So far the pacing hasn't been too drastic or sudden. It's easy to follow as someone who has not read the manga. I found it adorable that Mafuyu wanted Uenoyama to teach him the chord he first played when with Mafuyu. I also admire Mafuyu's determination to get better at music!

sonyita137

6 mo

Verified

Muy buen capitulo, me encanta que no sea predecible en ciertos aspectos. Y como Ritsuka pierde el control, es muy gracioso 😂😂

rizzkamalia

8 mo

Verified

When Uenoyama decided to teach Mafuyu guitar, it already felt like there was something going on. Even Kaji seems to notice it haha. Mafuyu is so soft and learns fast, it’s kinda like Uenoyama is taking care of a puppy. And his reaction when he hears Mafuyu sing 😮😳

Episode Context

Given slows down and breathes in its second episode, leaning into the quiet tension between Ritsuka Uenoyama and Mafuyu Satou as their connection takes shape around a shared gravitational pull toward music. The tone is contemplative and warm, built on lingering glances and understated dialogue rather than dramatic beats. Expect the full band lineup to start crystallizing as Haruki Nakayama and Akihiko Kaji enter the frame, grounding the story in a group dynamic that balances intimacy with camaraderie. The pacing is deliberately unhurried, this is an episode about small moments carrying enormous emotional weight. Themes of mentorship, creative awakening, and the vulnerability of letting someone new into your world run through every scene. If the premiere hooked you on atmosphere and character, this deepens both.

Runtime22 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJul 19, 2019

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