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'll be introducing some of the most famous scenes from "BANANA FISH."
10th Place: Ash Lynx Against Street Kids
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The street kids who were Ash Lynx's subordinates secretly became subservient to Dino Francis Golzine, the boss of the Corsican Mafia, a rival organization. Another street kid says, "I can't believe we can't take care of those guys," which would normally lead to a killing spree, but Ash uses his natural skill to shoot just wide of the target's face, giving him only a warning. When mafia boss Dino Francis Golzine says to one of Ash's subordinates for killing someone, "It's no use getting your hands on something like that," Ash rages, saying, "Is that the least of your trouble?" This is a scene that shows Ash's kindness exuding despite the harsh world he lives in.
No. 9: Ash Lynx and Max Robo's First Meeting
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Ash Lynx is imprisoned and meets his cellmate, Max Robo, for the first time. Max bombards him with questions, and Ash is astonished at his chattiness. Max explains that he's a journalist, but Ash correctly guesses that Max is a columnist for the Greenwich Tribune and author of 730 Days in Baghdad, and goes on to say that William Auster's reportage is more interesting, directly addressing what Max has been worried about by saying, "Wouldn't you be better off focusing on columns rather than fancy reportage?" Ash is a tough fighter and has a sharp mind, but this is a great scene that shows that he's no ordinary guy, as he also reads specialist books and columns in local newspapers.
No. 8: Ash Lynx and Max Robo's Fight, and the Aftermath
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Ash Lynx heard from Max Robo that his brother, Griffin Karenreese, had died. Ash angrily tries to leave, but Max, worried that Ash might escape, tries to stop him. However, Ash, angry, kicks Max and tries to leave. However, Max, determined not to cause any more trouble, becomes enraged and attacks Ash for the first time. When the fight subsided and they returned to their room, Ash resented Max for shooting Griffin in the leg to stop him from going mad due to shoddy drugs. However, that day, Ash finally told Max everything about his involvement with 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 added, "If I hadn't hated someone, I wouldn't have been saved." Having been raised by Griffin, Ash held him very dear. For Ash, who continues to live in harsh conditions, Griffin may have been his only hope. And Max is the only one he can share stories about Griffin with. The two often clash, but this is a memorable scene in which a bond of sorts begins to form between them.
7th Place: The Meddlesome Max Robo
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While talking about Banana Fish, Max Robo learns that Ash Lynx is Griffin Karenreese's younger brother. While Max is touched by this coincidence, Ash harbors a grudge against Max. At the time, it was Max who shot Griffin in the leg when he was insane due to the effects of shoddy drugs. As a result, Griffin was no longer able to walk, and from letters from Griffin, he learned that Max was the only person Griffin trusted, so Ash was unable to hide his anger at being shot in the leg by such a person. This incident led to Max and Ash, who were sharing a room, being moved to another room. Max decides he will no longer have anything to do with Ash, but when he learns that Ash's new roommate is a dangerous person, he goes to help him. This is a classic scene that shows that although Max is a caring person, he also has a kind heart.
6th Place: Meeting with Ash Lynx
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Ash Lynx was imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Through conversations with his cellmate, Max Robo, Ash began to realize that Banana Fish was a dangerous creature. He then thinks he must somehow move the Banana Fish's location, but is troubled by the fact that he cannot tell them verbally. So he puts a letter explaining this in a capsule he obtained by faking illness and passes it by mouth to Okumura Eiji, who comes to visit him. Detective Charlie Dickinson has asked Eiji about the Banana Fish's whereabouts to prevent Ash from getting into trouble with the Corsican Mafia, but he ends up taking action on his own without telling Charlie. It is a classic scene that shows the bond between the two men, as it shows that Ash already trusts Eiji and that Eiji is reading Ash's feelings and acting accordingly.
