week 9 : Banana fish

' Aslan Jade Callenreese, known as Ash Lynx, was a runaway picked off the streets of New York City and raised by the infamous godfather of the mafia, Dino Golzine. Now 17 years old and the boss of his own gang, Ash gets his hands on a mysterious drug called "Banana Fish"—the same two words his older brother, Griffin, has muttered since his return from the Iraq War. However, his investigation is hindered when Dino sends his men to retrieve the drug from Ash at an underground bar he uses as a hideout. At the bar, Skip, Ash's friend, introduces him to Shunichi Ibe and his assistant, Eiji Okumura, who are Japanese photographers reporting on American street gangs. However, their conversation is interrupted when Shorter Wong, one of Ash's allies, calls to warn him about Dino. Soon, Dino's men storm the bar, and in the ensuing chaos kidnap Skip and Eiji. Now, Ash must find a way to rescue them and continue his investigation into Banana Fish, but will his history with the mafia prevent him from succeeding?'

The relationships that are fostered in this manga/ anime are by far the most real and dynamic character growths and interactions ive seen in a while now. For the Genre that this falls under and the general audience that has read and or watched this series , it is both an actioned packed story with the softer sensualities of a telenovela. It would be an understatement to to say that the connection isn't there for the protagonists,  a bond shared through experiences , past transgressions, character growth, and guidance all manifests into this deep appreciation for the couple.