Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night

Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night is an original anime series conceived by JELEE, blending drama, music, art, and GL elements into a modern slice-of-life experience. Produced by Doga Kobo under the direction of Ryohei Takeshita, with series composition by Yuuki Yaku, the series centers on Kiui Watase, Kano Yamanouchi, Mahiru Kouzuki, and Mei Takanashi against a contemporary backdrop where idol culture and artistic expression intertwine.

Set against the vibrant and identity-filled streets of Shibuya, Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night follows four young women who each find themselves standing just a little outside the world around them. Illustrator Mahiru Kouzuki, former idol Kano Yamanouchi, VTuber Kiui Watase, and composer Mei Takanashi are brought together by a shared longing — the desire to shine. Unable to find their light alone, the four come together under the cover of anonymity to form an artist collective known as JELEE. The story unfolds on Shibuya's late-night streets, where the glow of the city becomes the backdrop for a journey of self-discovery, creative passion, and the quiet hope that together, they might finally be seen.