GIVEN (movie); Made The Wounds Fresh... Again! T_T (Let's talk about it! May contain Spoilers...)

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The anime series of GIVEN which was released in 2019 has given me so much heartache that I still cry when I watch some clips from it. Last year, GIVEN (movie) was released in Japan and I have always wanted to watch it. However, the movie wasn't released online until this year and finally last weekend, I got the chance and courage to watch it.

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From the official poster itself, GIVEN fans would know that the movie would focus on Akihiko (drummer; short-haired guy on the picture), Haruki (bassist: long-haired blond guy) and Ugetsu (black-haired guy at the back). The two other guys with guitars on their back in the background are Mafuyu and Uenoyama. They're the main characters in the series.

Before I pour my heart out into writing my thoughts and my feelings, I'd like to share the trailer here as well. Please check it out below. There's an English subtitle, so you might have an idea of what the movie was about.



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As you may noticed in the trailer the three characters in the movie somehow have a very complicated relationship... be it related to music or love. GIVEN is a BL story that involves people who are very passionate about music. Let's get to know the three main characters. :)

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Ugetsu Murata is a famous violinist who is known not only in Japan, but also abroad. He met Akihiko in high school and had a complicated relationship with him since then. They were both playing the violin, but since Ugetsu is somehow a genius at it, there's some conflicted feelings on Akihiko's part. Ugetsu is in love with him, but also doesn't know what he feels exactly.


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Akihiko is the drummer of the band, GIVEN. As mentioned earlier, he used to play the violin more. Although he still plays the violin, he tried to play the drums and other instruments as a way of rebellion(?). He's tagged as a "Jack of all trades" since he can do almost anything, but there isn't any particular thing that he stands out at. He loved Ugetsu, but his complicated feelings for Ugetsu and his music is driving him insane that he spends his night wildly... but there's this someone who he wants to appear as a good human to... Haruki.


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Haruki is a sweetheart. <3 He's the bassist of GIVEN and is actually pretty much in love with Akihiko. He used to have a girlfriend who is also in another band, but somehow, he fell in love with Akihiko. He considers himself inferior to others and had little self confidence, but I really like this character. I just want to break the fourth wall and hug him so tight.



WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT THE MOVIE?


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Have you ever fought a losing battle? Have you ever loved someone you know you shouldn't? Have you ever wanted to give up on your feelings towards someone, but you refuse to because you know it'll irrevocable, and you'll be losing that person forever?

I know, it's crazy complicated and it's too hurtful even just imagining it... but I surely can relate, especially to Ugetsu. In the movie he said to Mafuyu as they were talking about his relationship with Akihiko, "I love him but loving him hurts me. I want to move on, but I can't until he decides to leave me himself. I'm waiting for him to do it." Well, those weren't the exact words, but it was along those lines. He wanted to free himself from his feelings, but instead of moving on by himself, he wants Akihiko to leave him... and only then can he move on.

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Immediately after watching the movie, I posted this on my Facebook.

Finally got the chance to watch "GIVEN" (movie)... my impression?
突然、会いたいよ〜🥰🖤

I was able to feel the meaning of the song 夜が明ける more... 🥰🥰🥰
I feel bad for Ugetsu and I can relate to the feeling of wanting to let go but you just can't because the moment you do, it'll absolutely be over. 😭😭😭
なぜGIVENは悲しいですか?😭それでも、とても大好きです〜! 🥰

突然、会いたいよ〜 (Suddenly, I miss you.) I know it's crazy, but Ugetsu's feelings reflect mine. No matter how hard I try, the moment he sends me a message, all of my feelings come back. Even though it's hopeless, I'm so helpless. I just want him to leave in his own will and move on with his life without me... me we can't cut ties. Especially that 2022 is approaching. I know COVID is still around, but there's a possibility of meeting him again. What's funny is... I can't imagine myself being in a relationship... even with him. I'm content with this feeling of admiring him from afar and reminiscing the times we shared. Am I weird? I bet I am... So when I watched the movie, I cried a lot and I hated myself for doing that.


Now, let me share 夜が明ける (Yorugaakeru) clip from the movie below.


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Since the song was shared on YouTube last year, I have been listening to it on repeat. However, after watching the movie, I could understand it much more deeply. Moving on isn't easy, it will never be... but everything will be OK. Life goes on and what's important is to face it head on.

I don't know if there'll be a time when I see him again... he sent me a message recently again and sometimes I just can't understand either him or myself anymore. So, I won't bother myself with these things... my life goes on even without this. Who knows? I'm currently happy with myself and my family and friends. This is more than enough.

Ugh! This movie really makes me crazy... as much as the series! Even if it hurts, I'd love to watch it again. Anyway, I'll end this post here. See you next time! (^^,)/

PS: I might have hurt someone along the way, but I can't force myself to anything... so I'll go with the flow and live with my definition of happiness. In the long run, it would be better for the other party as well. I want everyone to be happy~ Jaa ne~!!!



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What?!?! The movie?!!!

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yep... it's available online now sis... ☺

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