Vietnam, 1973: An American soldier goes mad and slaughters his comrades. New York, 1985: Charismatic gang leader Ash receives a mysterious drug from a dying man whose last words are 'Banana Fish.' Behind the mysterious acts of violence runs a conspiracy that could set the mafia, the U.S. government, and NYC on fire! The most popular shojo (girls') manga of the 80s. Story and art by Akimi Yoshida.