got the space you need, it's good of you to recognise the situation and get out of there, sending you only good vibes. 🙏
The movie didn't mention it but it was Hiiragi's band that won the competition and they removed the scene when Take sees that Akihiko and Haruki are living together (it was few days after Take cut Haruki's hair) and his reaction to it was the best.
So glad you loved it! Natsuki Kizu is so great at character writing and deserves more props
10000% They're absolutely brilliant!
I loved the movie! But I read the manga before hand and I was really sad because they cut three scenes that would have given the entire plot a better flow. And the bad thing was that they kinda showed the scenes during the ending credits...ahhhhhh it frustrates me. But overall 9/10 for me. Not gonna lie though seeing Ugetsu crying hurt me even more than on paper
I don't read manga, so I can't really relate, I loved this thing to pieces too tho!
@@JoJoTalksTooMuch some Uenoyama and Mafuyu scenes were removed that would have just made this movie ... I wanna say a bit better because they make Mafuyu‘s journey to express his feelings for Uenoyama and in order to help Ugetsu so much more. Biut I love it soooooo much and cried so many times.
@@zeldahyrule3127 omg you are right, i hadn't payed attention to the scenes of the ending credit and only read some parts of the manga but THE CLOCK IS THERE !!! T.T
I hate them so much for not inclusing those scenes of Ue and Mafuyu. i mean why couldn't they give all the band members a similar screen time? the anime focuses on Ue and Mafuyu, but they also give some of the other two, even if its not centered in them. i think they could have made the same here, focusing on the other two but not forgetting that much about Ue and Mafuyu. and you are right, it WOULD have given the plot a better flow. what a waste :(
@@dani010203stor i totally agree!!!
I completely agree with your point on Ugetsu I've been reading Given for a long time now and ever since the first glance at Ugetsu's character I had a very strong love-hate relationship with him warning huge paragraph incoming, I get how he is scared of being alone so he keeps Kaji close even tho he let him on he never intended on pursuing a relationship with him in the future but it is so selfish and even he knew that Kaji leaving was something that might happen and you can tell he had strong feelings for him but it was unfair for Kaji who's the one who was getting hurt by that relationship because he had hope that it would change. Kaji is comfort him being there is all he knows and has known for a long time now but hurting him in the process is cruel 😔 I still cried at the last goodbye btw I wish I could be strong enough to face my toxic ex like that haha but I'm too much of a coward for now I want to better myself before facing him then I'll let my anger go 😊
Mafuyu is a God-Muse on high and he's the most emotionally intelligent person out of anyone in this series, 2nd's probably Shizusumi. Yes, Mafuyu is like Ugetsu 3rd friend and it's adorkable as all heck. And since I'm still caught up with the manga (slow to update but she's still going) I can tell you now; this arc is extremely important to Uenoyama and Mafuyu's romantic relationship too. Lessons are learned- how rare is that in any romantic story nowadays?!
you are right, this arc IS extremely important to Uenoyama and Mafuyu, thats why im so disappointed that they solely included one scene of them. Also their story makes the situations of the movie flow SO well, i think it was a big mistake not to include them
This is how many ppl saw it after reading this Arc: Mafuyu and Ugetsu are mirrors of each other. Some even say they might be Twin Flames. But here's the deal; Mafuyu's love journey has concluded while Ugetsu's journey has just begun.
What do you mean Ugetsu journey just begin? Sorry but can you explain a little bit more about what happen to him? I don't mind spoiler. Did he find a new guy after broke up with Akihiko?
@@nvrmnd4854 well it's not too big but I still don't want to be spoilery,
He just goes on walkabout, it's been guesstimated by the fandom that he needed to physically be far away from AkiHaru (Akihiko X Haruki). He still doing musical tournaments and coming in first place, some good self-care. I personally believe he needs to be alone for right now but he'll always have his BFFL Mafuyu to call up and talk to anytime.
Definitely want season 2. The movie didn’t show all that’s in the manga (aside from stills in the closing credits) there so many cutesie and fun moments between Ue and Mafuyu that I truly would love to see.
