Watching Fuyu No Hanashi performed in this episode gave me actual goosebumps, I felt so emotional. I have already heard the song before watching given. However, seeing the performance animated and watching Mafuyu able to sing the song just felt awesome, given is so peak!!!!

sonyita137

6 mo

Verified

Gran episodio, desbordan las emociones de principio a fin; tan emotivo que terminas conectando profundamente con los personajes, y la canción finalmente logra erizarte la piel 🥰.

rizzkamalia

8 mo

Verified

Mafuyu finally finishes the song lyrics, and when they perform… I got goosebumps! Then it turns really emotional, my chest felt heavy hearing how Mafuyu pours all his sadness into the song. But hey, Uenoyama finally makes a move toward Mafuyu, and that honestly surprised me!

Episode Context

Episode 9 of 11 hits with the full weight of everything Given has been building toward. The band's upcoming concert becomes the pressure cooker for every unresolved emotion, every unspoken word between Mafuyu and Ritsuka. Expect the tension to be almost suffocating in the best way, the kind of episode where silence carries as much meaning as dialogue. The pacing is deliberate and builds with purpose, layering anxiety, vulnerability, and raw emotional honesty until it reaches a performance sequence that serves as the season's emotional centerpiece. This is where music stops being background and becomes the vehicle for everything these characters can't say out loud. Drama and Boys Love elements converge powerfully here. If you've invested in these characters, this is the payoff episode. Bring tissues.

Runtime22 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateSep 6, 2019

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