Banana Fish (2018)
Kernel Score: 89% · 908 ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime
First aired: 2018-07-06
Seasons: 1 · 24 episodes
Where to watch Banana Fish
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Banana Fish parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Banana Fish is a dark, violent anime crime drama dealing with abuse, drugs, and gang warfare.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Depicts gang violence, guns, revenge plots and a rape/abuse backstory.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — A dangerous new drug and drug trafficking are central to the plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Yuma Uchida as Ash Lynx (voice)
- Kenji Nojima as Eiji Okumura (voice)
- Unsho Ishizuka as Dino Golzine (voice)
- Hiroaki Hirata as Max Lobo (voice)
- Jun Fukuyama as Yut-Lung Lee (voice)
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Arthur Frederick (voice)
- Makoto Furukawa as Shorter Wong (voice)
- Soma Saito as Yuen-Tai Lao (voice)
- Shoya Chiba as Su Rin Sing (voice)
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Blanca (voice)
Banana Fish FAQ
Is Banana Fish good?
Banana Fish has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 908 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Banana Fish?
In the US you can stream Banana Fish on Netflix.
Is Banana Fish OK for kids?
Banana Fish is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Banana Fish is a dark, violent anime crime drama dealing with abuse, drugs, and gang warfare.
What shows are like Banana Fish?
If you liked Banana Fish, try Bungo Stray Dogs, Moriarty the Patriot, Hell Girl and The Promised Neverland.