I just want them all to be happy, Ugetsu including T_T. Tbh he's one of my favorites in Given. I already had tears in my eyes during the song but after seeing Ugetsu cry i broke down. It was the same when I was reading the manga, this moment just breaks my heart.
I haven't watched the movie yet since me and a friend of mine decided to watch it and cry together. But as soon as we watch it I'll watch your review
This movie surpassed my expectations
I related so much with ugetsu the whole movie I just wanted to hug him and tell him everything is going to be okay
ugetsu best boy i'm gonna fight you for hating on him, jojo! leave my lonely sad boy alone >:( /j /t. this movie was beyond my expectations. also, i just want to appreciate mafuyu's growth, uenoyama pointed out, but the fact that he rn is this comfortable with music and is able to express himself so freely made me tear up a little, good for him!
i think in this movie we got to see expressions of Mafuyu that we didn't see before. he doesn't feel a "robot" anymore (sorry for the term, i love him so much but you know what i mean) we got to see him NERVIOUS about his rpesentation, a little embarrased witht he fact that he was nervious, supe very happy and exciteed about it too, i dont know! we really got to see an expression of him and a way to express himself through words that we hadn't yet in the anime, im so SO SO SO happy for him! he really got to escape a very dark place of his life
i really loved given and i loved reading the manga. the scene with aki and haruki tho in the manga, i somehow didn’t even realize aki had actually gone through with something until i watched the movie. on that i’d like to add that it wasn’t actually “sex” (ig it depends on your definition) but the movie doesn’t show or specify anything. and with that part, i’m kind of upset with the wording they used. i wouldn’t exactly call haruki saying “i basically gave consent” as giving consent. aki was over powering him in this situation even after haruki telling him to stop repeated and when he realized aki was upset and wasn’t stopping he said he would do anything. to me it feels more like pressure than real consent, and i’ve been in situations like that so i feel kind of weird about it and i’m not really sure what to think about it. i wish they focused on that more though, like aki having a more heartfelt apology about it because even though i know he felt bad and knew he did something wrong, his apology didn’t seem to be sorry enough imo. i dunno. and i also wished to see haruki more affected by it maybe? i know he was still upset about it but i didn’t really feel it. i just it a bit odd that this show can focus and express really really well the good and bad about their relationships, but didn’t seem to dwell on this seemingly really big thing that happened.
i’d also like to add, that i know that since it’s a movie that some things would have to be cut, but it was pretty much the same as the manga in what was focused on which is why i’m saying what i wished for more of. other than this scene though, the movie was really lovely and i suppose i should go by if haruki can forgive him then maybe i should too?
Thank you for reviewing the movie, i"ve been waiting to hear your thoughts. As a manga reader I was happy with the adaption. Yeah some scenes were cut and I am still hoping those scenes will make it in to a season 2 some how. I had heard that the original plan for the movie was for it to be longer, but it got cut down, yeah know covid and all. Also if you have not check out the other Given songs, they put out an album with the songs from the anime, the movie and two bonus song. I love all of them.
What's the album called?
@@mayfia "Gift" can find it on itunes and spotify.
i can't believe we didn't get the MafuyuxUenoyama's scenes thanks to covid -.-
I just watched this movie today!!! Thank you for making this snowy winter day,that didn’t start that great, amazing!!! ♥️
My jaw was mostly dropping than crying my eyes out
I do hope they get a second season cause this was good
Honestly, this movie was so emotional! There were so many points where I couldn't stand Akihiko because of how he treated Haruki as well as disliking Ugestu then vise vera! where I would feel bad for Akihiko and Ugestu, ah! They really handled this movie so well, however, there is one scene I wished they included between Mafyuu and Ueo because it really sets up the two's relationship for the next major arc.
I still cry while listening to you elaborate each feelings for the scenes
Actually there are a lot more scenes of mafuyu and uenoyama in the manga for example that fight mafuyu and uenoyama had (it's in chapter 18 btw) they just didn't include it in the movie.
