It ’s hard to get hold a fan ofStudio Ghibliwho has not watchedthe total catalogue of moviesanimated by the now - legendary studio set up by Hayao Miyazaki , Isao Takahata , and Toshio Suzuki . However , Ocean Wavesmay just be the exception . air out in 1993 on Nippon TV , Ocean Wavesis a rare Ghibli movie that never appear on the big projection screen in Japan , at least until now .

As reported by @MangaMoguraRE on X , Ocean Waveswill air in Nipponese theaters for the first time start on July 4 , 2025 . This affecting , derive - of - age romantic dramatic play exploresthemes that are not usually the focus of Ghibli movies , with adolescent lineament going through high school and university .

Ocean Waves Is a Hidden Gem in Ghibli’s Catalog

The Made-for-TV Movie Was Created by Ghibli’s Younger Staff

Ocean Waveshas a rummy story . It wasthe first Ghibli movie not directed by Miyazaki , and it was an endeavour to give the studio ’s youthful stave a chance to showcase their natural endowment . engineer by Tomomi Mochizuki and written by Keiko Niwa , and based on the novel of the same name by Saeko Himuro , the movie depicts a love triangle between two longtime friends and a new young woman who transfers to their small - town schoolhouse from Tokyo .

The movie was supposed to be produced quickly and chintzily while not giving up on calibre , but the effort failed , andOcean Waveswent both over budget and over schedule . It also never appeared in Japanese theaters , while have several dwelling video releases . North American audience , however , got a chance to watchOcean Wavesin cinemas when GKIDS released it in a limited run between 2016 and 2017 .

Still , few Ghibli fan around the world can say they had the privilege of watching this obscure gem in movie field . If Japanese screenings go well , Ocean Wavesmayalso get an extended external release , which will be a cracking chance to experience a unequaled entry in Ghibli ’s catalogue .

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Ocean Waves follows Taku Morisaki , who recalls his high schooling years in Kōchi Prefecture when he crosses paths with a conversant woman at a Tokyo string place . The film explore the interpersonal kinetics and memories tied to the relationships that determine his youth .

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Ocean Waves follows Taku Morisaki, who recalls his high school years in Kōchi Prefecture when he crosses paths with a familiar woman at a Tokyo train station. The film explores the interpersonal dynamics and memories tied to the relationships that define his youth.

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Ocean Waves follows Taku Morisaki, who recalls his high school years in Kōchi Prefecture when he crosses paths with a familiar woman at a Tokyo train station. The film explores the interpersonal dynamics and memories tied to the relationships that define his youth.

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