It is a very short review, since it is a very short work, and the objective is to try to bring more reasons for interested people to bring more, that is, spoilers. I'll skim over a sentence or two, but nothing will get in the way of your further reading. Show Commenting on Josee should always start by stating the obvious. There's nothing special here, it's a short, simple, melancholy novel that barely matches the standard of any cheap novel in its chapters.  Bones Anime Reviews‘Josee, the Tiger and the Fish’ reviewIn light of recent teen romance anime films that have made their way west, will this feature be another worthy addition? When I reviewed Netflix’s Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop, I stated it was the latest in a recent lineup of teen romance anime films and since Hollywood’s idea of the modern romcom is pretty much dead, these films serve as a nice substitute. However, as lovely and well-animated as these features are, they tend to follow a similar boy-meets-girl narrative, albeit done in a different packaging. So, is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish a welcoming package? Based on the 1985 Seiko Tanabe-penned short story of the same name which was previously adapted into a live-action film in 2003, this anime film centers on Tsuneo Suzukawa, who loves the sea and dreams of scuba diving in Mexico while studying abroad there. Participating in part-time jobs to finance his dream, he is suddenly thrown into a new job being the caretaker to a socially-isolated paraplegic woman named Kumiko, who prefers to be called “Josee” and lives alone with her overprotective grandmother. From its initial minutes that establish the workaholic young man and his sudden encounter with the eponymous Josee, who initially dislikes him, you can see the mechanics of where the story is going from melodramatic conventions that are familiar to those who are well-versed in this particular type of anime. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as despite the typical boy-meets-girl scenario that you associate with romcoms, in which the two leads don’t get along initially, the chemistry between Tsuneo and Josee is so sweet and humorous that you wish for no bad things to come towards them, even though they eventually do. What sets this story apart from others from a thematic standpoint is its depiction of the clash between dreams and reality. Although we know Tsuneo has a dream he wants to achieve, Josee has lived a life in self-isolation due to a disability that she’s had since birth and her grandmother has not been helpful in getting her out of the house. The outside world is not built for Josee. There are numerous obstacles she has to face, whether it is socializing with others or actually growing up, and she has dreams of her own. The central relationship has obstacles, some of which do feel forced, such as setting up the parallels between the two leads and somewhat relearning the same lessons, but the hardship ends up being worth it for a truly emotional resolution. From Bones, the studio behind the likes of My Hero Academia and Mob Psycho 100, this marks the directorial film debut from Kôtarô Tamura, who presents a striking piece of Japanese animation from the way it illustrates illumination to how sparkly the sea is upon Josee’s first sighting. Despite the story being a grounded one, the most striking sequence is a flight of fancy in which Josee dreams of being a mermaid swimming through a city that is underwater, which may be a bit on the nose but is thematically appropriate for what binds the shared interests of both her and Tsuneo. ‘Josee, the Tiger and the Fish’ review Josee, the Tiger and the Fish Despite the predictable story beats, Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is both lovely and tough in telling a story about dreams and facing reality as a young adult. Stunning animation from Bones, especially when it comes to lighting and shots of the sea. Two likeable young leads that you are rooting for. A powerful depiction on the struggles of the physically disabled and the mindset needed to obtain your dreams. Like so many of these types of romance narratives, it sticks to a formula that is so predictable by today's standards. Join the AIPT PatreonWant to take our relationship to the next level? Become a patron today to gain access to exclusive perks, such as:
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Does Josee, the Tiger and the Fish have a manga?Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi, ジョゼと虎と魚たち) is a manga written and illustrated by Nao Emoto based off the light novel written by Seiko Tanabe. It started being published on the 6th of January 2020 and ended on the 6th of October 2020.
What is the moral story of Josee, the Tiger and the Fish?The main message from Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is that even when there are big obstacles in your way, you can find a way to follow your dreams and face your fears.
Who does Josee end up with?They kiss and later have sex (6 days later). Shortly after Tsuneo moves into the house, Josee encounters Kanae who accuses her of using her disability to manipulate Tsuneo into a relationship. They have a brief altercation and Kanae walks away. A year later, Tsuneo and Josee are happily living together.
Is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish anime worth watching?Josee the tiger and fish is a masterpiece of an anime the animation is beautiful and the music, man the music is even better than the animation you could really feel the impact. Josee the tiger and fish might just be a romance anime at its core but it's so much more.
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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish manga review
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