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

Tomomi Mochizuki (the first Ghibli film not directed by founders Miyazaki or Takahata). Ocean Waves (1993)

Realistic and nostalgic, focusing on the subtle emotional friction between friends and the awkwardness of teenage romance. Key Characters An academically gifted student who struggles to adjust

Minimal; includes high school scuffles like punches and slaps. it is a grounded

(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