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.
how far will you go to get back to the place you belong?
by wandering_star9
Murata Ugetsu and Itaya Shogo are the new it-couple. Or maybe not?
Have Yourself a Naughty Little Christmas
by Siderius
“Study period has been moved to…” Ritsuka shook his head. “Nope. That is all the way across campus. I do not have the energy.”Ritsuka had stayed late at the bakery last night, cleaning and ordering extra stock for the holiday sale that was just around the corner. He hadn’t gotten home until well pas
Alone in Kyoto
by Corinne K (Corinne_K)
A few meters away, sitting on a stone bench and so at odds with the merry atmosphere, sits a lone figure dressed in a black suit, stark against the background of yellow and auburn. Messy brown hair, slender build, delicate facial features, distinctive even with half his face hidden behind dark wayfa
Sunflowers bloom near a near-polluted river
by Anonymous
Masato Nomura had just experienced a lot during his middleschool days and now highschool. Now a guitar-case hung on his shoulder as he was infront of Kaijou high. A school his mom had went into when she was his age but the only difference was that he was looking for no friends or clubs. Or my OC tri
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.
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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