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solaris_zip's Reviews (201)
The harsh and almost nc sexual scenes that left more a bad taste in my mouth more than anything, made this novel impossible to carry on. It’s a shame because the plot it’s rather solid, and so are the character — although they can be shaped even better . But still, it’s the almost fetishisation I felt in certain scenes. It reads as a web novel about two gay characters for straight women.
Versión española de “Blue lock” volumen 7:
¡Quiero comenzar diciendo que este manga es espectacular! Los dibujos son preciosos, lo estilo es muy original.
Los personajes son muy lindos. Tienen lados “buenos” y lados “malos”. No son perfectos y me gusta mucho porque muestra la personalidad de los personajes en diferentes momentos y perspectivas. Quiero que leer el volumen 8 ahora!
GENERAL REVIEW FOR THE COMPLETE SERIE
When I picked up “Given,” I was excited. A mix of music and romance sounded perfect, with characters dealing with their passions and personal pain. But, while I don’t dislike it, I can’t say I love it as much as I wanted to.
When I picked up “Given,” I was excited. A mix of music and romance sounded perfect, with characters dealing with their passions and personal pain. But, while I don’t dislike it, I can’t say I love it as much as I wanted to.
The story starts off strong. Uenoyama, a guitarist feeling burnt out, meets Mafuyu, a mysterious guy with a broken guitar and a broken heart. Their meeting sparks hope for both music and love. This setup connects two big human experiences: making art and opening up to love after loss.
But then the pacing gets messy. Uenoyama and Mafuyu go from strangers to lovers too quickly, making their connection feel less impactful. Their romance needed more time to develop. The rush makes it hard to fully appreciate the deep emotions both characters are dealing with - Uenoyama’s creative struggle and Mafuyu’s heavy grief.
Mafuyu’s character hit me hard. His fear of being abandoned and how he carries his past trauma is very relatable. When he worries about being left behind again, it’s really moving. The author does a great job showing how past losses can affect current relationships.
On the downside, there’s the relationship between Aki and Haruki, and between Mafyuu’s friend’s romantic relationship. It has some uncomfortable moments with dubious consent, which isn’t just awkward but also relies on outdated BL stereotypes.
Overall, “Given” has the potential to be an amazing manga with complex characters, themes of art and healing and deep exploration of grief and recovery. But it often prioritises drama over character growth and emotional depth. In a way it’s like a song that’s a bit offbeat, “Given” struggles to find its perfect harmony.
The emotions are high. The relationship between Mafuyu and Uenoyama still doesn’t make sense to me. Are they cute? Well, of course. But they have been so rushed as a couple. There’s barely to no progression or development at all. It’s a lot of things left unsaid. I would have preferred them being friends for longer, to then be together. The anime is doing it better in adapting this than the manga itself.
Now, whatever happened between Haruki and Aki, yeah, no. We could have done just fine without it. It’s so frustrating seeing Haruki being used and reused when he is genuinely such a nice person. The way he “moved on” too quickly from the blow out between him and Aki doesn’t seem a good thing. I think something will happen soon which will break the band for how the situation is progressing….
