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Gang leader Ash Lynx investigates a drug connected to his brother's fate with help from Eiji.
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What is Banana Fish fanfiction?
Banana Fish fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Banana Fish universe. With over 22,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Banana Fish is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Ash Lynx, Eiji Okumura, Shorter Wong, Blanca, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular Banana Fish Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Banana Fish stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Experience.
by Coffeekoe
When Eiji Okumura watches Ash Lynx skate for the first time he decides to switch coaches and train in NYC with Ash. What follows is the story of how Ash and Eiji became a (literal) power couple of figure skating.
through His lens
by someonegiveashlynxahug
When Eiji Okumura arrives in New York for a semester abroad, he expects the city to challenge him. What he doesn't expect is his roommate: quiet, enigmatic Aslan Callenreese, who seems to notice nothing yet somehow sees everything.Assigned as Eiji's guide to the city, Ash reluctantly shows him the s
Why Bother?
by Youandwhosearmy
It's been years since Ash and Eiji moved to Japan. Ash now has a relationship, and a job as a surgeon. Life finally seems normal, until one mistake makes him doubt it all. Luckily, Eiji is there to help.
earth in heaven
by snippedjessticles
It’s been 30 years, and for the first time in much too long can Eiji Okumura eyes gaze at the dazzling creature known as Ash Lynx.Eiji doesn’t believe in god, or any divine being for that matter. He doesn’t believe in divine retribution, intervention, or karma. If the system of giving good for avoid
The King's Knight
by ReaperOfWords
Ash Lynx has survived things no child ever should. Crime lords. Experiments. War disguised as childhood. Survival is the only thing he's ever been good at. Being loved is another matter entirely. Park Hyunwoo—Miles to the people who know him—is used to impossible situations. Dimensional travel tends
i still call home
by girlwithsweater
In a borrowed room on the second floor of a forgotten building, on a quiet night before your lives changed for good, you and Shorter Wong lie together on a mattress on the floor.It isn't about forever. It isn’t about promises. It’s about choosing each other in a world that never gives them that choi
Waiting for the Sun
by Lexichae
A story about Ash's mom and how he came to be.Little is known in canon about his mom, not even her name! So I went insane and decided to write about a pregnant teen hippie in the 60s battling addiction and an abusive fiancé. I talk about domestic abuse and an illegal age gap in this fic (Jim really
And I hate him for that
by Insomniac_Daydreamer
Late one night as Eiji was holding Ash in his arms, the brunette started thinking about emotions and how he feels them. ( Introspective Eiji Okumura)
And I smile when I think of all the times we had
by sski2
A letter Eiji made for Ash sad warning kinda song reference 👀
Read Me When I Can't Speak
by itsthegacha_spook
Ash and Eiji are living with each other post Golzine Mansion. Eiji falls into old routines and needs help to get out of them but when you have a disorder it's hard to ask for help even if you want it. Eiji left Japan after an injury that was devastating to his career and without it his eating disord
Love me harder
by ImJustLilith
Y entonces todo era mejor, casi dos años habían pasado desde que se mudó a Japón con Eiji y la vida había mejorado paulatinamente, ambos compartían una vida tranquila y una relación estable. No obstante, poco a poco un nuevo deseo aparecía en sus más profundos pensamientos y cada vez consumía con má
Asleep in Armageddon
by girldaggers
In 1987, Ash faked his death. In 1995, he's forced to come back to life. Because there is another conspiracy brewing, with Eiji at the heart. And when Eiji is in danger, Ash can't stay still. Post-Garden of Light AU.
who is this guy?
by williams_strawberries
This was Chopper's first ever funeral; he didn't even go to his dad's funeral. But Ash Lynx was far more important than Chopper's deadbeat dad ever could have been. This one was sure to be spectacular.So who was this old man? Why are Cain and Sing just letting him talk? He's not really Ash's dad, is
lending hand
by Eijichan
Ash is rushed to the hospital after being found by librarian. he lost a lot of blood thankfully he made it out. and now his main focus is how to contact eiji.orEiji, after landing back home becomes sick and the reason is not something you'd expect(shorter and everyone lives)
Mi Ángel
by Warabihime_BF
El día que el sol se fue, nadie explicó por qué dejó de amanecer. Desde entonces hay un frío que no se quita con café ni con flores frescas. Las mañanas existen, pero no brillan. Y a veces, en medio de la oscuridad, parece escucharse una puerta, una risa, unas manos que prometen eternidad. Quizá fue
Just Like My Son
by StarsGenie
Takes place After a certain scene in episode 21, aka after Max Burns Ash's CSAM, In other word Ash and Max have a much needed conversation
Random stuff i wrote throughout the years
by tempdrywall
These are all just random stuff i wrote from 2020 to present… i’ll also add context bc a lot of these are probably for a specific story in mind… Mostly banana fish too….
Call my name
by snowcapped_detours
Ash! Sometimes, all it takes is one word to change a fate.Or: Ash makes it to the airport.And then they make it to a hotel room.And at last, they make it to Japan.
Memories [Feveruary 2026]
by TsundereKitty
No está muriendo, está olvidando.Es injusto.Ya había superado todos los traumas del pasado, sobrellevó la muerte de Dino Golzine, retomó su amistad con Shorter tras encontrar una cura para la droga, volvió a conocer a Griffin una vez estuvo lúcido, llamó a una maldita ambulancia en vez de quedarse t
One of the Good Things
by TelCoquelicot
🖼️ Illustrated fanfiction 🖼️ Eiji waits under bad fluorescent lights. Luckily, he’s not alone.
Popular Banana Fish Ships
AshEiji
Ash Lynx/Okumura Eiji
The profound bond between street-smart gang leader Ash Lynx and innocent Japanese photographer Eiji Okumura.
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AshEiji
Ash Lynx/Okumura Eiji
The profound bond between street-smart gang leader Ash Lynx and innocent Japanese photographer Eiji Okumura.
42,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Banana Fish fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 22,000 Banana Fish fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Banana Fish ships?
Popular Banana Fish pairings include AshEiji, AshEiji. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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