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Aug 10, 2019 1:49 PM

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OHEHMGEE!!! GAY YAOI REVOLTING BLERGH!!!
5/5.


Aug 10, 2019 7:27 PM

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What!?!? I really wasn't expecting something that dark. I was thinking about a brother's death not that... Wow. Really curious to know more about it.
Aug 10, 2019 8:30 PM
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Awww... that smile, mafuyu's smile is something i want protect.(~‾ ▽‾)~

Haruki is cute, but i feel sad he have feeling to Akihiko. (T.T) it not like i hate Akihiko, i just dont usualy like other couple in bl story. But, i curious about Akihiko and black hair guy.

I feel a bit disappointed with this episode, it too slow. Especially they just give us 11 episode!!

Okay, girl. I understand you like Uenoyama. But to reveal someone past like that... aww, i disappointed.
Aug 10, 2019 11:50 PM

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so like this episode we knew why it was tagged shounen Ai...overall a great show really enjoying it
Aug 11, 2019 4:13 AM

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Haruki's story surprised me. hope there is another explanation for that dark-haired guy living with Aki, or else Haruki is fucked

considering the age that girl has no possible excuse for her deed. she's sick. i really need to get the image of her dumb face as she was bullshitting Ueno out of my mind
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Aug 11, 2019 9:26 AM
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Gay time gay time gay ti- *sees last minute of episode* NANI
Aug 11, 2019 10:21 AM

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Another stellar episode. I really hope viewership is high across all platforms, I don't want this to end in 6 episodes.

I've not read the manga, but Kasai's plan to make Uenoyama see Mafuyu as some kind of monster that makes other commit suicide isn't going to work in the lease bit. Uenoyama is going to be even more drawn to Mafuyu - as he now knows why he's suffering and he'll want to be an even better friend now.

Haruki poor poor, Haruki. He's fell in the love with the rebel with the hot bod, hot face, and big heart; that happens to be in relationship with a guy and is likely bisexual.

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Aug 12, 2019 12:36 AM

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Damn you cliff hangers...DAMN YOU. Now I can't wait for next week, and totally regret not watching this sooner...but on the bright side, I won't have to wait as long...I've been seeing a lot of people complaining about the BL now in Given...it's not that big a deal. It really isn't. As long as the show doesn't fetishizes the relationships, I personally don't find a problem with it. I totally thought that Haruki had a crush on Kaji for the past few episodes, but I didn't expect it to be actually be in the show...I'm shipping it, they seem really cute together. I'm looking forward to next week.
Aug 13, 2019 5:48 PM

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It was so touching that I could fit the heartbreaking emotions of this story with the lyrics of the OP and ED, I was almost about to cry, I''am since last episode hoping to the develope of Mafuyu's past story ,guess in the next ep it'll be the case.
PD.I like the voice actors job's , it's fitting in a good way.
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Aug 13, 2019 7:52 PM

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This anime is getting deep with it touching upon the theme of suicide. Needless to say, I really liked this episode and I enjoyed having it confirmed that Haruki has a crush on Kaji. It seems like the whole band's gay for sure now.

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Aug 15, 2019 3:33 PM
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That was definitely not what I was expecting for Mafuyu's backstory! I figured the funeral scene was his dad's since he mentioned that he didn't have a father. The writing did a good job of subverting audience expectations there!

I'm not fading on this show because of the yaoi themes but because of such a heavy discussion about it. There are many more themes that could have been explored and how music and the band is an escape for all the members. I think generally escapism and self discovery are the overlying themes of the series but could have been explored in more ways than just one. It is taking 4 characters to discuss the same theme without much variance between them and I think that is a big mistake considering how unique each character is in their behavior and design.
Aug 15, 2019 5:25 PM

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I was expecting a backround episode for Mafuyu, apparently they're saving it for later. I can live with more focus on Haruki and Akihiko, tho. It was certainly nice to learn more about them and their first encounter. Those two are precious. However, kinda surprised that we're getting the gay overload xD

They still dropped the bomb at the end. What a biatch.

