given Episode 1: Boys in the Band

Manga chapter 1-1

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

10.0

13 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

given Episode 1: Boys in the Band

Manga chapter 1-1

Canon/MED

← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

13 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

Have been wanting to watch this anime for a while. I liked how the introduction to Uenoyama and Mafuyu's first meeting isn't dramatic. The pacing is also easy to follow. Opening song is fire too!!!

Es el primer episodio y tengo altas expectativas, los personajes son fáciles de entender y fue fácil que me cautivaran. Estoy intrigada por la historia detrás de Mafuyu.

Right away the show nails that quiet music-club vibe. Mafuyu showing up with the broken guitar instantly adds intrigue, and the episode just lets the awkward energy breathe. Feels grounded and real.

The character introductions move pretty fast even though it’s only episode 1. And you know what? The opening song is SO good, I loved it from the first listen. It’s a BL anime with a cool, manly vibe, and I’m already into it. Plus, the humor? I love it.

Starts quiet but instantly intriguing. Mafuyu’s awkward energy and the mystery around him pull you in fast, and the music angle feels fresh. Not dramatic yet, just a gentle introduction that makes you curious about everyone.

A quiet, emotional introduction. Mafuyu’s mysterious sadness contrasts nicely with Uenoyama’s frustration. The first jam session hints at something special forming between them.

sakurashreya0402

This episode introduces the main characters and the dynamics of the band, giving a glimpse of their personalities and passions. I really liked how Ritsuka’s curiosity and Mafuyu’s quiet presence are highlighted, setting the tone for their emotional journey.

introduces Uenoyama, a guitarist who’s lost his passion, and Mafuyu, a quiet boy carrying a broken guitar tied to a painful past. Their meeting slowly rekindles Uenoyama’s love for music, setting up themes of healing, connection, and expressing emotions through song.

there's cute little puppy, and a cute small soft MC with bright sad eyes 🤏

Opening & Ending songs are 🔥🔥

TW: Trauma, Suicide

EPISODE CONTEXT — Series Opening / Introduction Arc

As the first of eleven episodes, 'Boys in the Band' is purely foundational—it introduces the core cast, establishes the emotional stakes around music and disconnection, and plants the seeds of the relationship between Ritsuka and Mafuyu that will drive the entire season. No prior context is needed; this is your entry point. Every character dynamic and thematic thread introduced here—creative burnout, unspoken grief, the pull of human connection—will deepen and complicate across the episodes that follow.

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EPISODE CONTEXT — Series Opening / Introduction Arc

As the first of eleven episodes, 'Boys in the Band' is purely foundational—it introduces the core cast, establishes the emotional stakes around music and disconnection, and plants the seeds of the relationship between Ritsuka and Mafuyu that will drive the entire season. No prior context is needed; this is your entry point. Every character dynamic and thematic thread introduced here—creative burnout, unspoken grief, the pull of human connection—will deepen and complicate across the episodes that follow.

QUICK TAKES

Have been wanting to watch this anime for a while. I liked how the introduction to Uenoyama and Mafuyu's first meeting isn't dramatic. The pacing is also easy to follow. Opening song is fire too!!!

Es el primer episodio y tengo altas expectativas, los personajes son fáciles de entender y fue fácil que me cautivaran. Estoy intrigada por la historia detrás de Mafuyu.

Right away the show nails that quiet music-club vibe. Mafuyu showing up with the broken guitar instantly adds intrigue, and the episode just lets the awkward energy breathe. Feels grounded and real.

The character introductions move pretty fast even though it’s only episode 1. And you know what? The opening song is SO good, I loved it from the first listen. It’s a BL anime with a cool, manly vibe, and I’m already into it. Plus, the humor? I love it.

Starts quiet but instantly intriguing. Mafuyu’s awkward energy and the mystery around him pull you in fast, and the music angle feels fresh. Not dramatic yet, just a gentle introduction that makes you curious about everyone.

A quiet, emotional introduction. Mafuyu’s mysterious sadness contrasts nicely with Uenoyama’s frustration. The first jam session hints at something special forming between them.

sakurashreya0402

This episode introduces the main characters and the dynamics of the band, giving a glimpse of their personalities and passions. I really liked how Ritsuka’s curiosity and Mafuyu’s quiet presence are highlighted, setting the tone for their emotional journey.

introduces Uenoyama, a guitarist who’s lost his passion, and Mafuyu, a quiet boy carrying a broken guitar tied to a painful past. Their meeting slowly rekindles Uenoyama’s love for music, setting up themes of healing, connection, and expressing emotions through song.

there's cute little puppy, and a cute small soft MC with bright sad eyes 🤏

Opening & Ending songs are 🔥🔥

TW: Trauma, Suicide

©キヅナツキ・新書館／ギヴン製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

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©キヅナツキ・新書館／ギヴン製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com