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Banana Fish

Synopsis: Aslan Jade Callenreese, known as Ash Lynx, was a fugitive chosen on the streets of New York City and created by the infamous mafia godfather, Dino Golzine. Now 17 and the head of his own gang, Ash begins to investigate the mysterious "banana fish" - the same two words as his older brother, Griffin, has murmured since his return from the Iraq war. However, his questions are harmed when Dino sends his men after Ash in an underground bar he uses as a hiding place.

At the bar, Skip, Ash's friend, he presents him to Shunichi Ibe and his assistant, Eiji Okumura, who are Japanese photographers reporting about American street gangs. However, their conversation is interrupted when Wong shorter, one of Ash's allies, calls to warn him about Dino. Soon, Dino's men invaded the bar and, in the chaos that followed, kidnap and Eiji. Now, should Ash find a way to rescue them and continue his research on banana fish, but will his story with the mafia prevent him from succeeding?

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Banana Fish

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Banana Fish
  • Anime Name in Japanese: BANANA FISH
  • Anime Name in English: Banana Fish
  • Other names: BF

Production information

  • Producers: Aniplex, Dentsu, Movic, Fuji TV, Shogakukan
  • Licensors: Desconhecido
  • Studios: MAPPA

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 24
  • Date: 43287 - December 21, 2018 - Fridays on 0055 (JST)
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
  • Subjects: delinquents
  • Target: Shoujo

Anime Reviews

  • note: 8.501
  • Popularity: 322124

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Banana Fish Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/93472.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:13:40-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Banana Fish": 

    • The anime is based on a manga of the same name, written by Akimi Yoshida and published between 1985 and
    • The title "Banana Fish" is a reference to a fictional drug that is central to the plot of history.
    • The story takes place in New York in the 1980s, and addresses topics such as drug trafficking, violence, corruption and sexual abuse.
    • The anime was produced by Mappa studio, which is also responsible for other hits such as "Attack on Titan" and "Jujutsu Kaisen".
    • Anime director Hiroko Utsumi is known for his work in "Free!" and "Banana Fish" was his first project as lead director.
    • The anime's opening theme song, "Found & Lost" is played by the band Survive Said The Prophet, while the closing theme song, "Prayer X" is played by King Gnu.
    • The anime was well received by critics and the public, being praised for its animation, soundtrack and complex plot.
    • "Banana Fish" was nominated in several categories at Crunchyroll Anime Awards of 2018, including "Best Anime of the Year".
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    Manga and Products from Banana Fish

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Banana Fish"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Ash Lynx (Yuma Uchida) - protagonist of the story, a young gang leader seeking revenge against a mysterious figure of his past.
    • Eiji Okumura (Hiroaki Hirata) - A young Japanese photographer who becomes friend and confidant ash.
    • DINO GOLZINE (UMHO ISHIZUKA) - The main antagonist of the series, a powerful crime chief who has a connection with Ash's past.
    • Shorter Wong (Jun Fukuyama) - A loyal member of the Ash gang that becomes an important ally in the fight against Dino.
    • Max Lobo (Shinichiro Miki) - A former soldier who becomes friends with Ash and helps unravel the secrets of his past.

    Summary and events

    1. Ash Lynx, a young gang leader in New York, receives a mysterious photograph from a man named Banana Fish.
    2. Ash knows Eiji Okumura, a Japanese photographer who is in New York to make a gang report.
    3. Ash discovers that Banana Fish is a drug that is being distributed in your city and has calls with your past.
    4. Ash and Eiji become close friends and start working together to unravel the mystery behind Banana Fish.
    5. They are chased by several rival gangs and police, including Ash's older brother Griffin, who was used as a guinea pig to test the drug.
    6. Ash discovers that Banana Fish is a biological weapon created by the US government to control people's minds.
    7. Ash confronts his former mentor, Dino Golzine, who is behind the distribution of Banana Fish.
    8. Ash and Eiji are kidnapped by Dino, but can escape with the help of their friends.
    9. Ash finally confronts the creator of Banana Fish, the scientist Dr. Meredith, and manages to destroy the drug.
    10. Ash is shot and dies in Eiji's arms, which promises to continue his fight against corruption and violence in New York.

    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Banana FishWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    At the end of the Banana Fish manga, Ash Lynx is shot dead while trying to protect Eiji Okumura. The story ends with Eiji returning to Japan and visiting Ash's tomb, reflecting on their lives together.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    Meaning of Banana Fish

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    BANANA FISH
    • BANANA - a tropical fruit with yellow skin and sweet flesh.
    • FISH - an aquatic animal with an elongated body, covered in scales.
    The name of the anime "Banana Fish" is a combination of two seemingly disconnected words. The term "banana" can represent something sweet, tropical and pleasant, while "Fish" can represent something mysterious and aquatic. The anime story revolves around a young man named Ash Lynx, who gets involved in a conspiracy involving a drug called "Banana Fish". The drug is used to control people's minds and is highly addictive. Therefore, the name "Banana Fish" can be a metaphor for the apparent sweetness that hides a hidden danger, as well as the drug in the anime plot.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Banana Fish has a total of 24 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Banana Fish on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Banana Fish usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 322124