Ride Your Wave is a sunny surf romance that turns into a magical story about love, loss and moving on.
Quick Info
- Japanese title: Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara
- Release: 2019
- Director: Masaaki Yuasa
- Studio: Science SARU
- Runtime: 95 minutes
- Genre: Romance, Drama
Ride Your Wave — Official Trailer
Story (Spoiler-Free)
Hinako, a college student who loves surfing, falls in love with Minato, a young firefighter who saves her during a building fire. Their summer love is perfect — until tragedy strikes. Then Hinako discovers that whenever she sings their song, Minato appears in the water.
Main Characters
- Hinako Mukaimizu — a carefree surfer
- Minato Hinageshi — a kind firefighter
- Yoko — Minato’s sister
Why This Love Story Hits So Hard
- Fun, bright and full of ocean scenes
- A unique magical twist
- An emotional message about moving forward
Fun Facts
- Directed by Masaaki Yuasa (Devilman Crybaby)
- Animated by Science SARU
- The song “Brand New Story” plays a key role
Our Verdict
8.3
Sweet, sad and surprising. A romance that floats.
Where to Watch Ride Your Wave Legally
Ride Your Wave is available on several platforms depending on region. Streaming catalogs change by country — use the Where to Watch button above to see every legal option in your region.
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