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Directed by Masaaki Yuasa, Ride Your Wave leans on a strong ensemble — Ryota Katayose, Rina Kawaei, Honoka Matsumoto — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2019.
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Three moments in Takaki's life: his relationship with Akari and their forced separation; his friendship with Kanae, who is secretly in love with him; the demands and disappointments of adulthood, an unhappy life in a cold city.
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