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Aug 15, 2019 10:08 PM
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sdlkfjsdfk I just really like Haruki so much. OTL
Good stuff this episode. Nice calm vibe. Also, RIP Haruki with all those situations, but look how he doesn't do anything. Look how he doesn't take advantage of the situation (except for maybe trying to sneak a pic).
Haruki's such a good guy. I love Haruki. I can't adopt him, but I shall make him my sibling.

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Aug 15, 2019 11:15 PM

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Haruki and that fluffy doggo are precious ^^
Aug 16, 2019 5:06 PM
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I’m loving this but I cannot believe it’s only 11 eps I was hoping it would be longer plus the story is moving slow
Aug 19, 2019 12:41 PM

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so potential cheating, an unrequited crush, a suicide mystery and a girl outing Mafuyu and being a BL cliche...dramaaa XD
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Aug 20, 2019 10:45 AM

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Well it's all cast BL then lol, i thought it was nice to have maybe only one couple in there but i guess fans of the genre would want more even if really all the boys shown are handsome. Honestly i'm a little disappointed in the series, i haven't seen more of what got me into it which is the music stuff so maybe i'll only watch 1 or 2 more episodes and see how it goes.

What's up with the girl though, man even if you are worried about the boy you like you know you are doing this just to get that other boy out of the way,
Aug 21, 2019 11:15 AM

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That OST! I can't wait for it to come out, loved how relaxed this show is :)
Aug 23, 2019 7:58 AM

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Akihiko seems like the quiet but perceptive type, it'd be really odd if he didn't realize Haruki's feelings for 2 years.
Aug 23, 2019 3:26 PM

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So he has one dude in bed, dates girls and has his best bro in love with him? Akihiko sure gets around... But I'm not getting good vibes from the one in bed, that combined with him sleeping at Haruki's. I hope Haruki doesn't get hurt, he's my favourite so far.

You can gossip, but you ain't getting any of that ass, bitch.
I was expecting a death of someone important to him, not a bf and especially not suicide :0
Aug 28, 2019 2:47 AM

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mafuyu "what's a personality" sato
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is this a male gender issure...human issue...mental illness perhaps?
Aug 28, 2019 4:57 AM
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I'm glad they focused on Haruki and Akihiko. I loved learning more about them. Haruki was just so cute at times, especially during that one moment when Akihiko fell asleep on him. Lol.

But those rumors, and that girl, bug the heck out of me. It's unfortunate that Mafuyu's boyfriend killed himself but she has no reason to even be speaking to Ritsuka about that. She's "warning" him about Mafuyu as if he's some bad person that he needs to be cautious around. And they're just rumors. She's not even sure if they're 100% true and she's telling him this like it's a fact.

Just...why did she have to butt in?
Aug 31, 2019 6:19 PM

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Why was Haruki so relatable this episode.

Screw that girl running her mouth when she doesn't even know what she's talking about.
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Sep 6, 2019 9:51 PM

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I knew that she would disrupt everything. It's pretty fucked up that his old bf killed himself. But Haruki loving Akihiko was....I admit he'd caught me off-guard. Well, I don't blame him...Akihiko is really hot if u ask me.



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Sep 14, 2019 4:10 PM

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I knew something is up with those two >.> so Haruki have a crush on Akihiko. That's cute! Akihiko surprised me when he fell on top on Haruki XD He was pretty exeusted that he felt asleep right away!

Great episode! Mafuyu's past have me intrigued *-* I am super curious about his past and I want to find out what happened!

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Dec 10, 2019 7:46 AM

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Oh wow, I was not expecting for this to be a shounen ai where EVERY guy is gay lol. Here for it though!

The last scene was really well-executed. It was a dramatic shift in tone. This show is sooo good and I keep getting more invested, but still remains enjoyable for the slice of life aspect too.
Jan 14, 2020 1:36 PM
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Wow what a b***h. What sort of person tries to win someone over by trash talking their friend?
Mar 23, 2020 7:18 PM
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Well, she screwed everything though I'm glad because at least I got to know a but more about Sato's old bf.

