Ocean Waves
At Kichijōji Station, Tokyo, Taku Morisaki glimpses a familiar woman on the platform opposite boarding a train. Later, her photo falls from a shelf as he exits his apartment before flying to Kōchi Prefecture. Picking it up, he looks at it briefly before leaving. As the aeroplane takes off, he narrates the events that brought her into his life... From TMDB
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60 of 61 · most liked first"Ocean Waves" TV movie will be released for the first time in japanese theaters (nationwide) on July 4. Directed by Tomomi Mochizuki at Studio Ghibli in 1993. filmaga.filmarks.com/articles/322...
unlabelledView post →Hey folks, it’s a brand new Blade Licking Thieves! In this ep we discuss the often overlooked 1993 Studio Ghibli film Ocean Waves, directed by Tomomi Mochizuki. We share our thoughts on this coming-of-age story, bad relationships, and more. Enjoy! bladelickingthieves.wordpress.com/2026/03/29/1...
unlabelledView post →HarperCollins is listing it will release Saeko Himuro's Ocean Waves novel — the basis for Studio Ghibli's film — in English in March 2027.
unlabelledView post →Tonight it’s time for another Blade Licking Thieves episode, and on this podcast we will be reviewing another Studio Ghibli film. We will be reviewing 1993’s Ocean Waves directed by Tomomi Mochizuki! As always, send in your questions and we’ll tackle them on the show.
unlabelledView post →Tonight! I will be watching Studio Ghibli’s first made for television film, Ocean Waves! It is also the only Studio Ghibli film that never received an official English dub.
unlabelledView post →There's a nationwide rerelease of Ghibli's Ocean Waves in cinemas, a film that's having a bit of a moment in Japan at the moment, tied also to a new artbook and more For the rescreenings there's some cool merch, including a special pamphlet reproduction with a zine and a soundtrack cassette!
unlabelledView post →first #letterboxdfriday of august and my #lastfourwatched were Pillion (2025) Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) Highway (2012) Ocean Waves (1993)
unlabelledView post →Tonight’s movie in my chronological watch through of the Studio Ghibli catalogue is Ocean Waves! Fun fact, this is the only Ghibli movie without an English dub!
unlabelledView post →1. Ocean Waves Go into this expecting a typical "Ghibli" film and you'll probably be disappointed. It's still got their trademark gorgeous vibes though, and although I can't see myself returning to this often, I still respect it for what it is. 7.5/10
unlabelledView post →Ocean Waves gets a lot of love from me, but also, the last year has seen a stunning uptick in interest in Japan for the film, that the new nationwide cinematic release gave me a perfect opportunity to discuss
unlabelledView post →People always look at me weird when I say Ocean Waves (1993) is my favorite Studio Ghibli movie but I watch it every summer and finding merch for it is hell
unlabelledView post →June: There are plenty of Ghibli films that take place largely in the summer! One example is Ocean Waves. The sight of Rikako on a train platform followed by the chance discovery of an old photo at the beginning of the film brings back Taku's memories of the summer when he first met her.
unlabelledView post →Ocean Waves but make it actually gay is a top 5 Ghibli film, as it is it's nowhere near.
unlabelledView post →Check out my thoughts on Studio Ghibli's first movie not made by its founders: Ocean Waves. Its a realistic movie about 3 teens nearing adulthood & dealing w/ the complexities of love & friendship #Blutoid #StudioGhibli www.pillowfort.social/posts/5738415 lord-spencer.blogspot.com/2024/12/stud...
unlabelledView post →'OCEAN WAVES', the beloved Ghibli coming-of-age animated film (1993) finally has an art book, showcasing over 140 pieces of illustrations, character designs & more by Katsuya Kondo (Kiki's Delivery Service) - halcyonrealms.com/books/ocean-... #海がきこえる #近藤勝也
unlabelledView post →Ocean Waves, Ghibli's first work for TV (and their first film not directed by either Miyazaki or Takahata) was the 40th anniversary project for NTV, with Okuda behind it as well. An exception at the time, it could retroactively become a peek at their future
unlabelledView post →every day of 2026, I'll post an animated film. 2️⃣5️⃣6️⃣ OCEAN WAVES (1993) dir. Tomomi Mochizuki Also known as I CAN HEAR THE SEA. Animated by Studio Ghibli for Nippon TV. Based on Saeko Himuro's novel. About a love triangle between two friends and the new girl at school. #FilmSky
unlabelledView post →The first episode of Twilight Q was by the genius behind such classics as Ocean Waves and the Creamy Mami movie, and it was pretty good. Second episode is by some hack who hasn't been relevant for decades. Last thing he directed was some rubbish called 'Vlad Love'. I'm not expecting much.
