Ocean Waves [Blu-ray + DVD]

The character animation in the background scenes is so detailed it feels like a living postcard of Kochi. I've rewatched the beach festival sequence twice already just to catch the small gestures between Taku and Rikako. The Blu-ray transfer is clean and the subtitles are easy to follow, which makes

Watching this for the first time, I was struck by how quietly it captures that ache of being a teenager, and the Blu-ray’s clean image makes the seaside town feel so immediate you can almost hear the waves. The story’s subtlety is its strength, and the disc’s extras (included DVD is a nice backup) g

The transfer is gorgeous, with the coastal light and classroom scenes looking crisp on Blu-ray. It's a quiet film that sneaks up on you, and having the DVD as a backup is a nice bonus for lending out.