Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

About Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (ジョゼと虎と魚たち) blends drama, romance and slice of life by bones (2020). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: The story centers on the relationship between Tsuneo and Josee. Tsuneo is a university learner, and Josee is a young girl who has rarely gone out of the house by herself due to her being unable to walk.

Soon after, the two meet when Tsuneo stumbles on Josee's grandmother taking her out for a morning walk.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Josee (Kaya Kiyohara) and Tsuneo Suzukawa (Taishi Nakagawa) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by bones, so the studio's house style defines how Josee, the Tiger and the Fish looks and moves on screen. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Viewers rate it 8.2/10, which signals strong word of mouth. On the casting side, Kaya Kiyohara voicing Josee gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2020, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.