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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2020)

8.3 | Dec 25, 2020 (JP) | Animation, Drama, Romance | 01:38

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.

Featured Crew

Second Unit Director, Storyboard Artist, Director
Screenplay
Animation Director, Key Animation
Sound Effects
Executive Producer
Producer
Art Direction
Animation Director, Key Animation
Executive Producer
Executive Producer

Cast

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Taishi Nakagawa
Tsuneo Suzukawa (voice)
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Kaya Kiyohara
Kumiko 'Josee' Yamamura (voice)
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Yume Miyamoto
Mai Ninomiya (voice)
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Kazuyuki Okitsu
Hayato Matsuura (voice)
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Lynn
Kana Kishimoto (voice)
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Chiemi Matsutera
Chizu Yamamura (voice)
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Kanji Obana
Professor Kondo (voice)
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Shintarou Moriyama
Nishida (voice)
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Yuuya Uchida
Mizushima (voice)
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Jin Urayama
Fujita (voice)

Reviews

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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)