Banana Fish
Viz · 1998–2002 · 7 issues
About the series
Banana Fish (1998–2002, Viz Media) is a gritty, seven-issue manga series that follows a young gang leader in 1980s New York as he unravels a dangerous conspiracy tied to a mysterious drug. Written and illustrated by Akimi Yoshida, this acclaimed crime thriller blends street-level action with psychological drama, exploring themes of trauma and loyalty. Its taut storytelling and nuanced characters helped introduce a darker, more literary sensibility to English-language manga audiences.