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8.3 1h 38m

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

"Together they can fly."

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.

Top Cast

  • 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)

  • Yuuya Uchida

    Yuuya Uchida

    Mizushima (voice)

Overview

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.

Rating

8.3 / 10
602 Reviews
7 Popular

1 Reviews

  • Alunauwie
    Alunauwie
    8 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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