Content & Trigger Warnings for Banana Fish (2018)

Homophobic attitudes and societal pressure around the main characters' relationship are present

Homophobia is depicted as characters face prejudice for same-sex relationships.

Racial tensions and discrimination are part of the social backdrop of the crime world depicted.

Profound grief and trauma permeate the entire series as characters face loss and abuse.

A significant character death by suicide occurs, depicted on screen

Suicidal ideation is a recurring theme as characters struggle with trauma and hopelessness.

Manipulative relationships and psychological abuse are depicted, especially from authority figures.

Multiple kidnapping sequences occur throughout the series

The protagonist is kidnapped and held captive as part of the trafficking storyline.

Blood is prominently shown in numerous violent scenes throughout the series.

Adult men prey on minors repeatedly, depicted as deeply harmful

An adult man sexually abuses a child, with the predatory power dynamic shown explicitly.

Child trafficking and forced prostitution are major themes throughout the series

Child sex trafficking is depicted as the protagonist is sold and exploited by adults.

Sexual coercion and exploitation of minors is a pervasive and deeply disturbing element.

Drug trade is a backdrop to the crime storyline, with some on-screen drug use

Drug trade and drug use are central to the crime storyline involving gangs.

Drug overdose is depicted as a consequence of the pervasive drug culture in the story.

Extensive depictions of child sexual abuse and exploitation as a central plot element

Severe child sexual abuse and physical abuse of the protagonist is central to the story.

Domestic and intimate partner violence occurs in several relationships depicted in the series.

Some bloody violence during action sequences and aftermath of attacks

Graphic violence and bloody scenes occur frequently during gang conflicts and confrontations.

Frequent gun violence including shootouts and assassinations tied to gang warfare

Frequent gun violence as the series involves gang warfare and street crime in New York City.

Suicide and self-destructive behavior are depicted, including a major character's death by suicide.

Multiple characters are survivors of sexual assault, with several scenes depicting or strongly implying rape

Rape and sexual abuse of the protagonist as a child is a central and recurring theme, depicted with disturbing intensity.

Characters are subjected to physical torture and captivity

Characters are subjected to physical and psychological torture.