WAVE!! -Let's go surfing!!-

Synopsis

WAVE!! -Let's go surfing!!- follows the story of Masaki Hinaoka, a high school student with a passion for surfing who moves to the seaside town of Oarai in Ibaraki Prefecture. There, he meets a group of fellow surfers each with unique personalities and goals related to the sport. Masaki forms deep bonds with his new friends and together they navigate the challenges of the competitive surfing world, supporting each other through victories and setbacks. As they chase their dreams on the waves, the group learns valuable lessons about friendship, determination, and the true spirit of surfing.

Cast

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  Tomoaki Maeno

  Masaki Hinaoka (voice)

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  Yoshiki Nakajima

  Nalu Tanaka (voice)

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  Takuya Sato

  Kosuke Iwana (voice)

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  Yusuke Shirai

  Yuta Matsukaze (voice)

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  Shunichi Toki

  Naoya Kido (voice)

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  Nobuhiko Okamoto

  Rindo Fuke (voice)

Reviews

WAVE!! -Let's go surfing!!- has received mixed reviews, with critics praising its beautiful animation and dynamic surfing scenes while critiquing its somewhat predictable plot and character development. Rotten Tomatoes rates the show at 60%, highlighting the visually stunning surf sequences but noting the formulaic narrative. Metacritic gives it a score of 65, citing the show's engaging cast of characters but calling out the lack of originality in the storyline. Despite these criticisms, many viewers appreciate the show for its heartwarming themes, strong friendships, and exhilarating surfing action, making it an enjoyable watch for anime fans and surfing enthusiasts alike.