“University student Tsuneo becomes caretaker for wheelchair-bound Josee, helping her explore the world while pursuing his own dreams.”
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
ジョゼと虎と魚たち
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Synopsis
University student Tsuneo becomes caretaker for wheelchair-bound Josee, helping her explore the world while pursuing his own dreams.
Equipped with his passion for diving and admiration for marine biology, university student Tsuneo Suzukawa tries his best to juggle several part-time jobs to earn enough money to study abroad. But one night, in a fateful accident, he meets a girl in a wheelchair, driving his current path into a detour. The girl, Kumiko—who prefers to be called "Josee"—initially comes off as rude. Tsuneo, however, is then convinced by Josee's grandmother to take on the paid job to be Josee's caretaker. Despite being annoyed with her bossy demeanor, Tsuneo sees the opportunity to save more funds to support his academic dream. Nonetheless, after putting up with Josee's behavior for some time, Tsuneo tries to quit, only to discover Josee's dreams of traversing the outside world—to experience a life free from her crippling condition. Changing his mind, Tsuneo decides to accompany Josee in exploring the wonders that the world has to offer. Through their time together, the two begin to realize that the traits that bind them may be vital toward fulfilling their respective aspirations.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 208 sampled reviews
What 208 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.89 · split reception
5.1 pts
Recommenders 8.8 · others 3.7
↑ 0.98
Running avg · Apr 2021 → Mar 2026
- 9 “The film excels with stunning Studio Bones animation, E ve's goosebump-inducing soundtrack, and a perfect voice performance from Josee's seiyuu with her fitting accent. While some viewers find the...”
- 10 “Here are a few ideas of what you may want to include: Yes Is the story unique? If it was predictable, did you enjoy it anyway because you like this genre/set-up? Yes Do you think the art style is...”
- 8 “Hello, I'm Action Bronson. This movie was my first introduction to Anime. I must say that it was a pleasant experience overall. The character development was very nice to see and my opinion of...”
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- Format 1 × 98′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 38m all episodes
- Aired Dec 2020 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-15912 catalog
Produced by
- Shochiku Producer
- Kadokawa Producer
- Sonilude Producer
- Movie Walker Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor