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  • Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is a heartwarming Japanese romance anime film produced by Studio Bones and directed by Kotaro Tamura. Released in 2020, the movie is based on the 1984 short story by Seiko Tanabe. Blending emotional storytelling with stunning animation, it’s a tale of dreams, courage, and the transformative power of love between two people from completely different worlds.
  • The story follows Tsuneo Suzukawa, a kind and ambitious college student who dreams of studying abroad in Mexico to pursue his passion for marine biology. One day, while on his way home, he saves a young woman who has fallen down a hill in her wheelchair. That woman is Kumiko, who insists on being called Josee, after a character from her favorite book. Josee is a talented artist who has lived a sheltered life, cared for by her strict grandmother, and rarely ventures outside due to her disability.
  • After their fateful encounter, Tsuneo is hired by Josee’s grandmother to help take care of her. At first, their relationship is rocky — Josee is stubborn, sharp-tongued, and distant, using her fantasy world of “tigers” and “fish” as a way to escape reality. However, as they spend more time together, Tsuneo begins to break through her walls, encouraging her to experience the world beyond her window. Slowly, Josee starts to open her heart, finding the courage to chase her dreams despite her fears.
  • As their bond deepens, romance blossoms between the two. Josee learns to trust herself and others, while Tsuneo discovers that true happiness doesn’t always come from chasing faraway ambitions, but from the connections we make. However, when tragedy strikes and both face life-changing challenges, they must find strength — in themselves and in each other — to move forward.
  • Josee, the Tiger and the Fish beautifully explores themes of love, disability, freedom, and personal growth. It’s not just a romance, but an emotional coming-of-age story that teaches the importance of empathy and understanding. The title symbolizes the contrast between Josee’s imagination — filled with “tigers” representing her fears — and “fish,” representing her dreams of the outside world and the sea she longs to see.
  • The film’s animation by Studio Bones is breathtaking, combining soft colors, realistic backgrounds, and expressive character movements that bring every emotion to life. The music, composed by Evan Call and featuring songs by Eve, perfectly complements the movie’s heartfelt tone. Since its release, Josee, the Tiger and the Fish has received worldwide acclaim as one of the most beautiful romantic anime movies of the decade. It’s a touching reminder that love can inspire people to face their fears, break barriers, and discover the beauty of life — no matter the circumstances.

  • ⋅ Type: Movie
  • ⋅ Episodes: 1
  • ⋅ Status: Finished Airing
  • ⋅ Aired: Dec 25, 2020
  • ⋅Producers: Shochiku, Kadokawa, Sonilude, Movie Walker
  • ⋅ Licensors: Funimation
  • ⋅ Studios: Bones.
  • ⋅ Source: Novel
  • ⋅ Genres: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life,
  • ⋅ Duration: 1 hr. 38 min..
  • ⋅ Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older