given The Movie: To the Sea

Lerche
Drama / Romance / Boys Love1 EP/20 Sept 2024

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Synopsis

Deep in Mafuyu Sato's voice lives a grief that won't let go — and when he sings, you feel every bit of it. Given Movie 3: Umi e picks up after the band faces a tough loss in a music competition, and now Mafuyu has to decide whether to accept a major debut offer that could change everything. Meanwhile, guitarist Ritsuka Uenoyama is pouring himself into writing new songs, trying to keep the band together while figuring out where he and Mafuyu actually stand with each other. This movie is the second part of the Hiiragi Mix arc, and Lerche handles it with the same quiet emotional weight the series has always been known for. The music scenes hit hard, but honestly, it's the small moments between characters — the hesitation, the unspoken tension — that stick with you. The whole thing feels like sitting at the shore and letting something wash over you, which tracks given the title. If you liked the gentle, grounded romance of Doukyuusei or the seaside melancholy of Umibe no Étranger, this lives in that same space but with the added layer of band dynamics and creative ambition pulling people in different directions. Fans of Sasaki to Miyano's patient approach to relationships will appreciate how nothing here feels rushed. It's a quiet, emotional movie about figuring out what music means to you when the person you love is tangled up in the answer.

Episode Guide

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Characters

Mafuyu Satou

Mafuyu Satou, a 16-year-old with a quiet demeanor and hidden emotional depth, grapples with his past while finding solace in music.

Portrayed by Garrett Steph

Ritsuka Uenoyama

Ritsuka Uenoyama: 16-year-old guitarist, drawn to Mafuyu's unique voice and presence.

Portrayed by Grelle Jessie James

Haruki Nakayama

Haruki Nakayama: 22-year-old bassist in Given, balancing grad school and band life.

Portrayed by Chang Yung-I

Hiiragi Kashima

Hiiragi Kashima is a supportive friend to Ritsuka and Mafuyu, offering understanding and quiet strength.

Portrayed by Wang Howard

Shizusumi Yagi

Shizusumi Yagi: Mafuyu's former classmate from high school.

Portrayed by Waters Joshua

MANGA BRIDGE

This season covers Chapters 48-51 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 52.

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Throughout Mafuyu’s journey of grief, he’s shown how long and how much the passing of a beloved could take a toll, and in this case I see it as him trying to go through a river with a slow and steady current. The only thing that was stopping him, was him. I’m glad he realizes it
I’ve loved given ever since it came out and I actually didn’t know this last film was out till past week. Imagine my excitement! I’ve been singing umihe ever since! Centimillimental songs are so beautiful. The scene of Mafuyu’s proposal 🥹
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