The Ocean Waves: The Visual Collection Book

Description: The Ocean Waves: The Visual Collection Book - Studio Ghibli Presale Item Description "The Ocean Waves: The Visual Collection" celebrates one of Studio Ghibli’s lesser-known masterpieces, The Ocean Waves, originally aired as a TV special in 1993. Based on the novel by Saeko Himuro, the film captures the irreplaceable days of two high school students, Rikako Muto and Taku Morisaki, set across Kochi and Tokyo. Directed by Tomomi Mochizuki and with key contributions from Katsuya Kondo (Animation Director) and Naoya Tanaka (Art Director), the film was created by Ghibli's young production team, pouring their passion into this unique project. Despite being a lesser-publicized film, The Ocean Waves has grown in popularity, especially among younger audiences rediscovering it. Following a successful theatrical re-release at Bunkamura Cinema in Shibuya, Tokyo, in March 2024, the film experienced a revival and became symbolic of the new “Reiwa” nostalgia wave. This visual collection provides a comprehensive look at the film, compiling as many visuals as possible. It includes a film story with 30 handpicked stills curated by director Mochizuki, as well as high-quality color illustrations, character designs, and art boards. Also featured are never-before-seen sketches from Kondo's personal sketchbook, containing character prototypes drawn before the magazine serialization began. Further highlights include reproductions of 140 illustrations from the original serialization in Animage magazine, including previously unused artworks in full color for the first time. The book also contains interviews with key figures involved in the film's creation: director Mochizuki, animation director Kondo, and producer Nozomi Takahashi, offering fresh insights into the production process. The collection wraps up with a gallery of posters, promotional materials, and merchandise designs, capturing the historical context of the film. Whether you’re a long-time fan or part of a new generation discovering this hidden gem, this visual book presents the charm of The Ocean Waves in all its beauty. Specifications Format: A4 size (11.7 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches) Pages: 160 (128 in full color) Content Highlights: Color illustrations Film story with 30 selected scenes by the director Character designs and art boards Comparison of storyboards by Mochizuki and Kondo Full-color reproduction of all Animage illustrations Gallery featuring historical posters and merchandise designs Exclusive interviews with key production staff Shipping We kindly ask all customers to allow **5 to 10 days** for us to ship the item from Japan. In some cases, we may be able to ship it sooner. You can choose Expedited Shipping for an additional charge, depending on the item. Economy Shipping (Japan Post Air Mail): Takes about 1-2 weeks + handling time. No tracking available. Standard Shipping (Japan Post Air Mail): Takes about 1-2 weeks + handling time. Includes tracking. Expedited Shipping (FedEx or DHL): Takes about 1-4 days + handling time. Includes tracking. Payment We only accept eBay prescribed payment methods. If you are an auction winner or an offeror, please pay within three days. Returns You can return the items if they are defective (within 30 days free returns). We will not be able to accept any exchanges or returns because of the customers' personal preferences. International Buyers - Please Note: Import duties and taxes are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Before placing a bid or making a purchase, kindly check with your country's customs office to determine any potential additional charges. Additionally, if your delivery address is in a remote area, FedEx or DHL may apply extra fees. In such cases, an additional charge of $15 to $20 may be requested to cover these costs. Important Notice for Book Buyers Please note that this book is also being sold in a physical store. Due to system limitations, real-time updates on the stock status may not be possible. As a result, the book might be listed as available online, but could be out of stock. In such cases, we will issue a full refund. We appreciate your understanding.

Price: 56.5 USD

Location: Yokohama

End Time: 2025-01-16T01:32:33.000Z

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