Review of Ride Your Wave

I really enjoyed Yuasa's Ride Your Wave. I had no emotions going into it really, I just wanted to watch a nice looking anime. I can't say this movie blew me away, but it stuck with me. I guess I'm getting into "spoiler" territory, but if you've seen even the trailer for this movie, then you know what's up. Ride Your Wave shows how people cope with the loss of a loved one, and while the presentation is often very silly and lighthearted, the emotions are very real. I found it tough to relate to Hinako's bubbly personality, but it was easy to connect with what shewas feeling. The movie meanders a lot on its way to the climax, but it's essentially just a heartwarming love story about two lovers whose lives have been intertwined for a while.

If you can suspend your disbelief long enough, this film has a lot to offer in terms of realistic characters and exciting plot points. There isn't much for me to say, other than that I really enjoyed this film's portrayal of death.

Go see it if you enjoy Yuasa's other works and enjoy romance stories, as this is one unique film.

Rating: 8/10