There is absolutely no payoff, in the end, only questions remain like how is to possible for an anime that is only 72 minutes to feel like it drags on for hours? The characters in Ocean Waves leave nothing to the imagination, as they are just as bland and unremarkable as they appear on the surface.
It stupefies me how anyone in their right mind would find Rikako to be the ideal partner, as for the majority of the movie, she displays the personality of a soggy rice ball and insipidly insults Taku every chance they are together. Tensions rise after Taku goes on a trip with Rikako to supervise her as she visits her father in Tokyo, and he must decide if this chance at romance is worth jeopardizing a friendship. Ocean Waves follows high school student Taku Morisaki as he falls into a complicated but uninvolving love triangle between his best friend Yutaka and a new transfer student named Rikako.
The animation showcases these embarrassing details, paling in comparison to more grandiose creations helmed by Studio Ghibli head director Hayao Miyazaki. Under the direction of Tomomi Mochizuki, the idea was to have the film completed in a timely and cost-efficient fashion, but ironically, Ocean Waves was completed over budget and behind schedule.
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Originally a television movie produced by the younger members of the Studio Ghibli animation team, Ocean Waves, or I Can Hear the Sea, usually flies under the radar when recalling the studio’s arsenal of films. Without further ado, I give you my quintessential ranking and humblest opinion. You might be surprised to find that a lot of the more popular heirs to the Ghibli throne didn’t make the top spots, which means there are a few hidden treasures worthy of attention. This list was organized based on how effective I perceived the plot, entertainment value, and overall quality of each movie to be. And enjoy the movies I did (some a lot more than others), on a perilous quest to finish 22 feature films for the sake of ranking them from “well, that was underwhelming” to “I am now a changed person.”
That’s the beauty of Studio Ghibli: whether it’s the abundance of whimsical imagery or the relatable character-driven narratives, everyone can find some aspect to enjoy it regardless of age. In a way, I’m glad I waited until adulthood to fully immerse myself in Studio Ghibli because I would have missed all the little nuances and intricate themes found in each movie. It wasn’t until recently that I decided it was time to expand my cinematic palette and dive into these critically-acclaimed films myself. I was raised on good ol’ fashioned Disney classics and other western studio copycats, with little exposure to the world of anime. It’s true my window of childhood passed without any knowledge of what a “Totoro” was or how one can make a castle move, let alone in the sky. With that being said, it begs the question as to why I’ve only just started watching these films. Studio Ghibli has been regarded as an animation powerhouse known the world-over for its unique stories, multi-faceted characters, and of course, stunning visuals.
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