Seiji Yamaoka

Seiji Yamaoka is a masterful character in the popular anime and manga series 'Given.' He is a prodigious talent in the field of classical violin, exuding an aura of sophistication and a certain melancholy. Seiji's dedication to music is unwavering, often practicing for hours, and he can be severe with himself and others when it comes to the art he loves. Despite his cold exterior, Seiji harbors a sensitive nature, revealed in his private moments and his conflicted feelings towards his love interest, Ritsuka Uenoyama. He tends to prefer solitude, which provides him time for contemplation and the perfection of his craft. As an upperclassman at a music college, Seiji commands respect, although his aloofness can make him seem unapproachable to his peers. Deep down, he yearns for connection and recognition, values that have led him to take Ritsuka under his wing, thus beginning a complex relationship with him.