Josee, the Tiger, and the Fish

Josee, the Tiger, and the Fish is a feature-length anime movie from 2020 about the relationship between two kids in their early twenties living in the suburbs of Osaka, with the twist being that the girl is in a wheelchair. The first forty minutes are very chill and lovely and completely drama-free; but, when the drama finally happens, oh boy does it ever happen. The story has a happy ending, because of course it does, but it's a journey to get there. The art and animation are beautiful, and the narrative pacing is perfect.

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Also I love the girl's salty grandmother. What a legend.