is banana fish gay anime

by Jordy Rosenbaum 6 min read
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Though Banana Fish is not a boys' love (BL) series, critics have noted the series' depiction of homosexuality and homoeroticism as having been influenced by (and in turn having influenced) the boys' love genre.

Is Eiji from Banana Fish gay?

Eiji Okumura (奥村 英二) is a queer character from Banana Fish.

Is Banana Fish anime romance?

This subtle romance has made many people consider the series to be an example of the ever-popular Boy's Love genre, while just as many see it as the opposite because of it. Said "romance" is accentuated by the various tender moments between the two, namely their frequently being held in each other's arms.

Why is Banana Fish rated R?

THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - Banana Fish. Distributor: Currently available streaming on Amazon Prime. Content Rating: R (Violence, strongly mature themes.)

Is given a bl?

Given is a Japanese BL drama adapted from a manga, focusing on a group of musicians in a band. When the main characters meet in school, they form a connection over their shared interest in guitars. However, one of them is harbouring an emotional wound, which can only be healed through music and love.