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The Best Episodes of Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1

Every episode of Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1!

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In the bustling heart of Shibuya, four young women—an artist, a retired idol, a V-tuber, and a composer—form JELEE, an anonymous artist group. United in their quest for self-expression, they journey towards self-discovery and finding

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1 Episode 1 - Jellyfish in the Night
    8.2/10(118 votes)

    #1 - Jellyfish in the Night

    S1:E1

    Mahiru was an artist once, but she lost her spark when her friends ridiculed her art. However, a chance encounter with an anonymous singer could reignite her passion.

    Director:Ryohei Takeshita
    Writer:Yuki Yaku

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  2. Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1 Episode 2 - Mei the Fangirl
    7.7/10(99 votes)

    #2 - Mei the Fangirl

    S1:E2

    Kano was someone else once, a fact Mei knows all too well. When the composer finally sees the former idol again, all she feels is disappointment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1 Episode 3 - Kiui Watase
    7.8/10(97 votes)

    #3 - Kiui Watase

    S1:E3

    Mahiru asks a VTuber friend for help, and, on the surface, Kiui radiates the same confidence as the superheroes she adores. But she's hiding something beneath her digital mask.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1 Episode 4 - Double A-Side
    7.6/10(91 votes)

    #4 - Double A-Side

    S1:E4

    JELEE celebrates viewer response to their new video, but it doesn't take long before differences of opinion form while working on their next project.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1 Episode 5 - Viewer Comments
    8.0/10(100 votes)

    #5 - Viewer Comments

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1 Episode 6 - 31 (Thirty-One)
    7.7/10(93 votes)

    #6 - 31 (Thirty-One)

    S1:E6

    JELEE receives a commission request from an idol who dreams of becoming famous, but her secrets mean the situation is more complicated than the group ever imagined.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1 Episode 7 - Daybreak
    6.9/10(89 votes)

    #7 - Daybreak

    S1:E7

    Now in their final year of high school, they must all decide what comes next and what their futures hold.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1 Episode 8 - Covert Gig
    7.6/10(85 votes)

    #8 - Covert Gig

    S1:E8

    JELEE’s first anniversary is coming up and they want to mark the occasion with something truly special. But their plan is threatened when a YTuber deduces Kano’s identity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1 Episode 9 - Take a Look at Reality
    8.2/10(83 votes)

    #9 - Take a Look at Reality

    S1:E9

    Kano's mother offers Mahiru a life-altering opportunity; the kind that launches careers. But it may clash with JELEE's plans. And there’s the matter of Kano's reaction...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1 Episode 10 - The Idolized
    7.8/10(57 votes)

    #10 - The Idolized

    S1:E10

    JELEE is on the brink of collapse, and it falls upon Mei and Kiui to pick up the pieces and ensure the group doesn't disband for good.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1 Episode 11 - What I Love
    8.4/10(66 votes)

    #11 - What I Love

    S1:E11

    JELEE may have emerged intact, but Mahiru struggles to meet Yukine’s requested revisions. With the deadline hanging over her head, she and Kiui look back on an old art class.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Season 1 Episode 12 - JELEE
    8.0/10(64 votes)

    #12 - JELEE

    S1:E12

    Yukine invites JELEE to perform with the Sunflower Dolls at Mahiru’s request. Now, Kano must not only find her reason to sing, but overcome the demons from her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Jellyfish in the Night" is the best rated episode of "Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 118 votes. Directed by Ryohei Takeshita and written by Yuki Yaku, it aired on 4/7/2024. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Mei the Fangirl".