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Banana Fish

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A shonen manga by Akimi Yoshida set in New York. Street orphan Ash Griffin becomes entangled in a mysterious drug conspiracy. Its blend of psychological depth, implicit BL elements, and hard-boiled crime narrative gained international popularity, becoming recognized as a landmark LGBTQ+ work.

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Subcategory:Manga

Location:Tokyo

Time Period:1985-1994

Influence:Global

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