07/06/2018 - 12/21/2018 Finished
Banana Fish (BANANA FISH)
Aslan Jade Callenreese, known as Ash Lynx, was a runaway picked off the streets of New York City and raised by the infamous godfather of the mafia, Dino Golzine. Now 17 years old and the boss of his own gang, Ash begins investigating the mysterious "Banana Fish"—the same two words his older brother, Griffin, has muttered since his return from the Iraq War. However, his inquiries are hindered when Dino sends his men after Ash at an underground bar he uses as a hideout. At the bar, Skip, Ash's friend, introduces him to Shunichi Ibe and his assistant, Eiji Okumura, who are Japanese photographers reporting on American street gangs. However, their conversation is interrupted when Shorter Wong, one of Ash's allies, calls to warn him about Dino. Soon, Dino's men storm the bar, and in the ensuing chaos kidnap Skip and Eiji. Now, Ash must find a way to rescue them and continue his investigation into Banana Fish, but will his history with the mafia prevent him from succeeding?
24
Total episodes
24
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 24 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Banana Fish has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Banana Fish doesn't have a single filler episode: all 24 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 24 episodes of Banana Fish aired in 2018 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Banana Fish is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 24 without detours. If you came looking for which Banana Fish episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
24 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Perfect Day for Bananafish07/06/2018 | 07/06/2018 | Canon |
| 2 | In Another Country07/13/2018 | 07/13/2018 | Canon |
| 3 | Across the River and into the Trees07/20/2018 | 07/20/2018 | Canon |
| 4 | This Side of Paradise07/27/2018 | 07/27/2018 | Canon |
| 5 | From Death to Morning08/03/2018 | 08/03/2018 | Canon |
| 6 | My Lost City08/10/2018 | 08/10/2018 | Canon |
| 7 | The Rich Boy08/17/2018 | 08/17/2018 | Canon |
| 8 | Banal Story08/24/2018 | 08/24/2018 | Canon |
| 9 | Save Me The Waltz08/31/2018 | 08/31/2018 | Canon |
| 10 | Babylon Revisited09/07/2018 | 09/07/2018 | Canon |
| 11 | The Beautiful and Damned09/14/2018 | 09/14/2018 | Canon |
| 12 | To Have and Have Not09/21/2018 | 09/21/2018 | Canon |
| 13 | The Snows of Kilimanjaro10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 | Canon |
| 14 | Tender is the Night10/12/2018 | 10/12/2018 | Canon |
| 15 | The Garden of Eden10/19/2018 | 10/19/2018 | Canon |
| 16 | Lo, the Poor Peacock10/26/2018 | 10/26/2018 | Canon |
| 17 | The Killers11/02/2018 | 11/02/2018 | Canon |
| 18 | Islands in the Stream11/09/2018 | 11/09/2018 | Canon |
| 19 | Ice Palace11/16/2018 | 11/16/2018 | Canon |
| 20 | The Unvanquished11/23/2018 | 11/23/2018 | Canon |
| 21 | The Undefeated11/30/2018 | 11/30/2018 | Canon |
| 22 | As I Lay Dying12/07/2018 | 12/07/2018 | Canon |
| 23 | For Whom the Bell Tolls12/14/2018 | 12/14/2018 | Canon |
| 24 | The Catcher in the Rye12/21/2018 | 12/21/2018 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Banana Fish have?
Banana Fish has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Banana Fish have?
In total, Banana Fish has 24 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Banana Fish?
It is recommended to watch Banana Fish in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Banana Fish online?
Banana Fish is available on the following streaming platforms: Netflix, Animation Digital Network, Prime Video. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Banana Fish a complete anime?
Yes, Banana Fish is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Banana Fish have?
No, Banana Fish does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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