Main characters
Mafuyu Sato (佐藤 真冬, Satō Mafuyu)
Voiced by: Sōma Saitō (audio drama), Shōgo Yano (anime) (Japanese); Brandon McInnis (English)
A 16-year-old high school student and the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Given. He's never had formal training, but his voice is strikingly expressive, and he picks up guitar and songwriting with surprising ease. After the death of his boyfriend Yuki, Mafuyu shuts down emotionally, often coming across as distant or withdrawn. On stage, his grief and longing poured into every note. Offstage, he leads a quiet life and looks after his nine-month-old Pomeranian, Kedama.
Ritsuka Uenoyama (上ノ山 立夏, Uenoyama Ritsuka)
Voiced by: Makoto Furukawa (audio drama), Yuma Uchida (anime) (Japanese); Jessie James Grelle (English)
A 16-year-old high school student and the lead guitarist of Given. He's been playing guitar since sixth grade, when his father gave him his first instrument, and his technical skill reflects years of practice. Despite his talent, Ritsuka had started to lose his passion for music after dealing with the disappointment of former bandmates quitting. That changes when he meets Mafuyu Sato, what starts as reluctant guitar lessons gradually pulls him back into music and sparks something deeper. Ritsuka is generally kind-hearted, but tends to come across as blunt or emotionally distant. As he grows closer to Mafuyu, he's forced to confront feelings he doesn't fully understand and begins to find his way back to the music he once loved.
Haruki Nakayama (中山 春樹, Nakayama Haruki)
Voiced by: Yasuaki Takumi (audio drama), Masatomo Nakazawa (anime) (Japanese); Y. Chang (English)
A 22-year-old graduate student and the bassist of Given, as well as the band's de facto leader. Easygoing and sociable, he often plays the role of peacemaker, keeping the group grounded and helping balance out the stronger personalities around him. As the oldest member, Haruki takes the band's future seriously, both musically and personally and is the one most committed to keeping it all together. He's had quiet feelings for Akihiko Kaji for years, which eventually grow into a romantic relationship. While Haruki comes across as confident and laid-back, he sometimes struggles with insecurity, especially when comparing his playing to the more technically skilled musicians in the group. Outside of performing, he also handles the band's social media and public image, helping shape how they're seen beyond the stage.
Akihiko Kaji (梶 秋彦, Kaji Akihiko)
Voiced by: Satoshi Hino (audio drama) Takuya Eguchi (anime) (Japanese); Jonah Scott (English)
A 20-year-old college student and the drummer for Given. A violin major, he's a multi-instrumentalist with strong technical skills on guitar, bass, and drums. His background in music is matched by his complicated history with relationships, Akihiko is experienced and often offers advice to others, though his own love life has been far from simple. He was previously involved in an on-and-off relationship with his ex-boyfriend, Ugetsu Murata, a talented violinist with whom he shares a long, painful past. As his feelings for bandmate Haruki Nakayama begin to surface, Akihiko finds himself torn between old habits and a desire to move forward. After a final, emotional breakup with Ugetsu, he moves in with Haruki. In time, Akihiko confronts his feelings and, after competing in a violin competition, confesses his love. Haruki returns those feelings, and the two begin dating, marking a turning point for Akihiko as he commits to growing both as a person and a partner.
Hiragi Kashima (鹿島 柊, Kashima Hiiragi)
Voiced by: Toshiki Masuda (audio drama), Fumiya Imai (anime)
A childhood friend of Mafuyu Sato and Shizusumi Yagi, tied together by a complicated past, especially the loss of their mutual friend Yuki Yoshida. As the passionate guitarist and leader of the band Syh, which he started with Shizusumi and Yuki, Hiragi is determined to push the band toward their major debut. He pours his tangled emotions, mix of guilt and hope, into his music, using it as an outlet. Though he often comes off as confident and fiery, Hiragi struggles with opening up and showing his softer, more vulnerable side.
Shizusumi Yagi (八木 玄純, Yagi Shizusumi)
Voiced by: Daiki Hamano (audio drama), Taito Ban (anime)
A childhood friend and former classmate of Mafuyu Sato. Alongside Hiiragi Kashima and Yuki Yoshida, he formed the band Syh during their senior high school years. After Yuki's tragic suicide, Shizusumi, like Hiragi, struggles with the weight of grief and unresolved emotions, channeling much of it into his music. Though quiet and reserved on the surface, Shizusumi is fiercely loyal and deeply supportive, especially toward Hiragi. Over time, their bond grows into a romantic relationship.
