“14-year-old Masaki discovers surfing through talented Shou, facing hidden darkness while chasing competitive dreams.”
WAVE!! -Let's go surfing!!-
WAVE!!〜サーフィンやっぺ!!〜
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Synopsis
14-year-old Masaki discovers surfing through talented Shou, facing hidden darkness while chasing competitive dreams.
Energetic and cheerful, 14-year-old Masaki Hinaoka takes his pet corgi on morning runs along the beach bathed in the rising sun. Suddenly, Masaki's eyes sparkle in awe: a blond boy surfs, delicate and breathtaking, with a slight smile gracing his kind face. Before long, Masaki encounters him again as a new classmate named Shou Akitsuki. Shou is a skilled surfer and has been immersed in the sport since childhood. Even though surfing is the hobby of choice for Masaki's best friend, easygoing half-Hawaiian Nalu Tanaka, Masaki has never shown interest in trying it himself. But his admiration for Shou's surfing style finally inspires him to try the waves for the first time—despite not knowing how to swim. On the surfboard, Masaki shows surprising potential and talent for balance. He learns quickly and eventually enters a local competition, all with Shou and Tanaka by his side. However, behind Shou's gentle smile lurks a darker shadow, threatening to overwhelm his friends. Nonetheless, Masaki fearlessly steps into the fun world of surfing, stopping at nothing to be the very best.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 25 sampled reviews
What 25 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.74 · some divergence
4.7 pts
Recommenders 7.5 · others 2.8
↑ 1.08
Running avg · Jan 2021 → Sep 2023
- 7 “I found this anime highly enjoyable and immersive, as it allowed me to experience the joy of surfing and the sea from the comfort of my home during the COVID-19 lockdown. However, the experience is...”
- 8 “I really enjoyed this anime for its surprisingly deep, realistic story and relatable characters who navigate the complexities of dreams and jealousy. While the art of the sea and sky is beautiful,...”
- 1 “There are no redeeming qualities to be found in this production. Director Takaharu Ozaki fails to make the subject of surfing engaging, demonstrating a superficial approach that suggests he lacks...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2021 – Mar 2021 Winter 2021
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-18909 catalog
Produced by
- Delfi Sound Producer