Anime Hit in Taiwan Looks at Bright Side of Disabled Life1 min read
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapanese anime film “Josee, the Tiger and the Fish” has been a big hit in Taiwan since it was released on Jan. 20.
Produced by the animation studio Bones, the film is directed by Tamura Kotaro and is an adaptation of novelist Tanabe Seiko’s short love story. It has become a big hit in Taiwan after it was released on Jan. 20, according to promotions company Cai Chang International.
According to the company’s press release, the film made more than NT$2 million in ticket receipts in two weeks, with some audience members watching it up to 20 times. It also won the Japan Academy Film Prize in the category of Outstanding Animation.
Image credit: Cai Chang International
