Given Fanfiction
A love story between band members dealing with grief, music, and finding love again.
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What is Given fanfiction?
Given fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Given universe. With over 12,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Given is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Mafuyu Sato, Ritsuka Uenoyama, Haruki Nakayama, Akihiko Kaji, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular Given Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Given stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Outtakes (Small Talks)
by ayatsujik
Story bites that didn't want to grow into full-fledged fics or got cut out of one. All interpersonal interactions set in various points across the whole series, mostly dialogue-based: some scenarios are gen (&) and some ship-focused (/); the title will indicate the pairing along with a content ratin
Given…At The End Of The World
by Jefcat
Given…at the end of the world
A Springtime Ballad
by Corinne K (Corinne_K)
"I don't know what that wicked little head of yours is cooking, but leave the poor guy alone.""But he just wants to play music," Ugetsu reasons, all sweet innocence. "We can help with that…"A thousand years could go by, and Akihiko would still not be immune to those eyes."Fine. But behave yourself.
Second Hand News
by MadDogLucario96
Ugetsu was certain Akihiko would come back. He always had before. But watching Akihiko laugh across a café table with Haruki forces Ugetsu to confront something he never prepared for: the possibility that the cycle between them has finally been broken.
like sugar on my tongue
by wandering_star9
Akihiko loves making out. Ugetsu loves it just as much.
Twins (Sort of), a Winter’s Holly story
by Jefcat
A whirlwind shopping trip sweeps Mafuyu Satou off his feet…
cause i'm all wound up and i like to fall
by wandering_star9
Ugetsu’s had a tough day. Akihiko helps him ease the tension.
I miss you
by Senku_Ishigami1390
I love you
More nights together
by Domiii95
Akihiko falls asleep in Haruki's bed, how does the rest of their night go? Idk, this is a thought I have too often lol
autumnal moon
by wandering_star9
A collection of slice-of-life stories featuring Akihiko and Ugetsu.
The Shape We Make Together, A Winter’s Holly story
by Jefcat
After New York, Mafuyu and Hiiragi’s bond has deepened—intense, physical, and unspoken. Ritsuka observes, caught between intimacy and distance, as nights of methodical sex, private grooming rituals, and punishing workouts reveal a trio reshaped by desire, trust, and shared control. Shizusumi sits on
до моря (розширена версія)
by vechornytsya
Перше кохання назавжди лишиться першим. Гітарою на плечі Мафую, упаковкою заспокійливих, годинником на стіні Ріцуки. Фото в альбомі, смс-ками в телефоні, плюшевим песиком з автомата. Але він буде в порядку, він так сильно постарається бути в порядку заради того, хто зараз бездумно погладжує великим
Mutsuki
by Jefcat
Ritsuka is in love…
Rabbit Hole, a Winter’s Holly story
by Jefcat
Mafuyu wants to be prepared.
Always curious, never shy
by Domiii95
Mafuyu wants to know when did Haruki and Akihiko get together over what is definitely not a double date. Ritsuka hates everyone.)
seven cups of milk powder
by oulkheir
Ritsuka is scared to fail his tiny mission but thankfully, Mafuyu is here to help him.
Alone in Kyoto
by Corinne K (Corinne_K)
“I met my old lover on the street last night She seemed so glad to see me, I just smiled And we talked about some old times And we drank ourselves some beers…”“Sounds like us."“It does, doesn’t it?”A trip to Japan to mourn a loved one. A chance encounter under the autumn leaves.
Tales of the Arashi Quartet
by Jefcat
After an intense rehearsal, Ken and Ugetsu share more than just music. In a moment of unexpected honesty and playful vulnerability, their longstanding friendship takes a daring turn—blurring the lines between desire, trust, and the secrets they’ve kept close all these years.
The green glow of the fireflies ~ Young love
by nekoinblue
These are extra storylines from The green glow of the fireflies, focusing on Hikaru/Sakura and Makoto/Hotaru relationships.Akihiko, Haruki and Mafuyu and Uenoyama appear as supporting characters sometimes.
ten years of red roses
by oulkheir
Ten years of Shizusumi and Hiiragi's Valentine's Day.
Popular Given Ships
MafuYama
Mafuyu Sato/Ritsuka Uenoyama
The quiet, mysterious Mafuyu and the talented guitarist Uenoyama, whose relationship develops through their shared love of music.
25,000 works →
AkiHaru
Akihiko Kaji/Haruki Nakayama
The complicated relationship between drummer Akihiko and bassist Haruki, marked by years of unspoken feelings and emotional complexity.
15,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Given fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 12,000 Given fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Given ships?
Popular Given pairings include MafuYama, AkiHaru. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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