Ocean Waves (1993) May 2026

An academically gifted student who struggles to adjust to life outside of Tokyo, often acting out or isolating herself from her classmates.

Available as part of the Ghibli collection in many international regions. Ocean Waves (1993)

Realistic and nostalgic, focusing on the subtle emotional friction between friends and the awkwardness of teenage romance. Key Characters An academically gifted student who struggles to adjust

The grounded protagonist who often finds himself caught between his loyalties and his growing feelings for Rikako. Key Characters The grounded protagonist who often finds

(1993), originally titled Umi ga Kikoeru ("I Can Hear the Sea"), is a unique entry in the Studio Ghibli catalog. Unlike the studio's more famous fantasy epics, it is a grounded, low-key coming-of-age drama that originally aired as a television movie . Overview

Told through flashbacks, college student Taku Morisaki recalls his final year of high school in Kochi City , marked by the arrival of a beautiful but difficult transfer student from Tokyo, Rikako Muto.