

海月姫
Ever since her late mother took her to an aquarium when she was young, Tsukimi Kurashita has been obsessed with jellyfish, comparing their flowing tentacles to a princess's white dress. Now living with five other unemployed otaku women, 19-year-old Tsukimi spends her days as a social outcast dreaming of becoming an illustrator. However, her life changes forever when one day, a beautiful woman unexpectedly helps her save a jellyfish in a local pet store. From then on, the stranger—confident, fas...
Kuragehime was simulcast on FUNimation in Fall 2010, and became available as a DVD and Blu-ray release the following year. Kuragehime was also briefly available for streaming on Netflix as Princess Jellyfish.
When a stylish cross‑dressing billionaire crashes an otaku girls' loft, jellyfish become the ultimate fashion statement.
Tsukimi Kurashita, a shy 19‑year‑old with a lifelong fascination for jellyfish, lives in a cramped apartment with four fellow otaku who share her disdain for the outside world. She spends her days sketching delicate sea creatures and dreaming of a career as an illustrator, while the rest of Tokyo bustles obliviously beyond their narrow hallway. One rainy afternoon, a strikingly fashionable stranger swoops in to rescue a flopping jellyfish from a pet shop, and the encounter turns Tsukimi’s quiet existence upside‑down. The newcomer, Kuranosuke Koibuchi, is a wealthy university student with a penchant for high‑end couture and an uncanny ability to blend into any social scene—except that he hides a secret: he cross‑dresses as a woman to navigate the world of fashion and nightlife. As Kuranosuke becomes a regular visitor to the otaku house, his flamboyant presence forces the girls to confront their insecurities, ambitions, and the rigid expectations of society. Through a series of comedic misadventures—ranging from impromptu runway rehearsals in cramped closets to a daring plan to open a boutique for their beloved jellyfish—the group discovers that self‑expression knows no gender, and that true beauty can be found in the most unexpected places. The series balances heartfelt moments with sharp satire, delivering a quirky love letter to subculture, friendship, and the courage to chase one’s own ‘princess’ dream.
A heartfelt comedy about socially anxious otaku women whose lives change when a charismatic crossdressing man enters their world. Expect gentle humor about fandom culture, fashion, and found family, with some emotional moments around parental expectations and self-acceptance.
Princess Jellyfish has 11 episodes.
Princess Jellyfish is currently finished airing.
Princess Jellyfish was produced by Brain's Base.
Princess Jellyfish aired Oct 15, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010.
Princess Jellyfish is based on a Manga.
A heartfelt comedy about socially anxious otaku women whose lives change when a charismatic crossdressing man enters their world. Expect gentle humor about fandom culture, fashion, and found family, with some emotional moments around parental expectations and self-acceptance.
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Koibuchi, Kuranosuke
Main
CV: Saiga, Mitsuki

Kurashita, Tsukimi
Main
CV: Hanazawa, Kana

Banba
Supporting
CV: Kumai, Motoko

Chieko
Supporting
CV: Saitou, Kimiko

Chiyoko
Supporting
CV: Katakai, Kaoru

Clara
Supporting
CV: Morohoshi, Sumire

Hanamori, Yoshio
Supporting
CV: Koyasu, Takehito

Inari, Shouko
Supporting
CV: Kitanishi, Junko

Inari's Subordinate
Supporting
CV: Ono, Yuuki

Jiji
Supporting
CV: Noto, Mamiko

Koibuchi, Wife
Supporting
CV: Sakamoto, Satomi

Koibuchi, Shuu
Supporting
CV: Suwabe, Junichi

Koibuchi, Keiichirou
Supporting
CV: Mugihito

Kurashita, Mother
Supporting
CV: Minaguchi, Yuko
Kurashita, Father
Supporting
CV: Imaruoka, Atsushi

Lina
Supporting
CV: Yoshida, Seiko

Mayaya
Supporting
CV: Okamura, Akemi

Negishi, Saburouta
Supporting
CV: Chiba, Shigeru

Sara
Supporting
CV: Kitamura, Eri

Sugimotsu-chan
Supporting
CV: Itou, Kentarou
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