The anime "BANANA FISH" is currently airing. It is based on the manga of the same name by Yoshida Akimi, which was serialized in "Bessatsu Shojo Comic" from 1985 to 1994. It has been adapted into a stage play in the past, but this time it has been animated for the first time by Noitamina as part of Yoshida Akimi's 40th anniversary project. The story is set in New York and tells the story of two boys who unravel the mystery of "Banana Fish." In this article, we'd like to introduce some famous quotes from "BANANA FISH."
No. 10: "I taught him algebra, so he didn't drop out of high school."
Source: BANANA FISH © Akimi Yoshida, Shogakukan / Project BANANA FISH
Detective Jenkins and Detective Charlie Dickinson were busy trying to get Ash Lynx out of prison. Dino Francis Golzine of the Corsican Mafia, who does not like Ash Lynx, is also a capable man, so before he knows it, Ash finds himself in prison, helpless and helpless. However, realizing that things aren't going to get any better if things continue as they are, Jenkins receives a special bail application for Ash from a state judge who he claims to have taught him math in high school. This is the moment when the usually serious Jenkins uses a back door, and it's a famous line that shows he really cares about Ash.
No. 9: "That old man is just as I expected. He's really caused a lot of trouble."
Source: BANANA FISH © Akimi Yoshida, Shogakukan/Project BANANA FISH
This is what Ash Lynx said when he returned home. Dino Francis Golzine, boss of the Corsican Mafia, had his subordinates brew a mysterious white medicine, but one day it went missing. A man had stolen the medicine, but after being chased by Golzine's men, the man was found covered in blood and on the verge of death. Just then, he met Ash, who gave him the mysterious white medicine. Ash kept this a secret from Golzine. However, when Golzine received information that Ash had been near the man who had stolen it, he became suspicious of Ash and had his subordinates search Ash's room. Ash's henchman Skip, who always stays in Ash's room while he's away, also didn't notice the change, but Ash immediately noticed. This is a famous quote that shows Ash's outstanding powers of observation.
No. 8: "Can I hold it for a moment?"
Source: BANANA FISH © Akimi Yoshida, Shogakukan / Project BANANA FISH
While Eiji Okumura and Shunichi Ibe were interviewing Ash Lynx, Eiji noticed the gun slung from Ash's waist and asked, "Is that a real gun?" America is a gun-loving country, so guns are a given, but in Japan, there are only model guns, so this comment came from that fact. And perhaps because real guns are rare, he made this comment to Ash. Letting someone you've just met today touch your gun is an extremely dangerous act, and the people around him become uneasy. However, Ash lets Eiji touch the gun, and the matter is resolved peacefully. This is a great quote that shows Eiji's laid-back attitude.
No. 7: "I wish I could meet you one more time, even if I don't recognize you anymore."
Source: BANANA FISH © Akimi Yoshida, Shogakukan / Project BANANA FISH
It was the day Ash Lynx's older brother, Griffin Karenreese, passed away. Max Robo, who had once served alongside him on the battlefield. Unable to bear the strain of war, Griffin turned to drugs and lost his sanity, which led to Max shooting Griffin in the leg, leaving him crippled. Max felt guilty about this and was unable to see Griffin, but he certainly cared about him. These are the words Max muttered while drinking. This famous quote shows his regret for not seeing Griffin since shooting him in the leg, and how important he was to him as a friend.
No. 6: "If I hadn't hated someone, I wouldn't have been saved."
Source: BANANA FISH © Akimi Yoshida, Shogakukan / Project BANANA FISH
Ash Lynx and Max Robo were incarcerated in the same prison. Ash received news that his brother, Griffin, had died. Ever since Ash found out that Max was the one who crippled Griffin and left him on the battlefield, he had hated him. However, Max didn't do this willingly; in fact, he cared deeply for Griffin. So on the day Griffin died, he started drinking while thinking about Griffin. Ash then stood behind Max with a fork he had hidden, and while you might think he was going to attack Max, he began to talk ramblingly about Banana Fish. When Max asked, "Why are you telling me?" Ash replied, "I don't know... I don't know, either. I wish I could hate you." He continued with these words. Because Ash had been raised by Griffin, Griffin was very important to him. For Ash, who continued to live in harsh conditions, Griffin may have been his only hope. These lines really capture Ash's pain.
No. 5: "Have you ever killed someone?"
Source: BANANA FISH © Akimi Yoshida, Shogakukan / Project BANANA FISH
While Eiji Okumura and Shunichi Ibe were interviewing Ash Lynx, Eiji saw the gun tucked into Ash's waistband and asked if he could touch it. Handing over your gun to a complete stranger you've just met is an extremely risky thing, but Ash hands it over to Eiji. After checking the weight and feel of the gun, Eiji hands it back to Ash, saying, "Thank you, this is important." He then asks, "Can I ask you something?" This is what he says after that. In some cases, it might be rude to ask this question on a first meeting, when you haven't had much of a conversation yet. However, Ash easily replies, "Yes, I do." Ash then mutters, "You're just a kid," before opening up a little more, saying, "You want to hear me out, don't you? Sure." Through this remark, Ash learns that Eiji is honest and has a straightforward personality, and this famous quote brings the two closer together.
