Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2020)
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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is streaming in Japan on Hulu, Anime Times, Cinefil Wow Plus.
What the audience says
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish rates well above most Japanese films. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 642 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. At a brisk 98 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In Japan you can stream it on Hulu, Anime Times, Cinefil Wow Plus.
Should you spend 98 minutes on it?
98 minutes of Japanese animation, leaning drama. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- Currently 8.2/10 from 642 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A night when you want an early finish
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 38m — short |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kotaro Tamura
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 12 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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