This author just started a new manga so I have to wonder if this one is going to end soon. The new one is called "Noraneko to Ookami" that came out in 2019. Here is the summary: Oshi Tamaki is an orphan girl who left her village to study in the city. On a hot afternoon, while she was looking for an inn, she fainted.
Upon waking up, she realized she was picked up by a playful BANDMAN.
The story of their cohabitation that could (probably) turn into love, starts!
From: https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=157690
Natsuo finally has made his decision. He is choosing Rui and even told Hina so finally. from the beginning they really were each others first in so many ways. Remember when we first met Rui she had no emotions? Look at her now. That other guy loved her enough to approach Natsuo with the truth. All I can say is FINALLY...
Given is One of the Best Anime Dramas of the Year
Today we look back on the recently concluded given, one of the strongest summer shows!
Hello all, and welcome back to Why It Works! As the summer season approaches its end, all of our various seasonal contenders are starting to wrap up, and we can get a clearer picture of the season as a whole. And looking back, I can’t help but feel impressed anew by all the accomplishments of given, this summer’s phenomenal romance/band drama, and one of my own favorite shows of the year so far. given has been gathering more and more buzz over the course of the season, as more folks get introduced to its incredibly sharp character writing and dialogue, stunning performance sequences, and general ability to rip your heart out. But in case you’ve been missing out, I’ll be making the case for why you should catch up one more time, as I run down five strengths of this fantastic anime!
A Relatable Band Drama
given is exceptional at conveying the feeling of being young and in a band, through both good times and bad. given’s stars all love music, but they’re also preoccupied with plenty of other things in life - their jobs and schoolwork, their love lives, their aspirations for the future. These characters don’t have the luxury of totally dedicating themselves to music, but ultimately, the diverse circumstances of their lives actually feed back into the band, directly informing their synergy and unique strengths as a group. From the formative choice of picking a band name to the perpetual struggle of booking shows, given brings the band experience to life - and when its performance sequences arrive, they’re absolutely stunning.
Rich, Multifaceted Characters
Every character in given has their own story to tell, and though they often come into conflict with each other, they all have sympathetic reasons for their divergent feelings. Loudmouthed guitarist Ritsuka wears his heart on his sleeve and soft-spoken new vocalist Mafuyu takes time to express himself, while their bandmates Haruki and Akuhiko also have complex histories to uncover. All of these characters put up a strong front at times, wallow in their insecurities at others, and generally try to navigate a wide array of often contradictory motives - in short, all of these characters feel like people. If you’re looking for characters you can fall in love with, given has got them in spades.
Convincing, Intelligent Dialogue
Even above its other strengths, I’d say given’s script features the best, most convincingly written and sharply observant dialogue I’ve seen in any anime this year. Nearly every single episode pulls off some of the most honestly observed and satisfyingly real dialogue I’ve experienced recently, from Ritsuka and Mafuyu’s tense first meetings, to the excavation of deeper insecurities realized in more recent episodes. There’s an incredible sequence where Ritsuka is on the verge of acknowledging he has feelings for Mafuyu, and his bisexual friend Akihiko helps him sort through those feelings.
There’s another where Mafuyu meets with a friend for the first time in years, as the two of them negotiate their new relationship in the wake of the tragedy that drove them apart. given absolutely nails these emotionally charged situations, but even its idle dialogue is rich in character and reflective of each cast member’s unique circumstances. Again and again, given demonstrates how much a strong script can elevate a character drama, and truly bring a cast to life.
Beautiful, Evocative Scene-Setting
given isn’t the most fluidly animated show of the year, but the show’s strong direction and layouts more than make up for it. given’s camera echoes the moods of its characters, capturing their insecurity in beautiful long shots, or conveying the tense emotions of a moment through well-chosen framing. In one key moment, Mafuyu’s decision to rekindle an old friendship is told entirely through his shoes, neither character able to actually make eye contact. In another, the end of Ritsuka’s carefree daily life is conveyed through the frame itself, the impact of another’s words illustrated through a plane hitting a visual wall. Such tricks are subtle, but they add up - all of given’s conversations feel impactful and urgent, a direct result of its intelligent framing.
A Sympathetic Gay Romance
given isn’t shy about presenting itself as a genuine gay romance, with all the social and personal baggage that entails. Mafuyu suffers from hateful rumors due to his dating a boy in middle school, while Ritsuka struggles with genuinely embracing his feelings at all. given doesn’t exist in a world where any love is immediately accepted; it exists in our world, and its characters struggle with threats to their relationship both external and culturally ingrained.
For all that, given is unafraid to embrace its romance, either - this season climaxes on a gorgeous ode to past love, followed by a genuine on-screen kiss. After that, we even get the “how do we interact now” awkwardness following that kiss, diving into rich dramatic territory that anime romances in general seldom explore. If you’re looking for a fully realized romance, given is a terrific choice.
I’m running out of time here, but as you can see, I’ve got plenty to gush about when it comes to this summer’s given. The show is undoubtedly going to be one of my top anime of the year, and already stands as one of the best romances and character dramas in recent memory. If you’re already watching it, I hope you enjoyed this celebration of given, and if not, I hope you feel inspired to check it out. A show this rich should not be missed!
Paramour is over. The last chapter is 157 and it is a happy ending. I loved it. I will miss this series as I have been reading it for a long time.
Just got a message from "myanimelist" that since the anime ended, they announced that sometime in 2020 there will a movie for Given. There is no summary yet but when there is I will post it.
The season finale is Thursday. It says:
As their band’s popularity grows and grows, so does Mafuyu and Ritsuka's relationship. Now that Mafuyu has confessed his romantic feelings for his bandmate, the ball is in Ritsuka's court. Will he return Mafuyu's affections? It will all unfold in the final episode of given!
Got this from myanimelist.com
Corporate secretary Shirotani suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. One day he meets Kurose, a therapist who offers to take him through a ten-step program to cure him of his compulsion. As the two go through each of the ten steps, Shirotani 's attraction to his counselor grows. (Source: SuBLime)TV - ??? ??, 2020
Can't wait.
I have all of these manga's in English from Amazon 10 volumes 45 chapters. It has a great ending but they just added a special 'wedding' today in another manga by the same author. Here it is: http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/gozen_0_ji_kiss_shi_ni_kite_yo/bt/hs_v-3-chapter-33.5/pg-3/
can I buy it as digital??
and thank u for the link ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~
Thanks for the link i really wanted to see them get married
I can tell the next chapter is going to be real sad. I think sensei wants to die outside under the stars. Poor Natsuo. I wonder if Rui knows what is going on. I want to see her with Natsuo at this time, not Hina.