unlabelledView post →Alright! All settled in and now it's time to check out Tomomoi Mochizuki's 1993 Movie "Ocean Waves" And for clarification, this is the only non-dubbed Ghibli movie in this watch along! #YearOfGhibli #OceanWaves @ochan35.bsky.social @digiranma.bsky.social @thechamp9070.bsky.social
unlabelledView post →To celebrate Hayao Miyazaki's final film 'How Do You Live?' we return to Studio Ghibli this week, with a show on Porco Rosso, Pom Poko, Only Yesterday, Ocean Waves and Whisper of the Heart.
unlabelledView post →Pupa was directed by an ex-Ghibli director BTW. Tomomi Mochizuki, who directed their TV movie Ocean Waves, the first Ghibli film not directed by Hayao Miyazaki or Isao Takahata.
unlabelledView post →Now Playing Shigeru Nagata, Ocean Waves Ost The lovely score to this underated Studio Ghibli movie 🎶
unlabelledView post →Today is the 66th birthday of Mochizuki Tomomi, director of the 1993 Ghibli film Ocean Waves! He has also directed several other anime works, mainly for television.
unlabelledView post →OK guys! It's the first of the month and you know what that means... ...aside from the rent being due... It's time for December's #YearOfGhibli Movie "Ocean Waves"! Lemme fire up the XBOX and I'll start in a few! #OceanWaves @ochan35.bsky.social @digiranma.bsky.social @thechamp9070.bsky.social
unlabelledView post →Kazuo Oga, 1993, still from the Studio Ghibli animated film Ocean Waves
unlabelledView post →One Battle After Another, round 2: When I start aching to rewatch a movie - WHILE I’M FUCKING WATCHING SAID MOVIE - then it’s worked it’s an all-timer for me. “Ocean Waves.” Misc shots of Perfidia running. The first shot of Chase Infinity. Tight tees and code words. Generational revolution.
unlabelledView post →Round 7 of my Studio Ghibli marathon, it’s Ocean Waves! I’ve never heard anybody talk about this movie before, I didn’t even really know it was a Ghibli film until this marathon. It looks like it was their first TV film? Interested to watch it!
unlabelledView post →Been listening to Ghibli soundtracks the past couple days for some reason and hey you know what movie has a surprisingly great score? Ocean Waves
unlabelledView post →This year's first #GhibliSpotlight looks at the first Ghibli feature not directed by either Miyazaki Hayao or Takahata Isao: the TV movie Ocean Waves (海がきこえる). Directed by Mochizuki Tomomi, it was initially broadcast on Nippon TV on 5 May 1993. 🧵 [1/10]
unlabelledView post →First film of the year: Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Last film of the year in theatres: Night of the Comet Oldest Feature Seen in theatres: Fantasia Shortest Feature Film Seen in theatres: Ocean Waves at 72 minutes Longest Feature Film seen: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring at 228 minutes
unlabelledView post →I recently watched Ocean Waves and it's a great film! A bit different from other Ghibli films because of its smaller scale and focus, but still just as good as the rest! See my full thoughts on my blog! jacobsjapaneseblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/o... #oceanwaves #studioghibli #anime #film #movie
unlabelledView post →That’s super neat! I don’t know if the Ghibli..background book they announced a couple months back is out yet, but I was hoping some of the Ocean Waves bgs would be in there bc how they used light in that movie was gorgeous. It’s nice to see them approaching it again.
unlabelledView post →This week's #film watching intentions... Vital Floating Clouds Key of Life Ocean Waves Red Beard The Foul King The Chaser Beasts Clawing at Straws
unlabelledView post →It's just not a great movie. I prefer their works that are more contemporary and grounded (Whisper of The Heart, Ocean Waves, and of course Only Yesterday)
unlabelledView post →The teens are moody and the ocean does in fact have some waves! This week on After Hours, we're covering the lesser-known Studio Ghibli television movie, OCEAN WAVES, as well as running down a slew of new movies and shows!
unlabelledView post →Ocean Waves 1000%. I randomly came across this video on YouTube and it's not lying. (It's not hard to read the movie as very queer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbFnvTiHLw8
unlabelledView post →The fuck, Ocean Waves was made in 1993?!? It has the quality of a film made in 2012!