Btw, the only song I recall being called "The Reason" is the one by Hoobastank (spelled right?). There're probably a thousand more
Jun 19, 2020 10:39 AM
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Lots to unpack here. I kind of guessed that Mafuyu had a relationship with someone who died, which led him to peruse music, something I'm guessing who he was with liked a lot. I don't appreciate how the girl is trying to sabotage Ritsuka's relationship to him based on her feelings and rumors she heard. Look, I completely understand wanting someone to return your feelings and doing what you must to have them returned, but that's not how you do it. It might actually make Ritsuka resent her for speaking on something she knows nothing about. I don't hate her for it, but I hope she changes the behavior. I do like Haruki's and Akihiko's relationship progression though, and I wonder if that man in his house was a roommate or lover. I hope it's the latter.

Sorry to ramble. I doubt anyone reads these for this long. Just getting my thoughts out.
Oct 28, 2020 10:30 PM
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The Band's name is "The seasons" makes sense because of the member's name.
Akihiko = "Aki" means fall/autumn
Haruki = "Haru" = Spring
Ritsuka = not sure about this but i think kanjis of Ritsu could also read like Natsu and that is summer.
And then we have
Mafuyu = "Fuyu" is winter

I really like the AkiHaru scenes.
On the other hand i was expecting that kind of past of Mafuyu, some scenes of the opening are clues of the story. I didn't read manga so I'm just speculating.
So far i really enjoy this anime and always end with that cliffhanger :B damnit I want to watch more! ♥️
Nov 10, 2020 11:40 AM

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i have never hated a girl more than i do right now omg shut ur mouth u little bobbed haired betch
Nov 17, 2020 3:40 PM
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Very good as always.
Jan 15, 2021 12:53 PM

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okay, wow, this is too much for me i cant omg. sato's old bf killing himself? that must be so traumatic esp if he acc thinks he was 'part of the reason'? i feel so bad for him rn.. really wish that pink haired girl just minded her own business. also - pls, who is that person living w kaji? it better not be a secret bf
Mar 20, 2021 8:30 AM
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Wow, I did not expect that ending. I think that Sato was in a band too with his old boyfriend or had ties to the band. Maybe, that's why Sato started playing guitar in the first place and in the intro when Sato hugs the guitar a pair of arms appear draped over him. I had a feeling that Haruki liked Akihiko because he would blush when they would interact with each other, but it looks like Akihiko is already seeing someone, but I think that something will happen between them because they are foreshadowing it heavily. But, overall this was a great episode, the series just keeps getting better and better in my opinion.
Jun 4, 2021 4:17 PM

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God. I hate that girl so much. (-.-)
Sep 8, 2021 10:21 PM
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what's wrong with that lady, that's none of her bussines
Sep 13, 2021 12:26 AM

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Can I just kill that girl
She just…… ugggggg
Nov 30, 2021 3:59 AM

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Am I the only dumb person who thought Ugetsu was Yuki because of the opening ? He always appeared after Mafuyu's friends in the opening and every time I saw him I was like "Oh, that's the character from Mafuyu's past and probably dead"
So when he appeared on Akihiko's bed, my mouth fell open and I said, "So he is alive and is actually a character related to Akihiko ?''

God this show really surprises me..
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Dec 8, 2021 3:06 PM
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another really nice episode i say

Mar 4, 2022 5:47 PM

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I focus on way too minuscule details lol
I’m just hear like, “Why are you tying your hair up like that? That looks inconvenient. Why do none of you know how to tie hair”
Then in the flashback I’m like, “You’re like, 24, why are you approaching 14 year olds and asking them to join your band. That’s creepy.”

Also RIP to Nakayama. That man was put through so much in just one episode lol

As for the girl *sigh*… I was hoping we wouldn’t go there. Honestly, I really hate when they turn women into villains io shounen ai. Maybe it’s just in my experience, but I’ve seen in bring out SOOOOOOO much misogyny and hatred in people.
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Jul 28, 2022 3:27 AM

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Okey the adults are gay, but i wonder if Akihiko already has a bf or not. I see a lot of Haikyuu references here. And here i thought that guy was his brother ant not bf.
Oct 17, 2022 3:48 PM

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Do people really pine for two years over someone who you think did not share your sexual orientation??? Is that legit in the gay community or is this artistic license.
Dec 11, 2022 4:05 PM

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I had an episode like that and it was embarrassing don't do it 🤭

Sorry if I write something incorrect, English is not my native language.

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