Japanese LGBTQ+ fans talk about the legacy of Banana Fish - Anime Feminist

The Banana Fish anime has sparked discussion around the chaste love story between Ash and Eiji. While the language we choose as English-speaking fans to talk to one another is its own sphere, we here at AniFem wanted to highlight how Banana Fish has been received by Japanese LGBTQ+ fans as well.

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Japanese LGBTQ+ fans talk about the legacy of Banana Fish - Anime Feminist