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The YA manga series Given, written and illustrated by Natsuki Kizu, has been running since 2013 and features a group of four young Japanese men in an amateur rock band. As they rehearse, record and seek musical inspiration they begin to develop relationships with their fellow band members. Aimed at 13- to 17-year-olds, but including some older characters, Given has been adapted into a popular anime series. Oseman has described it as “a gorgeous YA story that explores queer romance and grief.” There are six volumes in the series so far.
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