24 | Banana Fish Episode

: While the manga's side story "Garden of Light" confirms Ash's death, the anime adaptation by MAPPA MAPPA Official Site technically leaves it as an open ending, though most fans interpret it as his final rest. Key Themes & Impact

: Foxx betrays Golzine, but Golzine manages to kill Foxx before falling to his own death, marking the end of his long-standing terror over Ash. Banana Fish Episode 24

: As Ash walks through the streets reading the letter, he is distracted and stabbed by Lao. : While the manga's side story "Garden of

: Ash kills Lao in return and then makes his way to the New York Public Library. He continues reading Eiji's letter while bleeding out and eventually rests his head on the table, appearing to pass away with a peaceful smile. : Ash kills Lao in return and then

While Eiji is at the airport, he leaves a letter for Ash with Sing. In the letter, Eiji famously writes, .

: The episode begins with the rescue of the hostages. Ash, Sing, and Blanca face off against Colonel Foxx and Golzine.

: Max’s investigation causes a major political scandal in Washington. Sing convinces Yut-Lung to end his pursuit of Ash and Eiji.