Ocean Waves (1993) -

Minimal; includes high school scuffles like punches and slaps.

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

Realistic and nostalgic, focusing on the subtle emotional friction between friends and the awkwardness of teenage romance. Key Characters Ocean Waves (1993)

Deals with divorce, family tension, and social isolation. Where to Watch

(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 Minimal; includes high school scuffles like punches and

An academically gifted student who struggles to adjust to life outside of Tokyo, often acting out or isolating herself from her classmates.

Told through flashbacks, college student Taku Morisaki recalls his final year of high school in Kochi City , marked by the arrival of a beautiful but difficult transfer student from Tokyo, Rikako Muto. Key Characters Deals with divorce, family tension, and

Features scenes of underage drinking (rum and cola) and some smoking.