Ocean Waves
Umi ga Kikoeru
Ocean Waves is high school love story set in Kochi, Japan. Morisaki Taku and Matsuno Yutaka are best friends when a girl from Tokyo named Muto Rikako transfers to their school. Excluding herself from group activities, she’s eventually labeled a snob. Matsuno has a crush on Rikako, so it’s no surprise that he gets a little jealous when Morisaki and Rikako start spending more time together. The rumors around school get worse, but Morisaki still insists there is nothing between him and Rikako.
Format
Special
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
72 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
4 · sorted by votesWhat a vibe this movie is! Great underrated drama by Ghibli.
- 70
A contained, minimalist, yet captivating drama. A simple and maybe an unfortunate one, but a worthy watch.
- 70
challenges what a movie can be. i know every1 wanted this 2 b gay but its not :( but it has great acting so watch it :)
- 60
Not every story ought to have a lot going on; sometimes, boring realism does its part too.
Status Distribution
Current
1%·534
Planning
32%·14,647
Paused
1%·264
Dropped
0%·184
Completed
66%·30,626
Score Distribution
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Recommendations
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Tags
Hide spoilersSchool88%Coming of Age86%Male Protagonist84%Heterosexual82%Love Triangle80%Primarily Teen Cast77%Female Protagonist66%Coastal64%Travel60%Time Skip52%Historical42%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Ocean Waves have?
Ocean Waves has 1 episode.
Is Ocean Waves finished?
As of now, Ocean Waves has finished.
When did Ocean Waves start airing?
Ocean Waves started airing on May 5, 1993.
What kind of show is Ocean Waves?
Ocean Waves is a special with episodes around 72 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did Ocean Waves premiere?
Ocean Waves premiered in Spring 1993.