Princess Jellyfish

About Princess Jellyfish

Meet Princess Jellyfish (海月姫), a comedy, romance and slice of life anime by Brain's Base and Sakura Create (2010). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: Plain, timid and obsessed with jellyfish, Tsukimi is a far cry from her idea of a princess. Her tepid life as a jobless illustrator comes complete with roommates who harbor diehard hobbies that solidify their status as hopeless social rejects.

Along the way, these wallflowers run a tight, nun-like ship, but their no-men-allowed-not-no-one-not-no-how bubble is unwittingly burst after Tsukimi brings home a rescued sea jelly and a beauty queen... who's actually a guy. When the threat of losing their cozy convent inspires this glamour boy to turn the neurotic entourage into a portrait of success, will Tsukimi take her chance to bloom, or will she end up a hot mess?

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Kana Hanazawa as Tsukimi Kurashita and Mamiko Noto as Jiji. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 11 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Brain's Base and Sakura Create, which means the visual identity of Princess Jellyfish follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.9/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Kana Hanazawa voicing Tsukimi Kurashita gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2010, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.