#﹝ haruki » given's bassist. ﹞

[twirlymarimo]

drummer zoro and bassist sanji au = akihiko and haruki from given 😌

[every-character-ever-poll]

HARUKI NAKAYAMA - Given

PROPAGANDA:

The bassist in his band, very gay for the drummer, and the mom of the band.

[sitp-recs]

Anime Recs Pt 3

Hello hello! I’ve been sick on and off this month and had a blast revisiting my fave anime for this rec series. Following the queer friendly list and the sports anime list, I finally bring a selection of BL (boys love) titles. Most are Japanese 🇯🇵 except for Mignon 🇰🇷 and Tian Guan Ci Fu 🇨🇳 I’m not gonna lie, there’s a fair amount of adult themes and hardcore angst here, but you’ll also find sweet romance and a couple coming-of-age stories. One of my favorites from this list - Ai No Kusabi - is an old classic (I recommend the 1992 OVA series over the 2012 remake) and the quality is not the best, but all other shows are pretty recent and can be found online or on Crunchyroll. I initially planned for this to be my third and final rec list, but I got a few additional recs in the action/fantasy genre for a potential new list, if anyone’s interested? Stay tuned!

1. Ai no Kusabi (dystopian, tragedy)

Summary: This futuristic tale is set in a world ruled by a super computer Jupiter, where its cyborg creations, the Elites, rule over the human populace. Iason Mink, a high-class "Blondy" elite from the capital runs into Riki, a "Mongrel" from the slums, and makes him his "Pet". As Riki learns of the dangers Iason faces by keeping him, he finds himself developing feelings for his master.

2. Banana Fish (mafia, tragedy)

Summary: Set primarily in New York City in the 1980s, the series follows street gang leader Ash Lynx as he uncovers a criminal conspiracy involving "banana fish", a mysterious drug that brainwashes its users. In the course of his investigation he encounters Eiji Okumura, a Japanese photographer's assistant with whom he forms a close bond.

3. Doukyuusei (movie - school, romance)

Summary: Rihito Sajo, an honor student with a perfect score on the entrance exam and Hikaru Kusakabe, in a band and popular among girls, would have never crossed paths. Until one day they started talking at the practice for their school’s upcoming chorus festival.

4. Given (school, music)

Summary: High schooler Ritsuka Uenoyama is the guitarist for a band composed of himself, bassist Haruki Nakayama, and drummer Akihiko Kaji. He becomes a reluctant guitar teacher to Mafuyu Satō, a shy classmate, after repairing the broken strings on Mafuyu's Gibson ES-330. See also: Given movie.

5. Mignon (short series - vampire romance + the hottest smut you’ll see today!!!!🥵)

Summary: Centered on BL Vampire themes, the story portrays Mignon, an underground fighter in love with his doctor, who is coincidentally a vampire. The doctor's revelation triggers complications as their relationship unfolds.

6. Saezuru Tori Wa Habatakanai | Twittering Birds Never Fly (movie - mafia, drama)

Summary: The sexually masochistic yakuza boss, Yashiro, isn't the type to warm up to others easily. But when Chikara Doumeki, his newly hired bodyguard, catches his interest, he reconsiders his "hands-off" policy with subordinates. See also the side story: Don’t Stay Gold.

7. Sasaki and Miyano (school, romance)

Summary: Shy and easily flustered Miyano harbors an embarrassing secret - he is a "fudanshi", a boy who likes boys' love manga. Intrigued, the clueless delinquent Sasaki requests to borrow one, marking a shift in their strange dynamic.

8. Tiān Guān Cì Fú | Heaven’s Official Blessing (romance)

Summary: Crown Prince Xie Lian ascends to the heavens for the third time as the laughing stock among all three realms. On his first task, he meets a mysterious ghost who rules the ghosts and terrifies the heavens, yet, unbeknownst to Xie Lian, this ghost king has been paying attention to him for a very, very long time.

