Cinema
Animated drama
Ocean Waves (1993) (2016): Ratings & Plot
Ocean Waves (1993) is a 2016 animated drama directed by Tomomi Mochizuki. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Tomomi Mochizuki
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- GKIDS
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Ocean Waves (1993) About?
The premise of Ocean Waves (1993) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This animated drama follows Taku during a pivotal summer, when the arrival of Rikako, a young woman from Tokyo, changes everything. Rikako’s unpredictable personality creates fascination and tension within their close-knit group of friends. As Taku grapples with his growing feelings for Rikako while also valuing his friendship with Yutaka, their relationships are challenged by rumors and a journey of self-discovery.
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Crew
The Director of Ocean Waves (1993)
Directed by Tomomi Mochizuki.
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Director Tomomi Mochizuki
From the director
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More films directed by Tomomi Mochizuki: The Path of Wind, Gundam Neo Experience 0087: Green Divers, Ocean Waves and Licca: the Mystery Tale of Mysterious Yunia.
Ratings
Ocean Waves (1993) Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ocean Waves (1993) 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 64%
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TMDB 64% User score
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Movie Insider 5.0 /5
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Plot
Ocean Waves (1993) Plot Summary
What happens in Ocean Waves (1993) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Kōchi, Taku Morisaki receives an unexpected call from his friend, Yutaka Matsuno, requesting a meetup at their old high school. Upon arrival, Taku finds Yutaka in the company of the striking new transfer student, Rikako Muto, whom Yutaka has been tasked with showing around. While Rikako excels academically and in sports, her demeanor borders on arrogance, suggesting a deeper unhappiness about her relocation from Tokyo.
During a school trip to Hawaii, Rikako approaches Taku, asking for a loan of ¥60,000 after misplacing her own funds. Though hesitant, Taku, who works part-time, agrees to help her, trusting her promise to repay him while she insists it remains a secret.
Full summary
The whole story of Ocean Waves (1993), scene by scene
Videos
Ocean Waves (1993) Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ocean Waves (1993).
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Ocean Waves (1993)?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Taku Morisaki's profession?
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FAQ
Ocean Waves (1993) FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Ocean Waves (1993), each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ocean Waves (1993)?
Ocean Waves (1993) runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was Ocean Waves (1993) released?
Ocean Waves (1993) was released on December 28, 2016.
Who directed Ocean Waves (1993)?
Ocean Waves (1993) was directed by Tomomi Mochizuki.
More films by Tomomi Mochizuki How is Ocean Waves (1993) rated?
Ocean Waves (1993) has 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64% on TMDB and 5.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Ocean Waves (1993) have a post-credit scene?
No. Ocean Waves (1993) has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ocean Waves (1993) in?
The original language of Ocean Waves (1993) is Japanese.
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