Banana Fish
BANANA FISH
A teenaged gang leader in New York City faces his abuser and rival gangs alongside a photojournalist from Japan as they investigate a deadly new drug.
Love is dangerous
Status
Ended
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Synopsis
A teenaged gang leader in New York City faces his abuser and rival gangs alongside a photojournalist from Japan as they investigate a deadly new drug.
About
Banana Fish premiered on July 6, 2018. It falls under the Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 24 episodes. with each episode running approximately 23 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV, Iwate Menkoi Television, Sakuranbo TV. and concluded its run on December 21, 2018.
Why viewers enjoy Banana Fish
Banana Fish targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime elements. This combination of Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Banana Fish was animated by MAPPA, Aniplex, Fuji Television Network, and broadcast on Fuji TV, Iwate Menkoi Television, Sakuranbo TV.
Critical reception
Banana Fish holds a rating of 8.6 out of 10 based on 922 user reviews on TMDB, placing it among the highest-rated anime tracked on the platform.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Banana Fish include: prison, rape, anti hero, photography, revenge, mafia, conspiracy, tragedy. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Yuma Uchida
Kenji Nojima
Unsho Ishizuka
Hiroaki Hirata
Jun Fukuyama
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Makoto Furukawa
Soma Saito
Shoya Chiba
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Production credits
- Direction
- Hiroko Utsumi · Nobuyoshi Arai · Yuki Nishibata
- Writing
- Hiroshi Seko · Akimi Yoshida
Release dates
Premiered
July 6, 2018
Last aired
December 21, 2018
Seasons & episodes
Season1
July 6, 2018·24episodes
Season1
July 6, 2018·24episodes
A teenaged gang leader in New York City faces his abuser and rival gangs alongside a photojournalist from Japan as they investigate a deadly new drug.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- prison
- rape
- anti hero
- photography
- revenge
- mafia
- conspiracy
- tragedy
- urban
- fugitive
- orphan
- drugs
- hard
- anime
- classic literature
- guns
- anxious
- psychological
Network
Frequently asked questions
When did Banana Fish premiere?
Banana Fish premiered on July 6, 2018.
How many seasons does Banana Fish have?
Banana Fish has 1 season and 24 episodes in total.
What genre is Banana Fish?
Banana Fish is classified under Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime.
What networks did Banana Fish air on?
Banana Fish aired on Fuji TV, Iwate Menkoi Television, Sakuranbo TV.
Is Banana Fish finished?
Yes, Banana Fish concluded its run on December 21, 2018.
How long is each episode of Banana Fish?
Each episode of Banana Fish runs for approximately 23 minutes.
Where is Banana Fish from?
Banana Fish is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Banana Fish?
Banana Fish holds a rating of 8.6 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