9. Umibe No Étranger (movie - romance)

Summary: On an island off the coast of Okinawa, two young men meet on a beach. Shun Hashimoto is gay and aspires to be a novelist. He is interested in Mio Chibana, a somber high school student, and starts to flirt with him. Day by day, the two of them grow closer, but then, suddenly, Mio decides to leave the island.

10. Yuri!!! On ICE (sports, romance)

Summary: Japanese figure skater Yuri Katsuki faces a crushing defeat during the Grand Prix finals and heads home, unsure of whether or not he wishes to continue his skating career. After a video of Yuri mimicking Russian figure skater Victor Nikiforov's routine goes viral, Victor decided to become Yuri's coach, much to the dismay of his coach, his fans, and his fellow Russian skater Yuri Plisetsky.

[pink-heart-jam]

Ten BL titles to make you cry

Special thanks to @ghaniblue who inspired this reclist!

If you’re like me and enjoy your BL occasionally sprinkled with trauma & heartbreak, I got you some good food. As you can probably tell, these BL stories are not for the faint of heart so make sure to check the tags before jumping in. Apart from Momentum - which compiles both happy and sad shorts - these are really tough reads that tackle heavy themes such as depression, prostitution, sexual and psychological abuse, addiction and the likes. Some of these are just a series of unfortunate and painful events, really. But I promise that all the suffering comes with moving love stories about healing, endurance, redemption and hope; so if you enjoy complex characters, complicated relationships, amazing world building and compelling plots, you can’t go wrong with these. Completed works are marked with an *. Stay safe and enjoy!

*Dark Heaven by Juns

Conor, a Korean-American, lives in a city where same-sex marriage has been legalized, but where racist and homophobic hate crimes are still frequent. He joins a band with Simon and the two go on to create their own “dark heaven” in an abandoned church. Feelings develop between the pair, but light cannot dwell with dark, and their time together will soon come to an end.

*December Rain by Kimon

Fresh out of the army, Suchae decides to take some time off and travel around the country by himself. On the first day of his trip, he spots a guy who looks totally his type at a rundown bus terminal. Despite the possibility of him being a creep, Suchae is drawn to the mysterious stranger. Cw: tragedy

Given by Kizu Natsuki

The series follows a group of four students in an amateur rock band, and the dual romantic relationships that form among them: between electric guitarist Ritsuka Uenoyama and vocalist Mafuyu Satō, and between bassist Haruki Nakayama and drummer Akihiko Kaji.

Missing Love by In hyerin

While celebrating his engagement at a reunion, Lim Wooyeon encounters Lee Geom, who has gone missing for eight years. In a dark alley, Lee Geom, who disappeared after suddenly kissing him, awakens the regret buried in his heart.

*Momentum by Park ji-yeon

“Momentum” is a series of beautifully drawn vignettes that glimpse into the life-altering moments of several couples as they fall in and out of love. This BL features a series of characters learning how to love, understand, and forgive one another – and in some cases, the world – at different moments in their lives.

*Ouroboros by Songhyel

Woo Hyung’s life has hit rock bottom. He’s traumatized after several days of being imprisoned and abused by his brother-in-law, an event that eventually left him both wifeless and jobless. His only way of coping is sex, and two very different men who can provide exactly that show up in his life.

*Pearl Boy by Zoy, Inking

Dooshik is in a bind. After making off with the takings from the gay bar where he worked, he seeks refuge in a small, coastal town. As his funds dwindle, he desperately needs a way to make ends meet.

Saezuru Tori wa Habatakanai by Yoneda Kou

Yakuza Yashiro who only ever loved Kageyama, meets his new bodyguard, Doumeki Chikara. The masochistic, lewd and beautiful Yashiro and his silent, clumsy, impotent subordinate, Doumeki. This is the story of a man who has never known happiness and a man who is reborn by getting to know him.

