In comparison with new sequence premieres op Animation Boston‘s previous, the primary two episodes of Jellyfish can’t swim at night time arrived with comparatively little fanfare. There have been no unique giveaways or particular company to speak concerning the present afterwards. As a substitute of one of many massive occasion rooms with booming sound, it performed in a smaller video room with a weak speaker and (for half of the primary episode) an open window. However even underneath these lower than ultimate viewing situations, watching this authentic sequence is very really useful Doga Kobo is a transparent spotlight of the primary day of Animation Boston 2024.
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Jellyfish can’t swim at night time evokes facets of Doga Kobo‘s breakthrough hit Oshi no Ko within the deal with younger artists discovering their method within the leisure trade, but additionally within the top quality of the animation. Different sequence that come to thoughts while you watch them embrace A spot past the universedue to the “placing the gang collectively” plot and the extra formidable tackle the “cute ladies doing cute issues” style, and Princess Jellyfishwith the particular curiosity round which the principle character focuses her creative power.
Firstly of the primary episode, Mahiru Kozuki deserted her ardour for drawing jellyfish after different ladies made enjoyable of a road artwork mural primarily based on one in all her ideas. Kano Yamanouchi, a former idol singer turned robust Yankee lady who left the corporate attributable to on-line bullying, loves jellyfish as a lot as Yoru does – and her dream is to sing in entrance of Mahiro’s mural. As their paths crossed in an amusing awkwardness, the 2 ladies bonded over their passions and determined to kind a brand new artwork group referred to as JELEE.
The second episode introduces the third member of JELEE: Mei “Kim Anouk” Takanashi, a pianist obsessive about Kano’s former idol character (the fourth V-Tuber member makes a quick look right here however will presumably get a correct introduction to the group) . The socially awkward fangirl has some problem accepting that Kano not desires to be ‘Nonoka Tachibana’, however as Kano discovers how she has influenced Mei’s life for the higher, a one-way obsession begins to blossom right into a mutual friendship – the primary such friendship. Could ever had. Identical to jellyfish want daylight to swim, these ladies want one another to chase their goals.
So I am fairly positive it is a Yuri sequence, however who is aware of how a lot believable deniability can be thrown in in direction of the top of the sequence. So far as I am involved, all these ladies are in love with one another, and even the lamest “no homo” developments will not change that. These opening episodes are a sequence of awkward and hilarious “meets cute” moments, and I can not wait to see how these relationships evolve from right here.
My solely main criticism Jellyfish can’t swim at night time is one which lots of people my age have from a variety of anime: I might be much more on this if the characters had been adults. That would not simply entice consideration fanservice The photographs within the first episode are much less awkward, however the characters’ conflicts really feel extra relatable from a quarter-life disaster perspective than from a highschool perspective. Many adults battle with nervousness about giving up on the goals they pursued in highschool or school – however what number of highschool college students really feel this manner about their highschool goals? It makes me unhappy to consider it.
Then again, that disappointment could also be an actual concern amongst those that skilled viral fame at a younger age, and definitely the present’s message about overcoming emotions of “cringe” is efficacious for teen viewers (though that might additionally work with a grownup). additionally solid). So let’s examine the place this authentic story goes from this entertaining starting.
