Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night (2024)
Synopsis
In the bustling heart of Shibuya, four young women—an artist, a retired idol, a V-tuber, and a composer—form JELEE, an anonymous artist group. United in their quest for self-expression, they journey towards self-discovery and finding their voice.
Creator
Go Nakanishi, Hajime Kamata, Tomoyuki Ohwada
Network
Tokyo MX, BS11
Episodes
Jellyfish in the Night
Mahiru was an artist once, but she lost her spark when her friends ridiculed her art. However, a chance encounter with an anonymous singer could reignite her passion.
Mei the Fangirl
Kano was someone else once, a fact Mei knows all too well. When the composer finally sees the former idol again, all she feels is disappointment.
Kiui Watase
Mahiru asks a VTuber friend for help, and, on the surface, Kiui radiates the same confidence as the superheroes she adores. But she's hiding something beneath her digital mask.
Double A-Side
JELEE celebrates viewer response to their new video, but it doesn't take long before differences of opinion form while working on their next project.
Viewer Comments
Their music video went viral but not in the way they expected. They now have more fans, but Mahiru’s confidence is shattered after reading a comment criticizing her art.
31 (Thirty-One)
JELEE receives a commission request from an idol who dreams of becoming famous, but her secrets mean the situation is more complicated than the group ever imagined.
Daybreak
Now in their final year of high school, they must all decide what comes next and what their futures hold.
Covert Gig
JELEE’s first anniversary is coming up and they want to mark the occasion with something truly special. But their plan is threatened when a YTuber deduces Kano’s identity.
Take a Look at Reality
Kano's mother offers Mahiru a life-altering opportunity; the kind that launches careers. But it may clash with JELEE's plans. And there’s the matter of Kano's reaction...
The Idolized
JELEE is on the brink of collapse, and it falls upon Mei and Kiui to pick up the pieces and ensure the group doesn't disband for good.
What I Love
JELEE may have emerged intact, but Mahiru struggles to meet Yukine’s requested revisions. With the deadline hanging over her head, she and Kiui look back on an old art class.
JELEE
Yukine invites JELEE to perform with the Sunflower Dolls at Mahiru’s request. Now, Kano must not only find her reason to sing, but overcome the demons from her past.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
夜のクラゲは泳げない
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
12
Production
Doga Kobo, King Records, Asmik Ace