*Stigma by Marloong

In the dark alleys of the city, there's no hope for trash like Sehyun. Having sex with strangers in the cramped stall behind a bar is just a typical Thursday night. But after a chance encounter with the brash and violent Boris, he begins to dream of living a normal life and putting an end to his restless nights.

Under the Plum Blossom Tree by Bori, Baekha

As the son of a prestigious political figure in Joseon, Hajin has only ever been interested in studying to become like his father. That is, until he meets Kim Namwoo, a young man who takes on various odd jobs as he struggles to pass his exams. As they overcome hardships together and learn more about each other's history, they soon realize that their lives are intertwined in more ways than they thought.

[fandom-aleatoire]

I’ve read/watched given for yeeeeears. I have 2 favs aka the best bassists in manga: soft boi Haruki and wanna be himbo Hiiragi. I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t like Haru, so you’re welcome to my lovely appreciation post for Hiiragi. 

If you don’t love my Haru, I don’t want you to look at my post anyway. Obviously, you have bad taste. 

Meet Hiiragi. Bassist and new vocalist of syh. Love of Shizu-chan’s life.

Shizu essentially fell for our boy when he gave him the gold sheet of origami paper when they were kids.

He’s been pulling Shizu along ever since.

Our favorite guitarist Uenoyama is very confused by Shizu sticking with Hiiragi.

Does Shizu like music? Yes. Is he serious about it? Yes. But what is he stalker obsessed and in love with? The sweet dumbass that is Hiiragi.

Hiiragi and Shizu have different ideas of what being in love is, but unlike most of these couples they COMMUNICATE with each other. Shizu is super straight forward and Hiiragi is a bowling ball one he decides something.

Most of my images are from the tumblr below!👇

http://springturtlescans.tumblr.com

[burntoobright]

Intro post

•Hi my name is aj

• pronouns they/she I’m genderqueer :)

•I’m a lesbian on the aroace spectrum

• I’m 16 and I’m an Aquarius

• I’m an INFP

• I’m in quite a few fandoms, Percy Jackson, Lord of The Flies, 5 Seconds of Summer, Six of Crows, Given and Blue Lock plus many more but these are the main ones :)

• I’m a bassist and I love reading and writing

• I’m very passionate about my interests

• my favourite Percy Jackson character is Jason Grace, my favourite Lord of The Flies character is Simon, I’m in Calum Hood’s lane, my favourite Six of Crows character is Nina Zenik, my favourite given character is Haruki and my favourite Blue Lock character is Kunigami

[roger-maylor-brian-tay]

Given free talk live streaming • The Seniors

Given Free Talk for the second time~~~!!

Akihiko: I'm Kaji Akihiko, the drummer with-

Haruki: Haruki, the bassist

SFX: smug

Note under Akihiko: loves to look smug

Note under Haruki: loves to talk

Haruki: on our last live streaming we were praised alot, weren't we...

Akihiko: surprisingly Mafuyu spoke a lot, right?

Haruki: ah, we got a comment right away...

"Good evening! I want to have this live streaming every week...!"

Akihiko: thank you~

Oh, there's another one. "I have a question! Who is the leader of the band?"

Haruki: .............. Who?

Akihiko: .............

Akihiko: ...... ALRIGHT! I VOTE FOR HARUKI!

Haruki: eh!

Akihiko: HE'S MY FAVE!!

Haruki: EH!?!

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Akihiko is openly saying he's Haruki's fan (read: lover) 🥰❤️

September 29, 2022

Do not repost.

Tanslation by @roger-maylor-brian-tay Thank you @harukistan for sharing the scan with me 😘

[giggly-squiggily]

What Was That? (Given)

Heyo everyone! The Given brainrot has officially sunk in- I’m in love! I wanted to make some Lee!Uenoyama content and I did! :D Him and Mafuyu- they make my heart melt!