4th Place: "Don't talk like you're half asleep. If you'll go easy on me, I'll hit you, you idiot."
Source: BANANA FISH © Akimi Yoshida, Shogakukan / Project BANANA FISH
Ash Lynx was summoned by Dino Francis Golzine's henchmen in prison. Ash was being beaten up, but he used a fork he had hidden to turn the tide. However, Max Lobo, who rushed to the scene to stop Ash from causing any more trouble, made a comment that hinted that something had happened to Ash's brother, Griffin Carlenreese. When questioned further by Ash, Max told him that Griffin had been shot and killed by a member of the Corsican Mafia. Ash became enraged and tried to leave, but Max, fearing that Ash might try to escape, stopped him. Ash then kicked Max, saying, "If you keep bothering me, I'll really kill you!", to which Max responded, "Don't get cocky when someone else makes a move on you! Go ahead and try if you can!" and attacked Ash for the first time. Ash had already been beaten and injured by a Corsican Mafia henchman, but Max continued to punch Ash regardless, uttering this line. It's a famous quote that can only be understood because he really cares about Ash.
3rd Place: "But I won't go home! I can't go home!"
Source: BANANA FISH © Akimi Yoshida, Shogakukan / Project BANANA FISH
Eiji Okumura was struggling to complete a mission requested by Ash Lynx, who was in prison. Ash goes to his favorite doctor to pick up his Banana Fish, but Eiji has been followed by the Corsican Mafia and Frederick Author for several days. By the time Eiji arrives at the doctor's office, Author and his men are already there. Author threatens him, and he gives in to Ash's request to retrieve something he'd left with the doctor. The Banana Fish are taken back, and Eiji is about to be taken away by Author, when Ash's best friend, Shorter Wong, appears and just when it seems like things will be resolved peacefully, Ash's brother, Griffin Carlenreese, is shot and dies. Author and his men back off, but this incident reveals how important Eiji is to Ash. Thinking he'll be in danger again, Shunichi Ibe tells Eiji to return to Japan. However, Eiji stubbornly refuses to go back. This is a famous quote that shows Eiji's gratitude to Ash for saving his life.
Second Place: "You're so lucky. You can fly like that."
Source: BANANA FISH © Akimi Yoshida, Shogakukan / Project BANANA FISH
After Skip is killed by Marvin Crosby, Ash Lynx chases after the fleeing Marvin. He finds Marvin murdered in a room. Ash, who happens to be there, is framed as the murderer. What's more, the police inspector in charge of the area shows him a child pornography video in which Ash was forced to appear as a child, in an attempt to get him to confess his murderous intent towards Marvin. Ash somehow manages to hang on, but Skip dies, and he is falsely accused, leaving him mentally cornered. This is what he says to Eiji when he arrives. When Ash and Eiji are captured by Marvin and Frederick Orser and attempt to escape, Ash sees Eiji pole-vault over a high wall, and this line is likely to have many other meanings as well. Ash lives as a street kid in America, while Eiji lives peacefully in Japan. This is a heartbreaking quote, reflecting the difference in their environments.
No. 1: "If I'm going to die anyway, I'll do anything!"
Source: BANANA FISH © Akimi Yoshida, Shogakukan / Project BANANA FISH
When Eiji Okumura, Ash Lynx, and Skip were captured by Frederick Orser and Marvin Crosby, a member of the Corsican Mafia. Taking advantage of Marvin's absence, who is gay, Ash attempts to escape with the three of them, but they run desperately only to reach a dead end. A high wall stands in their way. Orser and Marvin's friends are chasing them from behind, and the three are cornered. At that moment, Eiji proposes ripping a water pipe from the wall and jumping over the wall. Both Skip and Ash are astonished by his words. "Don't do something stupid! If that rotten water pipe breaks, that's it!" "Yeah! It's not like we have a mat!" they say, but Eiji replies, "So we're all going to get killed like this!" He then says, "If we're going to die anyway, I might as well do whatever it takes!" and, true to his word, jumps over the wall. This is no surprise, as Eiji was a former pole vaulter. However, after an injury he had been in a slump and had been unable to jump. This is the moment Eiji changed his mindset, and it's a quote that will inspire you.
Famous Quote Rankings - Summary!
Source: BANANA FISH © Yoshida Akimi, Shogakukan / Project BANANA FISH
What did you think? This time, we've introduced a ranking of famous quotes from "BANANA FISH." They range from heartbreaking to courageous. There are many more hidden quotes, so be sure to check them out. Thank you for reading to the end.
