Banana Fish
Love is dangerous
On Fuji TV, Iwate Menkoi Television
A dark, psychologically intense crime drama centered on trauma, revenge, and the dangerous bond between a gang leader and a photojournalist navigating urban violence and conspiracy.
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.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Banana Fish sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of series.
Is Banana Fish scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is Banana Fish violent? Yes, very. More violent than 94% of series.
Is Banana Fish easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Does Banana Fish leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 93% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Written about
- The Opposite of HBOFinding
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Banana Fish, and what each one shares →
Like Banana Fish
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Banana Fish
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Banana Fish, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Banana Fish, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Banana Fish, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