unlabelledView post →My favorite line from the movie, One Battle After Another,…”Ocean waves, Ocean Waves” ~ Sensei (Benicio del Toro)
unlabelledView post →I recently watched Ocean Waves and it's a great film! A bit different from other Ghibli films because of its smaller scale and focus, but still just as good as the rest! See my full thoughts on my blog! https://jacobsjapaneseblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/ocean-waves-%e6%b5%b7%e3%81%8c%e3%81%8d%e3%81%93%e3%81%88%e3%82%8b/ #oceanwaves #studioghibli #anime #film #movie
unlabelledView post →So I've been speeding through my Studio Ghibli challenge. I thought I'd be finishing up this time next year but I've already watched Laputa Totoro Kiki Only Yesterday Ocean Waves Porco Rosso Helps that the weather has been shite so I've been in a cozy movie time mood I wanna do more challenges..
unlabelledView post →Sing street is a great film! I still haven't seen Truman or Ocean Waves, i gotta check them
unlabelledView post →Also the score by Johnny Greenwood was phenomenal. I want to see it again just to pay more attention to how music is used and not-used. "Ocean Waves" is a short composition, but loops at one point in the movie for 10, 15, 20 minutes? As with the whole movie, it's a bit time-distorting.
unlabelledView post →Ocean Waves is probably my least favorite film of all time.
unlabelledView post →Man I’m watching this Ocean Waves movie and I want to be in love like these 90s anime characters. I’m only halfway through but all the little plot developments got me grinning from ear to ear
unlabelledView post →It’s a VERY mellow movie And if you’re interested after I have a favorite you tube essay of mine claiming Ocean Waves is a secret queer film 👀
unlabelledView post →Ah, Ocean Waves, the Ghibli film with the unintentionally funny ending
unlabelledView post →Ocean Waves, originally released as a TV movie in 1993, will finally have a nationwide cinema run in Japan! Starting on 4 July this year, it'll be shown around the country for three weeks. prtimes.jp/main/html/rd...
unlabelledView post →Movie - Ocean Waves 🌊
unlabelledView post →And with that, I’m finally done with Studio Ghibli’s unholy trilogy. Ocean Waves is actually the worst of these movies, it just felt like a dull OVA than an actual movie. And yeah, Rikako is the worst Ghibli girl. We can only go up from here.
unlabelledView post →For example it just reminded me of this review from 07/07/2019 for #UmiGaKikoeru / #OceanWaves / #ICanHearTheSea https://piratesobg.wordpress.com/2019/07/07/umi-ga-kikoeru-ocean-waves-i-can-hear-the-sea-1993/
unlabelledView post →On the more chilled side the soundtrack to The Ocean Waves, a non Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli movie is excellent music.apple.com/gb/album/the...
unlabelledView post →Still better than "Ocean Waves," I can say that without question. letterboxd.com/ezmanify/fil...
unlabelledView post →The (movie) Ocean Waves (HD/HDX) (Vudu) (US) for $6.99 Cast: Nobuo Tobita, Toshihiko Seki, Yoko Sakamoto, Kae Araki, Yuri Amano, Junichi Kanemaru Genre: (Foreign) Trailer & Reviews : www.rottentomatoes.com/m/umi-ga-kik...
unlabelledView post →Ocean Waves - one of the better Ghiblis but this is also the type of movie I am a sucker for
unlabelledView post →Ghibli II (1993- 2004) Nick & Tayt continue their journey of talking about every feature film made by Studio Ghibli OCEAN WAVES POM POKO WHISPER OF THE HEART PRINCESS MONONOKE MY NEIGHBOURS THE YAMADAS SPIRITED AWAY THE CAT RETURNS HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE moviemingler.com/2026/02/05/t...
unlabelledView post →In some ways, Ocean Waves seems more suited to live-action. There actually is a live-action version too, another TV movie which aired on Christmas Day 1995. It adapts both the original novel and its sequel, which had been released earlier that year. [8/10]
unlabelledView post →There is a focus on realism in Ocean Waves, similar to Only Yesterday (おもひでぽろぽろ), another Ghibli film about a character reflecting on the past. It also has detailed recreations of specific locations in Tokyo, the bustling capital, and Kochi, a quiet coastal city. [7/10]
unlabelledView post →Studio Ghibli E13 of The Complete Catalog is live! My good friend Michael Burns and I talk OCEAN WAVES, the first Ghibli film not directed by Hayao Miyazaki or Isao Takahata and the one with the worst reception so far. And yet, we think it's a potent depiction of the high school experience! Links 👇
unlabelledView post →PTA MOVIE CALLS FOR A NEW SUBSTACK POST. "Ocean Waves Bob" nicmoviehour.substack.com/p/one-battle...
unlabelledView post →Though the story doesn't get much love either. Directed by Gorô Miyazaki. Before this movie it seemed either Ocean Waves or Earthsea were considered the worst but Earwig takes the cake. The animation is strange.
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