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!!!

sonyita137

5 mo

Verified

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.

sheila_jade

8 mo

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.

Episode Context

Given opens with a quiet, melancholic pulse. This is a slow-burn introduction built around atmosphere rather than action, centering on Ritsuka Uenoyama, a talented guitarist drifting through his days with fading motivation, and his unexpected encounter with the mysterious Mafuyu Sato, a boy clutching a broken-stringed guitar he can't seem to play. The episode leans into silence and contemplation, letting small gestures and unspoken emotions do the heavy lifting. Expect deliberate pacing that prioritizes mood over momentum, establishing the emotional weight music carries for these characters. Ritsuka's bandmates Haruki and Akihiko round out the cast introduction, their easy chemistry hinting at layered dynamics beneath the surface. If you respond to character-driven drama that treats its quieter moments as the main event, this premiere sets a precise and affecting tone for everything ahead.

Runtime22 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJul 12, 2019

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