i'm not talking about asheiji specifically (since yoshida has stated multiple times that ash & eiji's relationship would stay the same regardless of gender). i'm talking about the actual plot and ash's character, as well as some minor/major differences in both the story and how the other characters (as well as the fandom) would treat ash if he was written as female. what do you guys think?
Just finished the anime last night. It’s been on my list for a long time but i hadn’t gotten the chance to watch it. I went in blind(ish)- all I knew is that it was an amazing story, but raw, and tragic- but nothing about the plot or the characters….
It’s been a day since I finished it now, and wow I’m still so upset, still so sad, still so angry, and still wiping away tears every time it comes to mind. Every character became my friend to love, my reason to exist, my gang to protect. The villains of this story too- my hatred for them was palpable, but learning of their pasts- in some cases- made me feel things I wasn’t expecting, sorrow for them, sadness for the lives and horrors experienced that molded them into who they are.
It’s going to take me a while to shake these feelings, but I’m so glad I got to experience their relationship, and the unbreakable love and friendship. Through all the terribleness of the past experiences, and the struggles to survive in the cruel and corrupt world, they still found their soulmate, they were no longer alone, they found their family, and they had found their home. I will never forget Eiji and Ash Lynxes love for each other, and the many other characters who were so masterfully written.
I am going to read the manga, eventually, because I need to experience this story again in its original form. I can’t yet though, not while I’m still licking my wounds. Honestly I’m not sure when I’ll be ready. I am planning to read “California Monogatari” and “Asha” by Yoshida as well
>!“You are not alone. I’m by your side. My soul is always with you…”!<
before i watched banana fish, i listened to the soundtrack, and my favorite was Blue Bird. After watching, i defintely favored Freedom, and now my favorite is probably Red! They're all such great songs tho :D I really overlooked Him and Hym before I watched it, but now with context, i've found a new appreciation for that song.
Here's my unboxing pics, all in almost brand new condition which I'm very happy about it. Watch needs batteries but it says it's water proof which is neat. The pin, charm, and bracelet are all cute. Most things like the shirt, banana, playing cards all pretty much everything has the Fish Bone Logo. The outside tin has flying boy which is a very nice detail from Eijis Prequel manga. Baby Ash plush will be treated with the upmost care and will be protected from all harm. Also Eiji's photo album made me sad (TOT), it's deticated to Ashhhhh. ＿|￣|○ So much love and pain in the thing.
For the monthly Banana Fish challenge, I had planned this post for the first day! A little text message conversation between Ash and Shorter! I have the posts for the other days on my Instagram account, but I might post one or two of them here.