Animation Studio's New Anime "Jellyfish Can't Swim at Night" to Air in April '24! Vtuber, former idol, inactive illustrator, and mysterious composer start working as anonymous artists!

The broadcast date of the original TV anime "Jellyfish Can't Swim at Night" has been set for April 2024, and the first PV and cast information have been released.

Night Jellyfish Can't Swim" is a completely original animation work directed by Ryohei Takeshita ("Eromanga Sensei" director) and written by Yuki Yaku ("Weak Character Tomozaki-kun" original story). Set in Shibuya, a town overflowing with identity, it is a coming-of-age ensemble drama that depicts the growth of girls who "want to find what they love. The character draft is by popman3580, the character design by Taniguchi Junichiro, and the animation is produced by Animation Studio.

⇒A girl drifting in the streets of Shibuya: Animation Studio's original TV anime "Night Jellyfish Can't Swim" live-action PV and new visuals are now available!

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The broadcast date of this work has been decided to be April 2024. In addition, the first PV has been released, and it was also announced that the roles of Hikaru-Mahiru will be played by Ito Miki, Hananonai Hananonai by Yui Takahashi, Kiwi Watase by Miu Tobata, and Kim Anouk Mei Yamashi by Miyuri Shimabukuro.

Jellyfish Can't Swim at Night" PV Part 1

The PV features four young women. In the beautifully animated film, which is set in the center of Shibuya at night, the characters face their own selves and go through a sensitive period of their lives. The animation team, which has produced numerous high-profile productions, has created a masterpiece of animation in this film.

Cast Information and Comments

The following cast members will be playing the roles of the characters in the film: Mizuki Ito as Hikaru-Mahiru, Yui Takahashi as Hananonai Kanon, Miu Tominoda as Kiwi Watase, and Miyuri Shimabukuro as Anouk Mei, Kim Anouk Kiri, and the cast comments have also been released.

Comment from Mirai Ito (playing the role of Mahiru Mitsuzane)

When I was asked to audition for this production, the moment I saw Hikaru-Mahiru, I didn't feel as if I had met her for the first time; there was something special about her.
When I heard that she was accepted, I was very happy and I wanted to be the best person who could understand her.
As this is an original work, I think that most of the people will be learning about this work from now on.
I was very happy when I heard the story of how the students were making something from scratch and what kind of thoughts and feelings those who are chasing their dreams are having.
We, as adults, cannot think of the problems of today's high school students as our own. The film is also a White with a pop and quirky tempo, so we were allowed to play around a lot during the recording.
I was blessed to have a great set and was able to play the role of Mahiru with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
I will do my best to express the "now" that the directors want me to convey!

Rie Takahashi (Hananonai Hananon) Comment

Finally ...... I can finally say ！！！！
I've wanted to play Hananon ever since I auditioned for the role.
I want to help portray Hananai's life. I want to put everything I have into it.
It is such a destined pull that I have been enjoying myself ever since I decided to take charge of the role and since the recording began.
It is strange to say this before going on air, but thank you for meeting me, Hanazono. ！！！！
Let's go together to deliver this to many people from now on. ！！！！

Comment by Miu Tomiwa (Playing the role of Kiwi Watase)

My name is Miu Tomiwa and I will be playing the role of Kiwi Watase.
From the first time I saw Kiwi at the audition, I thought "This is the girl! I thought "This is the one!
When I heard the explanation about Kiwi during the first recording session, I was surprised to find that she had problems that I could relate to and that I had actually experienced before. I remember being surprised.
I am sure that as you get to know the characters, there must be some you can relate to.
There are times when I have to recall my own past, and sometimes I remember things that I don't want to remember, and I have to link them to the Kiwi character.
I hope you will enjoy the show in this unprecedented way!

Miyuri Shimabukuro (Kim Anouk Mei) comment

When I first heard the title "Jellyfish can't swim at night" at the audition, when I got to know the characters through the audition, when I heard the conversation between Mahiru and Hana⾳.... I can't express it well in words, but I felt a sense of comfort, as if the work was leaning towards me. I am sure that I am not the only one who feels this way now that the recording has progressed.
It was a great treasure for me to meet these people who run through the present time with all their emotions, pain, youthfulness, and heartache.
I am itching to present it to you soon and most of all, I am looking forward to the day when I can see it! I hope that "YORUCULA" will reach many people.

I hope "YORUCULA" will reach many people.

Comicalization of the work has been decided!

It has been decided that "Night Jellyfish Can't Swim" will be serialized in the manga app "Magazine Pocket" from April 2024, and a special illustration drawn by Niko Fujii, who is in charge of the comic book adaptation, has been revealed.

Illustration drawn by Nikko Fujii

Work information
TV anime " Night Jellyfish Can't Swim
＜Broadcast Information
Broadcasting is scheduled to begin in April 2024 on TOKYO MX, Kansai Telecasting Corporation, and BS11.

＜Introduction
I" want to shine like someone else.

I want to shine like someone else. My smartphone (trend) will tell me what to talk about tomorrow day and what clothes to buy this week.
The world is so busy that there is no time to wish to be someone else.

Illustrator Kaitaku Yoru, who has taken a break from her work.
Tachibana Nonono, a former idol who wants to impress you with her singing.
The self-proclaimed most powerful Vtuber "Nox ⻯ヶ崎ノクス".
Mysterious composer "Kimura-chan" wants to support his guesses.

These slightly out-of-this-world families form the anonymous artists "JELEE".
If "we" are not ourselves, we may be able to shine.

＜Staff
Original Story : JELEE
Director : Ryohei Matsushita
Series composition/Screenplay : Yuki Yaku
Character Planning：popman3580
Character Design：Jun Kagero
Chief Animation Director：Jun Kaegero Hu-Maruhata, Akina Toyosada, Akina Suzuhi, Akinori Suzuhi
Main Animator：Shinnosuke Oda, Saurabh Singh, Kazumi Nakao
Original Illustration Design: Hamunezuko
Sound Director: Eriko Yamamura
Music: Katsu Yoko⼭ Music Director: Eriko Yamura
Music Production: King Records
Animation Production: Animation Studio