Image Credit: Studio MAPPA
Netflix drops a big bomb for anime fans: beloved crime-thriller series banana fish is officially coming to Netflix in the United States and several other territories, and it’s bringing with it a highly anticipated, brand new English dub!
Here’s everything we know about the surprise release banana fish On Netflix.
Based on the classic 1980s shojo manga by Akimi Yoshida and brought to life by Studio MAPPA (the studio behind) Jujutsu Kaisen And Attack on Titan: The Final Season, In addition to a bunch of upcoming Netflix projects) in 2018, banana fish Widely considered a modern masterpiece. However, since its release, the series has been locked in “streaming jail” as an Amazon Prime Video exclusive – and was only available in Japanese with English subtitles. The series is distributed by Sentai Filmworks.
Fans have been demanding an English dub for years. Now, Netflix has stepped in to save the situation.
In a surprise announcement posted to Netflix’s social media channels today, the streamer confirmed banana fish Netflix will make its grand debut on US 12 August.
Even better? It won’t just be a subtitled version. Netflix revealed that it has produced special, brand new English and French dubs for the release!
As mentioned, Netflix US is among recipientsIn addition to Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and France.
who is in banana fish English and French dub cast?
Along with the release date, Netflix lifted the curtain on who will bring the iconic duo of Ash and Eiji to life in the new audio track.
Here is the newly confirmed dub voice cast for the series leads:
- Ash Links: Brandon McInnis (English), Sébastien Boulin (French)
- Eiji Okumura: Jonathan Tanigaki (English), Grégory Laisne (French)
What is banana fish About this?
If you haven’t experienced this heart-wrenching classic yet and are planning to dive in for the first time this August, you’re in for a ride.
The story is based on Ash Lynx, a ruthless, handsome teenage gang leader in New York City who was raised by a notorious mafia boss. Ash’s violent life unexpectedly changes when he meets Eiji Okumura, the assistant to a pure-hearted Japanese photographer who comes to NYC to report on street gangs. Together, the two form an unbreakable bond as they become embroiled in a deadly, far-reaching conspiracy surrounding a mysterious and lethal drug known only as “Banana Fish” – the same drug that drove Ash’s older brother insane in Iraq.
Are you excited to finally check it out? banana fish Dubbed When will it be on Netflix this August? Let us know in the comments below!
