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Ocean Waves

1993 • J.C.STAFF

Format: SPECIAL
Aired: 1993
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished
Studio: J.C.STAFF · Studio Ghibli · GKIDS
Genres: Drama · Romance · Slice of Life

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Ocean Waves, known in Japan as Umi ga Kikoeru, was produced by Studio Ghibli and animated by J.C.Staff in 1993. It holds a unique place in history as the first project created by the studio’s younger staff members, with Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata acting as producers rather than directors. The goal was to provide an opportunity for rising talents, such as director Tomomi Mochizuki, to experiment with a more modest, television-oriented format.

Based on the novel by Saeko Himuro, the film depicts a quiet, realistic coming-of-age story set in Kochi. It eschews the grand fantasy elements typical of other Ghibli works in favor of a subtle exploration of adolescent relationships and nostalgia. While it was initially conceived as a television special for Nippon TV, its technical quality and evocative atmosphere led to a lasting critical appreciation, cementing its status as a foundational piece for the studio's developmental evolution.

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