Reviews

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish by Seiko Tanabe

brimclala's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.75

selinaa's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Tsuneo dreams about studying the ocean in Mexico, and he works all the time so he can save enough money to go. He takes a part-time job helping Josee, a girl in a wheelchair. However, he finds the job more difficult than he had imagined. She is angry and grumpy and mean. Tsuneo tries to be patient with her, and when they discover their shared love for the beauties of the ocean, they begin to connect.

This was such a sweet and wonderful story! I really loved the characters of Tsuneo and Josee. They are both complex and emotional and highly intelligent. They are each struggling with their own inner troubles, but they find courage and inspiration.

The art work is really beautiful and delicate. I loved the scenes where Tsuneo goes diving in the ocean and photographs rare fish.

The writing is very thoughtful and introspective. It brings a lot of depth and meaning to the story.

This was such a delight from start to finish!

margreadsmanga's review

5.0

Absolutely brilliant!! I loved everything about it!! This was a five-star read for me. I enjoyed it so much that I went and watched the animated film. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a riveting story with lovable characters and beyond-gorgeous art.

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zforzo's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

liviwright's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

vekenega's review against another edition

emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

eli_trieu's review against another edition

dark emotional funny lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Art: 5/5
Plot: 4/5
Feels: 4/5

aaronwarnerenthusiast's review

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

jasmineblossoms's review

4.0

This was a great manga. I loved the illustrations, the storyline, pacing, so good! I found myself rooting for the characters, and wanting the story to continue. Now I can't wait to watch the movie adaptation, hope it holds up. This one hit all the good feelz.