What is Banana Fish anime about?
John Peck
Published Apr 15, 2026
People also ask, are Ash and Eiji in love?
They long for each other, but their love is largely framed as asexual. For Ash, Eiji represents all that's good, happy and safe, and considering all the trauma Ash has to deal with, the desexualization of their relationship can be seen as a way to give Ash security.
Likewise, why did Ash kiss Eiji? Ash allows a group of prisoners to rape him so that he can be admitted to the medical ward, where he acquires a pill capsule. During a prison visitation, Ash slips a message to Eiji hidden inside the capsule by kissing him.
Besides, is Banana Fish worth watching?
Despite everything, it is worth the watch. Banana Fish at its core is an unforgettable rollercoaster of relentless action and raw emotion. There really is no other anime like it. And one no one should miss.
Does Ash die in Banana Fish anime?
Ash dies smiling simply because he was content knowing that Eiji was and will be safe. And he does so without thinking of pursuing his own happiness because he could not forgive his own "misdeeds;" he believed he did not deserve a happy ending.