Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish., ジョゼと虎と魚たち, Josee, the Tiger and the Fish, Josee, the Tiger and the Fish, Josee to Tora to Sakanatachi, 乔西的虎与鱼
The story revolves around two main characters - college student Tsuneo and Josee, who is a dreamer with a passion for art. Despite being confined to a wheelchair due to her condition, Josee spends most of her days immersed in reading and painting. However, after an unexpected encounter with Tsuneo, she realizes that it's time to step out of her comfort zone and embrace the challenges of growing up.
Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi was adapted from a 1984 short story collection of the same name. It was set to have its theatrical release in Japan in Summer 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the movie was postponed until December 25, 2020.Prior to its release, the anime film was selected as a special invitation film for the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival. It was also nominated for the 44th Japan Academy Prize in the Animation for Excellence award.