YES I've been waiting for your opinion on this
I read the movie scenes in the manga about a year ago and there are like 2-3 scenes with Mafuyu and Uenomaya that they cut bc they wanted the movie to focus on Haruki and Akihiko
Lots of people don't understand a lot of things from this arc, and tbh,I think it's mostly because a) they're teens or b) have never been in a toxic relationship. This arc hit me right on the feels when I read it in the manga, it was powerful and just so full of emotions and growth, seriously amazing. The movie cuts some things from the manga, but it still conveys all the most important things from this part of the story, and I agree, that part when they say goodbye, it's so strong and full of emotions it's insane. I could feel the pain from both Akihiko and Ugetsu.
I love Given so much and I hoooope we get a second season, although I'm not loving the latest chapters tbh :(
Back int he days when i've read the manga, i never ever thought it would get an adaption. I am sooo glad it did. I've loved Given as a Manga, I've loved the anime series, and I didn't see the movie yet! But look like I can look forward to it
Yes!! I'm so glad you loved the movie!! I was in tears majority of the time, I was ugly crying! It was soo good!!! I was anticipating your talk about the Given movie!!
And Mafuyu singing that song representing Ugetsu, Akihiko, and all their emotions. The toxic relationship they have and how they both know it. It was just very emotional.
P.S We need a season 2. I'm reading the manga but I want it to be animated.
I've loved listening to your thoughts on Given! Have you seen the OVA, Uragawa no Sonzai? It's Mafuyu & Ue's side of the movie and has some great moments~
I agree Jojo i wish Crunchyroll would put movies on their site.
Season 1 and movie is not enough we want more of this anime! 🙏 yus!
As a manga reader I was expecting to hate Ugetsu but maaan I had forgotten how much that man makes my blood boil. Off course I loved it, it was a storm of emotions and everything went beautifully
Just finished everything, and I’m so hurt inside 😭😭😭 ducking loved it, it climbed my later in my favorite anime list.
Ugh i wish the movie announced the winners of the CAC, and i was hoping for the winning song to be written bc same, i wanna hear how good it is since it beat given. Im guessing it was cut out bc covid, bc it sets up for the next events in the manga aka s2
i had way too little of Ue and Mafuyu, i really wanted to see them more. that was my only complain
also Haruki is my favorite character too, i love him so much T.T
We all need season 2 truly we do .❤
this movie broke me completely. i have had a toxic partner and it was near the one we saw in the movie and i am so hurt right now. it was so relateble. and i will never have this one last conversation to close it up...but i also have to say your review helped me a lot to see things more positive in terms of what i expirienced in the anime. you have helped me a lot to understand that not everything of this story is just bad and tragic and hurting all along so thank you so much
okay let me add something. i just watched all of your videos talking about given and i just changed my mind. i feel like it is still hard for me to think about given just because i get so affected of it because of things that happened to me but i see it from a different angle now. it helped me a lot to understand things more so thank you
I think I have been the Ugetsu in the past (not 100% but there is a strong resemblance) and maybe that’s why I can’t hate him because I can see why he does what he does. Not an excuse for his behaviour but he’s just not in the right place in life to be in a relationship.
Anyway, I literally binged Given in 2 days, movie included. I love that this movie focused more on the older guys bc I do relate to them more.
Ah I was just wondering if you'd review the movie!! I'm glad you did, it was great! This movie made me feel bad for Ugetsu tbh, I'm glad that this movie was more focused on Akihiko and Haruki (best boy omg I love him in this and in the show he's so precious aaaah-) but I also personally would've love some more Mafuyu x Uenoyama moments... is that just me? Mafuyu's song still hit, but in different places than Fuyu no Hanashi.
worst part is, Mafuyu and Ueonyama's scene would have made the movie story flow so goooood. also come on, just one scene? i was REALLY expecting to see more of them, i miss them so much, and we didn't get to see much about them as a couple. i feel robbed
Recently watch the movie so good I think they done it well.
Love your review! You said everything I felt after seeing the movie. Also, I love your voice and I love how you speak! Very pleasant to listen to.
so true !!! but there was one thing missing the last kisssss!!!!!!!
