Pushing boundaries to make animation for all ages

KUALA LUMPUR: Josee, the character in the Japanese anime film Josee, The Tiger And The Fish, revolves around a teenager who uses a wheelchair and wants to live life to the fullest.

The movie allows the audience to follow her journey and shows that realism – or slice-of-life – can exist in animated works. This slice-of-life genre in anime is becoming popular because it is more relatable and appeals to people of all ages.