Josee

Josee is a character who appears in the Japanese anime film Josee, the Tiger and the Fish, released in 2020. The film is a romance drama that tells the story of Josee, a young woman who uses a wheelchair and is cared for by her grandmother. She dreams of experiencing the world outside her home. Tsuneo, a university student working a part-time job to save money for his studies abroad, encounters Josee when he is tasked with taking her for a walk. Their relationship develops over time as Tsuneo helps Josee explore the outside world and fulfill some of her aspirations.

Josee's character is depicted as imaginative and spirited, often lost in her own world of fantasy, which she shares with Tsuneo. Despite her physical limitations, she possesses a strong will and a desire for independence. The film explores themes of love, dreams, and overcoming obstacles. Josee's journey with Tsuneo highlights the importance of companionship and the courage it takes to step outside one's comfort zone. The anime is based on a 1985 short story of the same name by Seiko Tanabe.