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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Together they can fly.
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User Score607 ratings
TMDB 8.316+20201h 38mJapanese
AnimationDramaRomance

Synopsis

With dreams of diving abroad, Tsuneo gets a job assisting Josee, an artist whose imagination takes her far beyond her wheelchair. But when the tide turns against them, they push each other to places they never thought possible, and inspire a love fit for a storybook.

Director
Kotaro TamuraFrom TMDB credits
Studio
BONES8 production companies
Release
December 25, 2020Released
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Top Cast

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Taishi Nakagawa
Taishi Nakagawa
Tsuneo Suzukawa (voice)
Kaya Kiyohara
Kaya Kiyohara
Kumiko 'Josee' Yamamura (voice)
Yume Miyamoto
Yume Miyamoto
Mai Ninomiya (voice)
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Hayato Matsuura (voice)
Lynn
Lynn
Kana Kishimoto (voice)
Chiemi Matsutera
Chiemi Matsutera
Chizu Yamamura (voice)
Kanji Obana
Kanji Obana
Professor Kondo (voice)
Shintarou Moriyama
Shintarou Moriyama
Nishida (voice)

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Reviews

From TMDB users
Alunauwie
Sep 30, 2025

Josee, The Tiger and The Fish tells a touching story of two dreamers facing personal and external challenges, brought to life with smooth animation and expressive voice acting. The film thoughtfully explores deep internal conflicts, such as Josee’s struggle for freedom and Tsuneo’s balancing of ambition and love, while also portraying strong supporting characters and tension from outside forces. Its vivid visuals and well-chosen music enhance the emotional impact, creating a rich, harmonious experience. The story’s satisfying resolution highlights meaningful character growth, and the after-credit scene reveals an important final touch. Overall, it’s a romantic and engaging film perfect for fans of heartfelt storytelling. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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