Series synopsis
Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night, also known as 夜のクラゲは泳げない is a Japanese animation drama television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on April 7, 2024. It ended on June 23, 2024. It stars Miku Ito, Rie Takahashi, Miyu Tomita and Miyuri Shimabukuro.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Miku Ito as Mahiru Kōzuki (voice)
- Rie Takahashi as Kano Yamanouchi (voice)
- Miyu Tomita as Kiui Watase (voice)
- Miyuri Shimabukuro as Mei 'Kim Anouk' Takanashi (voice)
- Sumire Uesaka as Miiko (voice)
- Miho Okasaki as Mero Seto (voice)
- Yukina Shuto as Momoko Yanagi (voice)
- Sally Amaki as Akari Suzumura (voice)
Supporting cast
- Ayu Matsuura as Kaho Kōzuki (voice)
- Chika Anzai as Mion (voice)
- Nao Toyama as Arieru (voice)
- Asami Seto as Koharu (voice)
- Yuhko Kaida as Yukine (voice)
- Hekiru Shiina as Honami (voice)
- Yuki Tanaka as Saori (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 12 | April 9, 2024 | June 25, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 12 | April 7, 2024 | June 23, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Voice Drama #1 | April 9, 2024 |
| 2 | Voice Drama #2 | April 16, 2024 |
| 3 | Voice Drama #3 | April 23, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
April 7, 2024 |
| 2 |
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. |
April 14, 2024 |
| 3 |
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. |
April 21, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 7, 2024 |
| Last aired | June 23, 2024 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 01:00:00 |