Banana Fish English Sub & Dub

About Banana Fish

Looking for background on Banana Fish? This action, adventure and drama series by MAPPA (2018) starts out like this. What the story covers: Aslan Jade Callenreese, known as Ash Lynx, was a runaway picked off the streets of New York Town and raised by the infamous godfather of the mafia, Dino Golzine. Now 17 years old and the boss of his own gang, Ash starts investigating the mysterious "Banana Fish"—the same two words his older brother, Griffin, has muttered since his return from the Iraq War.

More of the story: However, his inquiries are hindered when Dino sends his men after Ash at an underground bar he uses as a hideout.At the bar, Skip, Ash's ally, introduces him to Shunichi Ibe and his assistant, Eiji Okumura. However, their conversation is interrupted when Shorter Wong, one of Ash's allies, calls to warn him about Dino. Soon, Dino's men storm the bar, and in the ensuing chaos kidnap Skip and Eiji.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by MAPPA, so the studio's house style defines how Banana Fish looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A community score of 8.5/10 puts it among the better-received action titles. It aired in 2018, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.