Banana Fish, Vol. 19

Banana Fish follows Ash Lynx, a streetwise young gang leader in New York City, as he uncovers a dark conspiracy tied to a mysterious substance known as 'Banana Fish' that drove his brother to madness. His investigation draws in Eiji Okumura, a visiting Japanese photographer, and the two form a deep, fateful bond as they're pulled into a dangerous world of crime, corruption and violence. Volume 19 pushes Ash and Eiji's struggle toward its emotional climax as the conspiracy surrounding Banana Fish draws closer to its devastating truth. Akimi Yoshida's tense, emotionally charged storytelling balances gritty crime drama with a deeply human core.

• Publisher: VIZ Media
• Author/Artist: Akimi Yoshida
• Original Series First Published: 1985-1994 (Japan)
• Format: Standard VIZ Media manga paperback
• Recommended Age: Mature (16+)