Drama1993
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Ocean Waves
Umi ga Kikoeru • Drama Film
Signature Tagline
"A nostalgic seaside youth romance in the coastal town of Kōchi."
Production Details
DirectorTomomi Mochizuki
ProducerNozomu Takahashi
Running Time72 min
Release Year1993
Awards & Recognition
Television Special Classic (NTV / Studio Ghibli)
Memorable Quote
"I realized I had always loved her, from the very beginning."
— Taku Morisaki
Storyline & Worldbuilding
Told in evocative flashbacks, Taku recalls his friendship with Yutaka Matsuno and the whirlwind arrival of Rikako, a sharp-witted transfer student from Tokyo. Navigating unspoken feelings, misunderstandings, and a spontaneous trip to Tokyo, Taku learns the bittersweet grace of maturing love.
Core Themes & Motifs
🌿 Bittersweet Youth🌿 Coastal Nostalgia🌿 First Love🌿 Friendship Loyalty
Key Characters & Spirits
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Taku Morisaki2
Rikako Muto3
Yutaka Matsuno