Banana Fish 2018
“Love is dangerous”
What is Banana Fish?
Banana Fish is an anime television series based on the manga created by Akimi Yoshida. Produced by Fuji TV, the adaptation updates the original setting from the 1980s to the present day.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 6, 2018
- Last aired
- Dec 21, 2018
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV, Iwate Menkoi Television, Sakuranbo TV
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery
- Updated
Where to watch
Stream
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with AdsStream
Animation Digital Network
Anime Digital Network Amazon ChannelWith ads
Animation Digital NetworkStream
Netflix
Hulu
U-NEXT
Netflix Standard with Ads
Anime Times Amazon Channel
FODRent
Amazon VideoStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 24 episodes and an average 23-minute runtime.
Trailer
Overview
Banana Fish is an anime television series based on the manga created by Akimi Yoshida. Produced by Fuji TV, the adaptation updates the original setting from the 1980s to the present day. The series premiered its first season on July 6, 2018, followed by a second season on October 11, 2018. The story follows a teenage gang leader in New York City named Ash Lynx, who was raised by an infamous gangster named Dino Golzine. As Ash leads his own gang, he must confront his abuser and rival groups to stop Dino from obtaining a mysterious and deadly drug known as Banana Fish, which causes insanity in those who take it. Ash is joined in his investigation by a photojournalist from Japan. Critics acclaimed the series, offering praise for its plot, dialogue, and action sequences. The original manga remains Yoshida's most commercially successful work, with over 12 million copies of collected volumes in circulation as of 2018.
Should you watch it?
“A teen gang leader and Japanese photojournalist uncover a dangerous drug conspiracy.”
- Compelling character development
- Strong visual storytelling
- Intriguing mystery plot
- Violence may be intense for some viewers
- Pacing can feel slow at times
You enjoy character-driven mysteries with emotional depth.
Contains violence and mature themes suitable for older teens and adults.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Banana Fish — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Banana Fish worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Spoiler-Safe Browsing Progress
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Perfect Day for Bananafish Mytharc Jul 6, 2018
- E2 In Another Country Core Jul 13, 2018
- E3 Across the River and into the Trees Core Jul 20, 2018
- E4 This Side of Paradise Core Jul 27, 2018
- E5 From Death to Morning Core Aug 3, 2018
- E6 My Lost City Core Aug 10, 2018
- E7 The Rich Boy Core Aug 17, 2018
- E8 Banal Story Core Aug 24, 2018
- E9 Save Me The Waltz Core Aug 31, 2018
- E10 Babylon Revisited Core Sep 7, 2018
- E11 The Beautiful and Damned Core Sep 14, 2018
- E12 To Have and Have Not Core Sep 21, 2018
- E13 The Snows of Kilimanjaro Core Oct 5, 2018
- E14 Tender is the Night Core Oct 12, 2018
- E15 The Garden of Eden Core Oct 19, 2018
- E16 Lo, the Poor Peacock Core Oct 26, 2018
- E17 The Killers Core Nov 2, 2018
- E18 Islands in the Stream Mytharc Nov 9, 2018
- E19 Ice Palace Core Nov 16, 2018
- E20 The Unvanquished Core Nov 23, 2018
- E21 The Undefeated Core Nov 30, 2018
- E22 As I Lay Dying Core Dec 7, 2018
- E23 For Whom the Bell Tolls Mytharc Dec 14, 2018
- E24 The Catcher in the Rye Mytharc Dec 21, 2018
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a manga or anime?
Yes, it's adapted from Keiichi Sigsawa's manga series.
Where does it take place?
Primarily in New York City with some scenes in Japan.
What genre is it?
It's a mystery thriller with drama elements.
Is it dubbed or subtitled?
It was produced as a Japanese anime series.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of multiple episodes following a continuous storyline.