Ocean Waves -1993-1993 Official

It aired only once in 1993 on TV, but its legacy lives on.

🎥 Have you seen this hidden gem?

No dragons. No witches. Just the tidal pull of first love and the ache of looking back at your 17-year-old self. Ocean Waves -1993-1993

🎞️ Streaming on Max (US).

Often called the "forgotten Ghibli," this TV movie was created by the younger studio staff (including a pre-fame Hideaki Anno on voice acting). Unlike Totoro or Mononoke , there are no spirits or gods here—just high school drama, misunderstood feelings, and a boy who can’t forget a girl named Rikako. It aired only once in 1993 on TV, but its legacy lives on

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I have provided options for , Facebook , and Letterboxd/Bluesky . Option 1: Short & Aesthetic (Best for Instagram / TikTok Caption) Caption: A quiet storm. A forgotten masterpiece. 🌊✨ No witches

The most misunderstood Ghibli film. Rikako is a nightmare. Taku is a pushover. And somehow, it’s perfect.

– the most overlooked film in the Ghibli library. No fantasy. No magic. Just the painful, realistic ache of teenage nostalgia and the sound of the sea.

Let’s talk about Ocean Waves (1993) .

Have you watched it? Did you find Rikako frustrating or sympathetic? Text: Ocean Waves (1993) – A quiet earthquake of a movie. 🌊