Ride Your Wave

When she gets into college, Hinako moves to a small seaside town far away from the life she had before in search of the peace and quiet she needs to face her fears of the future.

In this small coastal nook, Hinako meets Minato, a young men who has dedicated his life to helping others through his job as a firefighter. Hinako passes the time surfing, her favourite hobby, whilst simultaneously getting to know more and more about Minato. When the two of them strike up a relationship, they grow ever closer and Hinako's fears for the future begin to calm. However, when Minato passes away in a tragic accident, Hinako must face the future without the man she thought would be an integral part of hers.

Devastated and in mourning, Hinako struggles to enjoy the things she had done previously, with even the surf and the sea unable to bring her comfort. One day, however, Hinako sings their song and Minato appears in the water as a phantom. Reunited yet apart, the couple must decide whether they can keep living like this, only seeing each other trough water.

The award-winning animated film 'Ride Your Wave' is directed by Masaaki Yuasa ('Devilman: Crybaby', 'Lu Over The Wall') and is written by Reiko Yoshida ('Violet Evergarden', 'Gekijo-ban Non Non Biyori: Vacation').

• Animation
• Comedy
• Romance