Huge thank you to the amazing @thatbigbisexual29! The headcanon you sent me for these two was a massive inspiration for the fic! Thank you for aiding me in my quest to Given content! :D

Summary: “What was-” “Nothing. Nothing at all.” (Or: 3 times Uenoyama almost revealed he was ticklish, and the 1 time Mafuyu found out.)

“Uenoyama.”

Oh no. No way. He already told him no.

��Uenoyama?” A hand gently shook his shoulder. “Teach me to play.”

No way. Not happening. He couldn’t remember how he taught himself- how the hell was he supposed to teach someone else?

“Uenoyama.”

Gah, he’s wearing those eyes! He couldn’t see them- but he felt them. Burning into his back, eating away at his resistance.

Ugh, he just wanted to nap-

“Uenoyama, please teach me how to play?” Sato shook him again, his hand against his waist. “I’ll bring you bread-”

He pressed in as he leaned forward, fingers gently squeezing the sleeping student’s ribs.

“GAH!” Uenoyama spasmed, barrel rolling into a sitting position with his hands raised. Mafuyu blinked owlishly at him. “What was…”

“Nothing! Nothing- absolutely nothing. Don’t worry about it.” Uenoyama huffed, waving him off quickly. His face felt uncomfortably warm suddenly, and he averted his eyes. “Fine, fine. I’ll teach you how to play guitar.”

The eyes were back, shiny and wide with untainted joy. “Really?” Sato started to smile. “Truly?”

“Yes, yes. Now stop looking at me like that! It’s weird.” The heat in his cheeks was ever prominent as Sato gathered up his guitar, expression eager.

Well, at least he seemed distracted from that.

~~~

“Uenoyama…earth to Uenoyama, do you read?” Haruki called teasingly at the younger bandmate, waving a hand before his eyes. Time has passed since The Seasons took on Sato. He was still rusty with his guitar skills, but he had the voice of an angel. 

At least- that’s how Uenoyama described it.

Secretly.

“Hm? What is it?” He blinked as he turned to the disgruntled bassist, eyes already trailing back to Sato. Their song was coming together, but it still needed lyrics. Not to mention whether or not Sato could sing it. He had been acting odd lately.

Granted- he was probably acting odd himself-

“Uenoyama.” A poke from Akihiko’s drumstick shocked his nerves, making him jolt with a gasp.”Pay attention to us.”

“Gah! I am, I am!” He argued, dancing out of reach from the blonde’s persistent jabs. Rubbing his side, he blushed when his eyes met Sato, the redhead watching him curiously. “W-What?”

“Nothing. It’s just- I’ve seen you react like that before.” Sato tilted his head. “Why do you do that?”

“Oh, you don’t know?” Haruki grinned, waving a hand. “Uenoyama here is-”

“We should perform that new song today!” Uenoyama strummed his guitar, cutting off the other and gaining everyone’s attention. “The one we’re preparing for the big event. Kaji, you said you tweaked the drum beat?”

The older band mates shared a look, first confused. Then they were smiling, soft chuckles muffled beneath the radiating chord. “Alright, alright. Let’s do it.” Akihito tapped them off.

Soon the room was once again filled with music, yet Sato’s eyes remained on him for the rest of practice.

~~~

“Ugh, you idiot! How did you manage to get this sick after one show?” Uenoyama grumbled as he dug into the convenience store bag, pulling out an array of teas along with other snacks. It was after their big debut, and things were…on odd footing with him and Sato.

He tried not to think of their kiss. At least- not while said boy was sick in bed.

“I’m sorry…I guess it all hit at once.” Sato smiled weakly at the other, eyes glazed with fatigue and hair matted to his forehead.

Even in this condition, he still looked angelic.

Uenoyama couldn’t tell if he should be jealous or self-reflective.

“It’s fine. Just…can you sit up?” Sato nodded, and with a gentle hand from the brunette; he was now sitting upright in bed. “Drink this.” Uenoyama offered him the medicine.

Sato blinked at it. Then at Uenoyama.

