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A love story between band members dealing with grief, music, and finding love again.

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2 popular ships

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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.

1

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

11 kudos 2,639 words 5/5 chapters Not Rated
Snippets Slice of Life Conversations
2

Given…At The End Of The World

by Jefcat

Given…at the end of the world

11 kudos 3,548 words 3/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Alternate Universe - Post-Apocalypse Violence Survival
3

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.

5 kudos 4,648 words 2/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Alternate Universe - Vampire inspired by the new illustrations but make it vampires
4

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.

10 kudos 1,372 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Post-Canon Break Up Unrequited Love
5

like sugar on my tongue

by wandering_star9

Akihiko loves making out. Ugetsu loves it just as much.

12 kudos 2,709 words 1/1 chapters Explicit
Making Out Neck Kissing Dry Humping
6

Twins (Sort of), a Winter’s Holly story

by Jefcat

A whirlwind shopping trip sweeps Mafuyu Satou off his feet…

13 kudos 2,787 words 2/2 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Growing Up Together Growing Up Shopping
7

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.

14 kudos 4,704 words 1/1 chapters Explicit
Hurt/Comfort Porn with Feelings Sex as Therapy
8

I miss you

by Senku_Ishigami1390

I love you

3 kudos 2,845 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
The death of the protagonist mafuyu needs a hug Depression
9

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

8 kudos 1,504 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Fluff Sleepy Boys I Wrote This Instead of Sleeping
10

autumnal moon

by wandering_star9

A collection of slice-of-life stories featuring Akihiko and Ugetsu.

34 kudos 34,400 words 28/28 chapters General Audiences
Slice of Life Fluff Comfort
11

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

43 kudos 79,786 words 64/? chapters Explicit
Explicit Sexual Content Polyamory Gay Sex
12

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

2 kudos 800 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Extended Scene Romance Fluff
13

Mutsuki

by Jefcat

Ritsuka is in love…

24 kudos 1,005 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Post-Canon Babysitting Gay Male Character
14

Rabbit Hole, a Winter’s Holly story

by Jefcat

Mafuyu wants to be prepared.

16 kudos 1,554 words 2/2 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Growing Up Growing Up Together Porn Watching
15

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.)

19 kudos 1,919 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Idiots in Love Flustered Uenoyama Ritsuka Tease Kaji Akihiko
16

seven cups of milk powder

by oulkheir

Ritsuka is scared to fail his tiny mission but thankfully, Mafuyu is here to help him.

24 kudos 6,637 words 2/2 chapters General Audiences
Fluff Babysitting Domestic Fluff
17

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.

72 kudos 67,311 words 13/13 chapters Mature
Open Relationships Angst with a Happy Ending Post-Break Up
18

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.

12 kudos 5,559 words 5/? chapters Explicit
Blow Jobs Alternate Universe Old Friends
19

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.

40 kudos 191,146 words 76/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Slow Romance Angst and Feels Fluff
20

ten years of red roses

by oulkheir

Ten years of Shizusumi and Hiiragi's Valentine's Day.

20 kudos 1,041 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Fluff Domestic Implied Sexual Content

Common Given Tropes

Popular Characters

Mafuyu Sato Ritsuka Uenoyama Haruki Nakayama Akihiko Kaji Yuki Yoshida

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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