I picked up the manga after watching the anime, they did cut some scenes with Mafuyu and Uenoyama which establishes how much their relationship has matured. However, my God the movie was so good. It reminds me of when I was young and unable to let go of things that were not good for me. Ugetsu is a pretty selfish character, but that doesn't make me hate him.
I'm really hoping we get a second season or a movie
I totally get you about Ugetsu. He's not bad but the actions he take, was pushed by fear and that made sad. He ran when he sees that Aki has an inferiority with him instead of finding ways to overcome it, because he loves aki. its sad but im happy it happened too cause it seem like both him and aki feel more relief after the concert.
I scream cried at the end like... y'olll.
I think that it's good that given didn't feel like a movie, it is a shame that the boost wasn't there but I still loved the little character funny expressions, loved this movie so DAMN MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I absolutely loved the movie!! Though I am kinda sad Ugetsu didn't have his happy ending, I am really happy my ship sauled! >:3
I also feel like that the movie was given more towards Haruki, Akihiko and Ugetsu, and less towards Mafuyu and Uenoyama.
True, this did feel like a really big bonus episode, but alot of people loved it
Hiruki deserves better! Akihiko... Has hurt Hiruki emotionally and physically. I guess a lot of people are better than me because I believe that was unforgivable. Shojo and BL have this toxic trope that for some reason I can't get over and I'm sorry if that makes me a bad person. I have been told multiple times that my inability to forgive is a really bad trait,
I totally agree that Haruki deserved better! When someone hurts you, you have no obligation to forgive them. I think the show acknowledges this to some extent by having Akihiko work to "become a man worthy of Haruki's love", but I would have much preferred that the show cement this further by having Haruki set boundaries and friendzone Akihiko at the very least. (Really, I'd prefer this whole thing not happen in the first place, or that Haruki cut ties with Akihiko) This would let people know that it's ok to not forgive completely, since lots of media seems to romanticize forgiveness quite a lot.
I don't think that one's ability to forgive necessarily reflects how good or bad of a person they are. In the end, forgiveness isn't about strict moral coding, where certain actions must always be forgiven and certain actions must always not. Forgiveness is a lot more personal, because it involves choosing who is and isn't in your life, and what boundaries can't be crossed.
Sometimes forgiveness is good, because you want that person to be in your life, they have learned their mistake and won't do it again, and/or it will ultimately make you happier to let go of the grudge. In these cases, forgiveness will allow you to live a healthier life.
However, sometimes a lack of forgiveness is necessary, perhaps for a variety of reasons. Maybe you know that the person in question has not changed, and if you forgive them, you'll get hurt again. Maybe you've been hurt so badly that the damage that's been done to the relationship is irreparable. Maybe you no longer feel comfortable around them, so opening up to them via forgiveness wouldn't end well. In these cases, a lack of forgiveness allows you to live a healthier life.
Ultimately, I don't think it makes you a bad person when you find yourself unable to forgive. While it is true that forgiving too much can allow others to take advantage of you, and forgiving too little can distance you from the people who matter most and make you feel lonely/unhappy, 1. It's ok to not be a perfect human being bc none of us are, and 2. like I said, forgiveness mostly has to do with deciding what role other people have in your life, and that sort of decision is never morally wrong or right - who you allow into your life is entirely your choice, and doesn't make you a good or bad person because you're just trying your best to be happy. It might affect how functional you are, but that's another thing entirely, and no one is completely functional either lol. We all kinda just have to keep learning.
In terms of BL tropes and such, I think it's kinda similar in that you don't have an obligation to forgive or "get over" toxic tropes. Ultimately, you could argue that "getting over" toxic tropes is better bc then you get to enjoy more media, and you could argue that not doing so is better because it's more righteous, and allows you to stand up for your beliefs in real time instead of succumbing to the masses. I think we all need to be nicer to ourselves and recognize that experience is very subjective.
