The popular BL comic "Given" (9 volumes in total) by Kizuna Tsuki reached its grand conclusion in 2023, marking 10 years since serialization began. Additionally, the special chapter comic "Given 10th mix," depicting the characters 10 years later, was released on October 1, 2025.
This series became Noitamina's first BL comic anime adaptation, with the TV series airing in 2019 and a movie released in 2020. The long-awaited sequel film duology, "Given The Movie: Hiiragi Mix" and "Given The Movie: To the Sea," were released in 2024, bringing the animation to its conclusion.
The "Given Exhibition" celebrating the series' completion and movie releases has returned to Tokyo with enhanced content! From October 17 (Friday) to November 17 (Monday), 2025, "Given Exhibition -given exhibition- ENCORE" is being held at Space Galleria (Animate Ikebukuro Main Store 8F).
What new areas are featured at this Tokyo return exhibition? This report will focus on the new content and showcase the exhibition.
The entrance features a key visual showing the characters 10 years later. Within seconds of arrival, visitors can experience the exciting impact of "ENCORE."
A newly added celebratory illustration shikishi by Kizuna Tsuki for the "Given Exhibition -given exhibition- ENCORE" opening is a must-see!
After passing through the entrance, visitors encounter a recreation of "that staircase" where Mafuyu Sato and Ritsuka Uenoyama meet at school. Reproduction manuscripts and anime scenes (including movies) are alternately displayed, creating abundant content that lets visitors enjoy both manga and anime.
The new areas allow visitors to fully experience "Given The Movie: To the Sea" and "Given 10th mix"!
The "Given The Movie: To the Sea" area features reproduction manuscripts of famous scenes along with a recreation of the shoe locker containing the "syh" ticket that Ritsuka gave to Mafuyu. Looking back at the story creates a tight feeling in the chest.
This area was added from the October 2024 Yokohama venue, so first-time "ENCORE" visitors should pay special attention. The space creates an environment where visitors can fully immerse themselves in the world of "Given The Movie: To the Sea."
After the "Given The Movie: To the Sea" area, visitors enter the live venue area featuring character singing footage, same as the previous venue!
This footage is also the "ENCORE ver."! You'll definitely want to burn their powered-up performances into your memory!
The "Given 10th mix" area lets visitors fully enjoy Mafuyu and the others 10 years later. Experiencing their growth is unique to this exhibition.
There's even a recreation area of Mafuyu and Ritsuka's rooms!
Looking at the characters' stories from the beginning to 10 years later creates a feeling like opening a photo album and reminiscing about the past.
Many people will surely experience the strange feeling of following the life trajectory of "Given" and Mafuyu and the others!
Finally, newly added life-size statues of Mafuyu and Ritsuka 10 years later see visitors off.
The life-size characters have an impressive presence. Above all, they look cool!
Looking closely at the statues, the clothing features "10th" designs, and attention to detail is evident in the nails. The instruments they hold also have delightful decorations, showing careful craftsmanship.
These statues are in a photo-permitted area, so feel free to capture memories with the two characters!
The merchandise corner sells new Tokyo return products including "Given 10th mix" connected BIG acrylic stands, clear mini shikishi, and pashakore PREMIUM (all 45 designs). In addition to existing merchandise, there are new product offerings—how exciting!
Customers who purchase 3,300 yen (tax included) or more per transaction receive one random "pashakore PREMIUM (all 11 types)" as a gift.
"Given Exhibition -given exhibition- ENCORE" Tokyo venue (Tokyo return) is being held from October 17 (Friday) to November 17 (Monday), 2025.
With new areas added and enhanced power, this exhibition allows visitors to experience the characters' trajectory. It's a must-see exhibition for fans! Please take this opportunity to visit.
[Photos and Text / Chihiro Sasamoto]