“I don’t like medicine though.” He almost sounded like a child. Uenoyama felt his brow twitch.

“If you don’t take it, the fever won’t go down. Here-” He stood and held out the small cup, only for Sato to press his mouth shut with a shake of his head. “What are you, a toddler?”

“I don’t need it. The fever will go away on its own.” Sato leaned away, only to pale suddenly, swaying towards the floor. Uenoyama darted out to catch him. “Whoa, careful-”

Mafuya grabbed the nearest thing for support- it being Uenoyama’s waist. The brunette bit his cheek, just barely muffling the rebellious giggle. Shit- he let that slip. Hesitatingly, he looked down.

Sato seemed dazed. He might not have even heard it. Instead he pressed his forehead into Uenoyama’s stomach, closing his eyes. “The world’s so spinny…”

“Hang on to me. Just breathe.” Uenoyama reached out, lying his hands gently on the other’s shoulders. They stayed like that for a few moments, Sato’s face pressed into Uenoyama’s stomach. He could feel the heat through his shirt- the fever was pretty high.

“I think I’ll take the medicine now.” Sato muttered, sending ticklish shocks throughout the other.

“G-Good. As you should.” Uenoyama gruffed, helping him take said drink before laying him back down, watching him drift away into fevered slumber.

~~~

“I love you, Uenoyama.”

That was it. Those four little words. Now he has a boyfriend.

His first ever boyfriend!

Technically his first relationship period. But a boyfriend!

It had been a few weeks since they'd confessed, and Uenoyama still couldn’t get over it. He replayed that soft expression again and again in his mind like his favorite song, burning it into his memory for the rest of his life. 

He wanted to write songs about the feeling- chords that matched the rhythm of his heartbeat whenever Sato smiled at him. He wanted to dedicate an entire album- no, a music hall to this glorious boy who came into his life.

Okay- maybe he wouldn’t go that far.

For now, he was happy just being able to call Sato his.

Sitting in their usual spot by the stairs, the redhead gently strummed his guitar as Uenoyama curled up for a nap. He’d gotten better as time went on- the chords came more naturally to him, and he could play simple songs now. Occasionally, he’d hum a tune along with it.

It was both the most beautiful sound Uenoyama heard and also the most comforting. He wanted to fall asleep to Sato’s voice and at the same time be wide awake to take it all in.

Okay- he was a tad head over heels right now.

Could you blame him? Mafuyu Sato was his boyfriend!

“Uenoyama?” Sato reached out, shaking his shoulder gently. “Uenoyama?”

“Hm…nap time. Wake me up in five minutes.” He mumbled, finally finding a cozy spot against the cool steps.

“Uenoyama…could I try something?” Sato asked, voice curious. There was something there that made the other rouse, cracking a blue eye open to look back. “What exactly is ‘something?’”

“It’s...well. It’s better if I show you.” Sato nodded. Those eyes- those impossible eyes were back. “Do you trust me?”

After some consideration, the brunette shrugged. Sure.” He waved him on, returning to his napping posture. “I trust you.”

“Thank you.” Sato sounded happy. Whatever it was, Uenoyama was at peace with it. Just to hear that happy smile in his boyfriend’s voice-

“Gah! Whahat the hell?” Fingers suddenly pressed into his side, making him jerk awake. Before he could roll away however, Sato was upon him, hands dancing up and down his torso with gentle fingers. “Gehahahahaha! Sahahhahahto! Whahahaht are you dooohohhoing?”

“Hm…so you are ticklish.” Sato was smiling now, a bright beautiful one just like from the beach. His fingers danced across Uenoyama’s torso like a guitar, strumming various parts of his belly and ribs as he drew out an array of sounds from the other. “I suspected as much.”