You don't owe a show enjoyment- it just happens or it doesn't. If a problematic trope ruins a show for you, that is completely and utterly valid. If you find yourself able to enjoy a show despite its problematic nature, that is valid as heck. You can't really control how much you enjoy a show, so being unable to ignore problematic aspects in no way makes you a bad or worse person, so there's no need for you to apologize. I think the world would be a very un-fun place if we forced ourselves to enjoy tropes that made us uncomfortable.
Besides, not being able to get over toxic tropes makes sense- not that being able to enjoy a show despite toxic elements is bad. Toxic stuff can be really uncomfortable to watch, and ruin enjoyment. It reminds you of the bad in the world, and that's never fun. It might even remind you of painful moments in your life - a sexist show might remind a person of sexism in their own life and make them feel like it'll never go away. If a show supports a toxic relationship, it might make someone who barely escaped such a relationship feel invalidated.
Sorry that this is way too long. I guess I just wanted to agree with you and say that you're not a bad person for having valid experiences.
Did you ever finish Junjo Romantica?
Tbh as a manga reader, I was disappointed. The execution of scenes could've been more emotional. The tension delivered was just not that good as it did in the anime. It was rushed and was somehow out of context. They skipped a lot.
Any who has seen bleach does the 1000 year blood war pick up from where the anime left off or is gonna be a while separate thing
So you'll hate this first sentence but...
As a manga reader xD
I loved the movie. Haru and Akis relationship was HANDELED WELL yk. Like you are supposed to do.
BUT! BUUUUUT
They totally skipped of Mafuyu and Uesama xD
Yorugaakeru is a song about moving on. Which is what Mafuyu does throughout the course of Haru and Akis relationship, like during the time they are getting together.
It is small clips and snipits of just Ueonoyama and Mafuyu spending their time together but it really shows Mafuyu actually loving UESAMA and not YUKI.
But I still do love the movie alot xD
Hi Evil here number 1 given fan. With my comment of the day
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
But take away from the number 1 given fanboy. Fav moments was the 1 scene we got with Mafuyu and Uneoyama by the river/pond thing and my overall fav moment was the confession at the end and the noise of disbelief/dying that Haruki came out with
I just finished watching it. This popped up on my suggestion so thank you. I didn't know it had dropped. I liked it, but having read the Manga after seeing season 1, there's a lot missing. Still it's good. I give it a B
Having watched it a 2nd time, with my headphones.... Take-chan is just AMAZING. I've thought that since season 1. One of my favorite characters ever. Hats off to his voice actor. Sato's substitue lyrics and Haruki's reaction was LEGENDARY. I laughed so hard I had to rewind and pause for a minute. I'm still laughing. Haruki cut his hair because he gave up on Akihiko. In season 1, he says he was growing it out as a silent prayer for Akihiko. I don't think his personality changed at all. Maybe his confidence, but that's a very different thing. There really is a lot of stuff they left out making this as a movie. This should have been a 2nd season. Then you'd understand why they lost, and why there isn't much of Uenoyama. But.... since this is what they chose to do, okay. I think they did a great job. The song wasn't spectacular. It was great, don't get me wrong. I think it speaks more to the actual song writers to make a song this good, but have it be purposefully understated so it's not as impactful as the song from season 1.
Where can we watch themovie?
Crunchyroll!
nooo don't be unfair to my baby ugetsu :(((((( he is just a fragile and lost human being... actually his motivations were much clear in the manga. i can't say that his methods are correct but he was just trying to do his best. idk i guess him being a flawed, sometimes selfish but also very delicate artist hit me close to home haha i agree what you said, it is very well written and i really enjoyed the movie. thank you for the video btw
I’ve ordered the DVD MOVIE! for my Given collection! But, Haruki and Ugetsu deserves better..... just sayin
Idk if its just me noticing it but why are you using they/them pronouns for like all the characters when theyre all male? Idk if i just missed it but i don't think you use he/him at all lol.
Idk, i just use they all the time
@@JoJoTalksTooMuch fair enough, just kind of noticed it lol. Great video anyways 👍
Unpopular opinion…I don’t like Akihiko with Haruki. Call me a dramatic bish, but Ugetsu works so much better with Aki.