Ocean Waves (Japan Version - English Subtitles) DVD Region 2
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| Product Title: | Ocean Waves (Japan Version - English Subtitles) 聽到浪濤聲 (日本版 - 英文字幕) 听到浪涛声 (日本版 - 英文字幕) 海がきこえる Ocean Waves (Japan Version - English Subtitles) |
| Also known as: | Umi ga Kikoeru Umi ga Kikoeru Umi ga Kikoeru Umi ga Kikoeru Umi ga Kikoeru |
| Artist Name(s): | Tobita Tetsuo | Midorikawa Hikaru | Araki kae | Seki Toshihiko 飛田展男 | 綠川光 | 荒木香惠 | 關俊彥 | 阪本洋子 飞田展男 | 绿川光 | 荒木香惠 | 关俊彦 | 阪本洋子 飛田展男 | 緑川光 | 荒木香恵 | 関俊彦 | 坂本洋子 Tobita Tetsuo | Midorikawa Hikaru | Araki kae | Seki Toshihiko |
| Director: | Tomomitsu Mochizuki 望月智充 望月智充 望月智充 Tomomitsu Mochizuki |
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| Release Date: | 2003-08-08 |
| Publisher Product Code: | VWDZ-8026 |
| Language: | Japanese |
| Country of Origin: | Japan |
| Disc Format(s): | DVD |
| Region Code: | 2 - Japan, Europe, South Africa, Greenland and the Middle East (including Egypt) What is it? |
| Rating: | TEEN |
| Publisher: | Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment |
| Shipment Unit: | 1 What is it? |
| YesAsia Catalog No.: | 1002838513 |
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氷室冴子の青春小説を原作に、揺れ動く高校生の心を描くスタジオジブリ初のTVスペシャル。 東京の大学に進学した杜崎拓は、吉祥寺駅の反対側のホームに、とある人影を見つける。見覚えのあるその姿は、高知の大学に行ったはずの武藤里伽子だった。高知へ向かう飛行機のなかで、拓は里伽子と出会った2年前の夏の日に思いを馳せる。当時の里伽子は勉強もスポーツも万能の美人で、拓の親友の松野は彼女に思いを寄せていた。拓にとっての里伽子は、"親友の片思いの相手"という、ただそれだけの存在だった。だがそれだけで終わるはずだった関係は、高校3年生のときに行ったハワイ修学旅行をきっかけに、少しずつ変化を見せはじめ…。 ■映像特典：絵コンテ形式によるレイアウト集（マルチアングルで本編とリンク）／プロモーション・ビデオ（2種類）／「あれから10年、僕らの青春〜ここからすべてが始まった〜」（スタッフによる座談会）
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Not all great anime movies need giant robots, cyberpunk settings, or sweeping ecological themes. Sometimes they just need to elicit the right emotions, perishable though they may be. Ocean Waves (a.k.a. I Can Hear the Ocean) is a notable Studio Ghibli production for a few reasons, among them the fact that it's not included in the Disney-Tokuma licensing deal that gave Miramax the North American rights to the Ghibli catalog. Somehow, the powers-that-be over at Disney didn't think a sweet tale of gestating high school romance would be as big a hit as, say, Princess Mononoke. Judgement from the Mouse aside, fans of Ghibli may find plenty to enjoy in Ocean Waves. Even though it possesses none of the flights of fancy associated with Ghibli's more famous works, its emotions still soar. Based on a popular novel, Ocean Waves tells the tale of Taku, a college student returning home to the rural prefecture of Kochi for a high school reunion. Before arriving, he reminisces about his final years in high school, when he was introduced to Rikako, a pretty city girl whose good looks charmed many. However, Rikako was also willful and troubled, and Taku entered into a fiery acquaintance with her, punctuated by arguments and an accidental familiarity with her personal life and circumstances. Rikako and Taku never truly got along, and her presence ultimately caused Taku to became estranged from his best buddy Matsuno, who carried a torch for Rikako. Time heals all, and Taku's return to Kochi allows him the chance to renew and repair old acquaintances. That is, if others are willing. Despite the egregious-sounding soap opera setup of Ocean Waves, the film is told in a breezy and relatively low-key manner, utilizing well-drawn characters and incidents to accurately portray both the perishable and precious aspects of high school life and romance. Director Tomimi Mochizuki also handled Here is Greenwood, and shows the same generous affection for his youngcharacters that he did in Ocean Waves - albeit without the tongue-in-cheek gender bending asides of the ultra-popular Greenwood. Ocean Waves possesses whimsical music, lightly staged drama, and a nostalgic feel that make it very agreeable, such that it feels - in its own small way - like a member of the Ghibli family. As gentle as its title implies, Ocean Waves shouldn't win any major awards, but its mundane aspirations and determination not to oversell its subject matter make it a winning, low-key charmer, and a film deserving of the Ghibli name. |
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Anonymous
March 30, 2005
March 30, 2005
Umi Ga Kikoeru
| I am glad that I picked this title up. Unlike other Ghibli features, this one is 100% non-fantasy. It's as raw as it can get. I can totally relate to Rikako, the main female character who is also from Tokyo like me. Experience friendship and romance like you have never been before. This title bring back lots of warm memories. I wish I can live my high school days again! |
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Anonymous
February 27, 2005
February 27, 2005
Excellent JapAnime
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This is the best in Ghibli animes for me. It recalls me my high school days in Japan very much. It is very real story, not fantasy such as Nausicaa, of typical Japanese high school age. I bet as Japanese. So if you are interested in high school life in Japan, you must watch it. It will be very interesting experience for JapAnime funs to know Japanese high school life. I believe this movie is also interesting for other watchers thanks to it's well prepared story as well as other Ghibli animes. |
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April 18, 2004
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A hidden Ghibli gem!!
| This is not one of the more well-known Ghibli movies, but it is just as good all the same. I loved it, it's a heart-warming romance story that actually isn't boring. The DVD is also great too. It comes with excellent English subtitles, which are flawless. The picture transfers perfectly, and you get lots of great extra features (although not subtitled). A great buy!! |
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Anonymous
December 13, 2003
December 13, 2003
I love it!!
| This movie not only contains nice paintings but also good feelings......I cannot love it more.... |
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October 5, 2003
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Yes!
| First! I haven't seen this DVD yet, but I saw some pictures on another website and it looks lovely! Remember, this is Studio Ghibli, so it must be good. I'm getting it as soon as I have money, LOL. |
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