Overview
A heartfelt journey of love and discovery unfolds when two unlikely souls meet.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- tender
- compassionate
- inspirational
- quiet evening
- romantic movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praise the film as a touching and emotionally resonant anime romance elevated by smooth animation, vivid visuals, expressive voice acting, and meaningful character growth.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Josee's paraplegia and desire for freedom directly shape her relationship with Tsuneo and her path toward self-actualization.
The central bond grows through shared daily experiences between a university student and a demanding disabled young woman.
Tsuneo's dream of diving abroad conflicts with his growing love and sense of responsibility toward Josee.
Critics specifically praise the smooth animation, vivid visuals, expressive voice acting, and emotionally resonant music.
Films like Josee, the Tiger and the Fish, and why
A Silent Voice
animated romance centered on emotional growth, disability, and compassionate human bonding
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
tender anime romance combining youthful ambition, vulnerability, and bittersweet life challenges
Your Name
warm, visually expressive coming-of-age romance about finding connection through personal hardship
Movie Details
- Director
- Kotaro Tamura
- Release Date
- 2020-12-25
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 8.2 / 10 (631)
Cast
- Taishi Nakagawa
- Kaya Kiyohara
- Yume Miyamoto
- Kazuyuki Okitsu
- Lynn
- Chiemi Matsutera
- Kanji Obana
- Shintarou Moriyama
- Yuuya Uchida
- Jin Urayama
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish about?
- A determined biology student and a fiercely independent disabled young woman discover love while negotiating dreams, dependence, and the freedom to choose their own futures.
- What is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Josee, the Tiger and the Fish as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Josee, the Tiger and the Fish.
- What did critics think of Josee, the Tiger and the Fish?
- Critics broadly praise the film as a touching and emotionally resonant anime romance elevated by smooth animation, vivid visuals, expressive voice acting, and meaningful character growth.
- Which films are like Josee, the Tiger and the Fish?
- Films with a similar feel include A Silent Voice, I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, and Your Name.
- How long is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish?
- Josee, the Tiger and the Fish runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch Josee, the Tiger and the Fish?
- In United States, Josee, the Tiger and the Fish streams on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
