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The Best Episodes of Banana Fish Season 1

Every episode of Banana Fish Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Banana Fish Season 1!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Banana Fish Season 1 Episode 1 - A Perfect Day for Bananafish
    8.0/10(708 votes)

    #1 - A Perfect Day for Bananafish

    S1:E1

    In New York, Ash Lynx a boy with an perfect appearance and outstanding fighting power has been leading a street gang at the age of 17. One night, Ash is told the word "Banana Fish" from a man shot by his own subordinate. The word was that Griffin, his brother who was pretty crippled, often mentioned. At the same time, he meets Eiji Okumura, a Japanese boy who came as a photographer's assistant.

    Director:Hiroko Utsumi
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  2. Banana Fish Season 1 Episode 2 - In Another Country
    8.3/10(642 votes)

    #2 - In Another Country

    S1:E2

    Skip and Eiji were taken away by Frederick Arthur's gangs. Ash is caught by Marvin, a subordinate of Golzine who has joined hands with Arthur, when he rushed out to save the two who were taken away. The three tries to escape with Ash's tact. However, Shorter shows up and a brawl ensues. Ash pursues Marvin who is running away, but when he enters a room, an unexpected sight unfolds before him.

    Director:Nobuyoshi Arai
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  3. Banana Fish Season 1 Episode 3 - Across the River and into the Trees
    8.0/10(623 votes)

    #3 - Across the River and into the Trees

    S1:E3

    Ash is sent to prison. The journalist Max who was in the same room was asked to look after Ash by Charlie, a detective. However, a young and good-looking Ash is attacked by Garvey, a prisoner who was under the patronage of Golzine. But in the medical office he was carried into, he finds out that Max has been carrying out research on "Banana Fish"...

    Director:Kaori Makita
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  4. Banana Fish Season 1 Episode 4 - This Side of Paradise
    8.1/10(588 votes)

    #4 - This Side of Paradise

    S1:E4

    It was Arthur who appeared before Eiji who was visiting Meredith's medical clinic after being asked by Ash. However, seeing Griffin coming out of the back room of the medical clinic, Abraham becomes confused all of a sudden and shoots Griffin. Eiji presumes that because Griffin called Abraham "Banana Fish", he assumed that it was about him, but he is told by Ibé to return to Japan.

    Director:Konosuke Uda
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Banana Fish Season 1 Episode 5 - From Death to Morning
    8.0/10(580 votes)

    #5 - From Death to Morning

    S1:E5

    With Jenkins' discretion, Ash is released. Upon finding out that Griffin has died, Ash tries to go to Golzine by himself. But Eiji insists that the reason Griffin died was because of him, and forcibly follows Ash.

    Director:Yasunori Goto
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  6. Banana Fish Season 1 Episode 6 - My Lost City
    8.7/10(592 votes)

    #6 - My Lost City

    S1:E6

    In the hope that Griffin has left materials and photos of "Banana Fish", Ash and his group headed to Cape Cod, Ash's hometown. Although Ash arrives at his home, his father Jim treats him coldly. When Eiji and Max asks Jim, who is trying to kick out Ash, why he is treating him that way...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Banana Fish Season 1 Episode 7 - The Rich Boy
    8.3/10(556 votes)

    #7 - The Rich Boy

    S1:E7

    Ash and his group heads to Los Angeles with the address "102, 42 Westwood" after getting away from Golzine's posses. After stopping by Max's ex-wife Jessica and his son Michael's house, they head to the place of the mysterious address. There, they find a mansion, and hear a scream coming from there!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Banana Fish Season 1 Episode 8 - Banal Story
    8.3/10(554 votes)

    #8 - Banal Story

    S1:E8

    Jessica and Michael are attacked by someone. Ash and Max go to help the two, and Eiji, Shorter and Ibe were waiting for Ash and Max to come back. However, Eiji is kidnapped by Yut Lung's ruse. Ash returns to the mansion after sensing something wrong...

    Director:Nobuyoshi Arai
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Banana Fish Season 1 Episode 9 - Save Me The Waltz
    9.4/10(693 votes)

    #9 - Save Me The Waltz

    S1:E9

    Eiji and Shorter are taken to Golzine's residence, but Shorter is restrained by Golzine's men. Meanwhile, Ash and Max were also headed toward Golzine's residence. In the laboratory there, Abraham is preparing for some type of experiment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown