Josie, der Tiger und die Fische

Set in 1990s Japan, Josie, der Tiger und die Fische is a two-issue German-language manga adaptation from Carlsen Comics (2021–2022) of Seiko Tanabe's acclaimed short story. The series follows Josie, a young woman navigating life in a wheelchair, and her complex, evolving relationship with a university student. Adapted by artist Nao Emoto, this intimate, slice-of-life drama explores themes of independence, love, and societal expectations with quiet, emotional depth.