The episode opens during the Vietnam War (updated to Iraq in the anime) with Griffin Callenreese, a soldier who suddenly goes on a killing spree before collapsing while uttering the phrase "Banana Fish".
Ash’s "benefactor" and abuser who seeks to control "Banana Fish". Ash's Older Brother Banana Fish Episode 1
Before dying, the man hands Ash a mysterious capsule and whispers those same fateful words: "Banana Fish". The episode opens during the Vietnam War (updated
The episode ends with tension rising as Dino's henchmen attempt to retrieve the capsule, forcing Ash and the Japanese visitors into a violent confrontation. Key Characters Introduced Key Detail Ash Lynx New York Gang Leader Exceptionally high IQ (180+) and skilled marksman. Eiji Okumura Japanese Assistant The episode ends with tension rising as Dino's
Meanwhile, Japanese photographer Shunichi Ibe and his assistant Eiji Okumura arrive in New York to document street gangs and meet Ash for the first time.