Ocean Waves (1993) May 2026

Taku's best friend, who is the first to fall for Rikako, creating the central love triangle . Parent's Guide & Content

According to IMDb's Parents Guide , the film is rated for thematic material: Ocean Waves (1993)

Can be found on platforms like Prime Video and GKIDS (which handled the 2017 North American home video release). Taku's best friend, who is the first to

Tomomi Mochizuki (the first Ghibli film not directed by founders Miyazaki or Takahata). Taku's best friend

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

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