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Princess Jellyfish
Amamizukan is an apartment complex where no boys are allowed. Tsukimi, a girl who adores jellyfish, lives there happily with her friends who all have nerdy obsessions of their own. Their peaceful lives gradually start to change when a beautiful woman helps Tsukimi out of a pinch. She stays overnight at the apartments—but it turns out "she" is really a "he".
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Plot Summary
A shy and socially awkward young woman named Kurashita Tsukimi, who is obsessed with jellyfish, moves into a Tokyo apartment building filled with other women who share her eccentricities and share a disdain for "stylish" people. Her life takes an unexpected turn when a charming, cross-dressing man named Kuranosuke Koibuchi enters her life, forcing her and her friends to confront their insecurities and embrace a new sense of self.
Critical Reception
Princess Jellyfish was generally well-received, praised for its unique premise, charming characters, and heartfelt exploration of self-acceptance and female friendships. While some critics found the plot occasionally meandering, the film's visual style and emotional core resonated with audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its quirky charm and endearing characters.
Appreciated for its themes of self-discovery and embracing individuality.
Noted for its visually distinct aesthetic, particularly in its depiction of jellyfish.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a popular manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Akiko Higashimura.
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