Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
Also known as: Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi, ジョゼと虎と魚たち, Josie, der Tiger und die Fische, Josée, le tigre et les poissons, Josee, hổ và cá, Жозе, тигр та риба
by Seiko Tanabe, Nao Emoto
College student Tsuneo loves the ocean and the creatures it harbors, and he dreams of studying abroad in faraway waters. All he needs is enough funds to go, so when a girl in a wheelchair suddenly barrels into his life, he readily agrees to work part-time as her caretaker. Getting close to the prickly Josee is easier said than done, but before he can give up, an impromptu trip to the beach shows them both that sometimes, they must take that first plunge to see the wonders that await. The hit animated film based on the striking story by Seiko Tanabe has been beautifully illustrated by Nao Emoto and collected in this single omnibus edition! (Source: Yen Press) Note: The chapter count includes an epilogue.
- Chapters available
- 11
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The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A tender, bittersweet josei romance about a college student who becomes the caretaker of a girl in a wheelchair, and the longing that grows between them.
Pros
- A tender, mature romance
- Lush, specific detail about the ocean and its creatures
Cons
- The pacing is slow and introspective
- The short run leaves a few threads brief
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Read the full take
A college student who loves the ocean dreams of studying in faraway waters, and all he needs is the money. When a girl in a wheelchair suddenly barrels into his life, he agrees to work as her caretaker. That arrangement is the premise, and the story is built on the tender, awkward closeness that grows from it.The strength is the emotional honesty. The romance is mature and patient, and the characters' vulnerabilities feel real rather than staged. The ocean and its creatures give the story a rich, specific texture that deepens its themes.The weaknesses are clear. The pacing is slow and introspective, and some readers may find it quiet to the point of sleepy. The short run leaves a few threads brief, so readers who want a sweeping saga may feel the story is contained.Recommended for readers who like tender, mature romance with a strong sense of place. Take your time with it.
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