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Young Ash, the leader of a New York gang, encounters a dying man in a back alley who passes him an address and mumbles the words Banana Fish.

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Gang member Skip and budding reporter Eiji are kidnapped by Arthur. Ash goes to help, but things escalate when he's caught trying to rescue them.

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An attack in prison leads Ash to discover that cellmate Max, a former journalist, has investigated Banana Fish. He later gets a message out to Eiji.

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Arthur confronts Eiji, who is researching the secret substance. But their encounter is cut short when Griffin’s sudden appearance sparks a gunfight.

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Out on bail, Ash is determined to avenge Griffin's death. He tries to head out alone but Eiji, feeling partly responsible, insists he goes with him.

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Ash’s group makes a revealing discovery about Banana Fish and the address handed to him when they look through information left behind by Griffin.

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After shaking off Golzine's men, Ash and his group eventually make their way to the address in Los Angeles. They arrive to the sound of screaming.

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The group splits up when Ash joins Max in rescuing his ex-wife and child. While they're away, Yut-Lung forces Shorter to help him kidnap Eiji.

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Taken prisoner at Golzine’s mansion, Shorter and Eiji come face to face with the Banana Fish creator -- who is eager to start an experiment.

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Ash is freed by Yut-Lung and regathers his group as allies arrive. After locating Eiji, Ash deals with Shorter's corpse and the twisted Abraham.

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Ash returns to Manhattan after wrecking Golzine’s mansion. There, he and Eiji start a new venture to disrupt their already weakened adversary.

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Arthur is feeling the heat as Ash steadily takes out gangs once loyal to Golzine. Meanwhile, Ash makes preparations for Eiji’s return to Japan.

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Eiji wakes to discover that not only has Ash left to face Arthur in a fight to the death, he’s also arranged for him to be escorted to the airport.

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Ash is in hospital badly injured, and Eiji is left to ponder the meaning behind his words while locked up with other gang members.

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Eiji doesn't believe reports of Ash's death and manages to escape from captivity. Meanwhile, Max witnesses an autopsy he believes to be staged.

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With help from Max and Ibe, Ash narrowly escapes the mental health facility with a catatonic Dawson. Finally free, he goes in search of Eiji.

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Sing proposes a pact after realizing why Ash had to kill Shorter, but Ash refuses. Meanwhile, Yut-Lung is actively forming an alliance of his own.

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Ash is faced with a tough choice when Eiji is shot in the arm and he finally figures out who's on his tail. He has 48 hours to fulfill an ultimatum.

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Things go awry for Ash when he's forced to act on behalf of Golzine, who holds all the cards. Meanwhile, Eiji plans a rescue with Sing and Cain.

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Eiji’s group successfully rescues Ash, but other gang members are captured in the process. Ash and his allies must negotiate a trade-off.

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Wounded, Sing returns to hear that Yut-Lang is still holding his crew hostage. Ash and Cain go to rescue them, but they find it suspiciously easy.

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Now captive, Max and the others are taken to the mental health facility. Eiji and the Chinese crew go to rescue Ash, but divisions start to appear.

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Eiji is in hospital but Ash can't reach him. Later, the media gets hold of Max's investigation, and Ash’s attempt at a hostage swap doesn’t end well.

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Preparing to return home with Ibe, Eiji leaves a heartfelt letter behind for Ash. Meanwhile, the unforgiving Lao hopes to finally get his revenge.

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