Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2020): Story, Ending, Trailer & Where to Watch

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is a bright, hopeful romance about chasing dreams — and about two people helping each other see the world.

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish — Official Trailer

Story (Spoiler-Free)

Tsuneo, a university student who dreams of diving in Mexico to see rare fish, takes a part-time job looking after Josee — a sharp-tongued young woman who uses a wheelchair and has rarely left her home. At first she treats him like a servant, but slowly they open each other’s worlds.

Main Characters

• Tsuneo Suzukawa — a marine-biology student with big dreams
• Kumiko “Josee” Yamamura — an artist who longs to see the sea
• Mai Ninomiya — Tsuneo’s co-worker

Why This Love Story Hits So Hard

• Colorful, sunny animation from studio Bones
• Josee’s growth is inspiring
• A romance that is about both people’s dreams

Fun Facts

• Based on a short story by Seiko Tanabe
• Josee takes her name from a character in a Françoise Sagan novel
• Studio Bones is also known for My Hero Academia

Our Verdict

Where to Watch Josee, the Tiger and the Fish Legally

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is available on Crunchyroll and other platforms depending on region. Streaming catalogs change by country — use the Where to Watch button above to see every legal option in your region.

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