Reviews

Given, Tome 2 by Natsuki Kizu

usernameinvalid's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

saramarie08's review against another edition

4.0

The band has secured a live gig, but that means Mafuyu needs to finish some lyrics! The band practices a ton, but the writer's block persists, so Kaji actually suggests they take a break from practicing their instruments, to the shock of his bandmates. On the ride home Kaji tells Mafuyu that he needs to come to terms with his past and allow himself to feel whole moving forward. The next day, Mafuyu and Hiiragi talk in a park about the previous band Mafuyu was in, and the tragic end for Mafuyu's former love interest, Yuki. As the live event comes up, Mafuyu still doesn't have lyrics written, then his guitar breaks again, but the show must go on. The band prepares to go on as an instrumental number, but to everyone's surprise, Mafuyu starts singing from his heart as he relives tragic memories in his mind.

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ceelie's review against another edition

4.0

Spoiler

It's so sad reading about Yuuki.

xeaxelli's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

brookeisbusyreading's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

UGH, MAFUYU AND UENOYAMA ARE SO DAMN CUTE TOGETHER!!!

I was definitely looking forward to this volume because of the concert, but I’m also glad I watched the anime first because I can imagine the song…and man is it powerful! I cried the first time I watched it! There’s some edge/darkness to this series, though it never feels too heavy. And it’s about music, which I’m very much obsessed with.

And the concert!! Of course what happens after too! The little bonus story was so (bitter)sweet as well. This whole series just makes my heart ache in a good and bad way. I love it so much!

_m03_'s review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

andreaitziar's review against another edition

5.0

En este tomo ya se va profundizando en el personaje de Mafuyu y bajo qué circunstancias pasó lo que pasó (no digo más por no hacer spoilers) pero me da la sensación de que sabremos más próximamente. El último capítulo del concierto ha sido espectacular, muy emocionante en todos los sentidos. De momento, me está gustando mucho el manga pero también tengo la sensación de que va muy rápido en ciertos aspectos y no sé qué esperar de los siguientes tomos. En este punto me gustaría conocer más sobre los otros tres personajes principales y cómo se desarrolla la relación de esos dos.

bananajuice's review against another edition

emotional informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

zenoooz's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

axelsmarin's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

5.0