“Yohohohohou knehehhehehw?” Uenoyama gasped out, head thrown back in mirth as he tried and failed to wriggle away. No matter how much he kicked his legs or pushed at the other’s hands, Sato was on him like glue. “Whihihihihihy dihiihihidn’t yohoohohu sahahhay something behehehefore?”

“You were so determined to hide it.” Sato smiled. “It was cute.”

“*snort* Shuhuhuhuhuhut yohoohohohur moohohohohouth! *wheeze* Ihihihiihm nohhohoohot cuhuhuhuUHUHUHUTE!” Uenoyama arched with a cackle when Sato squeezed his hip, the other hand vibrating gently against his belly. “GEHAHHAHAHA, MAHAHAHHAFUUHUHUHUYU STAHHAHHAP!”

Sato did in fact stop, eyes widening as Uenoyama curled up on himself, gasping for breath. “Heh..hehe…yohhoohu son of a…” He tried to glare, blinking when Sato seemed shocked still. “Whahat?”

“You called me Mafuyu.” He responded. Uenoyama blinked.

He called him Mafuyu.

“I..eh..it slipped out?” Uenoyama stammered, face flushing an impressive shade of red. “I uh- sorry-”

“Say it again.”

Uenoyama blinked. “What?” 

“Say it again.” The redhead repeated, a small smile on his lips. “I want to hear you say my name.”

Uenoyama took a breath, biting his lip. “Okay…Mafuyu.”

Mafuyu melted on the spot, cheeks blossoming and lips pulled into the sweetest smile. “Thank you…Ritsuka.”

Just like that- Uenoyama’s heart exploded.

“Y-Yeah…” He muttered, fully aware of how bashful he must have seemed. At least his boyfriend looked the same. Slowly, they returned to their original states, Sato strumming along on his guitar while Uenoyama laid down for a nap.

He had a boyfriend. He was in love.

He could get used to this.

Thanks for reading!

[itsfujoshibitch]

Recommendation # 10

Given

Category: Series, Animated

18+: No

Tightly clutching his Gibson guitar, Mafuyu Satou steps out of his dark apartment to begin another day of his high school life. While taking a nap in a quiet spot on the gymnasium staircase, he has a chance encounter with fellow student Ritsuka Uenoyama, who berates him for letting his guitar's strings rust and break. Noticing Uenoyama's knowledge of the instrument, Satou pleads for him to fix it and to teach him how to play. Uenoyama eventually agrees and invites him to sit in on a jam session with his two band mates: bassist Haruki Nakayama and drummer Akihiko Kaji.

Satou's voice is strikingly beautiful, filling Uenoyama with the determination to make Satou the lead singer of the band. Though reticent at first, Satou takes the offer after an emotional meeting with an old friend. With the support of his new friends, Satou must not only learn how to play guitar, but also come to terms with the mysterious circumstances that led him to be its owner.

Absolute masterpiece of an anime not only is the romance swoon worthy, but the music is so good, I would give anything to see that iconic singing scene again, never sobbed so hard.

Note: There is a live action version of this too!

Personal Rating: 9.8/10

[my-anime-list]

Given The Movie

The focus of the film is on the romantic dynamics between Haruki Nakayama, the bassist of the band, and his two love interests - Akihiko Kaji, the drummer, and Ugetsu Murata, Akihiko's ex-boyfriend and roommate.

[elaine-white-author]

Fangirl Friday: Given, by Natsuki Kizu

Blurb Love of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to each other—always brings them back together again. Ritsuka Uenoyama is bored with it all—with…

[witchofsupernovas]

Happy birthday to my fellow bassist!!

Haruki Nakayama from Given

he's literally the best representative of us bassists in anime (*˘︶˘*)

[tornateos]

So is it just a bassist thing to be hopelessly in love with a drummer?

Asking as a bassist who has also been hopelessly in love with a drummer.

[xxyumeno]

         ❝ What? ❞ he not really paying attention at the moment.

[sapphiren]

“ Ah, sorry for bumping into you. ”

@soloistsconcerto​ |  one liner starter call ( accepting ! )

[mysterious-fae]