![]() ![]() Time passes and we learn the truth about the money when Rikako’s only friend, Yumi, calls. Rikako then scolds Taku for telling bro, even though she was able to borrow ANOTHER $200 from bro because of him. Bro is unfortunately also stupidly in love with Rikako, so he asks her if she needs more money. He tells bro about this- because they’re bros. Taku agrees to lend her the $600 because he’s a good boy and they carry out the illegal transaction. If you want to ask for a favour, maybe try being a little nicer?Īs it turns out, Rikako was told that Taku was working part time and so specifically targeted him for money, what a snake. Rikako, confusingly, responds by calling him a goody two shoes – um, what? I know you haven’t really lost the money but girl, anyone would react in the way Taku did. Taku informs her of what is common sense- to report the loss to a teacher and that she should have brought a traveler’s cheque as instructed by the school. She then goes on to commit offense number 1: insulting his adorable accent. Rikako approaches Taku, asking to borrow money because she lost hers – this is a lie. Some of the girls start noticing her nasty attitude but are quickly shot down for gossiping, even though they’re totally right.Įventually the high school trip rolls around (side note – where can I sign up for a high school trip to freaking Hawaii). Rikako turns out to be good at everything (except at having a likable personality of course) and quickly becomes superficially popular in school. Anyway, the point is, they’re tight, because they fought the system together and lost.Įventually, bro introduces Rikako to Taku. Maybe the students have bad grades because you suck at your job, school. ![]() Taku and bro were the only students brave enough to call the school out on their bullshit- cancelling a school trip is not going to improve anyone’s grades. ![]() Our boys have been friends since that one time their asshole school decided to cancel a field trip out of spite, telling the kids to pick up their grades instead. Taku runs over, because it has to be something important, right? Turns out bro just wanted him to look at the new hot chick, Rikako. One day, while at work, Taku’s bro (can’t remember his name lol) calls him, again, on his work phone, to come meet him in school. Taku sees a familiar face across the platform and then recounts the tragedy that is her involvement in his life. The film begins with a Kimi no na wa-style train spotting. Not gonna lie, I initially watched this movie just for him and his aesthetic, and he didn’t let me down. He’s such a cutie, with a great personality, an impeccable fashion sense and the most adorable accent ever. What makes her character even more infuriating is that Taku is a great guy who deserves so much better. I hate this character with a passion, she sticks out like a sore thumb in a list that includes the likes of Chihiro, Kiki and Sophie. Why did Rikako turn out so annoying, I will never know. I can say with confidence that she is the worst Ghibli heroine ever, because I’ve seen all of Studio Ghibli’s films, and every other Ghibli girl is great. Sounds great, right? What’s not to love? Well, here’s the issue- Rikako is a total bitch. The story follows Taku, a college boy returning to his hometown and reminiscing about his high school days and his old crush, Rikako. It’s an everyday, slice of life story, quite different from Ghibli’s other whimsical tales and was made for television instead of theatres. Ocean Waves is a particularity in Ghibli’s filmography. ![]()
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