Given OVA Trailer Reveals Mafuyu’s Tragic Past with his Late Boyfriend

After the yaoi anime series, Given set our hearts fluttering in 2019, we finally have anime’s definitive take on the Mafuyu and Ritsuka relationship.


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The upcoming OVA series will follow the fan-favorite duo as they bridge their gaps through music and face their past demons. The story will be a “flip side” retelling of the Given anime film centered around Mafuyu.

The official website of Natsuki Kizu’s Given anime series shared a trailer for the upcoming OVA titled “Given: The One on the Flip-Side” on August 20. The OVA on DVD, priced at $44, will launch on December 1st, 2021. 

「ギヴン うらがわの存在」8月29日(日 )予約締め切り
“Given Uragawa Existence” August 29 (Sun) Reservation deadline

The trailer starts with Mafuyu and Ritsuka as they embrace each other after a fight in the classroom. In between the video, we also glimpse at Mafuyu as he struggles with the trauma of his late boyfriend, Yuki. Overall the trailer seems to be quite mature and is sure to pull your heartstrings. 

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Given: The One on the Flip-Side will be available for purchase through Shinshokan publishing house. Consumers can reserve a set for themselves from May 26 (Wednesday) till August 29 (Sunday). 

The brand new addition to the series also raises a chance for a second season, but we are yet to receive an official statement from the production committee. 

Akiyo Oohashi, known for his work on The Stranger By The Beach, will be directing the upcoming OVA. So grab some tissues and prepare yourself for some eye tearing story this fall. 

About Given

The Given anime is an adaptation of the manga of the same name by Natsuki Kizu.

Ritsuka Uenomiya was losing his love for guitar and everything he liked. However, his impromptu meeting with Mafuyu Sato changed it all.

Mafuyu’s song pierced his heart and made him want to find his love all over again. Both of them have unresolved pasts, so how will they help each other overcome it?

Source: Official Website

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