Ocean Waves (1993) ✯

The grounded protagonist who often finds himself caught between his loyalties and his growing feelings for Rikako.

(1993), originally titled Umi ga Kikoeru ("I Can Hear the Sea"), is a unique entry in the Studio Ghibli catalog. Unlike the studio's more famous fantasy epics, it is a grounded, low-key coming-of-age drama that originally aired as a television movie . Overview Ocean Waves (1993)

Minimal; includes high school scuffles like punches and slaps. The grounded protagonist who often finds himself caught

Deals with divorce, family tension, and social isolation. Where to Watch it is a grounded

Can be found on platforms like Prime Video and GKIDS (which handled the 2017 North American home video release).

Available as part of the Ghibli collection in many international regions.