Banana Fish – Brutal, Beautiful, and Completely Unforgettable
Contains Spoilers (and maybe some tears)
I’m not exactly sure when it happened…
But I fell hard for Banana Fish.
And let me tell you — when this anime hits, it hits different.
From the second the opening and ending themes drop, you know you’re not just watching any ordinary show. The energy is real. The mood is set. And once you're in, there's no looking away.
More Than Gangs and Drugs
When I first started watching, I thought,
“Oh, okay — this is gonna be a gritty gang drama. Drugs, turf wars, city life. Cool.”
But Banana Fish said, “Nope. We’re taking you deeper.”
Yes, there are drugs.
Yes, there are gang wars.
But what this series actually delivers is a heavy, emotional rollercoaster filled with trauma, power, control, and the kind of human connection that changes everything.
Set in the Big Apple, But Heavy With Global Consequences
Set in the heart of New York, the world of Banana Fish feels real — like you could walk down the wrong alley and end up in one of Ash’s gunfights.
But the real threat? It's not just bullets.
It’s the Banana Fish itself — a mind-controlling substance tied to government corruption, underground experiments, and the manipulation of some of the most vulnerable people.
Ash & Eiji – A Bond That Breaks You
Let’s talk about the emotional core:
Ash Lynx and Eiji Okumura.
Their connection is… raw.
It’s never labeled, never forced — it’s just two souls who find peace in each other amidst a world that only gives them chaos.
And the way Ash protects Eiji?
The way Eiji reaches into Ash’s brokenness with nothing but kindness?
That right there is what makes this series unforgettable.
No Holding Back – And That’s What Makes It Matter
Banana Fish does not pull punches.
It tackles:
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Child abuse
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Sexual assault
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Corrupt politics
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Trauma
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Grief
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Love that doesn’t need to be romantic to be everything
It’s unapologetic, it’s honest, and it’s the kind of anime that sticks with you long after the final scene.
Final Thoughts: This One Changed Me
If you haven’t seen Banana Fish, it’s on Amazon Prime Video, and honestly?
Prepare yourself.
This isn’t a casual watch.
This is the kind of anime that grabs your heart, shatters it, and hands it back to you with a message.
I wasn’t ready.
You won’t be either.
But it’s worth it. Every second.
Until next time,
QueenxLexii 💛🐟🗽
(Later Nerdz~)