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Why people love it

People revisit Given for the same reason it broke through in 2020: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a drama rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Hikaru Yamaguchi keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The animation and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h · ★ 8.3

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  1. 96match

    1.The Anthem of the Heart (2015)

    ★ 7.6 · Animation · Drama · Music · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If Given clicked for you, The Anthem of the Heart (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    2.Ocean Waves (1993)

    ★ 6.4 · Animation · Drama · Romance · 1h 12m

    Why you'll love it

    If Given clicked for you, Ocean Waves (1993) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    3.The Stranger by the Shore (2020)

    ★ 7.9 · Animation · Romance · Drama · 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If Given clicked for you, The Stranger by the Shore (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  4. 90match

    4.The Moment You Fall in Love (2016)

    ★ 7.5 · Drama · Animation · Romance · 1h 3m

    Why you'll love it

    If Given clicked for you, The Moment You Fall in Love (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    5.Dou kyu sei – Classmates (2016)

    ★ 8.3 · Romance · Animation · 1h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    If Given clicked for you, Dou kyu sei – Classmates (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and romance, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    6.Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005)

    ★ 7.3 · Action · Adventure · Animation · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Given clicked for you, Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and drama, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    7.Persuasion (2007)

    ★ 7.2 · Drama · Romance · TV Movie · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    If Given clicked for you, Persuasion (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- (2024)

    ★ 7.4 · Animation · Action · Drama · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If Given clicked for you, BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and drama, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Crunchyroll
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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    9.Tamako Love Story (2014)

    ★ 7.2 · Romance · Animation · Comedy · 1h 23m

    Why you'll love it

    If Given clicked for you, Tamako Love Story (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day - The Movie (2013)

    ★ 7.5 · Animation · Drama · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If Given clicked for you, anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day - The Movie (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and drama, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Given?
Try The Anthem of the Heart, Ocean Waves, The Stranger by the Shore—each shares DNA with Given while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Given?
Given (2020) is best described as Animation, Drama, Music, Romance. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Given part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "given Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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