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Rating: Q=6, P=5 / Average OJ
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Animation, Coming of Age, Complex Relationships
I enjoyed this short animated story of coming of age, first loves, and high school. It's a perfectly packaged nostalgic film that reminded me of my teenage years and grappling with strong emotions. The characters are familiar--we all knew someone like Rikako. Ocean Waves is a drama, but it is lighthearted and ends optimistically. It's also fun to see the Studio Ghibli animation style in its earlier days, especially since this one is far more realistic than fantasy.
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