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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2020)

1h 38m | PG-13

⭐ 8.3 / 10

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 Tamura

Studio: BONES

Genre: Animation, Drama, Romance

Video: 720p

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Cast

Taishi Nakagawa

Taishi Nakagawa

as Tsuneo Suzukawa (voice)

Kaya Kiyohara

Kaya Kiyohara

as Kumiko 'Josee' Yamamura (voice)

Yume Miyamoto

Yume Miyamoto

as Mai Ninomiya (voice)

Kazuyuki Okitsu

Kazuyuki Okitsu

as Hayato Matsuura (voice)

Lynn

Lynn

as Kana Kishimoto (voice)

Chiemi Matsutera

Chiemi Matsutera

as Chizu Yamamura (voice)

Reviews

By Alunauwie

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)