Taku doesn't ask for or expect for Rikako to repay him. During a school trip to Hawaii, Taku helps Rikako out by lending her some of his own money after she loses some of her own and winds up in a desperate situation. This is a romantic and moving tale of young love. Told via flashbacks, the story of Taku meeting Rikako and falling in love with her is explored over the course of the school year. Yet both Taku and Yutaka become enamored with her. She's outspoken and some view her as being arrogant. She's active in sports and school events. Rikako is a lot different from the generally quiet and reserved Taku. Taku and his close friend from school, Yutaka both admired and had feelings for a girl from their school, Rikako. Taku, a young college student in Japan, reflects upon the time he spent in high school and the fond memories he holds dear of his experiences with his friends at school. It also remains as one of the studio's best dramas. Conceived of as a special television event, Ocean Waves was one of Ghibli's first drama projects. The project was suggested by famed Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki, who thought Ghibli's young staff would appreciate an opportunity to make a film based on the novel by Himuro. The idea was to have some of the younger staff members of Studio Ghibli (including animation director Katsuya Kondo, who would do the animation direction and key animation for several other Ghibli films) have a project to do without the direct involvement of either Miyazaki or Takahata. This film immediately differs from that with a new, young director Tomomi Mochizuki at the helm. Studio Ghibli was primarily known for producing the animated films directed by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. This film was a departure from the standard Ghibli production at the time. It was the first feature from the studio that was not helmed by director Isao Takahata or Hayao Miyazaki. Ocean Waves was the first television animated film produced by acclaimed anime company Studio Ghibli. The film is produced by Nozomu Takahashi ( The Cat Returns). Ocean Waves Blu-ray Review Ocean Waves is an anime drama based upon the novel by Saeko Himuro.
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