![]() ![]() Rikako, the love interest, has an engaging, frustrating personality- but Taku, whose perspective frames the narrative, is more interesting in hindsight that in execution. But, this is undermined by the movie’s cast, who aren’t compelling enough in their own right to drive a narrative that’s rooted in character drama. And I’ll give the film some credit- it does have some insight into the mentality of teenagers and I appreciate its total commitment to a realistic, slice-of-life experience. And, fine, I understand that real-life often doesn’t work that way – that conflicts often fizzle out with no grand resolution. Even simple movies like Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service understood the importance of an ending that fulfilled the themes and motifs of their stories. It’s a film with no real narrative or thematic pay-off it meanders to its ending. I understand that it wasn’t aiming to be deep in its presentation of youth and nostalgia, but the story is so fraught with conflict between our protagonists that I was expecting a more insightful resolution than what was given. In that sense, it was a fascinating watch. The film’s aesthetic – the colours, the fashion – captures a specific ideal of the 90s that falls nicely into my generation’s perception (and idealisation) of that era. The soundtrack – way too good for this movie, in my opinion – is a mellow, light mixture of synth and piano tracks. The backgrounds are softly detailed and Katsuya Kondo’s character designs have so much appeal- in a more self-conscious, fashionable way. It concerns a love triangle that develops between two good friends and a new girl who transfers to their high school from Tokyo.įrom a stylistic point of view, Ocean Waves is lovely. ![]() Whether you’re new to the Ghibli filmography or an established fan ready to dive back into repeat viewings – and remember, the majority of Studio Ghibli films are available to stream right now on Netflix in the UK – read on for Empire’s ranking.Synopsis: Ocean Waves is set in the city of Kōchi, on the Japanese island of Shikoku. And, obviously, since they’re all worth watching, there is no ‘worst’ animated feature here – just least-best, to best-best. ![]() All 22 Studio Ghibli films offer a collection rich with fantastical folktales and fairy tales, cutesy classics, expansive epics, and charming coming-of-age films – there really is something for everyone in the Ghibli output. Team Empire has ranked every Studio Ghibli movie, from the famous Miyazaki favourites, to the more experimental work of Takahata, to the newer titles from Miyazaki's son, Gorō Miyazaki, and everything in between. From the epic fantasy of Spirited Away, to the cosy charm of My Neighbour Totoro, to more grounded historical fare like Grave Of The Fireflies and The Wind Rises, the studio has brought culturally-specific anime stories to a global audience, on the complete other end of the spectrum to Pixar. Founded by masters of the medium Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Ghibli are celebrated for their stunningly beautiful worlds, imaginative whimsical charm, and their deep emotionality, crystallising complex feelings into intuitive imagery that speaks right to the heart. If you’re looking for animated magic, look no further than the movies of Studio Ghibli – the legendary Japanese animation house behind some of the most beloved films of all time.
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