Standing on the edges of comedy and the coming-of-age dilemma, “Princess Jellyfish” focuses on social outcast Tsukimi Kurashita, an 18-year-old otaku with a love for jellyfish and a dream of becoming an illustrator.

From a young age, Tsukimi has been fond of jellyfish. Her childhood memories include visiting the aquarium with her late mother, who inspired Tsukimi’s passion for the aquatic creatures. Her eccentric interest in jellyfish have caused others around her to ostracize her.

Now 18, Tsukimi is an awkward teen who lives in Amamizukan, an all-women’s dormitory in Tokyo where she finds comfort in her roommates Chieko, Mayaya, Banba and Jiji, who all have their own quirks. What connects the women is their fear of the “Stylish,” people who indulge in makeup and fashion.

After a failed attempt to face the “Stylish” on her way to a jellyfish exhibit in Shibuya, a discouraged Tsukimi ventures to a pet store to visit a spotted jellyfish she has named Clara.

At the store, Tsukimi is alarmed to see that a moon jellyfish is in the same tank as Clara, knowing that moon jellyfish kill other jellyfish. Frantic, Tsukimi attempts to tell the store clerk, a “Stylish.” When the clerk ignores Tsukimi, a beautiful female “Stylish” comes to Tsukimi’s rescue by scolding the clerk and buying Clara for Tsukimi.

Much to Tsukimi’s chagrin, the “Stylish” woman  follows her home and enters Tsukimi’s dormitory to help with Clara which sparks a conflict with the other Amamizukan inhabitants. After much debate, Tsukimi allows the woman to stay the night. However, Tsukimi wakes up the next morning to a surprise: the woman who helped her the previous night turns out to be a cross-dressing male named Kuranosuke Koibuchi, the rich son of a popular politician. Unlike his father and eldest brother, Kuranosuke has no interest in government but adores fashion and pop culture.

This unusual meeting immediately sparks a friendship between the two, bringing out  emotions that they had no idea they had.

“Princess Jellyfish” is a quirky and fun anime that effectively combines sweet and comedic moments with emotional backstories. Viewers will see the amazing character development in the two protagonists and how predicaments can turn into the simplest of serendipities. The show also teaches viewers not to be afraid to try new things despite social pressures and to embrace who they are.

“Princess Jellyfish” is intended for teens 16 and older due to mature themes and adult content and humor. The show can be watched on Netflix and Hulu.com.