So I have this childhood friend. A girl... and a boy, who's just the coolest in the world. That friend created an ideal persona, one that they're proud of, making it clear that they love who they are. I love that about my friend. And I want to be like that too. - Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night | "What I Love"
I have no words to describe the episode 11 of Jellyfish, Nox story is one of the most relatable things I’ve ever seen. I was 100% sure this anime wouldn’t be afraid of talking about gender, sexuality, love yourself and learn to love your new self if needed. Jellyfish goes really hard again!
I cried a little listening to it the first time, Nox best person ever!
Yet again Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night has made me cry. Positive trans/NB rep in my band anime?! It's more likely than you think! Honestly I thought it would stay as subtext after the arcade, but for Mahiru to just confirm it in the very next scene??? Fuck. I cried.
There's something about Kiui's struggle with their body, severe social anxiety and sheer want to be 100% authentically themselves is something that I greatly resonate with. The world has changed, but they have not. And that's scary! But guess what, Kiui is going to love themselves anyway.
Also, Mahiru's friendship with Kiui means the world to me. Just *clench fist* it's the best.
There's one more episode left and I just know I'm going to be mourning that this is a standalone anime.