English Dub Review: Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night “Viewer Comments”

Overview

Their music video went viral but not in the way they expected. They now have more fans, but Mahiru’s confidence is shattered after reading a comment criticizing her art…

Our Take

In this episode, Yoru/Mahiru grapples with her insecurities about her art, struggling with self-doubt despite her success. Her inner turmoil is explored in a way that feels authentic, as she faces criticism and questions her abilities. Meanwhile, her relationship with Kano takes a heartwarming turn, adding emotional depth to the story and leaving viewers intrigued by what’s to come.

Mahiru also faces feelings of inadequacy, especially when comparing her work to others. Her journey of self-improvement becomes a central theme, as she finds motivation to enhance her skills and navigate the challenges of being an artist. The rest of the episode showcases moments of support from her friends, reinforcing the importance of growth and perseverance even when you have moments of self-doubt that don’t let you think you’re worthy of it.

Overall, this episode delivers a thoughtful exploration of artistic struggles and personal growth, particularly for Yoru and Kano. I can appreciate how grounded in reality the show gets as the show avoids quick fixes to simple and complex problems like this, as it highlights their ongoing struggles while hinting at future growth. And with that unexpected twist between the Mahiru and Kano, It’s unclear if that will go anywhere, but at least the choice she made was a good one…