Given[a] is a 2024 Japanese two-part animated romantic drama film directed by Noriko Hashimoto and written by Yuniko Ayana based on the manga series of the same name by Natsuki Kizu. Produced by Lerche and distributed by Aniplex, the two-part film is the second and third film for the series, following 2020 film of the same title. The two-part film stars the voices of Shōgo Yano, Yuma Uchida, Masatomo Nakazawa, Takuya Eguchi, Fumiya Imai and Taito Ban. The two-part film was released in Japan in 2024, with the first film, Hiiragi Mix,[b] on January 27, and the second film, To the Sea,[c] set to release on September 20.[3]

Given
Kanji映画 ギヴン
Literal meaningGiven the Movie
Revised HepburnEiga Givun
Directed byNoriko Hashimoto
Screenplay byYuniko Ayana
Based onGiven
by Natsuki Kizu
Starring
CinematographySena Nagakawa
Edited byRie Itō
Music byMichiru
Production
company
Distributed byAniplex
Release dates
  • January 27, 2024 (2024-01-27) (Hiiragi mix)
  • September 20, 2024 (2024-09-20) (To the Sea)
Running time
  • 70 minutes (Hiiragi Mix)[1]
  • 80 minutes (To the Sea)[2]
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese

Synopsis

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Hiiragi Mix

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Mayufu's childhood friend, Hiiragi Kashima is set to debut with Shizusumi Yagi's band, "syh". Hiiragi temporarily hired Ritsuka as a guitar player, then he asks Ritsuka for more than what he expects.

To the Sea

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TBA

Voice cast

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Production

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In March 2023, it was announced that a sequel film to 2020 Given film, which is based on Natsuki Kizu's manga series of the name was in development.[4] Later on August of that year, it was announced that the sequel was produced as a two-part film.[5][6] Noriko Hashimoto is directing the two-part film at Lerche, with Yuniko Ayana, Mina Osawa and Michiru returning to provide the screenplay, character designs and compose the music respectively.[7] On October of that year, the title of the first film was unveiled, Hiiragi mix, with Japanese band Centimillimental providing the theme song, "Super Ultra I LOVE YOU".[8] In January 2024, it was announced that the second film's title was revealed as "To the Sea".[3] Centimillimental also provided the theme song for the second film, titled "In Conclusion" (結言ゆいごん, Ketsugen).[9]

Release

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The two-part film was released in theaters in Japan in 2024, with the first film, Hiiragi mix on January 27, and the second film, To the Sea on September 20.[3] Hiiragi mix was also released in Taiwan by Cai Chang Asia on April 3, 2024.[10]

Reception

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Box office

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Hiiragi mix ranked number 1 in the mini-theater ranking in both opening weekend and the following week.[11][12] To the Sea also ranked number 1 in the mini-theater ranking in its opening weekend.[13]

Notes

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  1. ^ Japanese: 映画 ギヴン, Hepburn: Eiga Givun, lit. "Given the Movie"; stylized in all lowercase
  2. ^ 映画 ギヴン 柊mix, Eiga Givun: Hīragi mikkusu, lit. "Given the Movie: Hiiragi Mix"; stylized in all lowercase
  3. ^ 映画 ギヴン 海へ, Eiga Givun: Umi e, lit. "Given the Movie: To the Sea"

References

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  1. ^ 映画 ギヴン 柊mix [Given the Movie: Hiiragi Mix]. eiga.com (in Japanese). January 27, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  2. ^ 映画 ギヴン 海へ [Given the Movie: To the Sea]. eiga.com (in Japanese). August 17, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 24, 2024). "2-Part Given Anime Film Project Reveals Title, Fall Debut for 2nd Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  4. ^ Mateo, Alex (March 22, 2023). "Given Manga Gets Sequel Anime Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  5. ^ Mateo, Alex (August 31, 2023). "Given Sequel Anime Film to Have 2 Parts". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  6. ^ "ギヴン:「映画 ギヴン」続編は劇場版アニメ2部作 振り返りPV公開". Mantan Web (in Japanese). August 31, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  7. ^ "映画ギヴン STAFF & CAST". given anime (in Japanese). Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  8. ^ Dempsey, Liam (December 15, 2023). "Given Anime Film Sequel Drops Main Visual and Trailer, Theme Song Details". Crunchyroll. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  9. ^ "「映画 ギヴン 海へ」は9月20日公開 真冬の苦悩映す本予告、立夏は歌声を届ける". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  10. ^ Pineda, Rafael (January 31, 2024). "Given: Hiiragi mix Film Opens in Taiwan on April 3". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  11. ^ Pineda, Rafael (January 29, 2024). "Gundam SEED FREEDOM Opens at #1 in Japan, Live-Action Golden Kamuy Drops to #2". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  12. ^ Pineda, Rafael (February 5, 2024). "Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc 1st Episode Screening Opens at #1". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  13. ^ Pineda, Rafael (September 26, 2024). "Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom Anime Film Opens at #2". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
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