Banana Fish

About “Banana Fish”

Banana Fish is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akimi Yoshida. It was serialized from May 1985 to April 1994 in the shōjo manga magazine Bessatsu Shōjo Comic. The story is set in New York City during the 1980s and follows Ash Lynx, a street gang leader. He investigates a criminal conspiracy involving a drug called "banana fish," which brainwashes its users. Along the way, he meets Eiji Okumura, a Japanese photographer's assistant, and the two develop a close relationship. The series explores themes of crime, loyalty, and personal connection. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)