5th Place: Ash Lynx Handing His Gun to Eiji Okumura
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When Eiji Okumura and Shunichi Ibe visited Ash Lynx for an interview, Eiji saw Ash with a gun tucked into his waistband and asked, "Can I hold it for a moment?" Guns are not a part of everyday life in Japan, so this comment is likely due to the novelty. However, letting a stranger you just met today touch your gun is an extremely dangerous act. It's possible that the assassin is here to take down Ash himself under the guise of an interview. Ash, however, hands the gun over to Eiji. Those around Ash and Eiji become tense, wondering what will happen, but Eiji calmly says, "Wow, it's really heavy," hands the gun back, and the matter is resolved without incident. This scene really shows Eiji's laid-back attitude, and it's a great scene that gives us a glimpse into the future relationship between Eiji and Ash.
4th Place: Ash Lynx Takes a Risk for Eiji Okumura, a Man He Just Met
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Ash Lynx's enemies, Frederick Author and Marvin Crosby, a member of the Corsican Mafia, teamed up to kidnap Skip and Eiji Okumura. Ash and the other two rush to his side. Author tells him to drop his gun, but it's his only weapon and he has a hard time doing so. Seeing this, Author orders his friends to kill Eiji. Hearing these words, Ash drops his gun. If it had been Skip who had been told to kill, this would be easy to understand, but Ash takes that risk for Eiji, whom he has only just met. Seeing this, Eiji develops new feelings for Ash. This is a famous scene that allows us to recognize Ash's feelings for Eiji, and shows a change in Eiji's way of thinking about Ash.
Third Place: Eiji Okumura Unabashedly Questions Ash Lynx
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When Eiji Okumura and Shunichi Ibe visited Ash Lynx for an interview, Ash had a gun tucked into his waistband, and Eiji, seeing it, asked to touch it. Letting someone else touch your gun is a dangerous act, and something you would only do with someone you trust. But Ash hands the gun to Eiji. Eiji looks at the gun curiously, checking its weight and feel, before handing it back to Ash. Afterwards, Eiji asks Ash, "Have you ever... killed someone?" It's extremely risky to suddenly ask such a question after only just meeting someone, but Eiji doesn't hesitate to look Ash straight in the eye and ask the question. Seeing this, Ash realizes that Eiji is honest and pure, and opens up a little. It's a famous scene that brings the relationship between the two of them one step closer.
Second Place: Skip Protects Ash Lynx
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Eiji Okumura, Ash Lynx, and Skip are captured by Ash's enemy, Frederick Author, and Marvin Crosby, a member of the Corsican Mafia. Eiji seizes one chance to escape and manages to get away, but Ash and Skip are captured again. Just as Ash and Skip are about to be moved to another location, Ash's best friend Shorter Wong and his friends, along with the police, rush to the scene. Author and his friends quickly flee, but Marvin stops and points his gun at Ash. Marvin holds a strong grudge against Ash and is about to pull the trigger when Skip runs up to him. Marvin then shoots Skip, never to return. It's a sad scene, but it's also a memorable one that clearly shows how much Skip respected and adored Ash.
No. 1: Eiji Okumura Jumps Over a Fence
Source: BANANA FISH © Akimi Yoshida, Shogakukan / Project BANANA FISH
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. However, as they run desperately, they come across a high wall. Orser and Marvin's friends are chasing them from behind, leaving the three with nowhere to go. At that moment, Eiji rips a water pipe from the wall. Seeing this, Skip thinks Eiji is going to fight, but Eiji says he's going to jump over the wall. The wall is so high that even Ash wonders if he's crazy, but Eiji, a former pole vaulter, is adamant that he can jump higher than it. However, the water pipe is rotten, and there's no telling when it might break. There's also no mat on the other side of the wall. Still, Eiji is determined, saying, "If I'm going to die anyway, I'll do anything!" And as he declared, he jumps over the wall. Ash seems to sense something when he sees Eiji like that. It's a memorable scene, showing that something has changed within the two of them.
Ranking of Famous Scenes!
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What did you think? This time, we introduced a ranking of the most memorable scenes from "BANANA FISH." There are a variety of memorable scenes, from those that reveal the relationships between characters to those that will bring you to tears. There are many more memorable scenes hidden within, so be sure to check them out. Thank you for reading to the end.
